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April 9, 2013
California Wind Power Blows Away Production Record

Wind power is gaining speed. The California Independent System Operator Corporation reports a new record was set when turbines spinning within the ISO power grid combined to produce a new record of 4,196 MW at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday.

News, State, Wind, Utility Generation, Policy
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March 26, 2013
When Should Incentives End for Renewable Energy?

Legislation appears to be a big driver behind the use of renewables. When will that trend end?

Insights, On-site PV/wind, State, Business, Wind, Solar, Solar Power, Utility Generation, Customer Generation, Policy
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March 18, 2013
Green Construction and Renewable Use Are on the Rise

Three recent reports only confirm what many people believe: the world is experiencing a growth in green construction and renovations as well as a growth in reliance on renewable energy generation.

Insights, Energy efficiency, Wind, Solar, Green buildings, Building retrofits, Other renewable, Utility Generation, End Use
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March 12, 2013
Stanford Researchers Map Out an Alternative Energy Future for New York

A study, co-authored by Stanford researcher Mark Z. Jacobson, outlines a path to statewide renewable energy conversion, and away from natural gas and imported fuel.

News, Wind, Utility Generation, Transportation
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March 4, 2013
Energy Changes at a Turtle's Pace

To those people who have been in the industry for 12 years, it may seem that little has changed. However, for me, it seems more has changed than you may realize.

Insights, Back-up power, Nuclear, Coal Power Plants, Business, Wind, Solar, Reliability, Utility Generation, Customer Generation, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
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March 4, 2013
Ocotillo Wind Project Prevails in Federal District Court

The Federal District Court for the Southern District of California has ruled in favor of the Ocotillo Wind project and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in two separate suits before the Court. 

News, Federal, Wind, Utility Generation, Policy
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January 31, 2013
Offshore Wind Power to Grow Tenfold by 2020, with UK Leading the Way

The global offshore wind power market, fuelled by the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the declining cost of wind power generation and impressive investment from the UK, is expected to explode over the next decade, states research and consulting firm GlobalData.

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January 22, 2013
How to Excel in Renewable Energy

When Jimmy Carter was President, the U.S. was the world leader in solar cells and wind power. Today, most solar cells come from China and only one U.S. wind turbine supplier (GE Wind) ranks in the top ten for wind turbine market share.

Spotlight, Wind, Solar, Utility Generation
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January 14, 2013
Duke Energy Renewables Completes Los Vientos Windpower Projects in Texas; Adds 800 MW to its Renewables Fleet in 2012

Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, has announced the completion of its largest-ever windpower construction projects, Los Vientos I and II in south Texas, adding 402 MW to the company's renewables fleet.

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January 1, 2013
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power And BP Wind Energy Complete Hawaii Wind Farm

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy have announced the full commercial operation of the 21 MW Auwahi Wind facility. 

News, Wind, Utility Generation