| Content Category: FYI |
| Canadian Government Investment Provides Job Training Support For Wind Energy |
| on 23 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Northern Lights College will build and install a wind tower on its Dawson Creek, British Columbia-based campus to train the next generation of wind technicians, [read more] |
| Falmouth, Mass., Voters Reject Turbine Decommissioning |
| on 22 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Cape Cod Times reported that Falmouth, Mass., voters rejected a question on Tuesday's ballot that would have funded the removal of two community-owned 1.65 [read more] |
| D.C. Nonprofit Selects Wind Energy Program |
| on 22 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Groundswell has selected Herndon, Va.-based Washington Gas Energy Services (WGES) to power 23 houses of worship and three public charter schools with [read more] |
| Heavy Equipment Auction To Feature All-Terrain 700-Ton Crane |
| on 22 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| An upcoming industrial auction of heavy industrial equipment used in wind farm construction will include a 2008 Terex Demag AC700 all-terrain crane with a lifting [read more] |
| California ISO Works To Advance Renewable Energy |
| on 21 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The California Independent System Operator Corp. (California ISO) says its board of governors has approved a proposed market design change to help foster renewable development [read more] |
| Vestas' Engel Encourages EU Leaders To Adopt 2030 Climate, Energy Targets |
| on 21 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| If the European Union (EU) hopes to reach its climate and energy objectives, Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel says it must promptly agree on binding post-2020 [read more] |
| U.S. Execs Predict More Renewables Investment, Potential For Energy Independence |
| on 21 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Ninety-five percent of U.S. energy executives expect continued research and development (R&D) investment in alternative energy projects this year, according to a new survey conducted [read more] |
| Mexico Blades For Japanese Project Stored At Port Corpus Christi |
| on 20 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Port Corpus Christi anticipates more exports of wind turbine components based on a recent shipment of turbine components moving through its operation. According to Port [read more] |
| Municipal Utility Plan Includes More Wind Energy |
| on 20 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Lincoln Electric System public utility has announced plans to triple the amount of wind energy it uses within the next two years. According to [read more] |
| First Wind Awards 16 Scholarships In Six States |
| on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| First Wind has announced that 16 scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students as part of the 2013 First Wind Scholars program. The awardees reside [read more] |
| Brazil's BNDES Says Gamesa Is Compliant With Local Content Requirements |
| on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) says turbine manufacturer Gamesa meets Brazil's local content requirements, which, among other things, mandates that at least [read more] |
| Wind, Solar Generation Continues To Grow In Texas |
| on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011, with capacity [read more] |
| Survey Says: Illinois Voters Support Fixing 'Broken' RPS Law |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| A majority of Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation [read more] |
| ZF Services Launches 2.5 MW Test Bench |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| ZF Services has completed installation of the 2.5 MW test bench at its Vernon Hills, Ill.-based wind service center. The project, which began construction in [read more] |
| To Drive Awareness, DWEA Proclaims June Small Wind Month |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) has proclaimed June as Small Wind Month and will be participating in a series of community outreach events to [read more] |
