Jeff Clark, President of The Wind Coalition, released the following statement in response to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin’s budget proposals. “The future of energy in America will be one led by natural gas, renewable energy, and innovative technologies surrounding storage and efficiency. Oklahoma can lead in that prosperous energy future if it chooses to doContinue reading “Oklahoma Governor’s Budget Proposal for Wind Industry Misses Mark”
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Clark: Wind Coalition Response to Misleading Oklahoma Oil and Gas Industry Claims on Eagle Rule
Comments may be attributed to Jeff Clark, President and CEO of The Wind Coalition: Perhaps someday this group will get back to being advocates for oil and gas, but – for now – they want to focus on wind energy. That’s a shame when wind power and natural gas are “highly complementary” and are growingContinue reading “Clark: Wind Coalition Response to Misleading Oklahoma Oil and Gas Industry Claims on Eagle Rule”
Natural Gas and Renewables, A Partnership With Which Coal Can’t Compete
By Jeffrey Clark http://eecn.johnshopkins.edu/index.php/2016/11/15/1512/#ixzz4VtCXZCTF In an ugly weekend for Texas football fans, the Longhorns were defeated by the West Virginia Mountaineers. Sitting in the stadium, I reflected on our just-ended Presidential election in which energy issues – particularly the promise of a coal renaissance – played a major role. I was struck by the biggerContinue reading “Natural Gas and Renewables, A Partnership With Which Coal Can’t Compete”
FACT CHECK! Transmission Pays for Itself, Saves Consumers Money
From AWEABlog, by Betsy Beck Studies show that expanding America’s electricity grid to meet 21st century needs more than pays for itself, and can even result in significant consumer savings. Improved transmission planning could save American families and businesses up to $47 billion every year, according to a recent white paper from the Brattle Group.Continue reading “FACT CHECK! Transmission Pays for Itself, Saves Consumers Money”
How the FORTUNE 500 Are Driving New Markets for Clean Energy
More Companies are Choosing to Power Their Operations with Renewable Energy From AWEABlog, by Evan Vaughn What brings diverse companies like Amazon, Disney, General Motors, Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and Walmart together? They’re all buying renewable energy or want to get in the market for it. From tech giants to household names, corporate America is shopping forContinue reading “How the FORTUNE 500 Are Driving New Markets for Clean Energy”
Superintendent Little: Wind Industry Supports Oklahoma Schools
By Melva Little, Superintendent – Fort Supply Public Schools As superintendent of Fort Supply Public Schools, I am concerned to see education used as a platform for anti-wind energy activists to criticize an industry that has been nothing but positive to Fort Supply Public Schools, and I suspect, many other rural districts across Oklahoma. ToContinue reading “Superintendent Little: Wind Industry Supports Oklahoma Schools”
Jim Roth: Wind Energy Essential to Oklahoma’s Energy Mix, Economy
Originally published in The Journal Record. Wind energy is vital to Oklahoma’s energy mix and economy. In addition to providing 17 percent of the electricity powering our state, the wind energy industry has invested billions in our communities through capital projects, jobs, taxes, landowner payments and contributions. Recently, a small faction of renewable energy opponentsContinue reading “Jim Roth: Wind Energy Essential to Oklahoma’s Energy Mix, Economy”
Steelcase Announces New Wind Power Investment
25 Megawatt Power Purchase Agreement Further Diversifies the Furniture Company’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Grand Rapids, Michigan– Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS), the global leader in the office furniture industry, announced a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apex Clean Energy for 25 megawatts of wind power. Since 2014, Steelcase has invested in renewable energy credits equivalent to 100% of itsContinue reading “Steelcase Announces New Wind Power Investment”
Radio: Oklahoma Wind Energy Investments Paying Office for Sooner State
A recent interview on National Farm Radio features Wind Coalition executive director, Jeff Clark, reporting on the growth of wind in Oklahoma and the myriad benefits that this development is bringing to that energy-rich state. From water savings to landowner payments, tax revenue to job creation, wind’s positive impacts are being clearly felt in everyContinue reading “Radio: Oklahoma Wind Energy Investments Paying Office for Sooner State”
Kay Wind Project Enters Commercial Operation
Kay County, Oklahoma – Kay Wind, a 299-megawatt wind facility located in Kay County, Oklahoma, began commercial operation on December 12, 2015. Apex Clean Energy (“Apex”), an independent renewable energy company, developed, managed construction of, and will operate the project, which is the largest single-phase wind farm in Oklahoma. It is the first wind facility ownedContinue reading “Kay Wind Project Enters Commercial Operation”