Wind News: Australia Ends War on Wind

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Resource Efficiency

Vestas Study: Wind Takes the Clean Power Crown

Chris Brown December 15, 2015

A key motivation for switching from carbon-based fuels to clean energy is providing solutions to the threat posed by climate change. Full Article

5 Ways to Support Clean Energy and Give Back this Holiday Season

Jennifer Delony December 17, 2015 

In the spirit of giving, we have prepared a list of organizations that not only work to promote renewable energies, but also support community wellness and overall environmental health. Full Article

 

Making Sense of the Tax Credit Extensions for Wind, Solar (and Bioenergy, Too)

Jennifer Runyon December 16, 2015

In a landmark deal Democrats and Republicans in Congress released an omnibus spending bill that lifts the 40-year U.S. oil export ban and gives a five-year extension of renewable energy tax credits for wind and solar. Full Article

Offshore Wind On Its Way to the US

Greg Alvarez December 16, 2015 

The first U.S. offshore wind farm is officially on its way to becoming a reality. The 30 MW Deepwater Wind project broke ground this spring and recently finished construction on its first phase, with progress set to resume after the winter. Full Article

What Yieldco Managers Are Saying About The Market Meltdown

Tom Konrad December 17, 2015 

In the last six months, YieldCos have fallen from stock market darlings to pariahs. YieldCos are companies that buy clean energy projects and use the majority of free cash flow from these projects to pay dividends to investors. Full Article

Australia Ends War on Wind as Paris Poses Climate Test

Brett Foley December 14, 2015 

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull lifted his predecessor’s ban on state investment in wind power, as the Paris climate accord looks poised to test the administration’s willingness to curb fossil-fuel pollution. Full Article

Solar, Wind, Hydro Investment Expected to Rise in Coming Years

Jennifer Runyon December 10, 2015 

 

During a standing-room-only session on “What’s Next for Large-Scale Renewables in North America,” experts laid out their visions for the solar, wind and hydro markets for the coming years. Full Article