While much attention has rightly been given to the expiration of the Section 1603 cash grant program at the end of 2011, there are other tax incentives for renewable energy that are also set to expire in the upcoming years. The decisions as to whether to renew these incentives will have a major impact on the future of renewable energy in the U.S. View post: Renewable Energy Financing Mechanisms and Incentives: What Can We Expect? … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy Financing Mechanisms and Incentives: What Can We Expect?
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wind Farms and Health: It’s Not Black or White
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Anyone following the controversies surrounding wind farm siting policy over the past five years has surely been startled at the rapid escalation of concerns being voiced by residents near wind farms. After years of building wind farms in ranching communities with few if any complaints, we began to hear clusters of noise complaints about a few wind farms, especially in Wisconsin, New York, Ontario, and Maine. These complaints focused on the surprising intrusiveness of wind farm noise, and … [Read more...]
A Harsh Winter for China’s Wind Industry and Its Leading Company: Sinovel
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Year of the Dragon has gotten off to an inauspicious start for the Chinese wind industry and in particular, Sinovel Wind Group Co. (Sinovel), China's leading wind turbine manufacturer. See original here: A Harsh Winter for China's Wind Industry and Its Leading Company: Sinovel … [Read more...]
Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Winners: Project of the Year and Readers’ Choice
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winners of the Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards for Project of the Year Award represent facilities that signified excellence in five technologies: Solar, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal and Hydro. More: Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Winners: Project of the Year and Readers' Choice … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy Tax Credits Left out of Payroll Tax Extension
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) and other renewable energy associations are no doubt disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. House and Senate negotiations over the payroll tax cut extension, which is ready to be passed. Read more here: Renewable Energy Tax Credits Left out of Payroll Tax Extension … [Read more...]
