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Demand for wind will continue after PTC phaseout, exec says

Demand for wind will continue after PTC phaseout, exec says | Report outlines how Va. can increase role in offshore wind | Enel Green Power launches Neb., Kan. wind farms  |  Web Version December 28, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Demand for wind will continue after PTC phaseout, exec says The wind energy Production Tax Credit phaseout is driving wind development in the US, but the trend will likely continue once the mechanism is gone, says Northwest Energy Coalition Communications Director Sean O'Leary. "Even unsubsidized wind power is now at or below, in some cases, the cost of natural gas," O'Leary adds. The Pacific Northwest Inlander (Spokane, Wash.) (12/27)      Report outlines how Va. can increase role in offshore wind Virginia could develop a strong pipeline for offshore wind supply by focusing on workforce development, soliciting relevant companies and by establishing a Virginia Office for Offshore Wind, according to a report from BVG Associates. "Virginia has a clear opportunity to act as a leader in driving the development of the US offshore wind industry," says Gov. Ralph Northam. ReNews (UK) (12/28)      When Is The Right Time To Use Automation? Test Automation has numerous benefits for the right project. It's an exciting option that can increase efficiency and reduce cost when used correctly. Let's review the type of projects that can benefit greatly from implementing test automation, and what questions to ask before getting started. Find answers in this new white paper ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Enel Green Power launches Neb., Kan. wind farms Enel Green Power North America has kicked off operations at the 320-megawatt Rattlesnake Creek project in Nebraska and the 300-MW Diamond Vista site in Kansas. Both projects have power purchase agreements in place. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (12/28)      LG Electronics arranges clean energy deals for 5 US sites LG Electronics USA has joined RPD Energy's Purely Green program, arranging renewable-energy certificates and wind-power supply deals for five manufacturing sites in Illinois, New Jersey and Texas. "RPD Energy and Hudson Energy created a unique structure that made it possible for LG to buy wind power on short-term contracts for these five distribution centers with economical pricing," LG Senior Vice President of Public Affairs John Taylor says. North American Windpower online (12/27)      New sPower office launches in Seneca County, Ohio SPower has launched a facility in Seneca County, Ohio, that will help it interact with locals regarding its proposed 212-megawatt Seneca Wind farm. If approved, the project would inject an estimated $56 million into the county over its 30-year lifetime. North American Windpower online (12/27)      Operations & Maintenance Phoenix Wind taps Vestas to repower Texas trio Vestas has won a contract to repower three wind farms in Texas with a total capacity of 359 megawatts recently acquired by Phoenix Wind Repower. The Trinity Hills, Sherbino Mesa II and Silver Star wind farms' Clipper machines will be replaced with V110 2.2-MW turbines from Vestas. North American Windpower online (12/27)      Policy Watch EPA will begin closing after funding expires, says Wheeler Funding for the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to expire today, unless a federal funding measure is reached. Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has informed employees that the agency will begin following shutdown procedures at midnight. The Hill (12/27)      Colo. governor-elect: Energy transition is good for job creation Colorado and other US states are adding more clean energy sources to their electrical grids -- creating new jobs in the process that can never be outsourced, says Colorado Gov.-elect Jared Polis. "[W]e want to work with people in both parties to help achieve this goal for cleaner air and to do our part on climate," adds Polis. WNYC-AM/FM (New York City) (12/27)      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Federal Affairs Internship AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job What loneliness is more lonely than distrust? George Eliot, writer     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. Sign Up SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters Advertise Learn more about the SmartBrief audience Subscriber Tools: Manage Subscriptions Update Your Profile Unsubscribe Send Feedback Archive Search Contact Us: Advertising  -  Elizabeth Kaufman Editor  -  Sean McMahon Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information

 

Va. has the tech to reach 80% renewables by 2028, lawmaker says

Va. has the tech to reach 80% renewables by 2028, lawmaker says | Exec: Shell might raise annual green energy investment to $4B | BOEM: Shutdown may delay offshore wind meetings in Mass.  |  Web Version December 27, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Va. has the tech to reach 80% renewables by 2028, lawmaker says Virginia state Delegates Sam Rasoul and Delores McQuinn are sponsoring a bill that, if approved, would require the state's utilities to source 80% of their total electricity needs from renewables by 2028. The technology exists to reach such a goal, but doing so also depends on Dominion Energy's plans, says Rasoul. Community Idea Stations (12/26)      Exec: Shell might raise annual green energy investment to $4B Shell will invest $1 billion to $2 billion a year on developing green energy over the next two years, and that could ultimately increase to $4 billion if the returns are good, said Maarten Wetselaar, head of the company's gas and new energy unit. "I would like my current business to be financially credible enough for not only the company, but shareholders, to want to double it and look at more," he said. The Guardian (London) (12/25)      BOEM: Shutdown may delay offshore wind meetings in Mass. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has shared a plan for rescheduling various meetings to discuss Vineyard Wind's 800-megawatt offshore wind farm in Massachusetts, depending on the duration of the partial government shutdown. Cape Cod Times (Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (12/26)      How to Solve Carrier Fraud Using AI & ML A $30 billion loss in revenue last year due to fraud in the telecom industry means its time to look outside the box for solutions. Learn about the challenge of carrier fraud and innovative solutions through AI and Machine Learning. Read our white paper to learn more ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Masdar erects first turbine at 50-MW project in Oman Masdar has installed one of 13 turbines at the 50-megawatt Dhofar Wind Farm in Dhofar, Oman. Times of Oman (12/26)      Chinese group launches 72-turbine offshore wind farm China-based State Power Investment has launched the 72-turbine, 302.4-megawatt Dafeng offshore wind farm off the coast of China's Jiangsu Province. ReNews (UK) (12/27)      Economy, Energy & Trends Report: Wind speeds are declining in Northern Hemisphere Wind speeds have been declining in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere over the past 40 years due to urban growth and other factors, according to researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Purdue University. "It should be of particular concern to operational wind farms whose financials are based on resource estimates which don't factor in lower future wind speeds," says GCube senior analyst Geoffrey Taunton-Collins. Greentech Media (12/26)      Statkraft signs PPAs with 20-MW wind duo in France Norwegian utility Statkraft has agreed to purchase 20 megawatts worth of output from a pair of wind farms in France under a pair of three-year power purchase agreements. The 10-MW Waldwisse and 10-MW Launstroff are being developed by Boreas. 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Read the 2019 industry outlook.   Click here to learn more about Featured Content Policy Watch N.Y. town may relax zoning requirements for small turbines The Cape Vincent Town Council in New York is considering a bill that would relax the rules for building small turbines. If approved, the rules would apply to turbines ranging from 10 kilowatts to up to 60 kilowatts. Watertown Daily Times (N.Y.) (12/26)      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Federal Affairs Internship AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job I haven't got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out. David Sedaris, writer and comedian     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. Sign Up SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters Advertise Learn more about the SmartBrief audience Subscriber Tools: Manage Subscriptions Update Your Profile Unsubscribe Send Feedback Archive Search Contact Us: Advertising  -  Elizabeth Kaufman Editor  -  Sean McMahon Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information