Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have formalized a collaboration agreement with the objective of promoting the development of offshore wind energy in various regions of Asia, paying special attention to the Republic of Korea, a State with significant ambitions in its geographical area and on the coast western America. The Republic of Korea plans to install … Continue reading Navantia Seanergies and SeAH will promote offshore wind power in Asia and the United States
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Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California
California has set a goal to generate 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045, enough to supply 25 million homes. However, experts argue that the state should aim even higher to combat climate change, strengthen the electric grid, and boost the economy. Research conducted by Energy Innovation, GridLab, and UC Berkeley suggests that with … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California
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Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
As part of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind energy goals, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) today finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic. This process brought together many different stakeholders to thoroughly review areas most suitable for offshore wind development. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds this process as it … Continue reading Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
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ACP Statement on NEPA Phase 2 Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) generally supports the Administration’s new guidance intended to help accelerate environmental reviews for clean energy projects and infrastructure. While we are appreciative of the steps the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken to undertake these much-needed reforms, it’s critical that Congress build upon these actions and tackle comprehensive, … Continue reading ACP Statement on NEPA Phase 2 Rule
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Maine’s Offshore Wind Program to Meet Clean Energy Goals and Power 900K Homes
Maine is set to launch an offshore wind program that will contribute to clean energy initiatives and generate enough power to meet the needs of approximately 900,000 homes. The recently endorsed legislation calls for the issuance of requests for proposals to obtain 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040. This amount of … Continue reading Maine’s Offshore Wind Program to Meet Clean Energy Goals and Power 900K Homes
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Philadelphia Interfaith Group Pushes for More Solar and Wind Power Contracts from PECO
A Philadelphia interfaith group is urging southeastern Pennsylvania utility PECO to sign long-term contracts for solar and wind power, challenging the utility’s preference for short-term contracts that favor fossil fuels. Power Interfaith, the group behind the initiative, argues that solar and wind power are cheaper alternatives to burning fossil fuels. According to Julie Greenberg, the … Continue reading Philadelphia Interfaith Group Pushes for More Solar and Wind Power Contracts from PECO
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Ignacio Galán reaffirms commitment to invest in the USA at Avangrid’s General Shareholders’ Meeting
News Back 20/07/2023 Ignacio Galán reaffirms commitment to invest in the USA at Avangrid’s General Shareholders’ Meeting Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, during the Avangrid 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting. Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that shareholders overwhelmingly approved all presented proposals at … Continue reading Ignacio Galán reaffirms commitment to invest in the USA at Avangrid’s General Shareholders’ Meeting
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The Tehachapi-Mojave Wind Resource Area: Harnessing Wind Energy in California
Renewable energy is abundant in the Tehachapi Mountains, specifically in the Tehachapi-Mojave Wind Resource Area. With over 5,000 turbines of varying sizes, this wind farm investment is one of the largest and most productive in the world. The Tehachapi-Mojave Wind Resource Area owes its success to the strong winds that blow from the Mojave Desert. … Continue reading The Tehachapi-Mojave Wind Resource Area: Harnessing Wind Energy in California
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The Challenges and Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in the United States
Offshore wind energy has become a hot-button issue in the United States, but the country still lags behind Europe and China in terms of clean wind energy capacity. President Joe Biden has set a goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, but the industry has faced years of delays and obstacles. One … Continue reading The Challenges and Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in the United States
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Biden Announces Offshore Wind Project in Philadelphia
President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia on Thursday to promote clean energy and announce a new project for city workers. The focus of Biden’s visit was offshore wind generation and its potential to create job opportunities. During his visit to the Philly Shipyard, Biden announced that they will be building a first-of-its-kind ship called The Acadia, … Continue reading Biden Announces Offshore Wind Project in Philadelphia
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Offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico
The Department of the Interior has announced that it will conduct the first lease sale of offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power by 2030 and achieve a carbon-neutral power sector by 2035. The lease sale … Continue reading Offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico
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ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to issue a Final Sale Notice for the first ever offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico and President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia today hailing … Continue reading ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
Continue readingBiden will visit the Philly Shipyard to announce the construction of a ship for offshore wind
The first offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico is also moving forward.President Joe Biden will visit a Philadelphia shipyard on Thursday to announce the construction of a new offshore wind vessel as part of the administration’s continued push into manufacturing and clean energy. President Joe Biden is set to travel Thursday to Philly … Continue reading Biden will visit the Philly Shipyard to announce the construction of a ship for offshore wind
Continue readingDominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
Dominion Energy’s offshore wind program off the Virginia coast is an ambitious project aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy production in the United States. At the heart of this program are two colossal wind turbines, taller than the Washington Monument, located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. These turbines serve as a pilot project … Continue reading Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
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ACP Appoints Carrie Zalewski Vice President of Markets & Transmission
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Carrie Zalewski will join the organization as Vice President of Markets & Transmission, a newly created role that underscores the association’s commitment to advancing clean energy through policies that ensure fair access to the electricity market for all types of energy. In her new role, Zalewski … Continue reading ACP Appoints Carrie Zalewski Vice President of Markets & Transmission
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Enel Signs Retail Agreement to Supply Eaton Facility with Texas Wind Energy
Enel North America has announced a retail electricity supply agreement with Eaton, a leading intelligent power management company. This agreement expands the existing collaboration between the two companies. Under the agreement, Enel will supply electricity to Eaton’s manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, and provide renewable energy certificates (RECs) generated by Enel’s High Lonesome wind farm … Continue reading Enel Signs Retail Agreement to Supply Eaton Facility with Texas Wind Energy
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ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Farm Final EIS
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 proposed Revolution Wind Farm project offshore of Rhode Island. This is the final step before … Continue reading ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Farm Final EIS
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Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
Sixty-four percent of Iowa’s energy production now comes from wind – a new record for the state, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Green-energy advocates call it a big step along the road to fossil-fuel independence. Iowa has been a wind-energy leader for decades. The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) has a goal of becoming … Continue reading Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
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Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast (RENEW) praised the efforts of Governor Mills, Senator Lawrence, and legislative leaders to craft an agreement on legislation that will foster development of innovative offshore wind facilities. The amended bill, which has been approved and funded by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, now heads to … Continue reading Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
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$5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
With more than 142 gigawatts of wind power installed across the United States as of June 2023, wind energy manufacturing is accelerating to help meet the nation’s ambitious clean energy goals. The potential growth of the wind energy industry raises a critical question: How can the nation?holistically consider the life cycle of a wind turbine—from … Continue reading $5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
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