FERC to accept resiliency comments through May 9

FERC to accept resiliency comments through May 9 | NRDC, 2 veterans criticize wind bill under consideration in N.Y. | Vineyard, UMass to study offshore wind's impact on fisheries Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT March 21, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update FERC to accept resiliency comments through May 9 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted the request of the American Wind Energy Association and 10 other industry groups and extended the timeline for them to comment on its resiliency docket 30 days until May 9. "The 30-day extension requested by the Energy Industry Associations will help ensure that a robust record is developed on the resilience issues identified by the Commission in this docket," wrote the groups. Utility Dive (3/19)       NRDC, 2 veterans criticize wind bill under consideration in N.Y. A bill that would temporarily block wind farms near New York's Fort Drum from receiving state support is unnecessary because state and federal systems, such as the Defense Department's Siting ClearingHouse, already oversee energy development near military sites, according to separate statements from the Natural Resources Defense Council and veterans Dave Belote and Jon Powers. The legislation could also "stifle economic growth in the area and prevent hundreds of clean energy jobs from being created," said the NRDC. North American Windpower online (3/20),  Watertown Daily Times (N.Y.) (3/19)       Vineyard, UMass to study offshore wind's impact on fisheries Vineyard Wind and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School for Marine Science and Technology have formed a partnership to study the state of Massachusetts' coastal fisheries before and after offshore wind development. Vineyard Chief Development Officer Erich Stephens said the goal is "to begin to establish a robust body of knowledge that will benefit the American offshore wind industry and the fishing community for decades to come." North American Windpower online (3/20)       O&M that works for Owners Tired of serving your O&M provider? EES is an experienced provider who will work with you to get the most out of your facility. No one-sided contracts, no out-of-market bonus structures. E.ON services more than 2,000 U.S. turbines. Ask us how our experience can work for you. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus US Wind taps Gulf Island to build a met mast tower for Md. project US Wind has selected Gulf Island Fabrication to erect a meteorological mast tower and platform to test wind conditions in its offshore wind zone off the coast of Ocean City, Md. 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ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Suzlon designs new turbine blade for India's market Suzlon has developed a new, 63-meter-long turbine blade for India's wind market. Suzlon Group Chief Technology Officer Duncan Koerbel says it "is the longest and most efficient aerodynamic blade Suzlon has ever produced." ReNews (UK) (3/21)       Project: SET THE PAGE FREE Powered by an arsenal of apps, software and technology, 14 creative minds collaborate to tell the ultimate tale of the modern workplace. Get your personalized e-book, Speaking of Work, today -- a story of love, suspense and paperclips! ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends Analysis: Energy efficiency, renewables driving fossil fuels back (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Efficiency measures are helping the US curb its energy consumption and that, combined with renewables growth, has led to declines in coal and natural gas over the past year, writes John Timmer, citing Energy Information Agency data. Renewables, including biomass, account for more than 18% of US electrical generation. Ars Technica (3/20)         Policy Watch N.J. offshore wind bill could revive 24-MW Fishermen's pilot A New Jersey legislative committee is scheduled to review a bill Thursday that would ease the permitting process for offshore wind farms and potentially revive a 24-megawatt pilot offshore wind project from Fishermen's Energy. "It's a good effort to diversify our energy portfolio," said bill sponsor Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, adding that he expects Gov. Phil Murphy to support the proposal. NJ Spotlight (New Jersey) (3/20)       N.Y. regulators seek more information on Number Three wind farm Several regulatory agencies in New York have written a letter to Invenergy Wind North America detailing 19 pages of deficiencies regarding its proposed Number Three Wind Farm that must be resolved before the project can undergo a state review. "We are working closely with the agencies to clarify and address the items they listed and hope to have responses turned in within about six weeks," said Invenergy Manager of Renewable Development Marguerite Wells. Watertown Daily Times (N.Y.) (3/18)       AWEA News There's never been a better time to invest in wind power Here's a talking point that never gets old -- American wind power is 67% cheaper than it was in 2009. That means in many parts of the country, wind is now the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, and it's cost-competitive in many more. These cost reductions come from a variety of new efficiencies. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Senior Director/Vice President, Public Affairs AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. 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