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 that a windContinue reading “From the Road in West Texas… How Loud is a Wind Turbine?”
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Wind in the News: If Wind Subsidies are Cut, What About the Fossil Fuel Arena
From the Tahlequah Daily Press Read more at: http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/opinion/if-wind-subsidies-are-cut-what-about-the-fossil-fuel/article_593bb754-71e3-11e5-887c-774eb6c687aa.html Could somebody please hand Sen. James Lankford a calculator? For a man who claims to be bent on saving the taxpayers money, he doesn’t seem to have much of a head for figures. Lankford this week was introducing legislation to phase out the renewable energy productionContinue reading “Wind in the News: If Wind Subsidies are Cut, What About the Fossil Fuel Arena”
Mars Moves Towards Carbon Neutral Operations With Massive Wind Farm That Will Provide Electricity From Renewable Sources Equal To Its Entire U.S. Operations
By partnering with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and BNB on a new 118-turbine wind farm, it marks the biggest long-term commitment to renewable energy use of any food manufacturing business in the United States McLean, Virginia – Mars, Incorporated, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, announced an agreement today on a new 200MW windContinue reading “Mars Moves Towards Carbon Neutral Operations With Massive Wind Farm That Will Provide Electricity From Renewable Sources Equal To Its Entire U.S. Operations”
Utilities Hope Texas Plays Ball on Clean Air Plan
by Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune – August 2, 2015 President Obama is set to unveil the nitty-gritty of his sweeping, state-by-state plan to fight climate change Monday — his most determined effort yet to tackle the effects of global warming by reshaping the nation’s power sector. When he does, no one doubts that Texas will sue. Taking the federal governmentContinue reading “Utilities Hope Texas Plays Ball on Clean Air Plan”
Guest Editorial: Jerry Butterbaugh – Fairfax, Oklahoma
Guest Editorial by Jerry Butterbaugh – Fairfax, Osage County, Oklahoma They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but, unless you are totally biased and nearly blind, the wind farm in western Osage County is absolutely beautiful and an astounding triumph of science and perseverance. When I viewed it this week, nearby oilContinue reading “Guest Editorial: Jerry Butterbaugh – Fairfax, Oklahoma”
KANSAS: Agreement Reached on Kansas Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
The following is a joint release from The Wind Coalition, the Kansas Chamber, and the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity. TOPEKA, Kansas. – An agreement regarding pending legislation dealing with the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) was announced today by state lawmakers, industry leaders, public policy advocates, and Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. The agreement comesContinue reading “KANSAS: Agreement Reached on Kansas Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)”
OKLAHOMA: Despite Deceptive Attacks by Anti-Wind Activists, Wind Energy Community Stands by SB 498
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite a negative and deceptive campaign launched by anti-economic development and anti-property rights activists, a measure awaiting final approval in the Oklahoma Senate represents a solid compromise between the legislature and the wind energy community. SB 498 helps to address a portion of the state budget deficit while allowing Oklahoma to competeContinue reading “OKLAHOMA: Despite Deceptive Attacks by Anti-Wind Activists, Wind Energy Community Stands by SB 498”
Corporate Purchasing Represents a New Demand Driver for Renewable Energy
For an interactive version of this map of non-utility purchasers, go here: http://bit.ly/1F6wqQ5 By Kevin Borgia – Wind on the Wires – Original Publication A growing trend is reshaping many of the nation’s largest corporations, and the renewables industry is at the center of it. It began with tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple andContinue reading “Corporate Purchasing Represents a New Demand Driver for Renewable Energy”
Wind Power Creates 30,000 Texas Jobs, Generates $85 million in Taxes, Public Citizen Data Shows
Renewable Energy Boom Under Siege by State Legislators Austin, Texas – The boom in West Texas wind-powered electricity generation has delivered a major economic boost to the region, including creation of over 40 new businesses and 30,000 construction jobs in 57 West Texas counties since 2001, according to data collected by Public Citizen’s Texas office.Continue reading “Wind Power Creates 30,000 Texas Jobs, Generates $85 million in Taxes, Public Citizen Data Shows”
The Oklahoman: Wind energy advocate – Oklahoma should look to expand wind industry
From The Oklahoman – by Jeff Clark, Executive Director – The Wind Coalition http://newsok.com/wind-energy-advocate-oklahoma-should-look-to-expand-wind-industry/article/5406815 “When the wind comes sweeping down the plain” is no longer just a signature lyric from Oklahoma’s famous state song. It’s synonymous with what Oklahomans once thought of as just an annoying component of Mother Nature. Since 2003, Oklahoma winds haveContinue reading “The Oklahoman: Wind energy advocate – Oklahoma should look to expand wind industry”