Report: Most voters in 5 swing states back 100% renewables

Report: Most voters in 5 swing states back 100% renewables | Enel Green Power signs wind PPA with Adobe, Facebook in Neb. | Wind is central to Gulf Power's future, says spokesperson Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT March 20, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Report: Most voters in 5 swing states back 100% renewables The majority of voters in swing states Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado and Michigan support a switch to 100% renewables based on sources such as wind and solar, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research for the Sierra Club. "The overarching message is that from the Colorado Rockies to the coast of Virginia, the public and the United States is ready for 100% clean, renewable energy," said Sierra Club Ready for 100 Director Jodie Van Horn. The Hill (3/19)       Enel Green Power signs wind PPA with Adobe, Facebook in Neb. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Enel Green Power North America has agreed to sell Adobe 10 megawatts of wind energy from its 320-MW Rattlesnake Creek Wind Project under development in Nebraska, according to the firms. The company also has a 200-MW PPA with Facebook in place for the project. Sioux City Journal (Iowa) (3/19)         Wind is central to Gulf Power's future, says spokesperson Florida utility Gulf Power entered the wind energy market nearly two years ago and has since seen progress using the energy source -- which now accounts for 11% of its grid -- to curb greenhouse gas emissions, said spokesperson Kimberly Blair. "By using a balanced energy mix that includes smart renewable energy like Kingfisher Wind Farm, our customers can count on us for their energy needs," she said. Daily Energy Insider (3/19)       Shop Vestas Shop Vestas, the leading and largest online market place for wind turbine spare parts. 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ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends Study: Colo. communities could switch to net-zero energy at a low expense A Siemens subsidiary has found that Colorado's Platte River Power Authority could shift to net-zero carbon generation by 2030 for just an 8% cost premium for 2018 to 2050. The actual cost premium of a net-zero carbon generation portfolio could be even lower than the study indicated, because it used conservative estimates of decreases in pricing for wind and other renewables, write David Labrador, James Mandel and Coreina Chan. GreenBiz (3/19)       IEA: Current policies fall short of UN's energy-related goals The UN 2030 sustainable development goals hinge on universal access to energy and expanding renewables to account for at least 20% of all energy consumption worldwide, but current and planned policies aren't enough to reach those goals, said International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. "While wind and solar deployment has accelerated, thanks to falling costs and policy support in many parts of the world, this goal is still out of reach under current policies," he said. United Press International (3/19)       UK breaks record by generating 13.9 GW via wind power The UK on Sunday generated 13.9 gigawatts of wind power, which National Grid said was the largest amount recorded in the country. The output accounted for 36.9% of the UK's electricity at the time. The Independent (London) (tiered subscription model) (3/18)       Policy Watch Conn. governor would increase RPS to 40% by 2030 The Connecticut legislature is considering two bills from the administration of Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy that would increase its Renewable Portfolio Standard to 40% by 2030 and aim to slash greenhouse gas emissions 45% below 2001 levels by 2030. "Fairness to future generations of Connecticut residents demands that we adjust our current practices to prevent climate disaster," said Malloy. North American Windpower online (3/19)       Mass. candidate advocates clean energy manufacturing Massachusetts holds huge potential for offshore wind development and its 3rd Congressional District is uniquely positioned to become a leader in clean energy manufacturing for turbines and other products, said Rufus Gifford, the former US ambassador to Denmark who is vying for a district seat this year. He added that the district's manufacturing history and proximity to Boston, among other benefits, make it a perfect fit for clean energy firms. Boston (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. 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