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Cover Story

Wind Energy Under Fire Within ERCOT

Several initiatives are being pushed by rival energy factions within ERCOT to thwart the proliferation of wind development in Texas.

Project Profile

Landowners Bring Huge Development To West Texas

By landing the 781.5 MW Roscoe wind farm, a consortium of West Texas landowners has revitalized the area by demonstrating the benefits of collaboration.

Industry At Large

Making Sense Of Development And NHPA Compliance

Because wind projects are constructed in undeveloped areas, developers need to conduct their own assessment on the impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Wind Energy Awaits The Cap-And-Trade Outcome

Though a federal cap-and-trade policy enjoys wide public support, efforts to institute such a policy have recently stalled in Congress.

Siting Issues Go Beyond Wildlife Impacts

A recent workshop devoted to siting focused on issues ranging from developing wind farms near military bases to turbines' impact on radar.

Using The Marketplace To Resolve Impingement

Developers are negotiating payment when wind farms are built within proximity to existing developments in order to ease wind impingement issues.

Partnership Earnings Protection Driven By ARRA Rules

After a project has been structured through a renewable energy partnership flip with attractive economics, book earnings might seem erratic. Here's how to achieve more regularity.

Marketplace

Increased Wind In ERCOT Puts Compliance In Question

In Texas, there is plenty of uncertainty these days, as turbine and substation compliance have come into question.

Canadian Marketplace Settles Post-Consolidation

Canada poses significant new opportunity for foreign wind developers as the rate of growth in Europe begins to slow.

Eight Ways To Maximize Your Crane Rental

Given the cost and complexity of crane rentals, how do you best maximize the asset while it is on your site?