Calif. could see floating offshore wind turbines in 6 years

Calif. could see floating offshore wind turbines in 6 years | Carbon emissions declining despite Trump's regulatory agenda, analyst says | Sierra Club's Woll: Va. can't fall behind in the offshore wind race Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version October 22, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Calif. could see floating offshore wind turbines in 6 years The Interior Department on Friday confirmed plans to explore floating offshore wind development in California, and if everything goes according to plan the first projects in the state could begin generating power within six years. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Equinor and other companies have expressed interest in the state's emerging industry. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/19),  The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.) (10/19)       Carbon emissions declining despite Trump's regulatory agenda, analyst says Carbon emissions in the US are declining due to the rise of renewables and other factors -- contrary to a recent statement from Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler crediting the Trump administration's regulatory reform efforts for the declines, says Rhodium analyst John Larsen. "EPA is taking credit for emission reductions that are a direct result of the decline of coal in America," he says. Scientific American online (10/18)       Sierra Club's Woll: Va. can't fall behind in the offshore wind race Lawmakers and other leaders in Virginia must adopt a master plan for offshore wind energy and other stable policies that show clear support for the industry, writes Eileen Woll, director of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter's Offshore Energy Program. Woll argues that Virginia risks falling behind other states in terms of development, despite its optimal location and coastal infrastructure for offshore wind. Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) (10/19)       Project Focus Apex Clean Energy plans 150-MW wind farm in S.D. Apex Clean Energy is seeking approval for the 36-turbine, 150-megawatt Dakota Range Wind III in South Dakota. The company is also in the process of building the $380 million Dakota Range I and II projects in the area, which are expected to begin operations in 2021. The Associated Press (10/20)       2 wind farms advance in Gratiot County, Mich. Two new wind farms are underway in Gratiot County, Mich., with Consumers Energy preparing to break ground on a 75-turbine, 150-megawatt wind farm that will likely begin operations in 2020. Separately, Invenergy is almost finished building a 65-turbine project for DTE Energy that will straddle Gratiot and Isabella counties. The Morning Sun (Mount Pleasant, Mich.) (10/20)       Operations & Maintenance Column: The right grease prolongs a turbine's lifespan Companies can avoid costly downtime and repairs while maximizing the lifespan of their components by choosing a turbine lubrication grease that suits the project's climate, write Douglas Lucas and Kuldeep Mistry of The Timken Co. "Getting the most of evolving opportunity in the wind power market requires reliable operation and dependability in every component of a turbine, and it's especially critical in a turbine's main shaft," they write. North American Windpower online (10/18)       . Featured Content Sponsored content from Deloitte Blockchain for telecom companiesMany solutions aim to help telecom, media, and entertainment companies mitigate losses, streamline inter-company transactions, and open new strategic revenue opportunities. So is blockchain necessary? The answer lies with the technology's strength in several areas. 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"Orsted believes that the business is, for the time being, best served by focusing our efforts on our rapidly expanding US portfolio," Brostrom says. North American Windpower online (10/19)       Policy Watch BOEM: Safe transit lanes will be required in offshore wind zones The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management published a notice in the Federal Register Friday notifying the public of its intent to require safe transit lanes in US coastal areas slated for offshore wind development. The rule is intended to help commercial fishermen navigate projects safely and efficiently. WorkBoat (10/21)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job The first principle is that you must not fool yourself -- and you are the easiest person to fool. 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