Texans saved $5B over 7 years with renewables, data show

AWEA, Wind Coalition to FERC: SPP's exit fee is unfair | Lazard: Utilities may save money by swapping coal for wind | Texans saved $5B over 7 years with renewables, data show Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT November 9, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update AWEA, Wind Coalition to FERC: SPP's exit fee is unfair The American Wind Energy Association and The Wind Coalition have filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission calling for the elimination of a fee the Southwest Power Pool charges members for terminating their benefits. The groups argue that the fees, which are hidden and can be as high as $1 million, deter other power producers from joining the SPP and participating in its decision-making activities. RTO Insider (tiered subscription model) (11/8)      Lazard: Utilities may save money by swapping coal for wind The levelized cost of land-based wind in the US has declined nearly 7% since 2017, making it more economical than coal generation in many parts of the US, says Lazard. The report argues that utilities may be able to save money by switching between the two. Financial Times (subscription required) (11/8),  Clean Cooperative (11/8)      Texans saved $5B over 7 years with renewables, data show Residents and businesses in Texas shaved nearly $5 billion off their utility bills between 2010 and 2017 by sourcing electricity from renewables, according to a report commissioned by the American Wind Energy Association and other industry groups. In addition, the wind and solar industries employ almost 33,000 people in the state. Houston Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (11/8)      New Year, New You | Earn Your Master of Education Accelerate your earning potential and take your career to new heights with a high-impact M.S. in Cyber Security from the University of San Diego! Learn everything you need to know about a career in cyber security. Download your eBook today. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Quinbrook unit finalizes permits for 130-MW Ind. project Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' Scout Clean Energy has finished the permitting process for the 130-megawatt Bitter Ridge project in Indiana and says it will now finalize the design and prepare for the construction phase. Scout Clean Energy expects to launch the wind farm in 2020. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (11/9)      LM Wind plans new wind R&D center in New Orleans LM Wind Power will upgrade its office in New Orleans to create a new center for turbine blade research and development in the US. The site will encourage innovation "to ensure that LM Wind Power is able to design longer, lighter, more affordable blades -- a key driver in the continued growth of the US wind power industry," says CEO Duncan Berry. The Associated Press (11/8)      Operations & Maintenance AI holds promise for wind industry, Deloitte says The benefits of artificial intelligence are far-reaching and could drive improvements across many industries, such as increasing wind turbine output and optimizing monitoring, according to a Deloitte report. "Smart devices have the potential to help companies achieve new levels of efficiency and effectiveness: automating processes, cutting materials waste, reducing cost, and increasing output," it writes. VentureBeat (11/8)      . Featured Content Sponsored content from Deloitte Shifting to XaaS modelsInnovation acceleration with XaaS is emerging as an essential part of many companies' strategic playbooks, particularly for the C-suite. A key factor contributing to that acceleration is making new technologies and tools more broadly and easily accessible. Learn more.   Click here to learn more about Featured Content Economy, Energy & Trends N.Y. issues call for 800-MW installed offshore wind capacity The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has launched a request for proposals to add 800 megawatts of new installed offshore wind capacity, marking the first step toward its 2.4 gigawatts by 2030 target for the energy source. "This action is a watershed moment in New York's renewable energy development efforts as we work to establish a secure, reliable and cost-effective clean energy future," Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. North American Windpower online (11/8)      Orsted finalizes $510M acquisition of Deepwater Wind Orsted has closed its $510 million purchase of Deepwater Wind and created a new entity dubbed Orsted US Offshore Wind. "The new company launches as the clear leader in the US, with the most comprehensive geographic coverage and the largest pipeline of development capacity," Orsted says, noting it plans to invest in every East Coast state. United Press International (11/8)      PacifiCorp contracts JV for 3-substation project in Wyo. PacifiCorp has a joint venture featuring Burns & McDonnell and Hitachi T&D Solutions to build two new substations and upgrade a third in Wyoming. The infrastructure upgrades will support PacifiCorp's plan to add 1 gigawatt of new installed wind capacity. North American Windpower online (11/8)      Policy Watch Analysis: Calif., Maine, others elect pro-clean energy governors At least 10 states elected Democratic governors as the result of Tuesday's midterm elections that have expressed support for clean energy, writes Dino Grandoni. Grandoni argues that even if the Trump administration moves forward with plans to repeal and replace the Clean Power Plan, states may continue to pass policies that encourage transitioning to renewables. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/8)      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have these because we have acted rightly. Will Durant, historian     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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