Dow Accelerates Sustainability with New Wind Farm Agreement for Texas Facility Midland, Michigan – As a part of Dow’s Energy Plan and its Sustainability Goals, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has taken another step towards reducing its own carbon “footprint.” Marking milestone progress, Dow’s Energy business has signed a long-term agreement with a new windContinue reading “Dow to Become One of the Largest Industrial Buyers of Renewable Energy”
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Local View: Wind Energy for Property Tax Relief
This piece originally appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star: http://journalstar.com/local-view-wind-energy-for-property-tax-relief/article_bd3d7105-3984-5a7a-9633-d82cd340e95d.html By Michael Zakrzewski An Open Letter to Governor Ricketts: Dear Governor, Congratulations as you begin your new journey! As a third generation farmer/rancher in Holt County I was very happy to hear that your top priority will be property tax relief. The bad news isContinue reading “Local View: Wind Energy for Property Tax Relief”
Energy Department Reports Highlight Strength of U.S. Wind Energy Industry
From the United States Department of Energy: Washington, D.C. — The United States continues to be a global leader in wind energy, ranking second in installed capacity in the world, according to two reports released today by the Department of Energy. Wind power is a key component of the nation’s all-of-the-above strategy to reduce carbonContinue reading “Energy Department Reports Highlight Strength of U.S. Wind Energy Industry”
Duke Energy to Build Los Vientos V Wind Power Project in Texas
From Duke Energy: http://www.duke-energy.com/news/releases/2014090301.asp Charlotte, North Carolina – Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, today announced it will build, own and operate a 110-megawatt (MW) wind power project, Los Vientos V, in Starr County, Texas. Garland Power & Light, Greenville Electric Utility System and Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) have signed 25-yearContinue reading “Duke Energy to Build Los Vientos V Wind Power Project in Texas”
Oklahoma Governor’s Energy Conference Showcases State’s Diverse Energy Economy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Each year, the Oklahoma Governor’s Energy Conference gathers industry leaders from the various sectors of the energy economy. Oklahoma is a world leader in energy development and the conference showcases the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that has pushed the state to the forefront. The Wind Coalition is proud to be aContinue reading “Oklahoma Governor’s Energy Conference Showcases State’s Diverse Energy Economy”
Oklahoma’s Grand River Dam Authority Signs 100 MW Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement
With potential to save customers $50 million over the project’s lifetime … GRDA signs 100 MW renewable energy purchase agreement. From Grand River Dam Authority: Vinita, Oklahoma – In an effort to add more balance to its diverse electric generation portfolio, the Grand River Dam Authority will soon be utilizing even more Oklahoma wind power.Continue reading “Oklahoma’s Grand River Dam Authority Signs 100 MW Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement”
NRDC Studies American Wind Farm Job Creation
Read a Copy of the Report Here: NRDC: American Wind Farms: Breaking Down the Benefits from Planning to Production From the Report’s Introduction: Stand underneath a wind turbine and it’s easy to be awestruck. Above you is a structure as tall as a 30-story building, with turbines as large as a football field and blades rotating atContinue reading “NRDC Studies American Wind Farm Job Creation”
Texas Still Windpower King
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Wind power accounted for a third of all new electricity generation capacity added in the U.S. last year, the American Wind Energy Association said Thursday. The industry group’s annual report said 6,816 megawatts were added, boosting installed capacity by 31 percent to 46,916 megawatts. Texas remained the No. 1 stateContinue reading “Texas Still Windpower King”
RES Americas Announces Completion of Crossroads Wind Farm
From PR Newswire – Broomfield – Colorado – Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) is pleased to announce the completion of Crossroads Wind Farm. Located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, the 227.5 megawatt (MW) project consists of 95 Siemens 2.3 MW turbines and three Siemens 3.0 MW direct-drive turbines, the first of their kind in theContinue reading “RES Americas Announces Completion of Crossroads Wind Farm”
Siemens Opens US Wind Energy Center in Oklahoma
Siemens has installed wind turbines with a combined wind farm capacity of more than 5700 MW in the U.S., enough to supply power to more than 1.7 million homes. Siemens Opens U.S. Wind Energy Center in Oklahoma Siemens Energy, along with state and local public officials, and a host of community leaders, celebrated the officialContinue reading “Siemens Opens US Wind Energy Center in Oklahoma”