Today, Jeff Clark, Executive Director of The Wind Coalition presented testimony to the Oklahoma Senate in response to an interim study initiated by that body. The study is designed to review tax incentives currently made available to promote wind energy development in Oklahoma. A copy of the remarks as prepared is available here: 2014_10_20 – Wind CoalitionContinue reading “Wind Coalition Presents Testimony to Oklahoma Senate, Calls for Collaboration on Incentives Restructuring”
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Texas Renewable Conference to Gather Industry Leaders For Important Discussions During Critical Times
The Texas Renewables 2014 Conference, “Shaping Texas’ Evolving Energy Markets” will take place in Dallas, Texas on November 3rd through 6th. As it does each year, this conference will provide an unparalleled gathering of Texas renewable energy experts, advocates, and supporters. Each of these will engage in collaborative discussions on the future of renewables in TexasContinue reading “Texas Renewable Conference to Gather Industry Leaders For Important Discussions During Critical Times”
Wind Coalition Formally Responds to Texas Comptroller’s Biased Attack on Wind Energy
On Friday, The Wind Coalition formally responded to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ recently released report on wind energy in Texas. Rather than be considered a research piece, her report is better labeled an opinion on wind. A long-time, outspoken opponent of wind energy development, Susan Combs is taking advantage of her final days in the Comptroller’sContinue reading “Wind Coalition Formally Responds to Texas Comptroller’s Biased Attack on Wind Energy”
Wind Coalition Testifies on Incentives in Oklahoma
Jeffrey Clark, Executive Director of The Wind Coalition, presented testimony to the Oklahoma House of Representatives today addressing concerns on tax incentives currently offered in Oklahoma. The wind energy industry, among others, uses these incentives and they are critical to keeping Oklahoma competitive as a location for capital investment. PDF: 2014_10_01 – Wind Coalition Testimony inContinue reading “Wind Coalition Testifies on Incentives in Oklahoma”
Wind Coalition’s Initial Statement on Texas Comptroller’s Flawed and Biased Report on Renewable Energy
Jeff Clark, Executive Director of The Wind Coalition, released the following statement on a report published by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Susan Combs. “Today, Comptroller Susan Comb’s office published a report attacking renewable energy in Texas. This unbalanced, misinformed report is simply a restatement of the flawed talking points pushed by the anti-renewablesContinue reading “Wind Coalition’s Initial Statement on Texas Comptroller’s Flawed and Biased Report on Renewable Energy”
Texas Tribune Festival Offers Discounts to Wind Coalition Members
The 2014 Texas Tribune Festival is a weekend of debate, discussion, and dialogue featuring some of the biggest names in the world of politics and public policy. Over three days on the University of Texas at Austin campus, more than 200 speakers will dive into the state’s and nation’s most pressing issues: public and higher education,Continue reading “Texas Tribune Festival Offers Discounts to Wind Coalition Members”
Kansas City Star Encourages Support for Kansas RPS
The Editorial Board of the Kansas City Star weighed in encouraging support for the Kansas RPS and for wind power development in the sate. The RPS is growing the state’s domestic energy supply, growing the economy, lowering energy prices for consumers, and helping keep Kansas farmers and ranchers on the land. The editorial board pointedContinue reading “Kansas City Star Encourages Support for Kansas RPS”
US Senator Chuck Grassley Cuts PTC Critics Down to Size
United States Senator Chuck Grassley is known for his straight-talk and for his pragmatic, problem-solving approach to public policy. Recently, he spoke out in support of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy with some choice words for those who would repeal tax incentives for wind while keeping intact tax incentives for other sources ofContinue reading “US Senator Chuck Grassley Cuts PTC Critics Down to Size”
How Loud is a Wind Turbine?
From GEReports.com. Because wind turbines are such a great source of clean, renewable energy, they’re usually greeted with a great deal of enthusiasm. But some complaints have been made that they can cause too much noise for residents living within a mile of the blades. So just how noisy are these turbines? The closest thatContinue reading “How Loud is a Wind Turbine?”
Plummeting Curtailment, More Low-Cost Wind: CREZ Transmission Policy Already Reaping Big Returns
From AWEA by Michael Goggin While wind energy curtailment has received a great deal of attention of late, thanks in part to a controversial New York Times article, the real story is that nationwide wind energy curtailment is rapidly on the decline. Wind curtailment was nearly cut in half last year, from 4.9 percent ofContinue reading “Plummeting Curtailment, More Low-Cost Wind: CREZ Transmission Policy Already Reaping Big Returns”