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