Chicago coalition forms to advocate 100% clean energy

Analysis: Many incoming governors embracing renewables | Maine transmission project may get a second chance | Increased wind tax may hinder Wyo. industry, says observer Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version December 10, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Analysis: Many incoming governors embracing renewables Democratic governors in states where energy plays a large role in the economy are more likely to advocate increased renewables than cap-and-trade approaches to curbing climate change, writes Reid Wilson. Governor-elects in New Mexico, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada and Maine have all called for the greater use of renewables. The Hill (12/9)      Maine transmission project may get a second chance The $1 billion, 300-mile Maine Power Express transmission line may get a second chance to carry wind energy from Aroostook County, Maine, to Massachusetts, depending on the permitting progress of another project. Massachusetts chose a Canadian project that would carry hydro to the state under a previous request for proposals, but the project is now facing various challenges. The County (Houlton/Presque Isle, Maine) (12/6)      Increased wind tax may hinder Wyo. industry, says observer Too many taxes are bad for Wyoming's wind industry and increasing the state's wind production tax could reduce related investments, says Rob Godby of the University of Wyoming Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy. State Sen. Cale Case is reportedly working on a proposal that would increase the state's wind production tax and the timeline in which it applies. Rawlins Daily Times (Wyo.) (12/5)      Test Automation: When, Why, and How Test Automation comes with numerous benefits, including its ability to increase efficiency and reduce cost – when used correctly. When is the right time to use automation? Which types of projects benefit most from implementing test automation? What information is needed before getting started? Find answers in this new white paper ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Bay State Wind lays groundwork for Mass. offshore wind Eversource and Orsted joint venture Bay State Wind met with locals in Oak Bluffs, Mass., to answer questions and share information about an offshore wind farm that, if selected in a state request for proposals, could feature 110 turbines. Protecting the environment and working with local stakeholders is very important to the company, Orsted Project Development Manager Ryan Chaytors noted. The Martha's Vineyard Times (Mass.) (12/7)      MHI Vestas to provide Scottish offshore wind farm with turbines MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has won a contract to supply the 950-megawatt Moray East offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland with 100 9.5-MW V164 machines. 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Download the 2019 industry outlook.   Click here to learn more about Featured Content Policy Watch Mich. township proposes ordinance for wind development The Holly Township Planning Commission in Holly, Mich., unanimously approved an ordinance last week that, if approved by the Township Board, would lay the foundation for future wind projects in the area. The ordinance includes rules for shadow flicker, turbine sound and setback distances. Tri-County Times (Fenton, Mich.) (12/9)      Federal agency awards $15.5M grant to Mass. port The Transportation Department has awarded a $15.5 million grant to the Port of New Bedford in Massachusetts to develop a new staging area for offshore wind and to make other improvements. ReNews (UK) (12/10)      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Federal Affairs Internship AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult. 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