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U.S. Senator Blasts 'Unreliable' Wind, Says No To Clean Line Contract
by Betsy Lillian, Mar 23, 2017
Speaking out against buying power from the Plains & Eastern Clean Line, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander claimed that the TVA's previous experiences with wind power showed how "unreliable" the energy source can [Read More]
AWEA: Ohio Wind Industry In Jeopardy Under Proposed Bill
March 22, 2017
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is speaking out against a proposed Ohio bill that the group says would reduce the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) into an "unenforceable goal" and, in turn, slam the brakes on wind power investment. [Read More]
 
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Military Concerns Spark Proposed Wind Moratorium In North Carolina
March 23, 2017
Citing efforts to protect the state's military installations, a newly filed bill in the North Carolina Senate is seeking a temporary moratorium on the construction of new wind projects. The Military Operations Protection Act of 2017 – sponsored by Sens. [Read More]
Work Kicks Off On LM Wind Power's Newest Blade Factory
March 23, 2017
LM Wind Power, a designer and manufacturer of rotor blades for wind turbines, has commenced work on its new factory in Cherbourg, Normandy. Headed by French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, a foundation stone ceremony was conducted at the construction site [Read More]
 
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CanWEA Applauds Green Focus Of Federal Budget
March 23, 2017
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is voicing its support for the Canadian government's newly released Budget 2017, which includes promoting renewable energy across the country. Budget 2017 is the next step in the government's long-term plan to "create jobs [Read More]
Another Two U.S. Cities Establish 100% Renewables Goal
March 22, 2017
A total of 25 U.S. cities have now committed to fully transition to renewable energy, following city council votes on Tuesday establishing 100% renewable energy goals in Madison, Wis., and Abita Springs, La., according to the Sierra Club. Madison and [Read More]
How To Decarbonize The Energy Sector: Significantly Ramp Up Renewables
March 22, 2017
By expanding renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions globally could be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased out by 2060, according to new findings from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA's "Perspectives for [Read More]
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Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm Goes With SgurrEnergy For Monitoring
March 23, 2017
SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group's clean energy business, has been awarded a construction monitoring contract for the Race Bank Wind Farm, a 573 MW project to be located 17 miles off the Norfolk, England, coast. The contract will be followed [Read More]
Floating Offshore Wind Moves Forward In Scotland
March 22, 2017
Dounreay Tri Ltd. has inked planning consent from the Scottish government for the installation of a floating wind farm to be located 9 kilometers off the northern coast of Scotland. According to Renewable Energy Systems (RES), this decision means the [Read More]
Energy Company Signs Up For Power From DONG Offshore Wind Farm
March 22, 2017
DONG Energy has signed a deal with U.K. green energy company Good Energy to supply power from the Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm. The deal secures 12% of the output of the 210 MW project, which is operated by DONG [Read More]
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