Opinion: Federal, state governments are driving offshore wind

Sen. Markey: Clean energy, infrastructure are national priorities | Opinion: Federal, state governments are driving offshore wind | Analysis: Wind, solar stimulating growth in rural America  |  Web Version December 18, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Sen. Markey: Clean energy, infrastructure are national priorities The 116th Congress can help the US take transformational action against climate change without the Trump administration, writes Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass. Markey calls for a "forward-thinking energy policy" that includes equal investments in infrastructure and clean energy. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (12/17)      Opinion: Federal, state governments are driving offshore wind State-level renewable energy incentives and the Trump administration's pledge to support offshore wind as part of its "energy dominance" strategy are helping offshore wind growth in the US, as seen by last week's auction in Massachusetts, writes Silvio Marcacci, communications director at Energy Innovation. "Offshore wind is uniquely qualified to reinvigorate economically depressed coastal communities that previously depended upon fishing or shipping industries which have declined over time," he writes. Forbes (12/17)      Analysis: Wind, solar stimulating growth in rural America Wind and solar are important economic drivers in rural America, with wind companies alone paying about $250 million in annual lease payments to landowners, writes Environmental Working Group Senior Energy Policy Advisor Grant Smith, citing American Wind Energy Association data. 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(12/17)      Equinor expands US footprint in Mass. offshore wind auction Equinor was one of three companies to win leasing rights in Massachusetts' recent auction, securing the right to develop a 128,811-acre area for $135 million. "This acquisition complements our existing position on the US East Coast and gives us a foothold to engage in the Massachusetts and wider New England market, a region notable for its strong commitment to offshore wind," Equinor Wind US President Christer af Geijerstam says. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (12/17)      New Year, New You | Earn your M.S. in Cyber Security 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. 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(12/17)      New wind advocacy group launches in Texas Powering Texas, a new group dedicated to sharing the economic and job creation benefits of wind energy, has launched in Texas. "Powering Texas is advocating for the continued expansion of an electric generation fleet that reliably and sustainably powers Texans' homes, businesses and communities for the future," spokesperson Scott Dunaway says. North American Windpower online (12/17)      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Federal Affairs Internship AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia View More Listings | Post a Job Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T.S. Eliot, poet     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. 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