Opinion: US wind industry requires transmission upgrades

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Opinion: US wind industry requires transmission upgrades | Analysis: Rural communities want more clean energy | Trump can't stop renewables, say clean energy advocates Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT November 21, 2016 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Opinion: US wind industry requires transmission upgrades The US must update its transmission infrastructure if it wants to continue to a renewable energy economy powered by wind, especially in rural areas, writes Lucas Nelsen, a policy program associate at the Center for Rural Affairs in Lyon, Neb. "For the renewable energy industry to continue to grow, the transmission system must be updated to connect areas where projects are developed to the larger grid and to deliver renewable power to consumers," he writes. Iowa Farmer Today (11/19)       Analysis: Rural communities want more clean energy Rural communities want new opportunities for revenue and low-cost energy, such as homegrown wind and solar, according to this analysis. Observers say these communities may benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's "all of the above," approach to energy, especially if his administration extends funding for the Energy Department's renewable-energy initiatives. The Hill (11/18)       Trump can't stop renewables, say clean energy advocates President-elect Donald Trump can't stop the nation's transition to a renewable-energy economy, especially states like Iowa, which sources more than one-third of its total electricity from wind, say clean energy advocates. Observers say Iowa should serve as a national role model for wind development, as its wind industry employs thousands of people and generates millions of dollars in land leases and tax revenue. 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The Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) (11/18)         Economy, Energy & Trends Renewables save Minn. consumers money, says state lawmaker Wind and solar energy are already creating jobs and saving consumers in northeastern Minnesota money, writes state Rep. Erik Simonson. "With so many stories about new technology that can dramatically change the way we live our lives, it's important to remember that low-cost energy options don't just exist in theory, they exist right in our own backyard," he writes. Duluth News Tribune (Minn.) (11/19)       E.ON CEO: Trump presidency could slow US wind, solar growth Wind and solar energy will likely continue to grow in the US under the Trump administration, though progress may slower, according to E.ON Chairman and CEO Johannes Teyssen. He added that the nation may shift its focus back to fossil fuels, but that any upcoming changes will take place slowly. Reuters (11/21)       Policy Watch Analysis: Wyo. wind industry hopeful Trump will ease regulatory burdens Leaders in Wyoming's wind industry are hopeful that the Trump administration could ease some regulations burdening the industry, according to this analysis. "It depends a lot on what an administration proposes in terms of its executive authority, what kind of legislation can make it through Congress," said Rocky Mountain Power spokesman David Eskelsen. Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.) (tiered subscription model) (11/20)       Nations must uphold Paris climate accord, says observer The US and the other nations that signed the Paris climate accord must uphold the agreement and continue their transition to a low-carbon economy, writes Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. "The first step for Trump and Congress in January should be to call on the National Academy of Engineering to mobilize the great engineers across America to come up with a climate-smart energy strategy that makes sense for all regions of the nation," he argues. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (11/20)       AWEA News Wind power blows away records in the Midwest and Texas As strong and consistent breeze has descended down upon Texas and the Plains states, and these gusts helped wind power break energy generation records on Texas's main grid, ERCOT, and the grid across the Plains states, the Southwest Power Pool. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | AWEA and Wind News | Events | Take Action CAREERS IN WIND powered by Operations & Maintenance Customer Account Manager EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY - San Diego, California Senior Director, Permitting Policy & Environmental Affairs AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. 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