As I mentioned in my previous post, wind energy is making some big gains in this country… so big that lawyers are getting involved. Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa has become just one of a handful of schools that is now teaching a course in wind energy law, according to this article in the Des Moines Register: Drake University …
Wind Energy on Record Pace
A new report out today says the U.S. wind industry is on pace to set a record for energy production this year. This story from the Wall Street Journal’s Marketwatch.com web site says the industry put in 1,400 megawatts of new generating capacity in the first quarter of this year ending March 21: If the pace continues, a total of …
Ohio Invests One Million in Wind Power
Wind power is a worthy investment for Ohio. The state is expanding its wind industry through continued investment in its Ohio Third Frontier Program. The Third Frontier Program is a $1.6 billion initiative awards grants to companies that develop innovative technology that drives the acceleration of the state’s emerging energy industry. The latest company to win, Parker Hannifin, will further …
Quebec Boosts Wind Power
Two companies have been awarded the development of wind power projects about 60 km north-east of Quebec City. Boralex Inc. and Gaz Metro Limited Partnership will take on Hydro-Quebec‘s two wind power projects totaling 272 megawatts of energy. These two wind farms, located on the private property of Seminaire de Quebec, will be operational by the end of 2013 at …
Renewable Energy Bill Passes Florida Legislature
A comprehensive energy bill has passed the Florida legislature, and now goes to the governor for an expected signature. This story from the Orlando (FL) Sun-Sentinel says the measure has provisions specifically addressing renewable energy in the state: The bill, which addresses Gov. Charlie Crist’s call for policies that combat global warming, is made up of 112 sections that could …
Nebraska Breaks Ground on State’s Largest Wind Farm
State and local officials were on hand this week for the groundbreaking of what will become Nebraska’s largest wind farm. This story from the North Platte (NE) Bulletin says the wind farm, near the Northeast Nebraska town of Bloomfield will be the state’s first community-based wind project: When completed, the Elkhorn Ridge Wind Facility will have 27 wind turbines and …
Director of Cleanfield Alternative Energy Resigns
The Director of Cleanfield Alternative Energy has stepped down from his leadership position. Massimo Giovannetti’s resignation will be effective April, 25, 2008. Tony Verrelli, President, Cleanfield Alternative Energy, said, “We wish Massimo all the best success in the next stage of his business career. Massimo was instrumental in the growth of the Company and was a strong advocate for Cleanfield; …
Wind Capital Gets $150 Million Investment
An Irish renewable energy and sustainable waste management company has made a significant investment into a St. Louis-based wind energy company. This story from the St. Louis (MO) Business Journal says that NTR plc is putting $150 million into Wind Capital Group and will supply 150 megawatts of wind turbines on behalf of Wind Capital to help move forward the …
Ohio Energy Bill Uses Renewables to Cut Usage, Rates
An energy bill that will use a mix of regulated and market-based electricity rates starting in 2009 to prevent spikes in power bills and encourage a 22 percent reduction in power usage by 2025 has made it through the Ohio State Senate. This article from Reuters says the state’s governor has promised to sign the measure that uses renewable energy …
Rock Port, MO First to be 100% Wind Powered
Electric meters are running backwards as Rock Port, Missouri became the first town in the country to run on 100 percent wind power. This article in the Maryville (MO) Daily Forum says the meters started moving in the other direction after this weekend when the four wind turbines (pictured on the right) on a hill just above the town started …