Texas Study Finds Substantial Economic Benefits and Consumer Savings from Wind Power and CREZ Transmission Plan WACO, Texas (May 20, 2010) – The typical Texas residential consumer is expected to potentially save $160 to $355 annually in electricity bills, once new transmission lines are completed to deliver wind power throughout the state, according to aContinue reading “10,000 Wind Energy Jobs Created (May 2010 Perryman Report)”
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Texas Wind Power Grows Along the Gulf Coast
From The Texas Tribunes By Kate Galbraith SARITA — On the 400,000-acre Kenedy Ranch along the southern Gulf Coast, the wind coming off the water nearly flattops the clusters of oak trees. Towering above the trees, above the long grasses, sand dunes, grazing cattle and the occasional antelope, are scores of wind turbines, each aboutContinue reading “Texas Wind Power Grows Along the Gulf Coast”
Statement by Wind Coalition on the Recent Texas Power Outages
The following statement was issued by Paul Sadler, executive director of The Wind Coalition, on the recent power outages: “It has been reported that approximately 50 fossil fuel generating units tripped offline, reducing expected output of approximately 7,000 MW on the electric grid, triggering rolling blackouts. We know these companies and individuals are working tirelesslyContinue reading “Statement by Wind Coalition on the Recent Texas Power Outages”
Why Texas Is Using More Coal, Wind and Less Gas
From The Texas Tribunes By Kate Galbraith When Texans turn on their lights, run their air conditioning or plug in their iPads, they are getting an increasing amount of power from the wind — and from coal plants. Figures released earlier this month show that last year, nearly 8 percent of the power on theContinue reading “Why Texas Is Using More Coal, Wind and Less Gas”
Wind Energy Gets Another Boost
From the Kansas City Star MidAmerican Energy Co. and Siemens have reached a deal for the construction of 258 wind turbines in western and central Iowa, the companies announced Tuesday. The turbines will generate more than 593 megawatts of energy, or enough to power 190,000 homes, the companies said. They’ll be installed in Iowa’s Cass,Continue reading “Wind Energy Gets Another Boost”
Wind Energy Projects Accelerating
From The World Herald Bureau By Leslie Reed Lincoln, Nebraska – Two new wind farms are beginning commercial operation in Nebraska in the waning days of the year. Meanwhile, a Chicago-based company has won initial approval from state authorities to proceed with its plans to build a 200-megawatt farm between Elgin and Petersburg. It would beContinue reading “Wind Energy Projects Accelerating”
‘Wind Power Rush’ Could Reverse Texans’ Fortunes
By Chris Rose, blog.ewea.org The 781.5 MW Roscoe wind complex boasts 627 wind turbines pumping green emissions-free electricity into the thirsty Texas grid. North American towns like Sweetwater, Texas — originally fuelled by cheap land and wealth derived from cattle, minerals, timber, railroads and oil — once prompted dreams of success, grandeur and independence. InContinue reading “‘Wind Power Rush’ Could Reverse Texans’ Fortunes”
Column: Texas Clean Energy Hampered by Location
By Kate Galbraith / The New York Times Austin, Texas – As the United States contemplates a clean-energy future, leadership is coming from a surprising place—Texas. This state is well-known for producing oil and natural gas. But Texas also has erected far more turbines than any other state and now has nearly three times as much windContinue reading “Column: Texas Clean Energy Hampered by Location”
2 Texas Projects Get Federal Wind Research Funds
(DALLAS) Two projects in Texas will share part of $43 million in federal grants for offshore wind energy improvements. The Department of Energy on Thursday announced $900,000 in funding for programs in Austin and College Station, as part of 41 projects across 20 states. The University of Texas is getting $500,000 to evaluate the potentialContinue reading “2 Texas Projects Get Federal Wind Research Funds”
Wind Industry Fights to Defend Its Position as Clean Energy Alternative study
From The Daily Oklahoman by Christ Casteel Washington, DC – The Obama administration’s emphasis on clean energy and the fight in Congress over energy legislation is creating some tension among certain sectors, including the natural gas and wind power industries. Wind industry fights to defend its position as clean energy alternative The American Wind Energy AssociationContinue reading “Wind Industry Fights to Defend Its Position as Clean Energy Alternative study”