PJM study confirms no grid reliability emergency

Survey: 76% of Americans want more wind, solar | EIA: Renewables have helped curb CO2 emissions 28% since 2005 | Xcel Energy makes headway on foundations at Texas site Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT November 2, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update PJM study confirms no grid reliability emergency The closure of coal-burning power plants, extreme weather events and other scenarios aren't currently threatening grid reliability, contrary to concerns previously raised by the Trump administration, reports PJM Interconnection. "PJM is right to focus on market-based solutions for future challenges, but they should not presuppose a fuel supply solution when other options such as transmission enhancement exist," said American Wind Energy Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Amy Farrell. "PJM should focus on valuing grid services that keep the lights on, letting any and all technologies compete to provide those services in the market. This will give consumers what they really care about, a reliable and resilient electricity supply at the lowest possible cost." North American Windpower online (11/1),  Utility Dive (11/1)      Survey: 76% of Americans want more wind, solar Seventy-six percent of surveyed Americans support adding more wind and solar in the US, Consumer Reports says. Its survey found strong support for the transition in coal-dominant states, such as Illinois and Ohio, and found that 48% of Americans would pay $5 more per month for electricity if 100% renewables were an option. CBS News (11/1)      EIA: Renewables have helped curb CO2 emissions 28% since 2005 Carbon dioxide emissions in the US power sector have declined 28% since 2005 due to the rise of wind and other renewables and a decline in energy demand growth, the Energy Information Administration reports. Other sectors' emissions only fell about 5% in the same period. North American Windpower online (11/1)      EES Gearbox Exchange Service Lower gearbox exchange costs? EES' Gearbox Exchange Service for all Tier 1 platforms helped our customers cut costs up to 20% by reducing crane related costs and downtime. Use the experience we gained through more than 80 gearbox exchanges with our self- hoisting crane. Arrange your exchange now. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Xcel Energy makes headway on foundations at Texas site Xcel Energy has installed more than 50% of the foundations needed for its 478-megawatt Hale Wind Project in Hale County, Texas. Operations should begin in 2019, providing electricity to parts of Texas and New Mexico. The Associated Press (11/1)      Utility scoops up 48-MW wind farm in N.D. Montana-Dakota Utilities has acquired the second phase of Allete Clean Energy's Thunder Spirit project in North Dakota. It now owns the first 43-turbine phase of the project and the second 48-megawatt portion. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (11/2)      Operations & Maintenance Working a wind farm: The right way to communicate via radio We all know that communication is essential to a strong relationship. This is certainly true when working on a wind farm. Down-tower to up-tower, up-tower to down-tower, back to the shop, and especially in an emergency, knowing the proper way to communicate via radio will ensure a smooth and clear operations. Into the Wind blog (11/1)      Economy, Energy & Trends Mich. residents divided over 130-MW wind farm Residents in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are divided over the Summit Lake Wind Project, a 130-megawatt wind farm from Renewable Energy Systems that some locals say would infuse the region with critical tax revenue. RES selected the proposed parcel of land for its strong wind resources, "available capacity on the existing electrical grid, its distance from residences, and for its compatible use of timberland," spokesperson Alicia Rivera says. Energy News Network (11/2)      Sierra Club chapter throws weight behind N.Y. wind farm The Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club has pledged support for the proposed Lighthouse Wind farm in New York, arguing that it's both "environmentally sound" and critical for tackling climate change. "The Apex wind project is exactly what Western New Yorkers need to harness the power of community benefits through strong, local, renewable power," said chapter Chair Kate Bartholomew. Niagara Gazette (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) (11/1)      Policy Watch Opinion: Calif. S.B. 100 will drive land-based wind growth California Senate Bill 100 lifts the state's renewable portfolio standard from 50% to 60% by 2030 and will create new growth prospects for land-based wind in the process, write California Wind Energy Association Executive Director Nancy Rader and Cox, Castle & Nicholson attorney Anne Mudge. "In the near term, S.B.100 will create opportunities for repowering California's 1980s vintage wind projects, a limited number of in-state greenfield sites and out-of-state projects that can deliver directly to California's grid," they add. North American Windpower online (11/1)      UK delegation explores offshore wind issues with US leaders A group of offshore wind experts from the UK, including the Team Humber Marine Alliance, is wrapping up a series of meetings with Rep. Joseph Kennedy, D-Mass., New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and other leaders involved in offshore wind development along the East Coast. Alliance CEO Mark O'Reilly says the meetings explored how the UK industry overcame challenges relating to offshore wind's supply chain and impact on local industries and communities. ReNews (UK) (11/1)      27 state AGs to EPA: CPP replacement won't pass Attorneys general from 27 states, cities and counties, including New York AG Barbara Underwood, filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency criticizing its proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan with the Affordable Clean Energy plan. The coalition argues that ACE is flawed on multiple fronts and must be dismissed. Greentech Media (11/2)      AWEA News Highlights from a third quarter wind boom We've finished running the numbers, and the figures once again show an industry on the upswing. The third quarter proved to be an exciting one for the U.S. wind industry, with more projects under construction than ever before, record volumes of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), and seven states on their way to more than double their wind capacity. Read more. Into the Wind blog (11/1)      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power. Horace Mann, education reformer     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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