Wind Power to the South: AEP Contracts to Lower Electricity Costs

In a series of deals the investor-owned utility says is good for consumers' wallets, American Electric Power subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) recently signed long-term power purchase agreements for a total of 358.65 MW of capacity from wind projects in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. See the original post: Wind Power to the South: AEP Contracts to Lower Electricity Costs … [Read more...]

Offshore Wind One Step Closer to Reality in the Mid-Atlantic

Today the Obama administration moved forward with plans to develop the enormous offshore wind energy resources along the Mid-Atlantic coast, using a "Smart for the Start" approach designed to expedite the siting process while incorporating strong environmental protections. Continued here: Offshore Wind One Step Closer to Reality in the Mid-Atlantic … [Read more...]

Understanding Wind Farm Exposures and Managing Risk

Wind energy is becoming one of the most widely used sources of renewable energy. Read this article: Understanding Wind Farm Exposures and Managing Risk … [Read more...]

Wind Power Posts Strong Q4 Results, but PTC Uncertainty Looms

The U.S. wind industry posted strong fourth quarter results, AWEA reported on Thursday during a webinar for members and press. Original post: Wind Power Posts Strong Q4 Results, but PTC Uncertainty Looms … [Read more...]

Asia Report: China Has Strong Words Over U.S. Wind Trade Investigation

So far, the complaint by American wind tower manufacturers against their competition from Asia has mirrored the solar industry petition filed in October. Read the original: Asia Report: China Has Strong Words Over U.S. Wind Trade Investigation … [Read more...]