Fwd: Gina McCarthy: RGGI states spearhead US clean energy transition

Gina McCarthy: RGGI states spearhead US clean energy transition | Only the strong will survive as European wind costs fall, says Enel CEO | Clean energy makes good business sense, WWF exec says   Web Version ADVERTISEMENT September 19, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Gina McCarthy: RGGI states spearhead US clean energy transition McCarthy (Win McNamee/Getty Images) States in the bipartisan Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative are spearheading the US transition to a clean energy economy and proving that it can be done without sacrificing economic growth, writes former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy. "As this agreement shows, just because the administration in Washington is asleep when it comes to climate change and clean energy, it doesn't mean the United States is asleep," she writes. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (9/18)         Only the strong will survive as European wind costs fall, says Enel CEO Falling wind costs are making it possible for developers to build projects without government support, but only those with diverse portfolios and ample resources will be able to compete in those markets, said Enel General Manager and CEO Francesco Starace. "You need to have a diversified portfolio, you need to be able to say, 'No I don't like this project, I have another three coming,' " he said. Bloomberg (9/19)       Clean energy makes good business sense, WWF exec says (Morten Juhl/AFP/Getty Images) National governments could help corporations transition to buying more renewable energy in international markets by issuing tougher targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, writes Dymphna van der Lans, senior director of international corporate engagement at the World Wildlife Fund. "It's crucial governments leverage the formidable purchasing power of businesses and spur the growth of renewable energy in these markets," she writes. GreenBiz (9/18)         A Complete Guide to Pricing Your IT Services Should you be charging more (or less)? Answers to questions like these start with understanding your overhead burden. See how to calculate it and use the result to ensure you're charging the right price for your IT services. Download your free eBook now! ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Triton taps MHI Vestas machines for UK offshore wind farm Triton Knoll will feature 90 9.5-megawatt turbines from MHI Vestas at its proposed offshore wind farm in the UK North Sea, according to the companies. Triton has yet to make a final investment decision on the project, but is expected to do so in 2018. Reuters (9/18)       Scottish government greenlights E.ON 18-turbine project E.ON has secured approval from the Scottish government to move forward with its proposed 18-turbine project at Benbrack, Scotland, said the company. The project could have an installed capacity up to 59.4 megawatts. Reuters (9/18)       Reducing Risk and Increasing Flexibility for the Mobile Enterprise Mobile devices and BYOD have brought unprecedented agility to the enterprises, but with it comes new security concerns. Read this short whitepaper to learn what over 200 senior security executives had to say about the top risks and trends in data security, as well as how to overcome them. ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends N.D.'s diverse energy portfolio attracts investors North Dakota is one of the largest and most diverse energy-producing states in the US, and its potential for growth is creating interest among wind, natural gas and other energy developers. "There is a ton of interest from developers and from utilities to continue to see that industry grow," said Wind on the Wires Regional Policy Manager Chris Kunkle, adding the firms would continue to build projects in the state as long as it maintains agreeable policies. The Forum (Fargo, N.D.-Moorhead, Minn.) (9/18)       Total plots renewables growth with EREN, GreenFlex buys Total is expanding its foothold in the renewable energy industry with plans to acquire a 23.5% interest in wind and solar firm EREN and to buy energy-efficiency group GreenFlex, said the company. "EREN RE's momentum will allow us to accelerate our growth in solar energy and move us into the wind power market," said President of Gas, Renewables & Power and President of Strategy-Innovation Philippe Sauquet. Reuters (9/19)       Making the Most of Parcel Boundary Data For a growing list of industries, the importance and widening use of parcel boundary and property data continues to grow. Thankfully, alternatives to traditional parcel acquisition efforts are now available through cost-effective and ready to use solutions. Read our guide to smart decision-making using parcel boundary data ADVERTISEMENT Policy Watch R.I. town considers pros, cons of wind leases The Hopkinton, R.I., Town Council in met Monday to discuss how the town could allow local farmers to hold land leases and gain revenue from turbines without leading to the proliferation of the machines in their community. Conservation Commission Chairman Harvey Buford said one option would be to allow a limited number of turbines on several farms instead of outright banning wind development. The Westerly Sun (R.I.) (9/19)       Invenergy petitions N.Y. town for several zoning waivers Invenergy has asked the Lowville, N.Y., Town Council for several waivers pertaining to the zoning of its proposed Number Three Wind farm in the area with 35 to 50 turbines. The council has set an Oct. 19 meeting to discuss the request. Watertown Daily Times (N.Y.) (9/18)       Uncovering Innovation How are you dealing with the challenges of technology and still keeping your operations stable? Discover how Thomson Reuters provides trusted answers to help technology companies prosper. ADVERTISEMENT AWEA News Wall Street Journal: Rural America embraces wind power The Wall Street Journal has a new feature story out, and it focuses on Benton County, Ind. If that sounds familiar it's because the town of Fowler, site of #AmericanWindWeek's Fowler Wind Fair, lies in Benton County. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Initiatives AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Technical Field Specialist GEARBOX EXPRESS - Mukwonago, Wisconsin Director, Finance AWEA - Dist. 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