Wind Power

US announces offshore wind auction for Central Atlantic

The areas to be auctioned on August 14, 2024, by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could generate up to 6.3 GW of energy.

How the Inflation Reduction Act is playing out in one of the ‘most biased’ states for renewables

06.27.2024

Solar developers are going head-to-head with fossil fuel-backed opposition groups and renewable bans in Ohio.

Massachusetts Senate approves bill to expand reliance on renewable energy

06.26.2024

Supporters say the proposal will help lower utility bills by directing providers to offer discounted rates to consumers with low and middle incomes and give the state more flexibility to negotiate contracts with providers.

BOEM issues its final approval for Sunrise Wind offshore wind project

06.24.2024

The Sunrise Wind project — to be located south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and east of Block Island, Rhode Island — will have a total capacity of 924 MW.

Two Midwest states see clean energy advancements

06.24.2024

A new Minnesota permitting law and the defeat of a Michigan ballot initiative illustrates support for renewable energy.

As offshore wind installation rises, Dominion showcases environmental, economic benefits

06.24.2024

The utility is using vibrations and bubble curtains to minimize environmental impacts.

Beneath offshore wind turbines, researchers grow seafood and seaweed

06.21.2024

The move is part of efforts to explore multiple uses for remote wind parks far out at sea, such as fresh seafood production.

Louisiana’s largest industries are tired of waiting for renewable energy

State utility regulators will allow industrial companies to get solar from non-utilities….

What would a Donald Trump victory mean for historic clean energy incentives? — This Week in Cleantech

Plus, President Biden aims to link his clean energy and climate goals to good-paying jobs. …

New York launches new large-scale renewable energy solicitation

Eligibility requirements for the competitive NYSERDA solicitation are due on July 15, and final proposals must be submitted by August 8. …

Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts

The prediction by ERCOT reflects a new way of counting future demand and a spike in requests to connect to the grid from large power users. …

What is holding back the energy transition? Energy producers, buyers weigh in

AXIS Capital Holdings published a report, Navigating Risk in the Energy Transition, which is based on independent research and explores views within the energy…

Mississippi milestone: AES celebrates completion of first utility-scale wind farm in the state

The 184.5 MW Delta Wind project features 41 Vestas turbines across 14,000 acres of privately-owned farmland in Tunica County….

Feds issue final rules for IRA’s prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements

The final rules from Treasury – which were developed in partnership with the Department of Labor (DOL) – are intended to provide clarity and certainty on th…

Pattern Energy inks longterm PPA for Broughton Wind Project in Québec

The largest wind operator in Canada will double its capacity in Québec once the Broughton Wind project comes online in 2029….

Wind turbine blade recycling is underway in Iowa

The strength of wind turbine blades makes them tricky to discard when they have exceeded their typical 20-year lifespans or when companies replace them with mor…