State of play for US offshore wind

Microsoft signs 15-year PPA with Pa. wind farm | State of play for US offshore wind | Economic challenges give way to renewables in rural US Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT October 16, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Microsoft signs 15-year PPA with Pa. wind farm Microsoft has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with TransAlta Renewables for its 90-megawatt Big Level wind project under development in Hector Township, Pa. "Working with companies like TransAlta to bring new projects online, especially wind projects in states outside the Wind Belt, is good for our business, the community and the clean energy economy," says Microsoft General Manager of Energy Brian Janous. North American Windpower online (10/15)       State of play for US offshore wind The race for offshore wind leadership is heating up, and around the country a flurry of recent announcements from states and offshore developers are shaping the future of the industry. As the offshore wind community convenes for AWEA's Offshore WINDPOWER Conference, it's a good time to take stock of where things stand. Into the Wind blog (10/15)       Economic challenges give way to renewables in rural US Alaska's Kodiak Island, Kauai, Hawaii, and Greensburg, Kan., are examples of American communities that have adopted wind or other renewables due to economic challenges such as physical isolation or natural disasters, writes Charlie Wood. He argues that their success adopting renewables will serve as a model for other communities in similar positions. Scienceline (10/15)       NRDC official: Renewables are taking off in Ohio Growing demand, falling costs and advocacy efforts are paying off for Ohio renewables, resulting in a record surge of proposals, says Natural Resources Defense Council Policy Director for Energy in Ohio Daniel Sawmiller. American Electric Power and Invenergy are both planning to add more wind and solar in the state. CleanTechnica (10/15)       Project Focus GM hits 100% wind-powered milestone at Texas site General Motors officially began sourcing 100% of the total electricity used at its manufacturing site in Arlington, Texas, from wind energy on Oct. 9. The power comes from the 148-megawatt Cactus Flats Wind Farm in Concho County. Environmental Leader (10/15)       10 Questions for Electrical Safety Available as part of AWEA's 2018 safety campaign, Stop the Shock, this resource provides key questions to ask to help recognize the hazards associated with the use of electrical energy. It is available as a handout or poster. Download this resource and more. ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Drone inspection successful at R.I. offshore wind farm ULC Robotics' recent drone-based inspection of Deepwater Wind's five-turbine Block Island offshore wind farm in Rhode Island was a success, says ULC President Gregory Penza. "Using drones, ULC Robotics' aerial services team was able to deliver more detailed data without the risks associated with climbing up to the platform, improving the safety of our team," adds Deepwater Wind Manager of Operations and Maintenance and Marine Affairs Captain John O'Keeffe. North American Windpower online (10/15)       . 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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Commerce Commission extols the benefits of wind energy Illinois' potential for wind development and the industry's benefits were a hot topic during an Illinois Commerce Commission policy meeting last week. "Wind energy is one of the fastest growing sources of renewable energy in the United States and, in 2017, provided more than 6% of Illinois' electric generation," says acting Commissioner Anastasia Palivos. The Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Ill.) (10/16)       Okla. AG gives NextEra until Monday to resolve wind farm issue Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has extended the deadline for NextEra Energy Resources to resolve an airspace-related issue for a proposed wind farm with the Defense Department. The company will have until Monday to arrange a mitigation plan. The Enid News & Eagle (Okla.) (10/15)       R.I. gubernatorial candidates support renewables Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates Gov. Gina Raimondo, Allan Fung and Joe Trillo all support renewables to some degree as part of their platform. Raimondo, in particular, supports offshore wind and says the state should be a renewable energy leader. The Associated Press (10/15)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job One of the best ways of avoiding necessary and even urgent tasks is to seem to be busily employed on things that are already done. John Kenneth Galbraith, economist      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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