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AWEA Blog - Mythbusting facts about wind energy in the southern U.S.
Renewable energy sources (like wind power) and energy efficiency can help the southern U.S. meet what is expected to be growing future electricity demand
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AWEA - Offshore wind power in the Mid-Atlantic applauded
American Wind Energy Association applauds Secretary Salazar for moving offshore wind farm development forward
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AWEA - Milloy misses mark on bipartisan support for PTC
Steve Milloy's recent Washington Times piece on the national energy policy issues currently before Congress tries to paint wind power as something Republicans don’t care about
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AWEA - Republican governors push for PTC extension; Senators express support
Republican governors Terry Branstad of Iowa and Sam Brownback of Kansas provided some very specific support for the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC)
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AWEA - Don't fall for "Windfall"
This year, U.S. wind turbines will generate as much electricity as a train full of coal stretching from Los Angeles to London, with no air or water pollution, greenhouse gases, or hazardous waste
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This week: AWEA - New US study says ‘wind turbines syndrome’ does not cause health problems
Responding to the panel’s findings, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said the independent study refutes incorrect claims made by anti-wind farm critics
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AWEA - U.S. Wind Energy Cumulative Installed Wind Farm Capacity Now Tops 46 GW
The U.S. wind turbines industry installed 6.81 GW of wind power capacity in 2011 - a 31% increase over new capacity added in 2010, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said
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AWEA - Backgrounder on wind energy and the State of the Union
Several media outlets are reporting that President Obama will mention wind power and manufacturing jobs in his State of the Union address
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AWEA - Wind power reduces CO2 emissions
The fossil fuel industry and allied groups are engaged in a desperate misinformation campaign to muddy the waters about one of the indisputable benefits of wind energy, wind farms and wind turbines
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AWEA - WindTV, Solid, dependable jobs up in the air
WindTV, the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) recently launched vehicle to highlight how wind turbines works for America
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This week: AWEA - New website launched to 'SaveUSAWindJobs'
“Eliminating a tax credit to rake in more tax revenue,” the video notes, “is a tax hike.”
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AWEA - Newman misleads on wind energy incentives and more
Alex Newman has a column in New American magazine bashing wind power on a wide variety of grounds
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This week: AWEA - Don't hit wind energy with job-killing tax hike
The price of American wind power has dropped by over 90% since 1980, benefiting utilities and consumers, and more than billion of investment has been made since 2005
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AWEA - GES® appointed as official services provider
Global Experience Specialists(GES) a leader in exhibition, event and retail marketing services, announced today that American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has appointed GES as its official services provider
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AWEA Blog - Commentary on recent a comparison between energy output from oil pipelines with that of the wind power industry
Mr. Bryce also misleads on wind power’s land use, claiming that wind turbines “cover” thousands of square miles of land
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AWEA Blog - IER turns back on facts, bashes wind energy
The U.S. wind power industry is well ahead of the year-by-year schedule of new capacity additions that the 20% Report outlined in order to reach that level of contribution by 2030
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AWEA Blog - News analysis takes unduly negative slant on wind incentive
AOL Energy, as part of a "feature week on wind," devotes an article to the U.S. Treasury's "Section 1603" program, which provided a system of cash payments in lieu of federal tax credits to wind farm developers
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This week: AWEA - Wind energy research generates savings for large utility
Research on wind power forecasting at two national labs is paying off in hard cash for investor-owned utility Xcel Energy, according to a recent story in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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AWEA - Wind power: Keeping America's lunch money at home
For the foreseeable future, wind energy will remain an industry in which the key is building a domestic market
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AWEA - Wind power increasingly competitive and productive
"The best wind energy plants in the world already produce power as economically as coal, gas and nuclear generators; the average wind farm will be fully competitive by 2016."
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AWEA - Wind power now contribute about 3% of the total U.S. electricity
In 2010, the U.S. wind turbines industry installed 5,115 MW of generating capacity, increasing the country’s installed wind farm capacity by 15%, according to the American Wind Energy Association
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AWEA - Wind energy: A bipartisan goal
Wind power supports 75,000 jobs today across the U.S. and the promise of 500,000 American jobs in manufacturing, construction, engineering, development and other fields less than 20 years from now
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AWEA - Wind video provides interesting information on how wind power changed the fortunes of community treasureunes of community treasure
The latest episode tells of how land lease payments from wind farm have given a fresh and much-needed revenue stream for the Maryhill Museum of Art, which is located along the Columbia River in Washington
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USA - Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to address attendees at AWEA Fall Symposium
"Now more than ever, wind turbines industry leaders and communicators must stress the importance of wind farm in America's energy portfolio," said AWEA CEO Denise Bode
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USA - Wind power poll best in survey of attitudes toward energy projects
Wind energy plants racked up the most support among a series of energy projects in a recent survey of public attitudes toward local land development, according to a New York Times blog article by Felicity Barringer
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USA - AWEA launches WindTV
The American Wind Energy Association has launched WindTV a video presentation of people whose lives have been positively affected by the wind power industry
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AWEA Blog - Statement on Obama Administration grid modernization announcement
"AWEA applauds the Obama administration for taking steps to move from merely talking about transmission to actually getting projects permitted and under construction"
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AWEA Blog - Letter writers take NY Times to task for anti-wind energy op-ed
While the wind farm will occupy 175 acres, more than 2,000 acres of prime animal habitat will also be conserved as mitigation for any wildlife effects
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AWEA Blog: Vermont’s wind energy: Responding to a New York Times op-ed
Guest article by Lawrence H. Mott. Mr. Mott is a board member of Renewable Energy Vermont and Principal Consultant at SgurrEnergy, Inc., a renewable energy consultancy firm.
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AWEA Blog: Fact check: Michaels errs on wind's contribution
Patrick Michaels, a contrarian climate scientist, posted an article at Forbes.com recently criticizing wind power. The following response was posted as a comment
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AWEA Blog: Editorial on government favoritism off the mark
We have good news for Investor's Business Daily, which expressed concern yesterday in an editorial about possible government favoritism in payments made under the wind energy production tax credit
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AWEA Blog: "Don't increase taxes on clean energy"
Wind energy, as a proven commercial technology, utilizes the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit to incent over billion of other private investment to keep growing a new U.S. manufacturing sector, and providing affordable, homegrown energy. It does not rely on other government supports
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USA - Looking at the history of American energy subsidies
New report gives best 'apples to apples' picture to date of federal support for all energy sources. A recently released report from a group of venture capital investors attempts to give a clear picture of the playing field for federal support when it comes to different sources of energy
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AWEA - 24 governors ask President to focus on wind energy deployment
Both parties’ candidates told how wind creates jobs and U.S. manufacturing
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AWEA Blog: While wind energy is variable, it is not completely random and unpredictable
The quake and tsunami which devastated Japan's Fukushima nuclear power complex (Japanese wind farm plants were largely unaffected, and quickly back in operation).
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AWEA Blog: US Governors ask Obama to boost wind power
A coalition of 24 US governors from the major parties and each region of the country has asked the administration to take steps to provide a more favourable business climate for the expansion of wind energy
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AWEA Blog - USA: Leveling the playing field and attacking federal incentives for wind power
Robert Bradley, of the misleadingly named and petro-funded Institute for Energy Research, has a new opinion article on Forbes.com attacking federal incentives for wind power
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AWEA Blog: Fact check on safety in the wind industry
Following last weekend’s articles citing local anti-wind activists and groups with very little balance, the Los Angeles Times published another article Wednesday with a variety of misleading allegations about allegedly unsafe practices in the wind power industry
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Exhibition Ticker - AWEA OFFSHORE WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition
Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. / June 3-6
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AWEA - Wind energy helps meet new Texas record for electricity demand
Texas set a new record for electricity demand, and as it had a day before, wind power helped keep the lights on and the air conditioning running. Texas wind turbines contributed 2,000 MW during that hour
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AWEA - Wind Uprising, a documentary about the development of the first wind farm in Utah
Wind Uprising chronicles the turbulent journey shared by an entrepreneur and an engineer who broke trail for wind power in coal country
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USA - 2010 - Difficult year for US Wind power industry
New wind farm projects contributed roughly 25% of the new capacity added to the U.S. electrical grid in 2010, compared to 42% in 2009, 43% in 2008, 34% in 2007, 18% in 2006 and 12% in 2005
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AWEA - Energy policy tops list of needs at wind energy manufacturing conference
The most important U.S. policy encouraging wind power, the federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC), will expire at the end of 2012
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AWEA: Positive news items on U.S. wind energy development
July 18, 2011
This past week has been notable for a spate of positive news items on U.S. wind power development, although the looming expiration of a key federal incentive is casting an increasing shadow over the wind turbines plants.
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AWEA - Urgency of a tax credit extension for the US wind energy sector is growing day by day
This past week has been notable for a spate of positive news items on U.S. wind power development, although the looming expiration of a key federal incentive is casting an increasing shadow over the wind turbines plants
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Exhibition Ticker - AWEA OFFSHORE WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition
Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland / October 11 - 13
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AWEA - Wind power makes an impact in West Virginia
It's taken a while to get started, but wind energy is moving steadily forward in West Virginia, according to a recent report from Charleston, WV-based WOWK-TV
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AWEA - Right time for wind energy: Alaskan electric co-op to install state's largest wind farm
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), a rural electric cooperative serving the interior of Alaska, recently approved the proposed 24-MW Eva Creek wind power project
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AWEA - Two-thirds of consumers would pay more for products made with wind energy
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
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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
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USA - AWEA supports Pacific Northwest energy companies’ complaint that Bonneville Power Administration violated the Federal Power Act in taking wind off the grid
"BPA is using its control of the region's transmission system and exploiting unusually high water levels to break contracts," said Rob Gramlich
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Demand-side policies will fuel growth in wind energy manufacturing sector
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
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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
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AWEA - CEO Denise Bode arrives at WINDPOWER 2011's opening session on custom-made wind power inspired motorcycle
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 appeared, the Golden State is once again challenging the nation, leading the charge"
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AWEA - Comments on avian guidelines for wind energy development filed
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."
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AWEA - Christopher Long to spur offshore wind power development for national wind energy trade association
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
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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
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AWEA - U.S. Department of Interior approves Cape Wind’s Construction and Operation Plan
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
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AWEA - Does wind energy have value, even when it does not blow?
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.
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Exhibition Ticker - Hannover Exhibition - Conclusion from the American Wind Energy Association
The offshore wind farm industry in the United States can certainly benefit from lessons learned by the European offshore wind power industry
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AWEA - California demands even more renewable energy
AWEA applauds Governor Jerry Brown signing legislation requiring 33% renewable energy by 2020
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AWEA - WINDPOWER 2011: Opportunity Knocks!
Why wait another minute and risk missing this opportunity? Register by Monday, May 20 for WINDPOWER 2011 to save!
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USA - AWEA takes first step in launching industry safety benchmarking
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
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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?”
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AWEA - The Price of Wind Energy, the Future and Competitive Sources of Energy
“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.”
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AWEA - Wind power is ready to step up, by Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
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..
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Windfair Exhibition & Workshop Ticker - AWEA Finance & Investment Workshop preview
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
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AWEA - Special report: transportation & logistics issues bubble up
“Everyone in the wind transportation or logistics industry should get involved in the group.”
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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
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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
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AWEA - Statement on Interior's proposed wildlife guidance for wind turbines II
Guidance released last week deviates significantly from the consensus recommendations
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USA - AWEA statement on Department of Interior release of wind energy guidelines and Eagle Conservation guidance
"...we will continue to be proactive in seeking solutions to common issues and improving siting practices as the industry continues to evolve and grow"
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AWEA - Statement on Interior's proposed wildlife guidance for wind turbines
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)
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AWEA -Texas wind power used to offset big game's energy use
Wind power helped green last night's championship game in Dallas
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AWEA - What About Wind Energy and Electric Vehicles? By Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
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
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AWEA - HCC Wind Technology Instructor to Chair American Wind Energy Association Work Group
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
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AWEA - Key officials seek to push offshore wind energy
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
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AWEA - U.S. finished the year with a total of 5,115 MW of new wind power
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
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AWEA - The best of AWEA’s recent Best-Practices conference
We’ve picked the six best presentations in the bunch and present them here
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AWEA rebuts attack on national Renewable Electricity Standard by discredited Institute for Energy Research
The DOE's 2008 report, "20% Wind Energy by 2030," found that producing 20% of the nation's electricity from wind power by 2030 would reduce consumers' natural gas costs by a cumulative 0 billion
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AWEA - Wind Industry Trade Association awards seal of approval to wind turbine service technician training programs
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the first-ever recipients of its new Seal of Approval for wind turbine service technician training programs
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USA - AWEA Statement on Successful Extension of the 1603 Tax Credit
This is a great holiday present for the 85,000 American workers in the wind energy industry, tens of thousands of whom will now be able to get back to work in a sector that has been a bright spot in the recession so far
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AWEA - Swimming upstream for wind: Denise Bode
"like a salmon swimming up a dam-laden river"
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AWEA offers wind overview at Power-Gen
AWEA will be represented at the Power-Gen International conference next week in Orlando, Fla., with the session below focusing on wind organized by AWEA Business Development Manager Jeff Anthony
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AWEA Newsticker - American wind energy experts at Cancun Climate Talks
The CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and a contingent of wind industry experts from AWEA are taking part in this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico
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AWEA Newsticker - American Wind Energy Association applauds U.S. DEPT. of the Interior's new offshore wind initiative
"...Efforts to rationalize the multi-step permitting process for offshore wind projects are essential for Eastern states to be able to take advantage of this excellent resource"
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USA - Wind turbines transportation: communication is key
Another area where the trend toward larger wind turbines and components is driving the need for communications is rail transportation
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USA - American Wind Energy Association Statement on the 2010 mid-term elections
Proposition 23 would have undone California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (also known as a Renewable Electricity Standard) and sent us backwards
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AWEA - Third quarter the worst since 2007 for U.S. wind energy industry
Lack of direction and failure to pass a renewable energy mandate by Congress sees investors shy away from the wind power industry in the last quarter
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AWEA - DOE releases report on offshore wind power in the United States
'Clean, renewable energy development that capitalizes on the Nation's vast offshore wind and water resources holds great promise for our clean energy future and our economy,' said Secretary Chu
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AWEA - Strong Support for RES comes from array of voices
A wide range of voices expressed strong support for the bipartisan “Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010”
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AWEA, and Wind on the Wires File Comments with FERC on Midwest Transmission Cost Allocation Proposal
The MISO proposal will replace an "interim" cost proposal that required generators to pay nearly all the costs of network upgrades
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AWEA - FERC’S rejection of proposed discriminatory tariff on wind applauded
“We applaud the Commission’s decision to protect ratepayers and renewable energy sources from this discriminatory proposed charge ..."
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AWEA - Redstone College expands offerings with New Wind Energy Technology Program
Redstone College, a Denver-based institution of higher learning, celebrated the first class to enroll in the school’s new wind power technology program yesterday with a special event held on the Broomfield campus
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USA - Wind Energy advocates renew their push for clean enjergy Jobs
The American Wind Energy Association issues the following statement from Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
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AWEA Market Report - Wind power sinks back to 2007 levels with 700 MW installed in Q2
Industry calls for strong Renewable Electricity Standard to spur demand and create jobs
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AWEA - Making the case for RES one more time, with gusto By Chris Madison
"A strong RES would bring investment in solar and wind energy that would create 40,000 jobs over five years. Without a national RES, the United States “is in danger of losing the clean energy race."
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USA - AWEA welcomes Senator Brownback’s support for National Renewable Electricity Standard
Senator Brownback’s press release is further demonstration of the bipartisan support that exists for the national Renewable Electricity Standard
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AWEA Announces New Additions to State Policy Team
"The wind turbines industry is at a crossroads today, and we look forward to their contribution to help us seize this historic opportunity for the U.S. to become a leader in wind power production"
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USA - GE and AWEA Deliver Petition to White House on Clean Energy Policy
Over 6,000 U.S. citizens throughout the country including the general public, public officials, engineers, managers, factory workers and transportation workers have signed the blade
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USA - AWEA welcomes FERC decision on Southwest Power Pool Transmission Cost Allocation
"I am so proud of the SPP leadership moving a regional plan for allocating costs to get transmission built in our part of the country ..."
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USA - Senator Tom Daschle, newly-formed Clean Energy Coalition, and wind industry leaders call on President Obama and senate leadership for clean energy action now
"Today's wind industry is a global business”
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USA - Steel Workers & AWEA Join Forces
"We expect this framework will help advance the promise of green jobs being key to our future"
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AWEA - KNOW YOUR FACTS – AND PUT THEM TO WORK!
AWEA, WIND INDUSTRY CELEBRATES GLOBAL WIND DAY JUNE 15
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AWEA - Colorado Anti-Wind Study funded by Fossil Lobby debunked
The facts
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AWEA – Association’s statement on Kerry-Lieberman Climate Bill
"... We urge Senate Leadership to move quickly on strong legislation"
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AWEA - Statement of AWEA CEO Denise bode on proposal to expand Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
Legislation introduced to expand the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (48C) program for renewable energy
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AWEA - Statement by Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations/Organizations
"Time is not on America’s side and we risk losing American jobs if we fail to pass legislation that provides the hard targets needed to strengthen our industries"
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AWEA - Statement on decision by secretary Salazar to approve Cape Wind
“AWEA applauds Secretary Salazar for approving the Cape Wind project"
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AWEA - U.S. Wind energy industry installs 539 MW in first quarter
Industry Calls for Strong Renewable Electricity Standard to Create Jobs, Retain America’s Competitiveness
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AWEA Releases U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report
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USA - AWEA Releases Annual State of the Wind Industry Report
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USA - American wind energy Association statement condems FERC order on Westar proposal
Westar to take millions of dollars from wind generators connecting to its system to subsidize the utility’s other operations
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AWEA - Wind industry applauds Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition Recommendations
Call for actions by Congress and the Administration
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AWEA - Wind industry applauds Release of Nebraska Wind Integration Study
Groundbreaking study finds that Nebraska and the other states in the Southwest Power Pool region can reliably obtain 40% of electricity from wind energy
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AWEA - Wind industry leaders address Congress
Pass National Renewable Electricity standard to create jobs and maintain American competitiveness
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AWEA - American Wind Energy Association statement on senators Schumer, Casey, Brown and Tester urging administration to suspend stimulus program
The following statement from AWEA CEO Denise Bode was issued today
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WWW.Windfair.net Conference Ticker
WINDPOWER 2010: Become a Sponsor of the World’s Largest Wind Energy Show
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AWEA - Proects Update: January 2010
First Wind gets Maine OK; National Wind Buys REpower; Western Wind Energy Clears FAA
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AWEA - Highlighting Feasibility of 30% Wind, Study Shows Large Carbon Reductions
"Adding wind energy to the grid significantly reduces fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions"
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AWEA - Wind Energy News Roundup
United Technologies closes on Clipper investment / Researchers apply aviation technology to wind power
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AWEA - Pioneering Wind-Wildlife Leader Brought Everyone to Table
Reflecting on the life of Iberdrola Renewables’ Andrew Linehan, the pioneering leader in the area of siting and wildlife issues
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AWEA - With Strong Funding Support, Nordic Windpower Focuses on Community Wind Space
With its rather uniquely sized 1-MW turbine, the company is focused on the community-wind segment of the industry
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AWEA - Minnesota Power Buys North Dakota Transmission as Part of RES Strategy
Purchase of a 465-mile transmission line running from wind-rich North Dakota finalised
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USA - Administration Awards $2.3B in Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
The manufacturing investment tax credits, used to open, expand or re-equip a facility, are intended to grow domestic manufacturing capacity for wind power and other technologies
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AWEA - Attention Regulatory Staff: Danish Symposium to Apply European Wind Power Experience to U.S.
The Danish Green Grid Symposium, which takes place February 22-26 in Copenhagen, is intended to provide participants with insights on key strategic aspects of implementing a secure and smart transmission infrastructure
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A Special Invitation from Eric White of AWS Truewind, LLC
AWEA's
Wind Project Profitability and Reliability Workshop Program Chair
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USA - AWEA’s 2010 wind energy trends
Renewable energy trends and indicators to watch in 2010
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AWEA - Wind turbine sounds not harmful to human health
"The panel's multidisciplinary approach helped to fully explore the many published scientific reports related to the potential impact of wind turbines on people's health"
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AWEA - Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities now available for AWEA’s Wind Power Project Siting Workshop and Project Profitability and Reliability Workshop
Jan 19-20, San Diego, CA / Feb 17- 18, Denver, CO
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AWEA - United Technologies takes major stake in Clipper Windpower
49.5% stake agreed upon
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AWEA - National Grid contracts for Deepwater’s Rhode Island Offshore Project
Inking only the second contract of its kind, Deepwater Wind and National Grid have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement
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Denmark - AWEA heads to Copenhagen to share wind power message
Delegation sent to the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP15)
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AWEA - $45 Million DOE grant going to Clemson Wind Drive Train Facility
Grant for a wind energy drive train test facility that will enhance the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines
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AWEA - New York Issues Offshore Wind Power RFP for Great Lakes
New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and CEO Richard M. Kessel announced this week the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of offshore wind power projects in the New York State
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AWEA Tackles Key Cost Allocation Issues in FERC Filings
In two separate filings on related transmission issues last week, AWEA addressed key cost-allocation developments and issues happening at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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USA - Maryland PSC Approves 50-MW Wind Farm
Currently no wind facilities are in operation or under construction in Maryland
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Gov. Granholm Keynotes Small and Community Wind, Supply Chain Meetings in Detroit
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Last Call to Register for AWEA's Offshore Wind Power Workshop
Online Registration Closes Nov. 30
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USA - EDP Plans $4 Billion Investment in U.S. Wind Power Business
“In addition to providing Americans with new, clean energy choices, this investment will bring thousands of new construction jobs and permanent jobs operating the wind farms to rural America"
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USA - Sponsorship opportunities still available—but going fast—for AWEA’s Offshore Wind Project Workshop
Does your brand need to pop and sizzle to a specific Offshore audience?
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USA - Small wind rebate programs: As Nevada’s gathers momentum, Illinois’s kicks off
Twenty installations totaling 58.4 kW have been completed and another 110 applications are pending under NV Energy’s WindGenerations small wind rebate program
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USA - AWEA CEO’s visit to DMI facility highlights wind power job creation
AWEA CEO Denise Bode participates in a roundtable discussion with North Dakota government officials and industry executives
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USA - DOE Awards $24 Million for Wind Energy Research
The Recovery Act money also will help provide education and career opportunities for students in the field of wind energy technologies
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USA - Focus on Fall Symposium: Event Draws ‘Dealmakers,’ Newcomers Alike
AWEA’s Wind Energy Fall Symposium has arrived
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USA - Offshore Wind Collaborative releases report
Report offers a snapshot of U.S. offshore wind energy activity in 2009
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USA - Wind Industry Installs Over 1,600 MW in Third Quarter
Installations exceed both the previous quarter as well as the third quarter of last year
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USA - Small wind turbine standard almost a reality
AWEA small wind turbine performance and safety standard was formally submitted to the trade association’s Standards Coordinating Committee (SCC) this week for approval
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USA - U.S. wind energy industry welcomes Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri as new Vice Chairman of Governors’ Wind Coalition
"The United States has a great diversity of wind resources, both on shore and off shore..."
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USA - Firm, long-term renewable energy commitments are key to attracting investment and boosting economic growth: Global Wind Power Industry
"For nations to fully reap this economic and environmental potential, it is crucial to introduce firm and long-term national renewable energy policies"
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USA - U.S. wind energy industry welcomes second round of renewable energy grants from Depts. of Treasury, Energy
Program Continues to Boost Investment, Employment
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USA - American Wind Energy Association announces expanded federal legislative affairs team
Anchored by Congressman Chet Edwards’s Long-Time Chief of Staff
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USA - Court affirms Arizona Commission’s Authority to establish RES
ACC’s ratemaking authority “extends beyond setting rates and includes the promulgation of rules and regulations when the rules are reasonable and necessary steps in ratemaking”
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Texas - E.ON Completes Giant 458-MW Wind Farm
Phases 1 and 2 of the three-phase, 305-turbine wind farm became operational in the first quarter 2009
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USA - Wind Industry Starts Receiving Grants in Lieu of PTC
AWEA welcomes the U.S. Treasury and Energy Departments’ announcement of nearly 0 million in grants for production tax credits (PTC) that were issued for 10 wind projects
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USA - U.S. wind energy industry welcomes announcement by Depts. of Treasury, Energy of first renewable energy grants
Program to strongly boost investment, employment
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USA - IRS, DOE Release Application Information for Manufacturing Tax Credit
The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit, commonly known as the Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, was a provision in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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China - AMSC helps China’s Sinovel meet turbine demand
China puts price on wind
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USA - 4,000 MW of Wind Power Installed in First Half of Year
AWEA Market Report
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USA - AWEA says manufacturing tax credit will create jobs, boost wind power
Legislation allows a tax credit of 30% for investment in new renewable energy manufacturing facilities
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USA - WOW oppose transmission policy change in upper Midwest that would threaten development, regional and national change renewable energy goals
Groups file joint protest with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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USA - Fighting against the impact of economic crisis, the U.S. wind energy industry installs 1,200 MW in second quarter
Manufacturing slowdown seen; industry calls for strong near-term renewable energy targets to keep US in worldwide lead
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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
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USA - Wind energy industry welcomes Renewable Energy Grant Guidance issued by Treasury
Program expected to boost investment, job creation
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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"
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USA - AWEA Statement on House Action on Energy and Climate Legislation
"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"
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USA - AWEA applauds FERC decision on Transmission Cost Allocation in Southwest Power Pool
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
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AWEA: Senate Energy Committee-Approved RES an important first step towards achieving meaningful federal policy
"We look forward to working with Senator Bingaman and other supporters to strengthen the RES so that it will get new jobs created"
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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
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Business Leaders Warn: Current RES Won’t Spur Renewable Energy, Means Loss of Future Jobs to China and Europe
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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
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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
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USA - AWEA’S President, Board of Directors ready to lead industry in time of challenge and opportunity
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
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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”
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USA - New house agreement recognizes importance of renewable electricity standard (RES)
But jobs are left on the table
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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”
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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
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USA - Largest wind power event in the World closes in Chicago
Assembled industry to Congress: Enact National Renewable Electricity Standard
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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
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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)
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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."
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USA - AWEA hails Department of Interior final rule on offshore alternative energy
“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"
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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"
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USA - AWEA Annual Wind Energy Industry Report reflects strong growth in 2008
Dramatic increase in manufacturing
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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
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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
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USA - AWEA teams up with IEEE, NERC and UWIG to host symposium
April 20-21 in Washington, D.C.
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USA - Waxman, Markey release energy bill with 25% RES, climate change provisions
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
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WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition
Chicago, Illinois May 4 -7
Don't Miss T. Boone Pickens!
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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
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USA - AWEA letter to its members
Summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Raise Your Heart Rate and Some Money!
First Annual WINDPOWER Scholarship 5k Race
Thursday, May 7, 6:30 am
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USA - Clean energy summit brings together national leaders
AWEA CEO Denise Bode joins roundtable event with an A-List of prominent leaders
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AWEA Wind &
Transmission Workshop
March 17 - 18, 2009
Overland Park, KS
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USA - AWEA Wind & Transmission Workshop
March 17 - 18, 2009 / Overland Park, KS
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USA - Wind energy grows by record 8,300 MW in 2008
Smart policies, stimulus bill needed to maintain momentum in 2009
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USA - AWEA statement on economic stimulus speech by President-Elect Obama
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American Wind Energy Association: Wind power trends to watch for in 2009
AWEA looks ahead to further progress in 2009
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USA - American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) notes top wind industry accomplishments of 2008
U.S. becomes “Number One” in wind
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American Wind Energy Association inducted into the National Environmental Hall of Fame
Acknowledgement of the Association’s decades for accomplishments in promoting the use of clean, home-grown wind power
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USA - Renewables Energy Industries ready to lead U.S. economy recovery
Trade Association Leaders Outline Key Policies Required
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Congress Passes One-Year Extension of Production Tax Credit (PTC)
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USA - AWEA Legislative Action Alert: Contact your Senators and urge them to vote for the PTC extension
Vote on the Production Tax Credit (PTC) in the Senate
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USA - WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition comes to Chicago - The windy city
McCormick Place Convention Center from May 4 – 7, 2009
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USA - Looming expiration of federal incentive threatens wind power’s new-found growth: AWEA second quarter market report
U.S. now leads world in wind energy generation but delay in extending federal tax credit places 2009 project pipeline on hold, discourages manufacturing investment
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USA - Small wind turbine market grew 14% in 2007
Up-front costs and lack of federal incentives remain obstacle to strong growth
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USA - Investment in transmission key to clean and reliable U.S. electricity supply
U.S. Senate hearing focuses for first time on renewable energy
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AWEA - Major new technical report finds wind can provide 20% of U.S. electricity needs by 2030
U.S. Department of Energy analysis finds that wind can be a major contributor to energy mix
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WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition is Poised to Exceed Expectations
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USA - Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop
April 29 - 30, 2008 / Des Moines, IA
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AWEA and CanWEA - Wind & Transmission Workshop
What Every Utility, Wind Developer and Manufacturer Needs to Know / March 18 - 19, 2008, Detroit, Michigan
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AWEA: Installed U.S. Wind Power Capacity Surged 45% In 2007
Industry calls prompt extension of federal renewable energy incentive ‘vital’ to sustain momentum, strengthen economy
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‘WIND ENERGY 101’ at Project Siting Workshop, Feb 13, Austin, TX
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AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop
February 14 - 15, 2008 / Austin, TX
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AWEA Wind Power Asset Management Workshop
January 17 - 18, 2008 / San Diego, CA
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AWEA and CanWEA Wind & Transmission Workshop
March 18 - 19, 2008, Detroit, Michigan
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AWEA statement on senate rejection of energy bill
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AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop
February 14 - 15, 2008, Austin, TX
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AWEA Wind Power Asset Management Workshop
January 17 - 18, 2008 / San Diego, CA
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USA - AWEA raises estimate for 2007 wind installations
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USA - Training Opportunity at AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium 2007
Does your organization have new staff that could benefit from a quick introduction to wind energy topics?
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USA - AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium
Registration Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, September 28!
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AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium
November 1 - 2, 2007/Carlsbad, CA
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AWEA Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Workshop
September 18 - 19, 2007 Portland, OR
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AWEA Wind Power - Finance & Investment Workshop
October 10 - 11, 2007 in New York, NY
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AWEA Wind Power Finance & Investment Workshop
October 10 - 11, 2007 in New York, NY
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USA - American Wind Energy Association hails House Endorsement of renewable energy
“Today’s vote was a landmark referendum on the direction of the nation’s energy policy,”
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AWEA Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Workshop
September 18 - 19, 2007 in Portland, OR
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USA - AWEA study shows U.S. still dominates small wind sector
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WINDPOWER 2007 Delivers Road Map For 20x’30 Vision
AWEA’s conference this year examined the realities of deriving 20% of U.S. power from wind and the roles onshore and offshore technologies could play in attaining that goal
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USA - Renewable energy to generate up to 20 percent of U.S. electricity by 2030
U.S. wind power industry to see half a trillion dollars of investment
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WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Invitation from the WINDPOWER 2007 Conference Program Co-Chairs!
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USA - Investments in U.S. Wind Power Totaled $4B in 2006
Wind continues to rank as one of the largest sources of new power generation and a mainstream option to meet growing electricity demand
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Announcing: AWEA Educational Scholarship Fund & WINDPOWER 2007 Golf Open Info
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WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Early Registration Deadline in 1 Week: Monday, April 9
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USA - Rural wind in line for tax break
AWEA praises U.S. senators for introducing legislation that would allow purchasers of small wind power systems to receive a tax credit for a portion of the turbine’s cost
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AWEA Wind Power Finance & Investment Workshop
March 27 - 28, 2007/Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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USA - WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Registration Now Open/Conference Program Details On-Line/Exhibition Expanded Twice Already/Hotel Reservations Going Fast
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AWEA Wind Power - Finance and Investment Workshop
March 27 - 28, 2007, Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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USA - AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium - Maximizing Wind Energy's Potential
Early Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 1
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AWEA'S 3rd ANNUAL WIND POWER: FINANCE & INVESTMENT WORKSHOP
Wind Project Financing Reaches New Heights: Growing Pains but a Bright Future
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Energy Bill Extends Wind Power Incentive through 2007
First-ever "Seamless" Extension Will Spur Investment, Job Creation, and Clean Energy Production
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