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ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Vice President of Markets and Transmission Carrie Zalewski after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.5 billion in federal grant funding to help support grid expansion in the U.S.:  “This funding will help support the grid expansion America desperately needs to deploy … Continue reading ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion

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Avangrid (Iberdrola), CIP Announce Successful Installation of the First Wind Turbine

GE Haliade-X Is First of 62 Wind Turbines for First-in-the-Nation Project that Will Power More than 400,000 Homes and Businesses in Massachusetts. Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a global leader in green energy investment, today announced that that the Vineyard … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola), CIP Announce Successful Installation of the First Wind Turbine

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The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $2.5 million grant to a team of researchers led by Oregon State University. The funding will be used to conduct a study on how coastal communities perceive and benefit from the potential development of offshore wind energy projects. The study will be carried out by the Pacific … Continue reading The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities

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ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will air an ad titled “Offshore Wind is Investing in New Jersey” during Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets NFL game, which starts at 4:25 PM ET. The ad highlights the economic and energy benefits of offshore wind, particularly to New Jersey’s coastal communities. “Offshore wind is delivering thousands of jobs … Continue reading ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game

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ACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) denied petitions requesting inflation adjustments for wind and solar energy projects in New York: “With one shortsighted decision, the NYSPSC has thrown New York’s environmental and clean energy future into peril. … Continue reading ACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling

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Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States

An assessment of decarbonization pathways in energy models reveals fundamental limitations in representing factors that are relevant for practical decision-making. Although these modelling limitations are widely acknowledged, their impact on the deployment of individual power generation types is not well understood. As a result, the societal value from such generation types could be vastly misrepresented. … Continue reading Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States

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Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced that the state will join Massachusetts and Rhode Island in collectively purchasing power generated by offshore wind. Lamont’s commitment to offshore wind power comes as the industry faces challenges due to rising construction and financing costs. The developer of Connecticut’s largest offshore wind proposal, Avangrid, recently announced that increasing … Continue reading Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power

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Building Better Blades: Renewed Funding Supports Wind Turbine Blade Innovations at NREL

Wind turbines are getting bigger, and so are turbine blades, which need to be made of durable materials if they are going to keep functioning for 20 or more years. And at the end of their lifespan, it is essential that those durable materials be reused, not tossed in a landfill. Working out how to … Continue reading Building Better Blades: Renewed Funding Supports Wind Turbine Blade Innovations at NREL

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The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years

New report, in partnership with the American Clean Power Association, uncovers insights on the surge in offshore wind power projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector, all fueled by strategic policy shifts and significant investments. The US Wind Watch, a new report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and … Continue reading The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years

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Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out

Ørsted, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, have entered a multi-year partnership to advance the positive social impact of renewable energy projects. Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business will bring together community organisations, policymakers, and industry experts to lay the … Continue reading Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out

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ACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced today that its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition 2024 will be held October 28-30, 2024 in Atlantic City, N.J. at the convention center.     This high-profile conference will bring thousands of attendees to New Jersey for in-depth discussions and strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024

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Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch

MIT Technology Review – the independent media company founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1899 – has included Ørsted on its new list of 15 climate tech companies to watch. The list, which was premiered today at this year’s ClimateTech conference on MIT’s campus, highlights start-ups and established businesses that could have … Continue reading Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch

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ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference

American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced during her remarks at ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2023 conference New England’s first offshore wind multi-state coordination memorandum of understanding?(MOU). Under the MOU, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will procure an additional 6,000 megawatts of offshore wind:  “Tough challenges … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference

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Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities

A lot of work goes into planning a wind turbine facility, long before the turbines are installed. One big consideration is protecting the environment and putting in measures to give wildlife safe ways to navigate and places to live. Conservation also means educating the community about wildlife, so everyone can contribute to the effort. At … Continue reading Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities

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Ørsted completes 200 MW wind farm in Kansas

Ørsted has started operations at Sunflower Wind, an onshore wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, the US. Sunflower Wind will be Ørsted’s 13th operational wind farm in the United States, with a capacity to power more than 70,000 homes. In addition to providing affordable, renewable energy, Sunflower Wind will provide economic benefits to its … Continue reading Ørsted completes 200 MW wind farm in Kansas

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Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales

In a recent rally in South Carolina, Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, launched an unfounded attack on wind turbines, claiming that they were causing the deaths of whales. He stated that windmills were making the cetaceans “crazy” and “a little batty.” Trump further alleged that the windmills were responsible for an … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales

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Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project reached a regulatory milestone as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has completed its environmental analysis of the 2.6 GW project planned off the Virginia Beach coast. The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore … Continue reading Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project

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Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy

he U.S. offshore wind energy project development and operational pipeline reached a potential generating capacity of 52,687 megawatts (MW) at the end of May 2023, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analysis recently released in the Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition. If fully developed, these projects would be enough to power more … Continue reading Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy

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$12 trillion to be spent on renewables and grid infrastructure in the U.S and Canada by 2050

New York, Sept. 25, 2023 – Federal and household spending on energy in the U.S. and Canada will drop sharply as the two countries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, according to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook North America. The new report explores the most likely energy future of the U.S and Canada to the middle of … Continue reading $12 trillion to be spent on renewables and grid infrastructure in the U.S and Canada by 2050

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ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project operated by Dominion Energy. This is the final step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

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