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May 2, 2012
NASA Satellite Measurements Imply Texas Wind Farm Impact On Surface Temperature

A Texas region containing four of the world's largest wind farms showed an increase in land surface temperature over nine years that researchers have connected to local meteorological effects of the turbines.

News, Wind, Utility Generation, Environmental Impact
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April 16, 2012
Finally a Grownup Weighs in on the Wind Production Tax Credit

Readers may recall the flak U.S. automakers have taken over the years about miles-per-gallon CAFE standards.

Insights, On-site PV/wind, Wind, Utility Generation, Customer Generation
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April 10, 2012
EU Wind Power Industry: 520,000 Employed by 2020

The European wind power industry's contribution to EU economic growth will increase almost threefold over the decade by 2020.

News, Wind, Utility Generation, Career Opportunities
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April 2, 2012
Study: Cape Wind Will Reduce Regional Electricity Prices by $7.2 Billion

Cape Wind will reduce wholesale electric prices for the New England region by $7.2 billion over 25 years, according to a new report published by Charles River Associates, an economic consulting firm.

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April 2, 2012
Obama Administration and Great Lakes States Announce Agreement to Spur Development of Offshore Wind Projects

The Obama Administration last week joined with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline the efficient and responsible development of offshore wind resources in the Great Lakes.

News, Federal, Wind, Utility Generation, Policy
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March 26, 2012
Renewable Energy in Germany Facing Cuts?

A decision is expected at the end of the week on changes to Germany's cornerstone law - the Renewable Energy Sources Act.

News, Wind, Solar, Utility Generation
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March 26, 2012
Wind Energy: Islands of Progress

Some creative research may help to reboot the industry

Insights, Wind, Utility Generation
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March 19, 2012
Wind Production Tax Credits No Longer Make Sense!

Wind energy is pretty much past its technology development stage. What’s the point of further PTC or other subsidies?

Insights, Wind, Utility Generation
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March 19, 2012
Dominion Virginia Power Expresses Interest in Coastal Area Designated for Offshore Wind Generation

Dominion Virginia Power told the federal government today that it is interested in obtaining leases off the Virginia coast in an area that has the potential to generate approximately 1,500-2,000 MW of electricity from offshore wind turbines.

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February 27, 2012
First Wind Starts Construction of Hawaii’s Largest Wind Project

First Wind has celebrated the start of construction of its 69-MW Kawailoa Wind project on Kamehameha Schools’ Kawailoa Plantation lands on Oahu’s North Shore.

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