AWEA's Hunt: Non-utility buyers must play a role in transmission

AWEA's Hunt: Non-utility buyers must play a role in transmission | US offshore wind industry is strengthening, expert says | Pattern to help SunZia re-apply for N.M. transmission line Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version October 15, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update AWEA's Hunt: Non-utility buyers must play a role in transmission Corporations interested in renewables can spur the development of the industry by participating in transmission planning through regional transmission organizations, says American Wind Energy Association Deputy Director for Electricity Policy Hannah Hunt. "Engaging large buyers of renewable energy with transmission planners will be an efficient way to ensure they get the information they need to plan for the future," Hunt says. Power Engineering (10/14)       US offshore wind industry is strengthening, expert says Consolidation, such as Orsted's planned acquisition of Deepwater Wind, is a strong indicator that the US offshore wind industry is maturing, according to Stephanie McClellan, director of the University of Delaware's Special Initiative on Offshore Wind. "The U.S. industry is definitely moving to bigger, lower-cost offshore wind farms," she said. Greentech Media (10/12)       Pattern to help SunZia re-apply for N.M. transmission line Pattern Energy has secured approval to move forward with the 2.2-gigawatt Corona Wind Project in New Mexico, but the rejection of a corresponding transmission line may create challenges for the project. Pattern says it will help SunZia re-submit an application for its 520-mile transmission line with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Utility Dive (10/12)       Project Focus Ore. utility to pilot smart grid technology Portland General Electric in Oregon is preparing to launch three smart grids that will allow customers to track energy demand in real time and potentially make decisions to reduce their energy usage. The utility says the project paves the way for it to add more renewables without threatening grid safety or reliability. North American Windpower online (10/11)       Operations & Maintenance Vestas looks to add 200 jobs at Colo. plant Vestas reportedly plans to create up to 200 new positions in Brighton, Colo. The jobs would be added at its nacelle plant. ReNews (UK) (10/12)       . Featured Content Sponsored content from Deloitte The value in blockchainMany executives are trying to see for themselves how to apply blockchain capabilities directly—from dynamic 5G networks, digital identity, and IoT, to stemming piracy, enabling micropayments, and returning more royalties to content creators. 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USA Today (10/14)       Green-energy investments empower renewables, experts say Investments in green-energy funds strengthen renewable energy companies, signal a market shift toward renewables and give companies the capital and stability needed to invest in more projects, according to Rocky Mountain Institute principal Jeff Waller and other investment experts. Wind and solar are mature enough to thrive without federal support and will continue to grow, adds Lucas White, manager of the GMO Climate Change Fund. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/12)       How 4 nations are shifting to a green-energy economy The evolution of energy in the US, Japan, China and Denmark illustrates four distinct approaches to clean energy and climate change, write Amy Harder and Naema Ahmed of Axios. Denmark, they write, has a huge potential for wind development and already sources nearly 50% of its total electricity needs from renewables. Axios (10/14)       Policy Watch Sierra Club: 6 Pa. towns are pursuing 100% renewables Pennsylvania's East Bradford and Haverford townships unveiled 100% renewable energy pledges last week, bringing the total number of municipalities in the state pursuing such agendas to six, says the Sierra Club. The communities are aiming for 100% renewables by 2035. North American Windpower online (10/12)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job Courage cannot be counterfeited. It is one virtue that escapes hypocrisy. Napoleon Bonaparte, military leader and emperor      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. 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