Renewables support grid resiliency amid heat waves

Wind is advancing Facebook's sustainability agenda, exec says | Renewables support grid resiliency amid heat waves | CleanChoice rolls out 100% wind programs in Ill., N.Y. Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version August 3, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Wind is advancing Facebook's sustainability agenda, exec says Facebook has confirmed a new 15-year, 139-megawatt power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America's 200-MW Headwaters II Wind Farm in Randolph County, Ind. The agreement helps advance Facebook's regional sustainability agenda, which includes "finding new renewable energy projects on the same power grid for all of our facilities," Director of Global Energy Bobby Hollis says. North American Windpower online (8/2)       Renewables support grid resiliency amid heat waves Grid operators nationwide reported a high degree of stability as heat waves swept the country last month, despite the fact that many of them are increasingly reliant on renewables. Observers say the experience indicates renewables don't impede grid resiliency. Utility Dive (8/2)       CleanChoice rolls out 100% wind programs in Ill., N.Y. CleanChoice Energy has added 100% in-state wind-buying options for residents and businesses in Illinois and New York. "People want to support local businesses, and choosing 100% in-state wind allows people to help create local jobs and reduce pollution in their state," CEO Tom Matzzie said. North American Windpower online (8/2)       TransUnion modernizes IT environment with Red Hat® "Retiring our legacy technologies and mainframe as part of Project Spark was a challenging but important strategy. We knew that fully embracing an open system environment was the best way to achieve success and rapid innovation." 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 Project Focus Invenergy, Novartis enter 12-year PPA for Texas wind farm Invenergy has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with Novartis for 100 megawatts of output from its Santa Rita East project under development in Texas. "As more and more companies turn to renewables to support sustainability goals and control energy costs, Invenergy has been leading the way with more than 1,540 contracted megawatts for corporate customers over the last three years," Invenergy Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Jim Shield notes. North American Windpower online (8/2)       Pattern Development, A Renewable America begin work on largest wind farm in N.M. Pattern Development, an affiliate of Pattern Energy, has partnered with A Renewable America and has broken ground on a 221-megawatt project that will be the largest wind farm in New Mexico. "The Grady Wind facility represents an important step in New Mexico's evolution as a major renewable energy producer. As wind and solar energy development grows, New Mexicans will reap the economic benefits," said Adam Renz of Pattern Energy. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Albuquerque, N.M. (8/3)       Xcel Energy orders Vestas machines for 200-MW project in Minn. Vestas Wind Systems has won a contract to supply Xcel Energy with 184 megawatts worth of its V120 2.2-MW turbine series in 2-MW operating mode. The Blazing Star wind farm in Minnesota will have a total capacity of 200 MW. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (8/2)       AWEA Wind Energy Finance Conference — East Join us in New York City for high impact meetings, innovative sessions, and cutting edge education. It's your chance to cultivate business connections with the top bankers, financial leaders, developers, and corporate decision makers leading the industry forward. Learn more. ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends Opinion: Wind is helping major businesses combat climate change Wind is a low-cost energy source that helps environmentally conscious businesses curb their emissions while also provide jobs and income for families in Minnesota and other states, writes Tim Reckmeyer, head of Scott County, Minn., chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Reckmeyer urges Americans to follow the lead of businesses and join renewable-energy-buying programs. Jordan Independent (Minn.) (8/2)       Streamline the procurement process for clean energy deals Support for clean energy is growing among commercial and industrial buyers, and many companies are seeking a simplified procurement process, writes GreenBiz Editorial Director Heather Clancy. "One model that many companies are especially eager to see mature is aggregation -- deals in which multiple companies come together in order to sign up for the power generated by a new solar or wind project," Clancy writes. GreenBiz (8/3)       . Featured Content Sponsored content from Eaton Harnessing the power of lithium-ion batteries to improve IT efficiencyMany IT professionals are looking for ways to improve power management, particularly as the amount of technology they manage increases. One of the easiest ways to improve power management is moving to lithium-ion batteries. 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Read more.   Click here to learn more about Featured Content Policy Watch Analysis: Bipartisan support for renewables is growing Cities, states and businesses have been leading the way on renewables, and now politicians across party lines are coming out in support of the energy source, writes Tina Casey. She gives examples of Republican political candidates who embrace the energy use and use it as part of their platforms. CleanTechnica (8/2)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Marketing Coordinator AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia Data Scientist NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont Technical Sales Manager for Remote Sensing NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont View More Listings | Post a Job In matters of the heart, nothing is true except the improbable. 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