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Innovation will help renewables balance grid reliability, say experts | Former energy secretary's nonprofit plans grid study | World is pressing forward with green energy revolution, says Virgin CEO  |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT June 22, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Innovation will help renewables balance grid reliability, say experts Innovation will play a major role in ensuring grid reliability as clean energy sources like wind account for a growing share of electrical generation, says Brattle Group energy consultant Judy Chang. Midcontinent Independent System Operator Executive Director of System Operations Renuka Chatterjee said utilities are making progress on wind forecasting, and firms are spacing turbines to align with wind patterns. National Public Radio/Prairie Public Broadcasting (6/22)       Former energy secretary's nonprofit plans grid study Moniz (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Ernest Moniz, who served as energy secretary under President Barack Obama, is preparing to launch the Energy Futures Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to energy research and technological advancements. Moniz said the nonprofit's first initiative would be analyzing the state of the electric grid and how the fast-paced growth of renewables could affect grid security. The Hill (6/21),  Axios (6/21)         World is pressing forward with green energy revolution, says Virgin CEO Business leaders were taken aback by President Donald Trump's decision to exit the Paris climate accord, but his decision won't stop the world from creating a "green energy revolution," said Virgin founder and CEO Richard Branson. He argues that ongoing investments in Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Rise and other clean energy initiatives show world leaders aren't deterred by the Trump administration's agenda. Mashable (6/21)       13 Ways to Get Reward & Recognition Right When done correctly, rewards and recognition inform employees their great work is valued. And when they feel valued, they're happier and more productive, which motivates them to continue—and improve upon—their great work. But what are the right ways to reward and recognize employees? We offer 13. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus EDF Energies signs PPA with Southern Minnesota Municipal EDF Energies Nouvelles has signed a power purchase agreement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for output from its 100-megawatt Stoneray project, said the company. The project, which will features 50 turbines, is expected to begin operations in the winter of 2018-2019. ReNews (UK) (6/21)       Economy, Energy & Trends Sierra Club: Fla., S.C. cities pledge 100% renewables Sarasota, Fla., and Columbia, S.C., have become the latest US cities to pledge 100% renewables, the former by 2045 and the latter by 2036, according to the Sierra Club. "Cities and mayors can lead the transition away from fossil fuels to 100% clean and renewable energy," said Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. North American Windpower online (6/21)       Vattenfall aims to make Scotland a hub for offshore wind research Vattenfall unveiled the final four projects that will receive funding under its $3.3 million scientific research program for offshore wind, three of which are located in Scotland. The presence of the three projects, plus Vattenfall's 92.4-megawatt European Offshore Wind Deployment Center, will make Scotland the next major hub for offshore wind research. CleanTechnica (6/21)       Policy Watch Appeals court OKs interconnection rules that may hinder wind The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has voted in favor of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to allow PJM Interconnection to keep new market rules that clean energy advocates argue are discriminatory against wind and solar. "It impedes American clean energy innovation and sets back real progress in the fight against climate change," said Sustainable FERC Project Attorney Jennifer Chen. North American Windpower online (6/21)       Trump dismissive of wind at Iowa rally President Donald Trump criticized wind at a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday even though the state sources almost one-third of its electricity from the energy source. "I don't want to just hope the wind blows to light up your homes," said Trump. "Iowa reliably generates >36% of its electricity using #windpower, has over 8K #windpower jobs, and over 2K well-paying factory #jobs," American Wind Energy Association CEO Tom Kiernan said on Twitter. The Hill (6/21),  The Des Moines Register (Iowa) (tiered subscription model) (6/22)       AWEA News May cooler heads prevail in debate over renewables' role in providing clean electricity While articles in the academic journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences don't often provoke bitter fights on the pages of major newspapers, that was the case for an academic study about renewable energy published earlier this week. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Staff Accountant AWEA - Dist. Columbia Media Monitoring Specialist AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Director, Information Technology AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Permitting Policy & Environmental Affairs Analyst AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job Education ... is a process of living and not a preparation for future living. John Dewey, psychologist and educational reformer      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 Tools: 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

 

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