This piece originally appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star: http://journalstar.com/local-view-wind-energy-for-property-tax-relief/article_bd3d7105-3984-5a7a-9633-d82cd340e95d.html By Michael Zakrzewski An Open Letter to Governor Ricketts: Dear Governor, Congratulations as you begin your new journey! As a third generation farmer/rancher in Holt County I was very happy to hear that your top priority will be property tax relief. The bad news isContinue reading “Local View: Wind Energy for Property Tax Relief”
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Sierra Club: ERCOT Finally Values Wind Peak Capacity Using Actual Data
By Cyrus Reed – The Sierra Club | Lone Star Chapter For the last five years, the Sierra Club has been in a healthy discussion at ERCOT (Electric Reliable Council of Texas) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas over how to calculate the value of wind energy during peak demand. Opponents of wind stillContinue reading “Sierra Club: ERCOT Finally Values Wind Peak Capacity Using Actual Data”
Wind Coalition Presents Testimony to Oklahoma Senate, Calls for Collaboration on Incentives Restructuring
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”