What Happens When Climate Change Meets The Courts?

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/08/what-happens-when-climate-change-meets-the-courts

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/08/in-2017-four-us-states-generated-more-than-30-of-their-electricity-from-wind

Gulf Refineries Seek Taxpayer Dollars to Defend Against Rising Seas | Democracy Now!

https://www.democracynow.org/2018/8/24/headlines/gulf_refineries_seek_taxpayer_dollars_to_defend_against_rising_seas

Some Of The Oldest Ice In The Arctic Is Now Breaking Apart : NPR

https://www.npr.org/2018/08/23/641285739/some-of-the-oldest-ice-in-the-arctic-is-now-breaking-apart

Record Rain in Madison is What Climate Change Looks Like – Especially in Midwest – UW-Madison Center for Limnology

http://blog.limnology.wisc.edu/record-rain-in-madison-is-what-climate-change-looks-like-especially-in-midwest/

Spotlight on: Repowering multibrand wind assets

The benefits of repowering multibrand assets at once | Lessons from the most widely installed turbine platform in the world | Vestas confirms 398-MW flurry of turbine orders Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version August 22, 2018 Forward ⋅   Sign Up ⋅   Web Version Sponsored Content Spotlight on: Repowering multibrand wind assets Understanding the tax implications, economics and environmental benefits of tackling a large, complex repowering project across multiple wind assets can seem daunting. Yet the benefits far outweigh the challenges, particularly when utilizing industry expertise. Learn best practices for implementing a multibrand repowering project. Featured Section Sponsored Content from Vestas The benefits of repowering multibrand assets at once We interviewed Chris Brown, president of Vestas' sales and service operations in the U.S. and Canada, about ways to maximize the benefits of repowering multibrand fleets. What are some of the biggest challenges in repowering fleetwide, particularly across multiple brands?   Technical feasibility diligence remains a big challenge when an owner looks at installing equipment from different original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on multibrand sites.  It's one thing to repower your old technology with new technology from the same manufacturer, but it's another level of complexity to provide technical solutions for multibrand equipment.  For many of these aging fleets, the original turbine manufacturer may no longer be in business or active, so realizing the repower benefits requires a partner capable of applying their technical expertise and capabilities to develop multibrand solutions.  And finally, that OEM must be willing to certify that multibrand solution.   On the education front, the ins and outs of tax qualification, repower economics and the environmental benefits of repowering beyond securing the production tax credit (PTC) extension are a lot to comprehend. It can feel even more challenging when considering those factors across a multibrand fleet. Read the full interview here.        Additional Resources Sponsored Content from Vestas Lessons from the most widely installed turbine platform in the world With over 40 GW installed globally, the 2 MW platform has been thoroughly tested and understood, for nearly 20 years.  Each evolution of the platform builds on lessons learned from over 18,000 installed turbines.  To date, five platform upgrades have increased AEP by up to 40%.  Staying true to one common nacelle, while adding flexibility in tower and rotor dimensions has yielded a flexible and reliable platform. Watch a video to learn more.        Related News From SmartBrief Vestas confirms 398-MW flurry of turbine orders Vestas recently won contracts to supply wind farms in the US, France and other countries with wind turbines totaling 398 megawatts, says the firm. In the US, PacifiCorp will use Vestas' V100 2-MW turbine series to repower its 216-MW Marengo and Marengo 2 projects in Washington. ReNews (UK) (7/2)       Report: Larger, more advanced turbines will drive cost reductions The wind industry's levelized cost of energy will continue to decline as turbines get larger and the technology becomes more efficient, says ONYX InSight. "But it's a mistake to think that all of these new technologies will be more reliable than their predecessors, thanks to lessons learned from older designs, or that operating costs will reduce naturally as the industry matures without increased understanding and streamlining of operations and maintenance processes," notes ONYX head of consultancy Evgenia Golysheva. ReNews (UK) (7/18)       Company Profile Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 94 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.   Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 78 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 24,300 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.   About this email: SmartBrief will occasionally send emails from our business partners promoting products and services likely to be of interest and relevance to our readers. The content of these messages does not necessarily reflect the view of SmartBrief or its Association partners. If you do not want to receive these emails from SmartBrief, you can unsubscribe from them by clicking here. Advertising: Elizabeth Kaufman    Editor: Bryan McBournie    Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information

 

Two hurricanes have hit Hawaii in a century. A third one is bearing down | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/08/two-hurricanes-have-hit-hawaii-in-a-century-a-third-one-is-bearing-down/

Fracking is destroying U.S. water supply, warns shocking new study – ThinkProgress

https://thinkprogress.org/fracking-is-destroying-americas-water-supply-new-study-9cb163923d24/

‘Deregulate renewables, power generation’ | The Edge Markets

http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/deregulate-renewables-power-generation

Attractive Demand for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles in Various Regions substantially reinforces Development of Hydrogen Fueling Stations - The Edition Truth

http://www.editiontruth.com/attractive-demand-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles-various-regions-substantially-reinforces-development-hydrogen-fueling-stations/

Manchester researchers find screen-printed electrodes could unlock hydrogen as an affordable and sustainable fuel - About Manchester

http://aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchester-researchers-find-screen-printed-electrodes-could-unlock-hydrogen-as-an-affordable-and-sustainable-fuel/

Researchers to create hydrogen energy source using nanotechnology - Power Technology

https://www.power-technology.com/news/researchers-create-hydrogen-energy-source-using-nanotechnology/

How hydrogen could shake up Canada's energy sector | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/hydrogen-toyota-atco-enbridge-1.4788068

Fracking Wastewater Spikes 1,440 Percent in Half Decade

https://truthout.org/articles/fracking-wastewater-spikes-1440-in-half-decade/

A Huge Win for Keeping Water Systems under Public Control – Next City

https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/a-huge-win-for-keeping-water-systems-under-public-control

Supercharged by Pollution, Florida’s Toxic Algae Crisis Continues Unabated

https://truthout.org/articles/supercharged-by-pollution-floridas-toxic-algae-crisis-continues-unabated/

Global warming can make extreme weather worse. Now scientists can say by how much.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/global-warming-can-make-extreme-weather-worse-now-scientists-can-n901751

"Aerial Art Action" Demands End to Planned Oil Drilling in Portugal

https://truthout.org/articles/aerial-art-action-demands-end-to-planned-oil-drilling-in-portugal/

Corporations worldwide embracing clean energy

Corporations worldwide embracing clean energy | Analysis: Trump continues to offer contradictory views on energy | ENGIE unit acquires financing for 200-MW US wind farm Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT August 16, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Corporations worldwide embracing clean energy Corporations are purchasing record amounts of clean energy worldwide, and long-term contracts are in place that indicate the trend will continue. Bloomberg Professional Services (8/15)       Analysis: Trump continues to offer contradictory views on energy President Donald Trump continues to contradict himself regarding support mechanisms for energy, writes David Roberts. Roberts believes Energy Secretary Rick Perry summed it up when he recently tweeted that all energy sources receive support, and the important thing is to "pick good." Vox (8/15)       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. Watch this video to learn how Red Hat can: Increase efficiency Migrate workloads Unify workload management ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus ENGIE unit acquires financing for 200-MW US wind farm ENGIE North America has arranged financing to advance its 200-megawatt Live Oak wind farm in Texas. The project is expected to feature 76 2.625-megawatt turbines from Siemens Gamesa. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (8/16)       Norway to add 2 sites for offshore wind farms Norway has agreed to open two sites for offshore wind or floating offshore wind projects. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Soviknes says the sites will likely feature an offshore wind demo and pilot project that will help the country learn about the technology. Offshore Wind Journal (U.K.) (8/16)       Power Your Digital Transformation Join us at the center of technology, business, strategy and inspiration at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, October 14-18, 2018. Explore the strategic trends and technologies that are driving digital transformation and shaping the future of IT and business. Register Today! ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance New software offers insight into turbine blade erosion Canadian firm Clir Renewables has introduced new software that monitors turbine blade erosion and offers companies insight into its various causes. "Detecting leading edge erosion during a project's warranty period, so maintenance is able to be planned and scheduled, has a huge and positive financial impact," Director of Data Science Andrew Brunskill says. North American Windpower online (8/15)       Economy, Energy & Trends Texas utility to launch 100% renewables program Oct. 1 Texas utility Bryan Texas Utilities will launch a new program Oct. 1 that gives ratepayers the option to purchase electricity entirely sourced from renewables. "For the folks that just want to use green energy, it gives them that option and they can buy green energy," Executive Director of Business and Customer Operations David Werley said. The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) (8/16)       Opinion: Now is the time for Alaska to embrace wind Alaska is already sourcing clean energy from wind farms and the state legislature should lend its support to the ongoing growth of the industry, writes Jake Naimark. "We have the tools to power our economy with clean, safe, renewable energy," Naimark writes. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska) (8/16)       Policy Watch EPA to replace Clean Power Plan soon The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a replacement for the Obama-era Clean Power Plan in the near future. A review of part of the unpublished draft suggests the new rules would allow states to write their own, less-stringent climate regulations for power plants. Politico (8/14)       Editorial: Neb. county must pass fair wind regulations Officials in Madison County, Neb., must adopt fair wind regulations that protect the county yet don't bar it from advantageous wind projects, writes the editorial board of The Norfolk Daily News. "[W]e want Madison County to be a place where it's natural wind energy potential can be developed in order to provide additional property tax revenue, and jobs during the construction period and once operating," it writes. The Norfolk Daily News (Neb.) (8/16)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Lead Scientist / Consultant APEM INC -  View More Listings | Post a Job If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. Thich Nhat Hanh, monk and peace activist      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn 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. Sign Up SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters Advertise Learn more about the SmartBrief audience Subscriber Tools: Manage Subscriptions Update Your Profile Unsubscribe Send Feedback Archive Search Contact Us: Advertising  -  Elizabeth Kaufman Editor  -  Sean McMahon Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information