Equinor has proposed to locate the U.S.’s first offshore wind tower manufacturing facility at the Port of Albany, in upstate New York. Developed jointly with wind industry manufacturers Marmen and Welcon, Equinor stands ready to transform the port for manufacturing offshore wind towers and transition pieces (TPs), creating up to 350 direct jobs in the region. The Port of … [Read more...] about Equinor Proposes to Locate First Offshore Wind Tower, Transition Piece in Port of Albany
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APS Taps Wind to Deliver Clean Energy to its Customers
Customers of Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) will soon power their homes and businesses with more clean energy. Earlier this year, APS announced a new commitment to deliver 100% clean, carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. By the end of 2021, APS will harness the power of Leeward Renewable Energy’s advanced GE wind turbine technology to help meet Arizona’s … [Read more...] about APS Taps Wind to Deliver Clean Energy to its Customers
Republicans, Democrats Support Clean Energy Tax Incentives
Bipartisan majorities support a number of tax incentives that seek to reduce the use of fossil fuels, according to a new in-depth survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland. The proposals, all introduced in Congress, include measures to encourage developing alternative sources of clean energy – such as solar and wind, … [Read more...] about Republicans, Democrats Support Clean Energy Tax Incentives
California CCAs Continue to Secure Clean Energy Resources
The California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) says community choice aggregators (CCAs) in the state have to date signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for more than 6,000 MW with new-build clean energy resources. The total includes almost 5,000 MW in executed renewable energy PPAs – an increase of 1,700 MW compared to a year ago – and more than … [Read more...] about California CCAs Continue to Secure Clean Energy Resources
GE’s Haliade-X Turbine Receives Full Type Certificate
GE Renewable Energy says its Haliade-X 12 MW prototype, one of the world’s most powerful wind turbines, has received a full type certificate from DNV GL, a global independent certification body. This full type certification, which follows a provisional type certification announced in June, provides independent verification that GE’s turbines will operate … [Read more...] about GE’s Haliade-X Turbine Receives Full Type Certificate