Seven states to double their wind power in near term as Q3 development picks up

Most powerful land-based turbines to date emerge as U.S. wind power continues strong growth

The race for offshore wind leadership is heating up, and around the country a flurry of recent announcements from states and offshore developers are shaping the future of the industry.

Two researchers, David Keith and Lee Miller, have released a new paper recently and their findings are problematic for several reasons. Furthermore, certain media outlets are misreporting what the paper actually says. The fact is wind power remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce carbon pollution.

US distributed wind market surpassed the 1 GW milestone with 81,000 turbines generating power across 50 states, according to the 2017 Distributed Wind Market Report released today by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Sen. Grassley receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”

The Senator’s role in securing over 8,000 wind energy jobs in Iowa and forging U.S. leadership in wind power recognized during American Wind Week

A record amount of wind energy capacity is now under construction at wind farms across America, according to second quarter results released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has hired Jennifer Jenkins to lead efforts expanding the U.S. market for distributed wind power. Jenkins is the former founding Executive Director of the Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) and comes to AWEA with over ten years’ experience in the industry.

Clean Jobs America reported that nearly 3.2 million Americans work in clean energy—in energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean vehicles, and other smaller sectors like energy storage and grid modernization.

By now it should come as no surprise that American wind power spurs important economic growth in all 50 states, especially in the rural interior of the country.

Myth busted: No partisan divide on wind support, young Americans overwhelming in preferences

Such cross-cutting support for renewables stands in contrast to other forms of energy.

Demand drives wind power development to new heights in first quarter of 2018

Over 5,500 MW in Q1 wind announcements boost development pipeline 40 percent over Q1 2017

Wind powers forward to reach 30 percent in four states

New Mexico emerges as a leader, growing wind power faster than any state

What a week it’s been for offshore wind!

2018 has seen no shortage of weeks filled with great news about offshore wind power, and we’ve just wrapped up another one.

Extreme weather events offer an opportunity to take stock of our power system - how well will it withstand days of prolonged stress? Earlier this year, the eastern half of the U.S. faced one of these trials, as the “Bomb Cyclone” blasted the region with frigid air for a number of days.

Here’s a talking point that never gets old - American wind power is 67 percent cheaper than it was in 2009. That means in many parts of the country, wind is now the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, and it’s cost-competitive in many more. These cost reductions come from a variety of new efficiencies.

AWEA statement on proposed steel tariffs

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement in response to steel tariffs proposed by the Administration:

AWEA releases video of fish feeding at America’s 1st offshore wind farm

New footage highlights coexistence of marine life and offshore wind

Wind power closes 2017 strong, lifting the American economy

New wind farms drove $11 billion in private investment, with more on the way

Over 1.3 million U.S. homes are located within five miles of a large wind turbine. But there hadn’t been a nationwide survey to learn how those people felt about their local wind project – until now.

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has praised the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its unanimous decision to terminate the proceeding it had opened to address the Department of Energy’s Proposed Rule on Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing, and instead initiate a new proceeding to evaluate the resilience of America’s bulk electric power system.

Extreme weather like this week’s plunging temperatures is becoming easier for power grid operators to manage, thanks to an increasingly diverse electricity supply including more low-cost, reliable wind generation.

Myths about renewables shouldn’t stop Puerto Rico from using them to make its grid more resilient in future weather disasters, because the world has changed– they’re reliable and save money now.

Tax reform to allow continued wind power investment and job growth

Champions in Congress stand up for American wind workers

When fake news has real consequences: Words can fuel perceived health impacts

Do you have sores on your feet? Is your hair turning grey? You may live near a wind turbine.

San Francisco’s transit system announces wind deal

The San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system took a big step towards ensuring a clean energy future, and it’s using wind power to get there.

Somewhat lost amid the tax reform debate, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) continues to debate a new rule proposed by the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE's resiliency proposal would act as a subsidy for coal and nuclear plants while throwing competitive energy markets into disarray.

Ever since the House released its tax reform proposal on Nov. 1, skeptics of wind power have jumped at the opportunity to spread misleading information, especially about the Production Tax Credit (PTC) that has unleashed the private capital needed for wind to scale up.

Hundreds of wind businesses: US Senate gets it right on tax reform

A retroactive rule for wind investors in the House tax bill puts at risk rural communities and one of America’s fastest growing jobs

Fall is in full swing, and that’s great news for wind power. Over the past two weeks, wind farms harnessed strong seasonal winds to deliver new wind energy generation and penetration records across the U.S.

House reneges on tax deal, puts American jobs at risk

Over $50 billion of investment and 50,000 U.S. jobs at stake