The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon. These draft WEAs cover approximately 219,568 acres off southern Oregon, with their closest points ranging from approximately 18 miles to 32 miles off the coast. This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal … Continue reading Wind Energy Areas off the Coast of Oregon
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Potential for Offshore Wind in the US Great LakesByDaniel Hall
The Great Lakes in the United States have the potential to be a major source of offshore wind energy. With a surface water area larger than the entire UK, the lakes collectively boast the potential to provide 700 gigawatts of offshore electricity, enough to power millions of homes. However, until now, projects and proposals have … Continue reading Potential for Offshore Wind in the US Great LakesByDaniel Hall
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Lengthy Application Delays Threaten Rhode Island’s Place as OSW Leader
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, VP of Offshore Wind, regarding the decision by the Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) pausing the review of the cable to be constructed in Rhode Island and planned to serve the SouthCoast Wind project: “As a wind resource-rich state, … Continue reading Lengthy Application Delays Threaten Rhode Island’s Place as OSW Leader
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$15 Billion in Utility-Scale Clean Power Investments in North Carolina
A newly-released report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) details significant contributions being made in North Carolina from utility-scale clean energy projects. The report, Clean Energy Powers North Carolina, finds that nearly 10% of the state’s energy capacity is currently generated through solar and wind projects. Clean energy capacity in the state now stands … Continue reading $15 Billion in Utility-Scale Clean Power Investments in North Carolina
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U.S. President Joe Biden visits Ingeteam’s Milwaukee plant
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, toured and spoke at Ingeteam’s plant in the USA during his visit to the City of Milwaukee, where he was welcomed by Alex Belaustegui, Ingeteam’s Corporate Development Director, along with David Solé, Ingeteam’s Managing Director, and Mark Obradovich, Ingeteam’s Director in the USA. Since the opening of … Continue reading U.S. President Joe Biden visits Ingeteam’s Milwaukee plant
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The Science of Safely Climbing a Wind Turbine Tower
Modern wind turbines are marvels of engineering innovation. Optimizing the capture of wind energy requires placing spinning blades high in the air, where wind variability—or turbulence—is minimalized. The larger the turbine’s diameter, the more power it can produce. A larger diameter typically means a taller tower. New wind facilities are installing towers that are 300 … Continue reading The Science of Safely Climbing a Wind Turbine Tower
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President Biden Remarks on Pattern Energy’s SunZia Wind and Transmission Project
On Aug 9th during remarks in Albuquerque, New Mexico President Biden highlighted Pattern Energy’s SunZia Transmission and Wind as the type of projects that are critical to driving our future economy and help the US meet it’s climate goals. As the largest energy infrastructure project in U.S. history, SunZia is poised to deliver impactful economic … Continue reading President Biden Remarks on Pattern Energy’s SunZia Wind and Transmission Project
Continue readingACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) Vice President of Markets & Transmission Carrie Zalewski released a statement on the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed rule to establish federal permitting of electric transmission: “Expanding our electricity transmission system is necessary to be able to deliver the affordable, reliable clean energy that American homes and businesses need. … Continue reading ACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission
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Offshore wind power could supply 25% of US electricity by 2050
Offshore wind could supply 10–25% of the US’s electricity demand by 2050, helping the country achieve a 95% clean electricity grid without substantially impacting wholesale electricity costs, according to a new report. Boasting one the world’s largest offshore wind resources, the US can develop enough offshore wind to provide up to 25% of its electricity … Continue reading Offshore wind power could supply 25% of US electricity by 2050
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Biden Approves Largest US Offshore Wind Power Plant
The Biden administration has granted approval for the construction of Ocean Wind 1, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States to date. The park will be located 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey and will consist of 98 wind turbines and three offshore substations. This marks the third approval of … Continue reading Biden Approves Largest US Offshore Wind Power Plant
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Offshore Wind Power Could Be California’s Economic Solution
Offshore wind has the potential to be a major economic driver and energy solution for California, but time is running out for policymakers to take action. California set its first offshore wind goal last year, aiming for 25 gigawatts by 2045, enough to power 25 million homes. However, experts believe that the state should aim … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power Could Be California’s Economic Solution
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Developers added 3,2 GW of U.S. wind energy capacity in first-half 2023
In the first half of 2023, developers added 16.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid, according to our latest inventory of electric generators. Developers plan to bring an additional 35.2 GW of capacity online in the second half of the year. Operating capacity: Solar power accounted for the … Continue reading Developers added 3,2 GW of U.S. wind energy capacity in first-half 2023
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Cumulative US community solar power capacity expected to break 6 GW in 2023
US community solar installations declined by 6% year-over-year in 2022 and 13% in Q1 of 2023. This was primarily driven by the supply chain uncertainty of the past year as well as interconnection and siting issues hindering growth in key state markets such as Massachusetts and Maine, according to the latest report released by Wood … Continue reading Cumulative US community solar power capacity expected to break 6 GW in 2023
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Iberdrola finished its first substation for offshore wind power in the United States
Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has unveiled the country’s first offshore wind substation at its Vineyard Wind 1 project, the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. The company was joined by key stakeholders to offer an exclusive first look at the new substation and … Continue reading Iberdrola finished its first substation for offshore wind power in the United States
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Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released data showing that unprecedented federal support has led to the announcement of private investments totaling $271 billion in domestic clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities over the past 12 months. This exceeds the combined clean energy investments made over the previous eight years. The latest Clean Energy … Continue reading Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
Continue readingBiden-Harris Administration Announces Carolina Offshore Wind Auction Winners
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina responded to the Office of Ocean Energy Management’s decision to exclude areas of coastal North Carolina from the final wind power areas in the Mid-Atlantic Calling Area. The bureau announced three final wind energy areas for further study, which are located offshore from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Two sites … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces Carolina Offshore Wind Auction Winners
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Offshore wind could meet 25% of US demand
The U.S. has over 4,000 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, one of the best offshore wind resources in the world, a new report from UC Berkeley, Energy Innovation, and Grid Lab finds. If the correct policy actions are taken in the near term, those resources could account for as much as one quarter of U.S. … Continue reading Offshore wind could meet 25% of US demand
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Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
The Vineyard Wind 1 project, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is set to begin generating clean wind power by mid-October. The first-of-its-kind offshore wind project in the United States is expected to be fully operational by next year. Originally, project officials projected that the project would start generating cleaner energy by … Continue reading Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
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Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 189 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 45 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized asset … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
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2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2023 today, showing that the industry installed 5,218 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage capacity in the second quarter – representing enough clean generation to power nearly 1 million American homes and making Q2 2023 the second-highest second quarter for … Continue reading 2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
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