Policies Drive Midwest Renewables; Wind Developer Takes On Mexico

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Collins Jr., executive vice [read more] Pattern Notes First Turbine At Chile Project, Midpoint Of Construction In Ontario on 29 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff Pattern Energy Group Inc. says it has erected the first wind turbine at its El Arrayan wind farm, a 115 MW project located on the coast of Chile. In addition, the company notes it has passed the midpoint of overall construction at South Kent Wind, its 270 MW project in [read more] Africa's Biggest Wind Farm Goes Online In Ethiopia on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff Over the weekend, Africa's largest wind farm began producing power after stakeholders flipped the switch on the 120 MW Ashegoda Wind Farm, located in Ethiopia. According to a Reuters report, France-based Vergnet SA, with backing from the French Development Agency, BNP Paribas and the Ethiopian government, built the $289.68 million [read more] Western Governors Call For Modification To Investment Tax Credit Rules on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff The Western Governors' Association (WGA) recently sent legislators a letter urging a modification of the Section 48 renewable energy investment tax credit (ITC) from a "placed in service" standard of eligibility to a "commence construction" standard. The letter was signed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, WGA chairman, and Nevada Gov. [read more] Wind Works Signs PPA For Thunder Spirit Project In North Dakota on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff Wind Works Power Corp. has executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) for the first 105 MW of its 150 MW Thunder Spirit wind project, located in Hettinger, N.D. The Thunder Spirit project was proposed to MDU's March 25 request for proposals for capacity and energy [read more] EDF, West Moberly First Nations Team Up On Wind Farm Development In B.C. on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and West Moberly First Nations (WMFN) have signed a protocol agreement regarding the development of three wind energy projects representing over 500 MW in the Peace River Region of British Columbia. The three projects are the Sundance Wind Project, Taylor [read more] EDPR Notes 1 GW Of New U.S. Power Purchase Agreements In 2013 on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff EDP Renovaveis SA (EDPR) says it has secured 1 GW of new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the U.S. so far this year. According to the company, this includes 250 MW for projects already in operation and 750 MW for new projects slated to be installed in 2014 or later. [read more] GE Announces Turbine Order For 22.8 MW Wind Project In Italy on 28 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff GE has announced a new 22.8 MW wind order in Italy. Under the deal, the company will supply Toto Costruzioni with eight GE 2.85-103 wind turbines for a wind farm in the Puglia region. The wind farm operator is Ponte Albanito S.r.l., a special-purpose company that is owned 70% by [read more] Household Products Maker SC Johnson Increases Overall Renewable Energy Usage, Relies On Wind Power on 25 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff SC Johnson, manufacturer of household products such as Windex, Ziploc and Glade, has increased its use of renewable energy to 30% globally. In its newly released 2013 annual public sustainability report, the company says it plans to increase that number to 33% by 2016 and reveals that it relies on [read more] Following County Vote, Iberdrola Moves Forward With 202 MW Baffin Wind Farm on 25 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff Iberdrola Renewables says a recent local county vote has paved the way for the company to begin construction of its 202 MW Baffin Wind Farm, located in Kenedy County, Texas. According to Iberdrola, the Kenedy County Commissioners have approved a tax abatement agreement for the project, which includes a fixed [read more] Liberty Power Donates Wind-Generated RECs To Event In Texas on 25 Oct 2013 by NAW Staff Liberty Power, an independent retail electric supplier, has announced it will donate wind-generated renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100% of the estimated electricity consumption at the 2013 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference and Business Opportunity Fair. The NMSDC Conference is scheduled to take place Oct. 27 through [read more] Blattner Energy - Project Manager To place an ad within WindJobs, contact Bill O'Connor at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 235, oconnor@nawindpower.com or Christina Stanevich at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 237, cstanevich@nawindpower.com
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