Two-thirds say they would be willing to pay more for products made with wind power. Overwhelmingly they either prefer or don’t mind seeing wind turbines in their daily life

AWEA - The American Wind Energy Association installs a new board

Having contributed 35 percent of all new electricity generating capacity since 2007, the U.S. wind power industry is generating electricity and economic development

"BPA is using its control of the region's transmission system and exploiting unusually high water levels to break contracts," said Rob Gramlich

The U.S. has made investments in wind power, through existing policies, that have lowered the cost of wind turbines and made it competitive with other new forms of generation

AWEA - Frum errs on wind energy's cost

Conservative activist David Frum repeated some misconceptions about wind power in a commentary that aired recently on American Public Media's "Marketplace" radio program

The significance of WINDPOWER's return to California: "It was California's unabashed vision that made it the perfect breeding ground for the beginning of the American wind energy development. Today, 30 years after those wind farms first app

AWEA filed detailed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on two sets of proposed avian guidelines for wind power development, calling the draft regulations "unworkable."

East Coast and Great Lakes wind turbines to be on the agenda when 20,000 wind power industry dealmakers meet next week in Anaheim, Calif. as the AWEA hires Christopher Long to serve as Manager of Offshore Wind Farm

Exhibition Ticker - World’s Largest Annual Wind Energy Event, WINDPOWER 2011

Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at the Anaheim Convention Center, the conference returns to the state where it all began

The Cape Wind Project gets green light from U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to begin construction—marking milestone for American offshore wind industry

A common fallacy promoted by anti wind farm groups is that because wind turbines cannot replace fueled power plants (they're needed when the wind doesn't blow), wind energy has no value.

The offshore wind farm industry in the United States can certainly benefit from lessons learned by the European offshore wind power industry

AWEA - California demands even more renewable energy

AWEA applauds Governor Jerry Brown signing legislation requiring 33% renewable energy by 2020

AWEA - WINDPOWER 2011: Opportunity Knocks!

Why wait another minute and risk missing this opportunity? Register by Monday, May 20 for WINDPOWER 2011 to save!

AWEA and its Safety and Health Committee are collecting crucial data that promises to be of tremendous importance to the entire industry. But the industry must do its part to make that happen, AWEA said

USA - Americans learn from European wind energy sector

Is offshore wind power ever going to happen in your country? Is the American market for wind turbines really still growing?”

“The real upshot is - the strong likelihood is - we’ll have less energy in the future, and it will be more expensive energy. We’re really looking at a different kind of society.”

Wind turbines accounted for 35% of new generating capacity installed in the U.S., and wind farm plants will produce nearly as much electricity as 10 nuclear power plants. Wind energy could supply 20% of U.S..

The 2011 AWEA Wind Power Finance & Investment Workshop / April 7-8 / Opportunity for achieving common ground in the current U.S. market between wind power developers and investors

AWEA - Special report: transportation & logistics issues bubble up

“Everyone in the wind transportation or logistics industry should get involved in the group.”

AWEA - Arkansas governor shows passion for wind at AWEA Supply Chain Workshop

The Arkansas governor used the platform of AWEA’s Supply Chain Workshop this week in Little Rock to underscore that wind power is a no-brainer

USA - Canadian wind energy blog: a fresh, thoughtful voice

I've been impressed during the past few days by two separate posts on a Canadian wind power blog, Harvesting Wind Support, and want to recommend it to readers

AWEA - Statement on Interior's proposed wildlife guidance for wind turbines II

Guidance released last week deviates significantly from the consensus recommendations

"...we will continue to be proactive in seeking solutions to common issues and improving siting practices as the industry continues to evolve and grow"

The wind energy industry cannot support the guidance on wildlife issued last week by the Department of the Interior and its U.S. (wind power guidelines and the eagle-specific guidance)

AWEA -Texas wind power used to offset big game's energy use

Wind power helped green last night's championship game in Dallas

More wind power and electric cars will bolster our national security, improve electric reliability, create new manufacturing jobs, save consumers money, and revitalize rural communities

He has been involved in the wind turbines industry for the past 7 years, with experience as a technician and development manager for several wind farm sites in northwest Illinois

In a move to accelerate the development of an offshore wind power in the United States, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced plans to fast-track four offshore areas

America's wind energy industry built 5,115 megawatts of wind power last year, barely half of 2009's record pace, but entered 2011 with over 5,600 megawatts currently under construction