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Iberdrola To Suspend New Construction On Wind Farms If PTC Expires
based Iberdrola Renewables will suspend new construction on wind farms if the wind energy production tax credit (PTC) is not extended, company spokesperson Paul Copleman told NAW. Iberdrola will still pursue "selective opportunities" in the US,
Hot United States FDI Sectors: Alternative Energy
Colorado, Texas, and Oregon are among the top states for wind energy investments. Danish company Vestas Wind Systems continues to expand its US presence with multiple projects. The company is constructing a $66 million headquarters in Portland, Oregon;
AWEA announces 2011 wind installations
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) says the US wind industry installed more than 6810 MW in 2010 and has more than 8300 MW under construction; total wind energy capacity in the US is now 46919 MW. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA,
Why we don't trust you
BY LOIS HENRY | Monday, Jan 30 2012 10:13 AM Residents of Twin Oaks asked Kern County Planning Department officials repeatedly if the City of Vernon had a wind energy project in the wings and were unequivocally told "no." Yes, it does.
Minnesota Power makes deal with Manitoba Hydro
By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo Minnesota Power believes it has a formula for meeting its needs for more clean energy without worrying about the fickleness of wind energy. The Duluth-based utility has a 15-year agreement to buy 250 megawatts of hydroelectric
German industry sets up alliance to secure strategic raw materials
Substances such as so-called rare earth elements are vital for future-oriented industries and technologies. The alliance cited as examples electro-mobility, wind energy as well as information and communications technologies.
For wind turbine operators, choosing the right lubricants can make a big ...
Michael Hawkins, global brand manager for ExxonMobil's Mobil SHC brand of synthetic lubricants, details how ExxonMobil's flagship lubricants and application expertise are helping the wind energy sector to expand and become more cost competitive - and
AWEA Pushes For Production Tax Credit's Near-Term Extension
by Mark Del Franco on Monday 30 January 2012 Anticipating a tough fight to get legislation passed during an election year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is seeking near-term legislative action as a means to extend the production tax
The county's big wind map? It's a lot of hot air
A group called Friends of Piute has formed to try and stop massive wind energy projects in their area. I have some advice for Kern County Supervisors who on Tuesday will be mulling what to do with a proposed wind resources map: scrap it!
Thermoplastic composites research centre welcomes four new partners
part of the leading research institute in our field of expertise,” says David Manten, DTC's managing director. Potential applications for thermoplastic composites can be found in the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine and construction markets.
WindTV: Mr. Wind goes to Washington
This week the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) video outlet follows a Milford high school teacher and some of his students to Washington, DC, where they shared with Members of Congress that very same story, a story they could tell from a
Environmental Assessment Process Resumes For Tumbler Ridge Project
by NAW Staff on Monday 30 January 2012 Vancouver, BC,-based developer Finavera Wind Energy says the temporary suspension review for its 47 MW Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project has been lifted. On Jan. 27, Finavera submitted its environmental assessment
Wind Center Offers Free Certification Training
by NAW Staff on Monday 30 January 2012 The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College is offering free training for an occupational certificate in basic wind energy technology. The 12-week program is intended for
