| Wind Energy Moratorium Proposal Gains Momentum In New Hampshire | by Laura DiMugno, Feb. 21, 2013   | | Last month, New Hampshire state lawmakers quietly introduced a bill that would suspend further wind project development in the Granite State. More than a month later, that proposal is gaining considerable attention from both state representatives and local residents, some of whom claim that wind turbines have damaging effects on [read more] | | Vestas Issues More Layoffs In Colorado, Ends Work-Share Program | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | Less than two months after launching a work-share program designed to retain employees at three of its Colorado manufacturing facilities, Vestas has announced that it is laying off a total of 110 workers at its blade factories in Windsor and Brighton, Colo. The company will also discontinue its participation in [read more] | | Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Bill Clears House Of Delegates | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | The Maryland House of Delegates has passed the Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, which was proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley last month. Several amendments to the bill were proposed, but most were defeated. However, the House did adopt an amendment that would establish a Clean Energy Program Task Force, [read more] | | DOE Awards Funding To Three Innovative Wind Energy Technologies | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has awarded 70 grants totaling $10.5 million to small businesses to develop clean energy technologies designed to improve manufacturing processes, boost the efficiency of buildings, reduce reliance on foreign oil and generate electricity from renewable energy. The projects [read more] | 
| Clean Energy Loan Fund Proposed In Vermont | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, state lawmakers, the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) and private partners have outlined a proposal designed to support and expand clean energy projects across the state. Under the proposal, the state would establish the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund (VCELF), which would consolidate existing state energy [read more] | | E.ON Climate & Renewables Dedicates Texas Wind Farm | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) North America has dedicated the 100 MW Anacacho Wind Farm, which is located in Kinney County, Texas. The project is situated approximately 14 miles southeast of Brackettville and consists of 55 Vestas 1.8 MW wind turbines. More than 200 people were hired for the construction [read more] | | Geronimo Wind Energy Enters Solar Market, Changes Name | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | Geronimo Wind Energy has launched a solar project development practice and changed its name to Geronimo Energy. The company plans to develop solar projects for commercial, industrial and utility clients. "The solar market opportunity has become very clear, given the tremendous cost declines in the industry that are making solar [read more] | | Availon Forms Partnership With EMA Diagnostik | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 21, 2013 | | Availon Inc., a provider of wind turbine spare-parts supply and management, has signed a long-term partnership agreement with EMA Diagnostik LLC - USA. As a result of the agreement, Availon and EMA will hold exclusive rights in North America to sell, support, repair and overhaul induction generators, synchronous generators and [read more] | 
| Wind Power To Play Limited Role In Connecticut's Energy Plan | | by Laura DiMugno, Feb. 20, 2013 | | Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has released a comprehensive energy strategy that aims to reduce costs for the state's residents and businesses. Among many other measures, Malloy's energy strategy includes plans for developing renewable energy projects, expanding the use of natural gas and reducing energy usage. However, wind power will play [read more] | | Michigan Utilities On Track To Meet Renewable Energy Mandates | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 20, 2013 | | All of Michigan's electricity providers - except Detroit Public Lighting (DPL) - are on pace to meet the interim targets and final goals established under the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS), the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) reports. According to the MPSC, DPL is expected to be unable to meet [read more] | | Areva, SgurrEnergy Launch Wind Energy Measurement Initiative | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 20, 2013 | | Renewable energy engineering consultancy SgurrEnergy and wind turbine manufacturer Areva Wind have launched an offshore wind energy measurement campaign. The initiative involves the deployment of three of SgurrEnergy's G4000 Offshore Galion light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) devices on an Areva M5000-116 wind turbine located in an offshore test field in [read more] | | Wind Gear Manufacturer Moventas Opens Subsidiary In France | | by NAW Staff, Feb. 20, 2013 | | Wind and industrial gear manufacturer Moventas has opened a subsidiary in France. The company says the new subsidiary will increase the company's presence and sales efforts in all of its business areas in the country. The new subsidiary will focus on building Moventas' local service and technical support in France, [read more] | Please click HERE to subscribe to North American Windpower magazine. | |
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