USA - Renewable electricty standard will not create jobs unless strengthened

Energy legislation needs stronger near-term targets to build up domestic manufacturing base, keep U.S. in lead, say wind industry leaders

USA - Wind energy industry welcomes Renewable Energy Grant Guidance issued by Treasury

Program expected to boost investment, job creation

USA - AWEA Statement on House Passage of Energy and Climate Legislation

"... A strong RES will allow our country to remain competitive in the global race to secure renewable energy investment and jobs"

"Commitment to supporting development of America’s clean, renewable energy resources has been critical to moving the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) through committee and on to the next phase of the legislative process"

FERC’s move comes at a critical time for the wind industry: the need for new transmission infrastructure is now one of the largest obstacles to the continued growth of the industry

"We look forward to working with Senator Bingaman and other supporters to strengthen the RES so that it will get new jobs created"

USA - Commerce Department Report shows wind industry shift

Wind industry imports of generator sets increased only marginally in 2008 despite the industry’s red-hot 61% growth rate last year

Business Leaders Warn: Current RES Won’t Spur Renewable Energy, Means Loss of Future Jobs to China and Europe

USA - AWEA reports 78% growth in 2008 for U.S. small wind market

US. Department of Energy analysis finds that wind can be a major contributor to energy mix

USA - Wind industry praises chairmen Waxman and Markey for upholding Renewable Electricity Standard in House Climate and Energy Bill

A strong RES has nationwide and bipartisan support

The new 2009-2010 American Wind Energy Association Board of Directors takes office at a time when economic challenges abound and new energy policies are needed to ensure the continued vitality of the industry

USA - Wind industry leaders warn Congress that a weak RES could cede jobs to Asia, Europe

"A RES provides specific near-, mid-, and long-market demand that other policies do not offer”

USA - New house agreement recognizes importance of renewable electricity standard (RES)

But jobs are left on the table

USA - Energy policy today will shape next decade of industry: WINDPOWER Panel

“The next 10-12 months will [set the tone] for the next 10-12 years”

USA - New poll shows nationwide, bipartisan support for renewable electricity standard

Results to be unveiled at blockbuster WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition as assembled industry calls for action

USA - Largest wind power event in the World closes in Chicago

Assembled industry to Congress: Enact National Renewable Electricity Standard

USA - US Department of Energy again confirms: RES would reduce fuel costs and stabilize electricity rates

New Study is the 5th DOE Report to Underscore Economic Benefits of Proposed Requirement to Increase Renewable Energy Use

USA - U.S. wind energy installs over 2,800 MW in first quarter

Pace of Investment, Job Creation Now Hinges on Adoption Of National Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)

USA - AWEA applauds NYPA plans to proceed with first freshwater offshore wind projects

"This is a great sign for offshore wind energy in the U.S."

“President Obama’s announcement today of the final rule governing offshore ‘alternative’ energy is a welcome step forward on the road to strengthening both our environment and our economy with renewable energy"

USA - AWEA welcomes findings of NERC Integration Study

"This is an excellent roadmap for the grid planning and operations changes needed for America’s future electric generation portfolio"

USA - AWEA Annual Wind Energy Industry Report reflects strong growth in 2008

Dramatic increase in manufacturing

USA: Southwest Windpower receives $10 million from GE

Southwest Windpower, which produces small wind turbines up to 3 kW, will use the new funding to accelerate its growth in new markets and products

USA - Indiana celebrates “Wind Energy Week” with two wind farm ground breakings and #1 wind power growth rate ranking

New poll shows strong bipartisan support for National Renewable Electricity Standard

USA - AWEA teams up with IEEE, NERC and UWIG to host symposium

April 20-21 in Washington, D.C.

Two key House Chairmen together released a long-awaited draft energy bill this week that includes a 25% renewable electricity standard (RES) as well as climate-change and transmission provisions

WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition Chicago, Illinois May 4 -7

Don't Miss T. Boone Pickens!

USA - AWEA, along with other groups approach Congress to pass RES

AWEA joins more than 220 other groups in signing a letter to Congress endorsing a national renewable electricity standard

USA - AWEA letter to its members

Summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Raise Your Heart Rate and Some Money!

First Annual WINDPOWER Scholarship 5k Race Thursday, May 7, 6:30 am