November 24, 2024

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

Differences Aside, West Coast OSW Can Learn from East
West Coast offshore wind developers can draw on environmental lessons from projects in the Atlantic Ocean, an AWEA panel of experts said.
Coordinated OSW Tx a ‘Perishable’ Chance for US
A discussion at the AWEA Offshore Windpower Virtual Summit reinforced the argument for a planned transmission network for offshore wind.
Preparing the Wind Energy Workforce
The offshore wind industry is already creating hundreds of jobs in the U.S., most of which don't require a college degree.
FERC Upholds MISO Self-fund Order, Glick Dissents
FERC left MISO transmission owners’ ability to self-fund network upgrades intact over a protest from AWEA and the dissent of Commissioner Richard Glick.
OSW Study Sees $166 Billion in Investment by 2035
A new study finds that BOEM offshore wind lease auctions could initially pump $1.7 billion into the U.S. Treasury while creating 80,000 jobs.
More Work Needed on MISO Order 845 Compliance
MISO must clear up language regarding surplus interconnection service and material modifications to comply with Order 845, FERC ruled.
CleanPower 2020: Renewables’ Future Still Holds Hope
AWEA hosted a web-accessible three-day event to discuss the state of the renewable energy industries amid the pandemic and the expanded PJM MOPR.
AWEA: COVID-19 Places 25 GW of Projects at Risk
The American Wind Energy Association reported a “banner year” for the wind industry in 2019 but also acknowledged the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.
Renewable Tax Credit Extensions Not in Stimulus Bill
The wind and solar industries were disappointed that Congress’ $2 trillion stimulus bill did not include extensions of production and investment tax credits.
MOPR May Not be Death Knell for Renewables in PJM
PJM’s expanded MOPR may not hinder renewables as much as some had feared if the RTO’s interpretation of FERC’s Dec. 19 order is accepted by the commission.

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