Wonderful news from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT): A strong weekend cold front that brought needed rain to much of Texas also propelled the Electric Reliability Council ofContinue reading “Texas Record – Wind Propels ERCOT to New Wind Record of 9,481 MW”
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NNSA Awards Contract for Largest Federal Wind Farm to Siemens
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. (Siemens) to construct and operate the Federal government’s largest wind farm. The Pantex wind farm,Continue reading “NNSA Awards Contract for Largest Federal Wind Farm to Siemens”
Fort Hays State University Harnesses Wind to Power University
Two Vestas wind turbines will soon rise above “College Hill” providing energy to the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) campus. FHSU President Edward Hammond announced signing of contracts for theContinue reading “Fort Hays State University Harnesses Wind to Power University”
Google Announces Major Investment in Texas Wind Energy
Spinning Spur Wind Farm will generate enough electricity to power 60,000 homes. Today, Google announced substantial equity investment in the 161 megawatt Spinning Spur wind farm in Oldham County, Texas.Continue reading “Google Announces Major Investment in Texas Wind Energy”
The Wind Coalition Hires Jeff Clark as Executive Director
Austin, Texas — The Wind Coalition today announced the hiring of veteran government affairs professional Jeff Clark as its new executive director. Clark most recently served as the Vice PresidentContinue reading “The Wind Coalition Hires Jeff Clark as Executive Director”
Edison Mission Group and Nebraska Public Power District Announce Construction of New Nebraska Wind Farm
(CROFTON, NEBRASKA) (BUSINESS WIRE) — Edison Mission Group (EMG), a subsidiary of Edison International EIX +0.82% , and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) announced today that construction has started onContinue reading “Edison Mission Group and Nebraska Public Power District Announce Construction of New Nebraska Wind Farm”
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 certainContinue reading “Wind Industry Fights to Defend Its Position as Clean Energy Alternative study”
Grid Interconnections
How are new power plants interconnected to ERCOT? Texas is divided electrically among four electrical systems as illustrated below. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is the primary gridContinue reading “Grid Interconnections”
