Report: Mass. clean energy jobs jumped 4% last year

Calif. utilities to meet 50% renewables goal 10 years early | Opinion: Offshore wind holds huge potential for N.H. | Bay State Wind submits 2 proposals in Mass. offshore wind RFP Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT December 22, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Report: Mass. clean energy jobs jumped 4% last year Clean energy jobs in Massachusetts swelled 4% to 109,226 positions between 2016 and 2017, marking an increase of 81% since 2010, according to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. "This year's Clean Energy Industry Report demonstrates that Massachusetts continues to host a thriving clean energy sector that supports the commonwealth's position as a national leader on innovation and climate action," said Gov. Charlie Baker. North American Windpower online (12/21)       Calif. utilities to meet 50% renewables goal 10 years early California's utilities are on track to source 50% of their total electricity from renewables by 2020, 10 years ahead of the state's 2030 goal, according to the California Energy Commission. "We would have never gotten renewable energy prices where they are today without really ambitious public policy. It shows the importance of bold goals," said Gov. Jerry Brown. CleanTechnica (12/21)       Opinion: Offshore wind holds huge potential for N.H. The Pease International Tradeport in New Hampshire could play a critical role in the growth of the US offshore wind industry, with the potential to become a manufacturing and assembly hub, writes Michael Behrmann, director of the New Hampshire Clean Tech Council. "As this growing industry begins to take form in the Northeast and along the eastern seaboard, we must carefully consider how New Hampshire can leverage our advantages to engage in this developing and as yet untapped industry," he writes. New Hampshire Business Review (12/21)       Project Focus Bay State Wind submits 2 proposals in Mass. offshore wind RFP Orsted and Eversource's joint venture, Bay State Wind, has submitted two proposals -- one with a total capacity of 400 megawatts and another with 800 -- under Massachusetts' first request for proposals to build out its offshore wind industry. Bay State said the 800-MW proposal would create up to 10,800 direct and indirect jobs over its lifetime and yield $30 million in lease payments, taxes and fees. North American Windpower online (12/20)       Economy, Energy & Trends Vestas applauds final tax bill for maintaining production tax credits Vestas has expressed support for the final tax bill that President Donald Trump signed today. The company said it is pleased the bill maintains the wind energy production tax credits, a provision that could have cost the US $50 billion in lost wind energy investments if removed from the bill. Reuters (12/21)       Analysis: Falling costs, innovation made 2017 monumental for offshore wind 2017 was an unforgettable year for the offshore wind industry, characterized by dramatic cost-savings, technological advances, the widespread adoption of the energy source and the realization that the industry can drive manufacturing and job creation, writes David Foxwell. Challenges remain, however, argues Foxwell, citing a lack of operations and maintenance infrastructure to support the industry's rapid growth. Offshore Wind Journal (U.K.) (12/19)       Innogy, Terra Firma to acquire EverPower's land-based wind unit Innogy and UK investor Terra Firma Capital Partners will acquire a 100% stake in EverPower Wind Holdings' land-based wind business, which includes a 2-gigawatt pipeline of projects under different stages of development, according to the companies. The deal will "serve as a strong foundation for ... long-term growth in the US," said Innogy. ReNews (UK) (12/22)       Policy Watch Conn. prepares to host renewable energy RFP in 2018 The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released a draft request for proposals document last week, detailing its plans to host a renewable energy bidding round in 2018. A final RFP will be published on Jan. 31 and bids are due by April 1. Hartford Business Journal (Conn.) (12/21)       AWEA News Slanted GateHouse Media story omits most people's experience of life near wind farms Context matters. And that's exactly what is lacking in a recent report by GateHouse Media that amplifies the complaints of a small number of the millions of Americans living near wind farms, while downplaying the vast majority who welcome the benefits of a new cash crop for rural America. And it perpetuates baseless claims, in most cases without offering any evidence, which is as bad or worse of a journalistic practice than selectivity.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn Editor's Note SmartBrief will not publish Monday In observance of Christmas, SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday.      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Meteorologist PATTERN ENERGY GROUP - Houston, Texas Area Manager DUKE ENERGY RENEWABLES - Lyford, Texas Database Developer AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job Some people react to fear by seeking security, change, control. 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