Analysis: Trump's energy policy is contradictory, confusing

Analysis: Trump's energy policy is contradictory, confusing | AWEA's Darin: Wind can help Nev. meet its clean energy goals | AEP nixes $4.5B Wind Catcher project amid regulatory challenges Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT July 30, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Analysis: Trump's energy policy is contradictory, confusing President Donald Trump's energy policy continues to change and often appears contradictory, write Amy Harder and Jonathan Swan. For example, Trump advocates a deregulatory agenda, yet has ordered the Energy Department to craft a rule propping up aging nuclear and coal-burning power plants. Axios (7/29)       AWEA's Darin: Wind can help Nev. meet its clean energy goals Nevada has excellent wind resources and is surrounded by other states with similar assets, putting the state in a strong position to realize the industry's benefits, writes Tom Darin, the American Wind Energy Association's senior western state policy director. Darin praises Nevada for considering a 50% renewable energy standard and encourages legislators to advance the proposal. Las Vegas Sun (7/30)       AEP nixes $4.5B Wind Catcher project amid regulatory challenges American Electric Power has canceled its proposed $4.5 billion, 2-gigawatt Wind Catcher Energy Connection project after failing to secure regulatory approval in Texas. "To realize the full benefits of Wind Catcher for customers, timely approvals were required from all jurisdictions so we could complete the project by the end of 2020 and be eligible for 100% of the federal production tax credit," said AEP President, CEO and Chairman Nicholas Akins. North American Windpower online (7/27)       5 Ways to Help Your Office Work Smarter It's hardly a secret that the most successful small businesses are the ones with the smartest people. But when they have to work with not-so-smart tech, their time and talent gets wasted. It's bad for the business. It's time to get smart > ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus EDP Renewables secures 2 PPAs for Ohio project EDP Renewables North America has arranged a pair of 15-year power purchase agreements for output from its planned 125-megawatt Timber Road IV wind farm in Ohio. The project is expected to begin operations in 2019. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (7/25)       NextEra begins building 160-MW wind farm in Neb. NextEra Energy Resources began building the 160-megawatt Sholes Wind Energy Center outside Norfolk, Neb., on Friday. The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Omaha Public Power District for 100% of its output. Omaha World-Herald (Neb.) (7/27)       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 Economy, Energy & Trends MAKE: US ramping up wind development ahead of PTC phaseout The US is expected to add more than 30 gigawatts of new installed wind capacity before the scheduled phaseout of the wind energy Production Tax Credit begins in 2021, says MAKE Consulting. The report notes challenges and drivers affecting the industry, such as growing demand from commercial and industrial buyers. CleanTechnica (7/27)       Iowa utility to swap nuclear PPA for wind generation Iowa utility Alliant Energy has reached an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to end a nuclear energy power purchase agreement it holds with the company five years early and to switch to output from repowered wind farms, instead. Alliant says the deal, which must secure regulatory approval, would save ratepayers almost $300 million over a 21-year period. North American Windpower online (7/27)       Policy Watch Va. picks firm to help map offshore wind strategy The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy has tapped BVG Associates to lead its offshore wind development strategy. "It's time for Virginia to take significant steps forward to secure our clean energy future, and I look forward to working with BVG Associates to establish Virginia as the prime location for the offshore wind industry," Gov. Ralph Northam says. North American Windpower online (7/26)       N.J. BPU proposes funding process for offshore wind projects The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has introduced Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates, a rule that would provide a basis for funding offshore wind development within the state. Deepwater Wind and other firms have expressed support for the proposal. NJ Spotlight (New Jersey) (7/26)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Marketing Coordinator AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. 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