CanWEA Envisions 5 GW Of Wind In Alberta
The province of Alberta can generate 5 GW of wind power by 2025, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) in WindVision 2025: A Strategy For Alberta. According to CanWEA,   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 12:46:15 EDT
Nebraska Sales Tax Exemption Bill Moves To Legislature
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a measure that would remove a barrier to the development and export of wind energy in the state. The bill, L.B. 104, would provide a sales   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:53 EDT
Falmouth, Mass., Voters Reject Turbine Decommissioning
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 MW wind turbines that are   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:36 EDT
D.C. Nonprofit Selects Wind Energy Program
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 100% wind power through the   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:34 EDT
Wind Consortium Deploys Nacelle-Mounted LIDAR At Offshore Site In Irish Sea
A wind consortium says it has successfully deployed a power curve measurement procedure that analyzes power output in constantly changing conditions. The procedure is part of a consortium comprising DTU   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:42 EDT
Heavy Equipment Auction To Feature All-Terrain 700-Ton Crane
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 capacity of 700 tons. According   [read more]
Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT
Juhl Energy Expands Into Canada; Acquires Two Projects In New Brunswick
Pipestone, Minn.-based Juhl Energy has acquired two Terravis Wind projects, located in western New Brunswick, Canada. According to Juhl Energy, the projects are being developed under NB Power's embedded generation   [read more]
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:52 EDT
California ISO Works To Advance Renewable Energy
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 on the grid. Once approved   [read more]
Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:42 EDT
Vestas' Engel Encourages EU Leaders To Adopt 2030 Climate, Energy Targets
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 policy targets that will create   [read more]
Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:24 EDT
Pteragen Canada Obtains Regulatory Approval For Alberta Project
Calgary-based Pteragen Canada, a subsidiary of Renovalia Energy Wind Canada, says it has received regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission to proceed with construction on its 120 MW Peace   [read more]
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:02 EDT