Renewables can help US achieve energy independence, say observers

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Renewables can help US achieve energy independence, say observers | Opinion: Sen. Collins is a great supporter of Maine renewables | Iberdrola signs 15-year PPA with Southern California Edison Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT February 20, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Renewables can help US achieve energy independence, say observers There are several reasons that conservatives should support renewables, including the fact that the industry can help the US secure energy independence, according to this piece. Observers argue that renewable energy development can also stimulate rural economic growth and help build a resilient energy market. CleanTechnica (2/17)       Opinion: Sen. Collins is a great supporter of Maine renewables Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, should be applauded for her dedication to developing Maine's renewable energy industry, writes Ryan Grogan. "Mainers should expect Sen. Collins to prioritize Maine values over Washington politics and continue to support common-sense renewable-energy policies that protect our environment for future generations," he writes. Portland Press Herald (Maine) (2/20)       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 Iberdrola signs 15-year PPA with Southern California Edison (STR/AFP/Getty Images) Iberdrola Renewables has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison for output from its 132-megawatt Tule wind farm in California, according to the company. The project is expected to begin operations this year. ReNews.biz (U.K.) (7/29)         Nexif Energy orders Senvion machines for 2 wind farms Nexif Energy has ordered turbines from Senvion for a pair of projects in Australia that will have a combined capacity up to 300 megawatts, said the company. It added that it plans to use the turbines at its 25-turbine Glen Innes and 59-turbine Lincoln Gap in the states of New South Wales and South Australia, respectively. ReNews.biz (U.K.) (2/20)       Economy, Energy & Trends Pueblo, Colo., sets 100% by 2035 renewable energy goal The city council of Pueblo, Colo., has set a goal to source 100% of the city's total electricity needs from renewables by 2035, according to the group. Two other cities in the state have set similar goals. The Denver Post (2/17)       Policy Watch Amazon Wind Farm US East will continue to operate, N.C. lawmaker says Avangrid Renewables' Amazon Wind Farm US East project in North Carolina will probably continue to operate, said state Sen. Phil Berger on Thursday. Berger was one of 10 state lawmakers to ask the Trump administration to stop the wind farm last month. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (2/17)       Minco Wind IV, V file lawsuit against Okla. town NextEra Energy Resources affiliates Minco Wind IV and Minco Wind V have filed a lawsuit against the town of Hinton, Okla. The duo claim the town intentionally and illegally passed legislation to erect barriers against their proposed wind farms. The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (2/18)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Wind Services Account Manager- West Coast ZF SERVICES, LLC - Vernon Hills, Illinois Operations and Maintenance Sales Manager EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY - San Diego, California Operations & Maintenance Customer Account Manager EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY -  View More Listings | Post a Job This Mouse must give up one of his Mouse ways of seeing things in order that he may grow. Hyemeyohsts Storm, writer      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | AWEA and Wind News | Events | Take Action 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 © 1999-2017 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information