AWEA: We can meet the Clean Power Plan and save money

In response to the temporary stay of the Clean Power Plan by the Supreme Court, the American Wind Energy Association issued the following statement

US: AWEA statement on BCSE 2016 Factbook

“Wind power is two-thirds cheaper than it was six years ago, and after installing eight gigawatts of clean wind energy last year we’re going to keep this American success story going."

The American wind industry installed 5,001 megawatts (MW) during the fourth quarter of 2015, more installations than in all of 2014, according to data released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today.

US: 14-state study - Billions in benefits from adding more electric power transmission

Fuel cost savings alone totaled $240 million in the first year, from power line upgrades between 2012 and 2014, the study found.

After seven years of promoting the benefits of adding wind energy to the U.S. electricity mix, the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition announced today it will pair its advocacy work for wind with work for solar energy as well.

Progress in wind energy leads clean energy sector

The US President talked about progress in his state of union, including in clean energy. The AWEA weighs in.

American wind power just passed the 70 gigawatt (GW) mark, meaning enough wind turbine capacity is now installed to supply over 19 million typical American homes with low-cost electricity.

By voting to pass the 2016 budget today, which includes a multi-year extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Congress secured stability for 73,000 American wind industry workers across all 50 states and private investors helping to grow American wind power.

Texas homeowners and business owners can keep more money in their pockets, and rural Texas ranchers and family farmers can receive millions of dollars more a year in land lease payments, by building new wind farms tapping into more of the state’s low-cost wind energy resources.

As states look for the most cost-effective way to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants, new analysis from the Texas grid operator points to a leading role for wind energy.

With over 1,600 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity installed during the third quarter of 2015, and nearly 3,600 MW installed in all of 2015, wind power continues to gain strength.

US: Fortune 500 CEO’s recognize going green saves green

Dozens of America’s largest businesses are recognizing that what is good for their bottom lines can also be good for the environment.

US: Over $4.7 billion dollars in consumer savings possible by growing wind energy in Pennsylvania

Wind power a ‘no regrets’ way state can cost-effectively cut carbon pollution

US: New report - Over $3.59 billion in savings possible on Michigan electric bills by growing wind energy

“With stable policy we can grow wind energy and we can save Michigan homeowners and businesses over $3.59 billion dollars.”

Just how many business voices and successful companies will it take before Congress decides to act and pass stable policy to help grow renewable energy in the U.S.?

US: Industry leaders chart course for expanded offshore industry

Summer of milestones builds momentum for first wave of projects

China: Analysis on China’s move to “green dispatch”

China’s most recent climate commitments include “green dispatch” along with cap and trade and other actions.

Cutting funding for wind energy research could leave untapped opportunities for new wind farm development and the economic benefits that come with it in all 50 states according to the letter, especially the Southeast.

US: Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030

Assembly passes landmark legislation to diversify state’s energy portfolio, now heads to State Senate

With a two-thirds reduction in the cost of wind energy over the last six years, the renewable Production Tax Credit is on track to achieving its goal of a vibrant, self-sustaining wind industry.

The U.S. wind energy industry announced, on the eve of National Wildlife Day, a best management practice establishing a new voluntary operating protocol, which is expected to reduce impacts to bats from operating wind turbines by as much as 30 percent.

2014 saw record high wind output in the U.S., most notably when wind energy provided large amounts of extremely valuable power that helped keep the lights on during extreme cold in January 2014.

If you plan to travel to the Netherlands, Belgium or Scandinavian countries in the coming years, chances are the next train you get on is going to be 100 percent wind powered.

US: President Obama promotes American wind power at Clean Energy Summit

“I’m all for consumers saving money,” President Obama said Aug. 24 in Las Vegas, citing evidence that clean energy has become cheaper than ever.

Wind power will supply the District of Columbia’s government buildings with 35 percent of their electricity, all while saving $45 million for D.C. taxpayers over the next 20 years.

US: Wind energy a major solution under Clean Power Plan

Wind can supply majority of new clean power needed most cost-effectively, according to EIA

Guest blog by Nancy Rader, Executive Director of the California Wind Energy Association and Michael B. Gerrard , professor and director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School.

American wind power can help states affordably and reliably comply with the pending Clean Power Plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants, with independent studies confirming wind will play the largest role in the lowest-cost compliance mix.

US: Businesses pledge to increase renewable energy use

AWEA: Several of these companies focused their pledges on renewable energy, and five companies have goals to reach 100 percent renewable energy use.

US: Wind ready to meet new call for converting to clean energy

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