N.J. governor signs renewable energy legislation into law

N.J. governor signs renewable energy legislation into law | Mass., R.I. advance offshore wind projects totaling 1,200 MW | Report: 2018 is the best possible year to retrofit US wind farms Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT May 24, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update N.J. governor signs renewable energy legislation into law New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a couple of renewable energy measures into law that will see the state add 3.5 gigawatts of offshore wind energy and require utilities to develop strategies for converting to 100% renewables by 2050. The American Wind Energy Association praised the passage of the bills, noting it marks the biggest commitment to offshore wind made in the US to date. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (5/24)       Mass., R.I. advance offshore wind projects totaling 1,200 MW Massachusetts and Rhode Island have chosen the 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project and Deepwater Wind's 400-MW Revolution Wind project, respectively, to harness offshore energy. The decision brings Massachusetts "one step closer to achieving our administration's goals of creating a clean, reliable and cost-effective energy future for Massachusetts residents, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change," said Gov. Charlie Baker. The Associated Press (5/23)       Report: 2018 is the best possible year to retrofit US wind farms (Philippe Huguen/AFP/Getty Images) US wind farm owners can increase their rate of return 11% by retrofitting a wind farm's turbine nacelles, hubs or rotors this year, says consulting firm ICF. "It may make better financial sense this year than it will next year or the year after," said ICF Manager and report co-author Chris Mertes, touting the expiring wind energy Production Tax Credit. Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (5/23)         Is Your IT Service Pricing Making You Profitable? Do you wonder if your IT business is truly profitable or if you should raise your prices? Calculate your overhead burden with our free tool and use it to determine the right price for your IT services. Download your free eBook now! ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Suzlon Energy to advance 25.2 MW wind farm in Bosnia A Suzlon Energy unit has secured approval to build a 25.2-megawatt project in Bosnia that will feature 12 2.1-MW turbines, according to the company. The project will help the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the EU's renewable energy goals. Reuters (5/23)       Actis to acquire 88% stake in 100-MW project in Kenya UK private equity firm Actis is in the process of acquiring an 88% interest in the 100-megawatt Kipeto project in Kenya, says project co-founder and Craftskills Wind Energy International Partner Kenneth Namunje. The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement with utility Kenya Power & Lighting. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (5/24),  Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (5/23)       Accelerate, Optimize, Scale, Modernize In today's rapidly evolving landscape, businesses face increasing demands, and efficient IT plays a crucial role in their success. IT needs to evolve, and infrastructures need to adapt. 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He argues that economics -- not government policies -- are driving the shift, which means it will likely be permanent. Reuters (5/24)       Policy Watch Okla. city sets 100% by 2035 clean energy goal Norman, Okla., has adopted a new goal to source 100% of its electricity needs from clean and renewable energy sources by 2035, according to the Sierra Club. "The environmental impacts, job opportunities and economic benefits of going renewable are clear, and I am hopeful other communities will follow Norman's example and make the same commitment," said Councilwoman Breea Clark. North American Windpower online (5/23)       Wind firms ask district court to reconsider 2016 order Mason Wind, Dante Wind 6, Galileo Wind and Venus Wind 4 have filed a motion asking the Fayette County District Court in Iowa to review a 2016 order that makes three turbines they jointly operate "illegal." They argue the project didn't need a special permit, per county zoning officials, and that they shouldn't have to decommission the turbines. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa) (5/24)       AWEA News A guide to buying wind power for Fortune 500 companies Fortune 500 companies and others are setting ambitious targets for renewable energy procurement, and they choose wind power more than any other source. And now AWEA has a guide to help new corporate buyers power their operations with wind. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATI -  State Affairs Associate AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION (AWEA) - Dist. Columbia Inside Sales Manager - Renewable Energy VAISALA -  Research & Analytics Analyst/Senior Analyst AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION (AWEA) - Dist. 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