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”
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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”
Poll: Majority Of Americans Want Their Utilities To Use More Renewables
From North American Windpower Magazine: Eighty-one percent of U.S. utility customers expect their utility provider to use higher levels of renewable energy such as wind, solar and geothermal biogas in the future to meet their energy needs, according to a new report from GE’s Digital Energy business. That is just one of many findingsContinue reading “Poll: Majority Of Americans Want Their Utilities To Use More Renewables”
New ERCOT Report Provides Details on Available Resources for Fall and Winter
From ERCOT – Austin, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the grid serving most of Texas, expects to have sufficient electricity available to keep up with peak demands this fall and the upcoming winter. ERCOT today released its final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA) for fall and the preliminary outlookContinue reading “New ERCOT Report Provides Details on Available Resources for Fall and Winter”
SXSW 2014 – Don’t Miss “Getting Clean Energy Right for Texas”
A Fresh, Conservative Take On Energy Policy Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation and Paramount Theatre in partnership with Texas Clean Energy Coalition Present GETTING CLEAN ENERGY RIGHT FOR TEXAS: A FRESH CONSERVATIVE TAKE ON ENERGY POLICY Across the nation some conservative leaders recognize the security, economic, and political importance of transitioning to a clean energyContinue reading “SXSW 2014 – Don’t Miss “Getting Clean Energy Right for Texas””
New Graphic Highlights Wind Energy’s Role in US Energy economy
Texas Tribune: On Environment Issues, Bush Takes More Moderate Tone
From the Texas Tribune: http://www.texastribune.org/2014/08/31/george-p-bush-interview/ by Neena Satilja On the campaign trail in Texas for a little-known statewide office, George P. Bush is generally toeing the Republican Party line: He is attacking federal health care reform, decrying abortion and championing gun rights. But it is environmental policy that will be under his purview in NovemberContinue reading “Texas Tribune: On Environment Issues, Bush Takes More Moderate Tone”
NRDC: Wind Energy a Lifeline for Drought-Stricken Farms
From NRDC Blog: The killing of Billy the Kid was still within living memory for some on the stark, wind-swept prairie outside Ft. Sumner, N.M., when Powhatan Carter’s grandfather settled there to raise cattle in 1937. Twelve years later, Pow was born there, where he runs the family cattle business his grandfather began. After twoContinue reading “NRDC: Wind Energy a Lifeline for Drought-Stricken Farms”