AWEA, clean energy groups partner on campaign

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AWEA, clean energy groups partner on campaign | Opinion: Strong wind, proximity to population make offshore wind attractive | Editorial: Texas shows how to cut carbon emissions without regulations Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version March 1, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update AWEA, clean energy groups partner on campaign The American Wind Energy Association, Advanced Energy Economy, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and other clean energy groups recently held a campaign to tout clean energy's role in creating well-paying jobs and driving economic growth. The #CleanEnergyJobs campaign took place Feb. 22 and highlighted the fact that the clean energy industry employs more than 3 million Americans. Associations Now online (2/28)       Opinion: Strong wind, proximity to population make offshore wind attractive Offshore wind has a lot going for it, including the fact that most large population centers are near the ocean and that it can use taller turbines to access stronger wind speeds, writes Rain Mountain President RP Siegel. "Governments around the world already are jumping in to take advantage of this opportunity," he writes. GreenBiz.com/Just Means (3/1)       Editorial: Texas shows how to cut carbon emissions without regulations Market forces -- not regulations -- are part of the reason Texas is home to a greater installed wind capacity than any other state in the US, writes the editorial board of the San Antonio Express-News. The board argues that other states could learn from Texas, which is expected to cut its carbon dioxide emissions 28% below 2005 levels by 2035 without aggressive clean energy standards. San Antonio Express-News (tiered subscription model) (2/28)       Learn How to Effectively Leverage Big Data This report gives you an overview of recent trends in big-data capture and analysis techniques — from market imperatives and revenue-generating opportunities to smart apps that will help you save on inventory costs, lost productivity, and line speed. Make no mistake about it — big data is here to stay. The question is how can you most effectively leverage it. Download the white paper ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Vestas wins 174-turbine supply deal in US Vestas Wind Systems has won a contract to supply an undisclosed customer in the US with 174 turbines. Vestas says it will manufacture the machines in Colorado. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Denver (2/28)       Muirhall Energy, WWS Renewables launch 8.25-MW project in Scotland Muirhall Energy and WWS Renewables have begun operations at their 8.25-megawatt, three-turbine Muirhall South project in Scotland. The project, the third phase of the duo's Muirhall wind farm, features 2.75-MW machines from General Electric. ReNews.biz (U.K.) (3/1)       Operations & Maintenance Siemens, SkySpecs to deploy turbine inspection drones (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Siemens has signed a deal with SkySpecs to deploy drones to inspect land-based and offshore turbines. "The autonomous drone technology supports our Digitalization at Wind initiative in generating high-quality field data about the condition of our wind turbines," said Siemens Wind Power Chief Technology Officer Ruediger Knauf. ReNews.biz (U.K.) (2/28)         Featured Content Sponsored content from [Advertiser Name] Keeping Your Customers Cozy This WinterWhen the weather outside starts to plummet, it could be hard for small businesses to attract new customers, as well as retain existing ones. It's important to incorporate smart solutions, such as a cozy environment and the right amenities to keep your customers comfortable in the cold weather.        5 Little Things That make Customer Experiences That Much BetterWhen you're looking to impart a memorable customer experience, start with the smallest details. A pleasant environment and extra amenities can be what separates a bustling business from a quiet one. Incorporate these 5 economical tips to help boost customer satisfaction and keep customers smiling.        Click here to learn more about Featured Content Economy, Energy & Trends Nordex CEO: Germany is still our core market Germany is still Nordex's core market for wind development, but political changes are creating new challenges, CEO Lars Bondo Krogsgaard said. "Competition will intensify and we expect more price pressure," he added. Reuters (3/1)       Oil, wind producers should work together, attorney says Oil and wind energy producers have a lot in common -- they both use the latest technology to drive down costs and improve production, especially in states such as Oklahoma, says McAfee & Taft attorney Tracy Poole. The two industries can coexist easily as long as each industry is allowed its own space, he said. Tulsa World (Okla.) (3/1)       Policy Watch Trump signs executive order on WOTUS rewrite President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order calling for the Environmental Protection Agency to rework its Waters of the US rule. The Hill (2/28),  The Hill (3/1)       AWEA News What happens to a wind turbine at the end of its life? Have you ever wondered what happens to a wind turbine at the end of its life? You might be curious -- there's more than 52,000 utility-scale wind turbines operating in the US today, providing enough power for 24 million American homes every year. Let's take a look.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | AWEA and Wind News | Events | Take Action CAREERS IN WIND powered by Wind Plant Optimization Sales Engineer RENEWABLE NRG SYSTEMS - Hinesburg, Vermont Project Engineering Manager AVANGRID RENEWABLES - Portland, Oregon Wind Site Construction Manager BLACK & MCDONALD, INC. - Minden, Texas Operations & Maintenance Customer Account Manager EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY -  View More Listings | Post a Job Art is a lie that makes us realize truth. Pablo Picasso, artist      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. 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