From Omaha Public Power District: https://oppdthewire.com/new-agreement-provides-oppd-with-300-megawatts-of-wind-energy/ Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is in the midst of a massive effort to double its generation capacity by the end of this decade amid surging customer demand, while simultaneously working to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. OPPD just announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) with EDF Renewables, effectiveContinue reading “New Agreement Provides Omaha Public Power District with 300 MW of Wind Energy”
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Constellation Accepting Applications for 2024 Energy to Educate Grant Program
Grants have provided nearly $6 million to date for STEM education and research programs, reaching nearly 300,000 students nationwide. Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services, announced today it is now accepting applications for its 2024 E2 Energy to Educate grant program, which provides funding forContinue reading “Constellation Accepting Applications for 2024 Energy to Educate Grant Program”
APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News
APA Vice President Judd Messer outlines how Texas should leverage all available power generation resources to meet rising energy demand. From the San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/texas-energy-needs-renewables-19554873.php PDF Version Available Here Commentary: As the Heat Rises, Texas Needs All Energy Sourcesby Judd Messer, July 5, 2024 Temperatures are climbing in Texas; so is electricity demand. InContinue reading “APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News”
Ørsted Celebrates Commencement of First Co-Located Wind and Solar Center in Bee County, Texas
Completion of Sparta Solar marks the Helena Energy Center fully operational as Ørsted’s largest onshore renewable energy project in the U.S. From Ørsted: Mineral, Texas – Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today celebrated the official commencement of the Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW co-located wind and solar facility in Bee County thatContinue reading “Ørsted Celebrates Commencement of First Co-Located Wind and Solar Center in Bee County, Texas”
Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
From Columbia University Law School: https://climate.law.columbia.edu/news/sabin-center-releases-new-report-rebutting-33-false-claims-about-solar-wind-and-electric Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report, the Sabin Center identifies and examinesContinue reading “Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles”
Renewable Energy Contributes Record Power to the Grid During Second Hottest Summer in Texas
AUSTIN – During the second hottest summer on record, advanced power technologies made record-breaking contributions to the Texas grid, keeping electricity costs more affordable for Texas consumers and enhancing the electric system’s reliability. Throughout June, July, August, and September, renewable energy production reached new heights and, on August 9, a new record was set as just over 31,585 megawattsContinue reading “Renewable Energy Contributes Record Power to the Grid During Second Hottest Summer in Texas”
Texas Comptroller Visits Roscoe Wind Complex for Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today joined RWE and Advanced Power Alliance (APA) in visiting Roscoe Wind Complex, owned and operated by RWE and one of the largest onshore wind farms in the U.S., as part of his Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition. “Beyond providing cheap, clean power, renewable energy projects offer vast economic benefits,Continue reading “Texas Comptroller Visits Roscoe Wind Complex for Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition”
Texas Hits New Renewable Energy Production Record
Texas achieved a record amount of renewable energy production on Wednesday, peaking at just over 31,468 megawatts of combined solar and wind energy. The contribution of these resources to the state’s electric supply dramatically lowers the price of power for Texas consumers. “Texas needs every available megawatt to meet surging demand during prolonged high temperatures this summer, andContinue reading “Texas Hits New Renewable Energy Production Record”
Louisiana Public Service Commission Approves SWEPCO Renewable Energy Projects
From AEP News Release: https://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/9012 Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has received approval by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to move forward with its fuel-free power plan to acquire up to 999 megawatts (MW) of renewable generation resources. The LPSC today approved the terms of a settlement agreementContinue reading “Louisiana Public Service Commission Approves SWEPCO Renewable Energy Projects”
DuPont to Source Renewable Energy Through Wind Energy Center in Texas
DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center, a wind energy project resulting from a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is operational and generating clean, renewable energy. The Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center, located in Upton County, Texas, will generate 135 megawatts of new windContinue reading “DuPont to Source Renewable Energy Through Wind Energy Center in Texas”