AEP seeks quick approval on 2,000-MW wind farm

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AEP seeks quick approval on 2,000-MW wind farm | European oil firms seek US offshore wind opportunities | Ohio Power Siting Board to review Lake Erie offshore wind pilot Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version August 1, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update AEP seeks quick approval on 2,000-MW wind farm American Electric Power needs Oklahoma regulators to approve its proposed $4.5 billion, 2,000-megawatt wind farm and transmission project to be eligible for 100% of the wind energy Production Tax Credit and other tax credits, say observers. "[The project] will lower our customers' overall rates from day one while also hedging against increases in future fuel and power costs," said Executive Vice President of Utilities Paul Chodak. The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (8/1)       European oil firms seek US offshore wind opportunities Statoil, Royal Dutch Shell and other major oil companies in Europe are increasingly seeking opportunities to enter the US offshore wind industry. Statoil is promoting its floating offshore wind turbine in California and Hawaii and won an offshore wind license in New York, while Shell entered the running for a similar lease off the coast of North Carolina earlier in the year. Reuters (8/1)       Project Focus Ohio Power Siting Board to review Lake Erie offshore wind pilot The Ohio Power Siting Board has received Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. and Fred Olsen Renewables' updated application for their six-turbine Icebreaker offshore wind pilot in Lake Erie and is preparing to launch its review, said the agency. LEEDCo President Lorry Wagner said the project would have a minimal effect on wildlife while creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and generating clean energy. 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