Michael Goggin, Manager of Transmission Policy at the American Wind Energy Association, today provided a careful analysis of the highly flawed, and blatantly biased report just issued by the fossil-funded Institute for Energy Research. His post begins below and continues in its full form on the AWEA blog here. After two failed attempts to attackContinue reading “FACT CHECK: Fossil-Funded Think Tank Strikes Out on Wind Costs”
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Commentary from United States Senator Chris Coons: The Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act
by United States Senator Chris Coons (D-A bill to level the playing field by giving investors in renewable energy projects access to a decades-old corporate structure with a tax advantage now available only to investors in fossil fuel-based energy projects Download At a time when the United States needs to increase domestic energy production andContinue reading “Commentary from United States Senator Chris Coons: The Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act”
ERCOT Mobile App Update Offers Real-Time Conditions, Wholesale Prices, and More
From ERCOT – The next generation of the free ERCOT Energy Saver mobile app is now available for Apple and Android devices. The upgrade features a new user interface that includes hourly and real-time system conditions, wholesale prices, and access to other information about ERCOT, the grid and the competitive electric market. “We continue toContinue reading “ERCOT Mobile App Update Offers Real-Time Conditions, Wholesale Prices, and More”
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin Appoints New Secretary of Energy and Environment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Colonel Michael Teague to the position of secretary of energy and environment. Teague will begin in his new role on September 3 of this year. The position of secretary of energy and environment is new, combining the positions of secretary of energy, previously heldContinue reading “Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin Appoints New Secretary of Energy and Environment”
Energy Department Reports: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs
News from the Department of Energy: WASHINGTON – The Energy Department released two new reports today showcasing record growth across the U.S. wind market — increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. According to these reports, the United States continues to be one of the world’s largest andContinue reading “Energy Department Reports: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs”
Xcel Energy Plans to Grow Wind Power Portfolio by 30 Percent
Nation’s #1 wind energy company will lower customer costs while cutting emissions Xcel Energy, already the country’s top wind energy company, proposes to significantly expand its wind power production to reduce customer costs, protect against rising and volatile fuel prices, and benefit the environment. The move is made possible by extremely competitive prices and theContinue reading “Xcel Energy Plans to Grow Wind Power Portfolio by 30 Percent”
The Wind Coalition Call On Media to Correct Errors in Storm Reporting
In a letter to ABC News, Jeffrey Clark, Executive Director of the The Wind Coalition called upon that organization to correct substantive errors made in its reporting on tornado damage in El Reno, Oklahoma. No operational or standing wind turbines were damaged during the weather event: We are aware that in the midst of coveringContinue reading “The Wind Coalition Call On Media to Correct Errors in Storm Reporting”
Relief Efforts in Oklahoma are Underway and Need Support
The scenes of destruction and loss of life in Oklahoma City are heartbreaking. Like all Americans, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those families affected by storms and tornadoes within our region. If you are looking for loved ones in the affected areas, please visit http://www.SafeandWell.org Knowing that our community will want toContinue reading “Relief Efforts in Oklahoma are Underway and Need Support”
Wind Coalition calls on Texas Legislature to Keep Texas’ Energy Supply Growing
The Texas Economic Development Act (known as Chapter 313 because of its placement in the Texas Tax Code) is one of the most important economic development tools ever devised by the Texas Legislature. It has been a key contributor in bringing economic activity to our state and, thanks to wind energy development, it has beenContinue reading “Wind Coalition calls on Texas Legislature to Keep Texas’ Energy Supply Growing”
Texas Record – Wind Propels ERCOT to New Wind Record of 9,481 MW
Wonderful news from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT): A strong weekend cold front that brought needed rain to much of Texas also propelled the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to a new wind power record, with wind generation providing 9,481 MW of power at 7:08 p.m. on Feb. 9. The generation providedContinue reading “Texas Record – Wind Propels ERCOT to New Wind Record of 9,481 MW”