From AWEA Power of Wind: http://www.powerofwind.org/incentives Senator Grassley (R-IA) put U.S. energy incentives in perspective at an April 3, 2014 Senate Finance Committee hearing. The following is a transcript of his remarks: “… Many of us have been clamoring for tax reform for years now. Just because we haven’t cleaned up the tax code inContinue reading “Keeping Things in Perspective: Government Support to Energy Industries”
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Fact checking is an important part of the deliberative legislative process. In that vein, below are some of the facts regarding Kansas’ renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Despite the factual reports conducted by our own Kansas Corporation Commission, opponents of renewable energy – specifically wind energy – continue to spread dishonest information in the TV adsContinue reading
Wind Generation in ERCOT Tops 10,000 MW, Breaks Record
(From ERCOT) AUSTIN, TX – March winds brought a new wind power record to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region Wednesday evening, March 26, when instantaneous output reached a record 10,296 megawatts (MW) at 8:48 p.m. At the time the new record was set, wind generation was providing nearly 29 percent of theContinue reading “Wind Generation in ERCOT Tops 10,000 MW, Breaks Record”
New Study Reveals Statewide Economic Impact of Wind Energy Development in Oklahoma
Wind energy industry has invested more than $6.1 billion in wind farm development and construction in the past ten years. OKLAHOMA CITY – A new study commissioned by The Wind Coalition Oklahoma office found that the wind energy industry in Oklahoma has invested more than $6 billion in wind farm construction and contributed more thanContinue reading “New Study Reveals Statewide Economic Impact of Wind Energy Development in Oklahoma”
New Poll Data Shows Kansans Support Renewable Energy Law
Today The Wind Coalition and the Climate and Energy Project released new poll data showing that Kansans overwhelmingly support the development of renewable energy resources in Kansas and the state’s 2009 renewable energy law. The poll, conducted by North Star Opinion Research, shows that Kansans support increasing renewable energy development and that the state’s RenewableContinue reading “New Poll Data Shows Kansans Support Renewable Energy Law”
Leaders Speak Out on Wind Energy and Kansas RES
“The state’s renewable energy policy has helped foster new business and jobs in Kansas. The Heartland has benefited from these smart investments.” Jim Heeter, President and Chief Executive Officer Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce “It is encouraging to see Kansans embrace the production of renewable energy sources. Wind energy is one more product thatContinue reading “Leaders Speak Out on Wind Energy and Kansas RES”
Wind Energy Helps Ward Off Power Outages
by Michael Goggin, AWEA https://www.aweablog.org/blog/post/wind-energy-helps-ward-off-power-outages Over the last 48 hours, wind energy played a critical role in keeping homeowners warm as grid operators across the Eastern and Central U.S. worked overtime to keep up with record-breaking winter demand. Most importantly, wind energy provided massive quantities of extremely valuable electricity when grid operators needed it mostContinue reading “Wind Energy Helps Ward Off Power Outages”
2014 Renewable Energy Law Conference Announced
The Wind Coalition is proud to be a supporting organization for the 2014 Renewable Energy Law Conference to be held in Austin, Texas. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar and storage at Renewable Energy Law in Austin for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. 2014Continue reading “2014 Renewable Energy Law Conference Announced”
Keynote Speakers for Sixth Annual Wind Conference Announced
The Nebraska Wind Conference Committee announced the selection Keynote Speakers for the Sixth Annual Wind Conference, November 13-15, 2013 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. Steve Gaw, the Director of Southwest Power Pool Regulatory Policy for the Wind Coalition, is the former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and former Chair of the MissouriContinue reading “Keynote Speakers for Sixth Annual Wind Conference Announced”
Texas A&M University School of Law Hosting Symposium on Wind Farming
Texas A&M Journal of Real Property Law Presents Wind Farming: Obstacles to Planning and Development November 15, 2013 – 8:30am-4:00pm Texas A&M University School of Law Fort Worth, Texas Texas A&M University School of Law is hosting a symposium on November 15, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. The symposium is the third in a seriesContinue reading “Texas A&M University School of Law Hosting Symposium on Wind Farming”