windXcel is Closing Coal Plants and Opening a Solar PlantPosted August 22nd, 2008 by elenaMinnesota-based Xcel Energy is receiving national press as a result of its decision to voluntarily shut down two coal-fired plants in Colorado. It’s the first time a U.S. utility has ever taken this kind of a measure. ...read more » AWEA: U.S. Leads World in Wind Energy GenerationPosted August 22nd, 2008 by elena in
The American Wind Energy Association has reported that U.S. wind farms generate the most electricity in the world. This is a nuance from Germany, which still has more generating capacity installed. However, the U.S. is producing more electricity because it has much stronger winds. ...read more » T. Boone Pickens Comes to IowaPosted August 15th, 2008 by elenaAs part of the PickensPlan to push the nation toward a cleaner, energy-independent future, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens visited Le Mars, Iowa, Aug. 14. ...read more » KidWind in North DakotaPosted August 8th, 2008 by elenaThe KidWind Project is a team of teachers, engineers and scientists who push wind energy forward through training programs. ...read more » Booming Green EconomyPosted June 20th, 2008 by elenaThe Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) commissioned the University of Massachusetts – Amherst to research just how many jobs could be created in the fight against global warming. It included six key areas: building retrofitting, transit, energy-efficient automobiles, wind energy, solar power and cellulosic biomass fuels. ...read more » Public Hearings on New Power Lines Throughout Minnesota BeginPosted June 12th, 2008 by elenaAWEA’s Windpower 2008 ConferencePosted June 9th, 2008 by elenaMaria Surma Manka was lucky enough to attend the American Wind Energy Association’s 2008 conference and expo in Houston. To view pictures, read interviews and catch up on her live blogging, visit Maria Energia. AWEA Annual RankingsPosted April 11th, 2008 by elena in
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released its annual rankings of national wind power leaders. Iowa leads the nation for wind generation on a percentage basis. Minnesota comes in second for megawatts of wind capacity installed. ...read more » March 16, 2008: Bay City Plant Getting Power From WindPosted March 16th, 2008 by elenaWisconsin's SC Johnson announced that it will access wind energy for half of its elecricity. WWJ Radio Feb. 29, 2008: Xcel to Use Massive Batteries to Store Wind-generated PowerPosted February 29th, 2008 by elenaXcel Energy is installing 20 large batteries in southwestern Minnesota to help capture and store wind energy. Pioneer Press  |
