By Ken Becker, Executive Director, Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development West Texas is no stranger to the energy industry – for nearly 100 years, our region has been leading the way in oil and gas. And while we still look to these resources for economic benefits and energy independence for America, we now have theContinue reading “Wind Powers Employment, Education in West Texas”
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Budweiser and Anheuser-Busch Take Message Further by Powering the Host City of Atlanta with Clean Electricity for Super Bowl Week
Today, Budweiser released its Super Bowl LIII commercial, bringing its long-term commitment to renewable electricity to the biggest stage of the year. Last year, Budweiser announced its commitment to be brewed with 100% Renewable Electricity from Wind Power*, and to celebrate, the King of Beers will showcase this commitment in a commercial titled, “Wind NeverContinue reading “Budweiser and Anheuser-Busch Take Message Further by Powering the Host City of Atlanta with Clean Electricity for Super Bowl Week”
Nestlé Waters North America Signs Renewable Energy Agreement with ENGIE Resources
Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), together with ENGIE Resources, today announced they have signed a renewable energy agreement through which ENGIE will supply over 50 percent of the energy needed for NWNA’s manufacturing and distribution facilities in Texas. With this agreement, NWNA operations in Travis, McLennan, Dallas, and Harris counties will be supplied by renewable wind energy from the Midway WindContinue reading “Nestlé Waters North America Signs Renewable Energy Agreement with ENGIE Resources”
New LEGO® Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine Announced
The first-time consumers can purchase a LEGO set featuring new ‘Plants from Plants’ elements – made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane A key collaboration between the LEGO Group and Vestas®, the world leader in sustainable energy solutions Through investments in wind power the LEGO Group balances 100% of the energy used to make LEGOContinue reading “New LEGO® Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine Announced”
Opinion: Retain Process for Wind Farm Approval Near Bases
Originally published in the San Antonio Express-News on September 16, 2018. https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/Retain-process-for-wind-farm-approval-near-bases-13230906.php By Bishop Garrison and Sarah E. Hunt Americans empower our military leaders, with appropriate oversight, to make the best decisions for the men and women under their command. That’s why it’s troubling to see that lately, some politicians are confused about the technicalContinue reading “Opinion: Retain Process for Wind Farm Approval Near Bases”
Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek
From AWEA Blog, by Hannah Hunt: As we close out #AmericanWindWeek, it’s been thrilling to see towns, communities, local leaders and wind industry workers gather across the country to celebrate wind power. Importantly, Fortune 500 companies and business leaders also showed up. Corporate purchasers of wind voiced their support nationwide, touting the economic and environmentalContinue reading “Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek”
The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Renewable Energy Agreement
Smucker signs renewable energy purchase agreement with Lincoln Clean Energy for 60 MW of 230 MW Plum Creek Wind Project Agreement reflects Smucker’s commitment to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity By 2020, approximately 50 percent of Smucker’s total electricity use is expected to be addressed by wind energy produced at Plum Creek AsContinue reading “The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Renewable Energy Agreement”
Texas Wind – Guest Editorial by Dr. M. Ray Perryman
Guest Editorial by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, President and CEO – The Perryman Group Texas has more capacity to generate electricity from wind than any other state. In fact, Texas’ capacity of 22,799 megawatts is triple that of second-place Oklahoma and is larger than most countries around the world. The Lone Star State also topsContinue reading “Texas Wind – Guest Editorial by Dr. M. Ray Perryman”
Where Can You Find All of the Wind Turbines in the U.S.?
By Hannah Hunt Here at AWEA, we are proud to be called the authoritative source for information on the U.S. wind industry. We focus on providing accurate and timely information, both to our membership and to the general public. Our latest announcement is a continuation of this commitment. We’ve partnered with the Lawrence Berkeley NationalContinue reading “Where Can You Find All of the Wind Turbines in the U.S.?”
Moenning: Seeking a Balance on Wind Energy
By Mayor Josh Moenning, Norfolk, Nebraska. Originally appearing in the Norfolk Daily News – Link. Wind energy has been blowing across the local news lately. For some, wind towers and turbines are noisy eyesores they’d rather never see. For others, wind farms are an opportunity for additional farm income, new jobs, and new tax revenue.Continue reading “Moenning: Seeking a Balance on Wind Energy”