These stories appearing in the print edition only... subscribe today! Cover Story Wind Energy Financing Contends With Headwinds There are a number of potential alternatives that could enable the U.S. wind energy industry to continue its growth trend despite credit concerns. Project Profile Centennial Approaches Third Year Of Operation In June 2006, Centennial's construction crew members were in the midst of erecting a tower section when a tornado hit the site. Spotlight Saskatchewan: Where Oil And Wind Mix For decades, this Western province was known as a 'have not,' but thanks to soaring resource prices over the last year, Saskatchewan has a new moniker: Saskaboom. Industry At Large RGGI Marks First Permit Auction With all 12.6 million available permits sold, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has begun preparation for subsequent auctions. Waiting For The MMS: The New OCS Rules While interest in offshore wind continues to grow, some groups have expressed concerns regarding the potential impacts on marine life. Power Administrations Seek Increased Role Wind farm development in particularly resource-rich regions will require active participation from the operators of the local reliability balancing areas. Economy Challenges Green Energy Marketers Marketers gathered this year in Denver to discuss the challenges of selling RECs, clean power and carbon offsets in the current economic climate. Canada's Grand Plan: 20% Wind By 2025 For all of its abundant natural resources, why does Canada lag behind international wind leaders? Marketplace Understanding The Basics Of Instrument Transformers Metering instrument transformers are vital to every wind facility, but the concept is relatively obscure to most stakeholders in these projects. |