Renewables Dominate Again; GE Touts Record Wind Year

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To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add headlines@nawindpower.com to your address book today. View web version Print Subscription WindJobs Advertise Featured Total Domination: Renewables Account For Majority Of New U.S. Capacity (Again) February 07, 2017 Exceeding newly installed capacity from natural gas, nuclear power, oil and coal combined, renewable energy sources made up a big chunk of U.S. electrical generation put into service in 2016. [Read More] GE Touts Record Year For Onshore Wind Power February 07, 2017 It was a very good year: In 2016, GE Renewable Energy secured a record 7 GW of onshore wind orders, representing a 19% increase from 2015. The company previously announced that its onshore wind business booked over $3 billion of [Read More] Recent Congressman Proposes Killing Environmental Protection Agency February 07, 2017 A newly elected congressman is seeking to completely abolish the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Yes, indeed, under H.R.861, the agency would be no more. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., proposed the bill on Feb. 3. The text of the [Read More] How A Penn State Student Landed A Career In The U.S. Wind Biz by David Kubarek, Feb 07, 2017 It's as if everything Amanda Berta touches turns to gold. In 2015, the senior majoring in energy engineering in Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) won an NCAA title as part of the Penn State women's soccer [Read More] Michigan Utility Launches New Renewables-Purchasing Program February 07, 2017 Detroit-based utility DTE Energy has announced MIGreenPower, a new program that will allow customers to buy power from Michigan wind and solar farms starting in April. "Until now, customers who wanted to use more renewable energy were limited to installing [Read More] AES Announces Big Expansion Of Drone Infrastructure Inspections February 07, 2017 Drone as a Service operator Measure has announced a new strategic partnership with The AES Corp., which will be using Measure's services to remotely inspect energy infrastructure globally. AES, a Fortune 200 global power company, provides sustainable energy to 17 [Read More] URI Undertakes Unique Study On Block Island Wind Farm February 06, 2017 The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has contracted the University of Rhode Island (URI) to document the effects of Deepwater Wind's Block Island Wind Farm on recreation and tourism in Rhode Island. The two-year project is expected to [Read More] U.S. Senators Push For Streamlined Process For Renewables On Public Land February 03, 2017 A bipartisan bill that would work toward an "all of the above" energy strategy by simplifying the permitting process for renewable energy projects on public lands has been introduced in Congress by a number of U.S. senators. U.S. Sens. Dean [Read More] Super Bowl LI To Be Powered By Renewables February 03, 2017 As the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons battle it out on the field this Sunday in Houston, renewable energy will power Super Bowl LI. NRG Energy Inc. and subsidiary Reliant, a retail electricity provider in Texas, have teamed up [Read More] Gamesa Opens Up New Turbine Blade Factory In Andhra Pradesh February 03, 2017 Gamesa has inaugurated its new turbine blade factory in the Nellore region, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, which the company calls one of the fastest-growing wind-producing regions in the country. Phase one of the new facility, which [Read More] Projects & Contracts Minn. Municipal Power Agency Signs Up For More Wind February 07, 2017 The Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) has expanded its portfolio of renewable resources to include power from the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm, a 78 MW project located in Stearns County, Minn. MMPA signed a long-term contract with Sempra U.S. [Read More] Quebec's First 100% Community-Owned Wind Farm Comes Online February 06, 2017 Senvion has announced the completion of what it says is Quebec's first 100% community-owned wind farm, the Pierre-De Saurel wind project. The Pierre-De Saurel wind farm is located on the lands of Yamaska, Saint-Aime and Saint-Robert. The project is set [Read More] E.ON Adds Pacific Northwest Wind Farms To Management Portfolio February 06, 2017 D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments LLC has tapped E.ON Energy Services (EES) to provide site management and balance-of-plant services for wind projects in the Pacific Northwest. The contract includes the 45 MW Power County site, located in Idaho, and 50 [Read More] Vestas Grabs 100 MW Argentinian Wind Order February 06, 2017 Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Greenwind S.A., a subsidiary of Pampa Energia – one of the largest power companies in Argentina – to supply 29 V126-3.45 MW turbines for the 100 MW Corti wind park. The [Read More] New Boston Developer Takes On Illinois Wind Project February 03, 2017 Boston-based Swift Current Energy is now developing the HillTopper Wind Energy Project, a 175 MW-200 MW wind farm to be situated in Logan County, Ill. Swift Current acquired the rights to HillTopper from Relight Enterprises in late 2016. 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Huge Win for Renewables in Maryland as Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto

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Denmark's Monster Wind Turbine Just Smashed the 24-Hour Record For Energy Production

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How this California company fits five acres of farmland into 40-foot shipping containers

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"Biggest Oil Find" of 2016 Puts Crown Jewel Texas Oasis in Crosshairs for Fracking

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Coal Companies Can Go Back To Ignoring Water Pollution Now

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The EPA Has Started to Remove Obama-era Information | Climate Central

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Trump Is Foolish to Ignore the Flourishing Renewable Energy Sector

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We Should Not Be Subsidizing a Fossil Fuel Industry That Is Hurting Our Communities

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Research Finds Hope in Slowing Arctic's Climate-Warming Black Carbon | InsideClimate News

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How to conserve water at home | Valley News

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It's official: 2016 declared the hottest year on record

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REALITY NOW January 2017 Welcome to the latest edition of Reality Now! Here, you'll get the latest updates on what's happening with the global movement for climate solutions – delivered monthly right to your inbox. In this edition, we share updates on former US Vice President Al Gore's new film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, how 2016 was the hottest year on record, President Trump's cabinet nominees, and much more.  THE SEQUEL TO 'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH' PREMIERS TO RAVES AT THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Vice President Gore recently attended the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for the debut of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, which earned a "rapturous response" at its opening-night screening. Read more about the film's premiere in this blog post. READ MORE → WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO CONTACT YOUR SENATORS NOW  It's crystal clear what's at stake with the Trump Administration's cabinet nominees who have deep fossil fuel ties. The recent hearings put on full display why it's so important to ask your senators to vote against the confirmations of President Trump's cabinet nominees. Find out how to take action here. READ MORE → IT'S OFFICIAL:  2016 DECLARED THE HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD According to NASA and the NOAA, 2016 was the hottest year in 137 years of record keeping – and the third year in a row to take the number one slot. Check out this post to learn more about how much the world has warmed over the last century.  READ MORE → THERE'S STILL CLIMATE HOPE: SIX STATES LEADING THE WAY Going forward, the United States' role in fighting the climate crisis is uncertain. But there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Find out how states around the country are leading the way in clean energy and climate legislation. READ MORE → FOUR WAYS THE CLIMATE CRISIS IS IMPACTING COLORADO How is Colorado affected by climate change? In this post, we shine a spotlight on four major ways that residents of the Centennial State are seeing the impacts of the climate crisis right now. READ MORE → Be sure to visit the Climate Reality blog for more great content and ways to get involved in the movement for solutions. We look forward to keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, science, and ways to take action this year.   WHAT YOU CAN DO NEXT Ready to make a difference for our planet? Sign up to learn more about becoming a Climate Reality Leader. LEARN MORE → Tell the senate: we can't trust Big Oil insiders with the health of our families and our environment. Make the call today. SPEAK UP NOW→ Learn the top 12 questions every climate activist hears and how to respond in our e-book download.            DOWNLOAD NOW→ © 2016 The Climate Reality Project DONATE Click Here to Unsubscribe

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Trump's Wall Would Also Be Terrible for the Environment

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The Spirit of Standing Rock on the Move

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Seattle Moves Toward Divesting From Wells Fargo to Protest the Dakota Access Pipeline

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Senate votes to repeal transparency rule for oil companies | TheHill

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GOP's Move to Force Through Trump's EPA Pick Is "Outrageous"

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