Moving On: How Will Ontario Wind Fare Post-WTO Ruling?

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Moving On: How Will Ontario Wind Developers And Suppliers Fare Post-WTO Ruling? on 18 Jul 2013 by Mark Del Franco The Canadian government is negotiating a settlement with the World Trade Organization (WTO) following a May 24 ruling that found that Ontario's local-content requirements violated international free trade laws. During a webinar hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, panelist Matthew Kronby, partner at law firm Bennett Jones, explained that [read more]
Study: More Renewables And Efficiency Would Greatly Help Solve U.S. Water Problems on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff The U.S. can dramatically lower the power industry's draw on the nation's strained water supply by replacing its aging power plants with water-smart options like renewable energy and efficiency, according to a new report. The study, conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)-led Energy and Water in a Warming [read more] AWWI Releases Brief On Eagle Protection Regulations on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff The American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI) has released its new Issue Brief on Eagle Conservation, Research and Wind Energy. The brief explains some of the regulations related to eagle conservation and wind energy development, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) 2009 Eagle Rule and the proposed extension of [read more] Vestas And NRG Systems Integrate Wind Measurement Solutions on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Vestas has announced that its WindData Explorer wind analysis software is now compatible with NRG Systems' WindPortal fleet management tool. WindPortal is a Web-based fleet management tool for NRG Systems' turnkey Grand Symphonie resource assessment system. According to the companies, the software allows users to remotely access a fleet status [read more] Wind Energy Transmission Company Proposes Route With Kansas Regulators on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, has filed a proposed route in its application with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for permission to site the Kansas portion of a new 750-mile DC transmission line meant to transport wind energy eastward. The proposed [read more] Mesalands Community College Lowers Cost Of Wind Program on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff New Mexico-based Mesalands Community College says it has reduced the technology fees associated with its Wind Energy Technology Program, beginning in the fall semester of this year. Mesalands says the decision was made in order to make the program more affordable for students and to allow the college to continue [read more] The Crown Estate Seeks Demonstration Wind Projects Offshore U.K. on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff As part of the offshore wind test and demonstration leasing program launched in June, The Crown Estate is calling for expressions of interest in off-grid projects and variations to existing offshore wind projects in the U.K. The Crown Estate, which manages the U.K. seabed, says the test and demonstration leasing [read more] Sumitomo Corp. Buys Stakes In Two Offshore Wind Farms In Belgium on 18 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Japan-based Sumitomo Corp. has signed an agreement with Parkwind, a Belgian offshore wind company, to purchase minority stakes in two offshore wind farm projects off the coast of Belgium. The Belwind 1 project has been in operation since late 2010 and has a production capacity of 165 MW. The Northwind [read more] Xcel Wants To Add 600 MW To Wind Portfolio In Upper Midwest on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Xcel Energy has submitted to state regulators a proposal to add 600 MW of wind resources through three projects in its Upper Midwest service territory. If the proposal is approved, Xcel says construction would begin in time to qualify for the extended federal production tax credit and the additional 600 [read more] Clean Energy Group Launches Online Public Utility Commission Database on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Energy business organization Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) has launched an online database of information about bodies responsible for energy regulation in the U.S. The AEE says the site also includes key energy data for each state and a comparison tool that allows users to analyze states side by side. According [read more] ACEA Calls On White House To Protect U.S. Water, Favor Clean Energy Resources on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff The Committee for an American Clean Energy Agenda (ACEA) says it has submitted to the White House a proposed executive order that would make water a major national priority and further shift the U.S. toward clean energy. The ACEA, which represents 120 citizen organizations in 33 states and the District [read more] EDP Renewables To Soon Begin Construction On Ontario Wind Project on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff NAW has learned that EDP Renewables North America (EDPR) will begin construction at the 30 MW South Branch Wind Farm - its first wind project in Canada - in late July or early August. The wind farm, located near Brinston, Ontario, will feature 10 Siemens 3 MW wind turbines with [read more] Siemens Wins 81 MW Wind Order In The Philippines on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff Siemens Energy has received an 81 MW wind power order for the Caparispisan project in the Philippines. The customers are Northern Luzon UPC Asia Corp., AC Energy Holdings Inc. and Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure. Under the agreement, Siemens will deliver and install 27 of its SWT-3.0-101 direct-drive wind turbines. [read more] Energy Storage Solution Keeps Campus Building Cool Using Wind Energy on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff CALMAC has announced that its IceBank tanks are storing energy from an on-campus wind turbine at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in Ireland. CALMAC says its tanks store energy from a Vestas V52-850kW wind turbine in the form of ice, which is then used the next day to cool [read more] Newly Appointed BPA Administrator Replaced on 17 Jul 2013 by NAW Staff The Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) recently appointed administrator, Bill Drummond, has been replaced. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which oversees the BPA, has appointed acting deputy administrator Elliot Mainzer to take over as acting administrator on an interim basis. Drummond took his post in February after long-time administrator Steve [read more]
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