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”
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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”
Dallas Morning News: Texas takes high rankings in Pew clean energy study
By ELIZABETH SOUDER / The Dallas Morning News (esouder@dallasnews.com) Texas had more clean energy jobs than every other state except California and garnered more clean energy venture capital investment than most in 2007, according to a study by Pew Charitable Trusts. The study, released Wednesday, shows that 55,646 people were employed in the clean energyContinue reading “Dallas Morning News: Texas takes high rankings in Pew clean energy study”