Vestas wins 250 MW worth of US turbine orders

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Opinion: Wind energy in Iowa creates "a ripple effect" economically | Groups sue BOEM over N.Y. offshore wind area | Vestas wins 250 MW worth of US turbine orders Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version December 30, 2016 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Opinion: Wind energy in Iowa creates "a ripple effect" economically Wind energy has become an important economic tool for Iowa, creating jobs and attracting private investment, writes Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. "We stand ready to help educate newly elected leaders around the country how strategic investments in wind energy infrastructure can lead to long-term, low-cost energy that's good for business and creates jobs," he writes. The Des Moines Register (Iowa) (tiered subscription model) (12/29)       Groups sue BOEM over N.Y. offshore wind area Four groups have filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management over its offshore wind development area off the coast of New York. The groups argue that BOEM failed to properly investigate the potential impact of offshore wind development on wildlife and the fishing industry. Asbury Park Press (Neptune-Asbury Park, N.J.) (tiered subscription model) (12/29)       Learn How to Effectively Leverage Big Data This report gives you an overview of recent trends in big-data capture and analysis techniques — from market imperatives and revenue-generating opportunities to smart apps that will help you save on inventory costs, lost productivity, and line speed. Make no mistake about it — big data is here to stay. The question is how can you most effectively leverage it. Download the white paper ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Vestas wins 250 MW worth of US turbine orders Vestas has agreed to provide three orders in the US with a combined capacity of 250 megawatts. The orders are from BHE Renewables and two undisclosed clients. North American Windpower online (12/29)       Economy, Energy & Trends New York Power Authority finishes substation for renewables The New York Power Authority has finished building a substation in Franklin County, N.Y., that will help carry wind energy from EDP Renewables North America's 77.7-megawatt Jericho Rise project into the New York City area, according to the grid operator. North American Windpower online (12/29)       Energy-based carbon emissions could hit 25-year low in 2016 Carbon emissions from energy sources in the US are on track to reach a 25-year low in 2016, according to the Energy Department. The use of renewable energy sources, including wind, increased in the first half of the year. FuelFix.com (12/29)       Policy Watch Kan. county OKs zoning change for proposed wind project The Lyon County Commission in Kansas voted to approve a zoning change that will enable an RES Americas wind energy project to move forward. "Going forward RES is now more free to market the electricity from the project," said company official Jeff Sabins. The Emporia (Kan.) Gazette (12/30)       Swedish government rejects Blekinge Offshore wind farm The government of Sweden has rejected an offshore wind farm that would have featured up to 700 turbines and a total capacity of about 2.5 gigawatts, according to Blekinge Offshore. The government said that the project would have interfered with military operations. Montreal Gazette (Quebec) (tiered subscription model)/Bloomberg (12/29)       AWEA News SmartBrief will not publish Monday In observance of the New Year's holiday, SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | AWEA and Wind News | Events | Take Action We all have ability. The difference is how we use it. Stevie Wonder, singer and songwriter      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. Sign Up SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters Advertise Learn more about the SmartBrief audience Subscriber Tools: Manage Subscriptions Update Your Profile Unsubscribe Send Feedback Archive Search Contact Us: Advertising  -  Elizabeth Kaufman Editor  -  Bryan McBournie Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2016 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information