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”
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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 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”
Corpus Power Plant Could Lead to Faster Taking of Colorado River Water
From The Austin American-Statesman By Asher Price The state environmental agency today could give the go-ahead for the construction of a large petroleum coke power plant in Corpus Christi, likely leading the city to accelerate a plan to take billions of gallons of faraway Colorado River water. Though the city is unlikely to use theContinue reading “Corpus Power Plant Could Lead to Faster Taking of Colorado River Water”
Alternative Energy Institute to Host Windy Land Owners Seminar
Windy Land Owners Seminar CONTACT: Kenneth Starcher, 806-651-2296, kstarcher@wtamu.edu Canyon, Texas – Wind energy and its many possibilities will be the topic of a Windy Land Owners Seminar Saturday, Oct. 17 at West Texas A&M University. The Alternative Energy Institute (AEI) at WTAMU will host the half-day seminar in Room 101 of the Agriculture and NaturalContinue reading “Alternative Energy Institute to Host Windy Land Owners Seminar”
WSJ: Blown Away: Wind Power Makes Electricty Cheaper in Texas
From The Wall Street Journal by Keith Johnson Is the rapid growth of wind power in Texas actually making electricity cheaper? At home on the range Yes, says Bernstein Research in a recent report, “Will Wind Power Blow Texas Generators Away?,” a follow-up to their own prior effort. The idea is that wind power isContinue reading “WSJ: Blown Away: Wind Power Makes Electricty Cheaper in Texas”
Texas Port Attracts Another Wind Turbine Company
Corpus Christi Caller-Times By Fanny S. Chirinos CORPUS CHRISTI – Spanish-based Gamesa Corp. will be the seventh wind turbine manufacturer to ship its products to the U.S. via the Port of Corpus Christi. The first vessel is expected mid-August. About 100 wind towers, or 400 sections, will arrive here on about four ships. The components will be shippedContinue reading “Texas Port Attracts Another Wind Turbine Company”