Report: Trump's energy plan won't slow coal's decline

Pattern Energy secures regulatory approval for N.M. project | Report: Trump's energy plan won't slow coal's decline | Opinion: Clean energy makes for a stronger S.C. Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT October 8, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Pattern Energy secures regulatory approval for N.M. project Pattern Energy has secured unanimous approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to move forward with its 950-turbine, 2,200-megawatt Corona Wind Projects. "Our team is now able to move forward with the Corona Wind Projects, creating over a thousand new construction jobs and generating billions of dollars in economic impact, while continuing to progress New Mexico as a leader in wind energy," says CEO Mike Garland. CleanTechnica (10/5)       Report: Trump's energy plan won't slow coal's decline (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Twenty-three of 44 utilities surveyed by Reuters say the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, the Trump administration's Clean Power Plan alternative, won't slow the closure of coal-burning power plants in the US. Respondents to the survey represented more than 75% of the 150 coal-fired units in the US slated for retirement within 10 years. Reuters (10/5)         Opinion: Clean energy makes for a stronger S.C. Clean energy sources such as wind and solar paid off for South Carolina during Hurricane Florence, contributing to grid stability and making a case for additional clean energy investments, writes Mark Fleming, president and CEO of the Conservatives for Clean Energy. "Florence's 'wake-up call' is clear: it's time to seize the benefits and resilient nature of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources," he writes. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) 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Download this SmartFocus on Strategic Agility to see what an agile mindset looks like in real practice and how IT leaders can use it address issues and keep their organizations out in front. ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Q&A: MHI Vestas, Siemens Gamesa plan typhoon-ready turbines MHI Vestas and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy are each developing new turbine models designed to withstand the high wind speeds and harsh conditions associated with typhoons. Executives from both companies say they expect to eventually develop floating offshore wind turbines for typhoon-prone areas like Taiwan. CleanTechnica (10/7)       . 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. Learn more.        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. Read more.        Click here to learn more about Featured Content Economy, Energy & Trends Wind will continue to replace coal in Midwest, analyst says Wind is and will continue to grow in Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota, creating challenges for coal-burning power plants in the region, says Genscape analyst Todd Hagist. "Wind isn't going away," he adds. Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (10/5)       Puerto Rico could establish future resilience through renewables Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, but the event may prove to be the catalyst toward a decentralized energy system that relies more upon clean, renewable sources for the island. Organizations such as Casa Pueblo, which relies on solar power, were able to provide similar systems for some local and regional needs after the hurricane. Science (tiered subscription model) (10/5)       Policy Watch Mass. regulator reviews Vineyard Wind undersea cable proposal The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board began reviewing a Vineyard Wind proposal Thursday that, if approved, would allow the company to run an undersea transmission cable 27 miles from its 800-megawatt offshore wind farm to a substation in Barnstable, Mass. "Thursday's hearing represents another important step forward for the United States' first commercial-scale wind farm," say company officials. Cape Cod Times (Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (10/3)       Wind companies ask Iowa court to delay turbine-removal order Mason Wind, Dante Wind 6, Venus Wind 4 and Galileo Wind 1 are petitioning Iowa Judge John Bauercamper to delay a court order that would require the companies to remove three wind turbines in Fairbank by Dec. 9. An attorney for the companies argues that the delay would give them time to pursue an appeal regarding the legality of the turbines. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa) (10/5)       AWEA News Fact Check: No, wind turbines do not cause climate change Two researchers released a study that suggests wind turbines contribute to climate change based on unrealistic assumptions. "This is by no means what future wind power in the U.S. will ever look like. It is an interesting theoretical exercise at best," said Cristina Archer, a wind expert from the University of Delaware. Wind remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce carbon pollution. Into the Wind blog (10/4)       Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Renewable Energy Business Analyst CUSTOMIZED ENERGY SOLUTIONS - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Director, Advocacy AWEA - Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job The best way out is always through. Robert Frost, poet      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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