Owens Corning signs a deal to produce fiberglass products in China

AWEA's Wanner: Falling costs will drive US wind gains after PTC ends | Pioneer Transmission connects 70-mile transmission line in Ind. | Transmission is important for renewables, says industry exec Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT June 27, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update AWEA's Wanner: Falling costs will drive US wind gains after PTC ends The US saw a record-breaking number of power purchase agreements in the first quarter and technological advances will likely continue to drive down costs and help the industry grow after the wind energy Production Tax Credit ends, said American Wind Energy Association research analyst Celeste Wanner said Tuesday at AWEA's Northeast regional conference. Maine Renewable Energy Association Executive Director Jeremy Payne said the Northeast is slated for an offshore wind boom, but various policies are barring the industry's progress in Maine. Portland Press Herald (Maine) (6/26)       Pioneer Transmission connects 70-mile transmission line in Ind. Duke Energy and American Electric Power's joint venture, Pioneer Transmission, and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. have launched the first 70-mile phase of a 290-mile transmission line that will carry renewables through Indiana. "This collaborative project with AEP, Duke and NIPSCO strengthens the reliability of the energy system for customers and provides a new pathway for delivering renewable energy, such as wind power, to all customers in the region," noted AEP Transmission Executive Vice President Lisa Barton. North American Windpower online (6/26)       Transmission is important for renewables, says industry exec State-level transmission policies are important because they lead to the infrastructure development needed to support renewables and the economic benefits the industry has to offer, Clarke Bruno, a senior partner and president at Anbaric Development Partners, said Tuesday during an NJBIZ panel. "I think each state needs to get transmission right," he said. NJBIZ (New Jersey) (6/26)       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 Project Focus PSO, Okla. city reach agreement to advance Wind Catcher project The Public Service Company of Oklahoma reached an agreement with Bixby, Okla., that will allow it to move forward with its proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. PSO says it has agreed to use smaller turbines for the transmission phase of the project and will comply with its right-of-way agreement. Public Radio Tulsa (Okla.) (6/26)       Idaho Power Co. considers 500-MW wind farm in Jerome County Idaho Power Co. has received a generator interconnection request from a developer seeking to build a 500-megawatt wind farm in Jerome County, says the utility. If approved, the project would likely come online in 2021, pending local regulatory approval. The Times-News (Twin Falls, Idaho) (6/27)       Vineyard Wind will likely use 2nd staging site in Mass., says exec Vineyard Wind will primarily use the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal for the construction aspect of its up to 100-turbine offshore wind farm slated for the state's coast, but Chief Development Officer Erich Stephens said Monday that Brayton Point would also likely come into play. "There will be aspects of the construction that have to happen somewhere else besides New Bedford," said Stephens. SouthCoastToday (New Bedford, Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (6/26)       American Wind Week | August 5 - 11, 2018 American Wind Week is a celebration of how wind works for our country. Elected officials and wind supporters will join together at in-person events and online to show their support for the industry. Learn more about how you can get involved. ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Owens Corning signs a deal to produce fiberglass products in China Owens Corning has signed an agreement with Chongqing Polycomp International to jointly develop a high-modulus fiberglass production plant in China that will produce parts for the wind industry, say the companies. "Wind energy is a key strategic market for Owens Corning representing a major platform for our growth in China -- and globally," adds Owens President of Composites Marcio Sandri. North American Windpower online (6/26)       TransUnion modernizes IT environment with Red Hat To improve IT performance and costs, TransUnion launched an initiative, Project Spark, to migrate all of its applications and systems to a Red Hat® operating environment. Read the case study to learn how TransUnion achieved faster time to market, greater competitive advantage, improved employee satisfaction, and significant operating cost savings. ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends China Three Gorges still in talks to buy EDP's US arm, sources say China Three Gorges has reportedly met with utilities in Europe to explore their interest in its possible acquisition of EDP's renewable energy assets in the US, sources say. The sources added that Engie may also be interested in the EDP units. Reuters (6/27)       Policy Watch Mich. township unanimously bans future wind development The Board of Trustees in Monitor Township, Mich., unanimously moved to ban future wind development on Monday, citing concerns about health and sound. The moratorium will go before the city planning commission for review in August. Michigan Radio (6/26)       India commits to 30 GW offshore wind by 2030 goal The Indian government has adopted a new 5 gigawatts by 2022 target for offshore wind capacity, followed by a goal of 30 GW by 2030, according to India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It is also working toward a land-based wind target of 60 GW by 2022. CleanTechnica (6/26)       AWEA News New report highlights clean energy jobs in Colorado, Pennsylvania Over the past month, E2, a national, nonpartisan business group and partner of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), published three jobs reports: Clean Jobs America, Clean Jobs Colorado and Clean Jobs Pennsylvania. The reports show wind is creating new career opportunities for thousands of Americans.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn Nowadays people are born to find fault. When they look at Achilles, they see only his heel. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, writer      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. 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