Friday, December 22, 2017

3 firms submit bids in Mass. offshore wind RFP



Final tax bill preserves $1.1B in Colo. wind investments | Opinion: Wind's benefits are numerous, varied | Maine commission rejects expanded area for NextEra project
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December 21, 2017
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Final tax bill preserves $1.1B in Colo. wind investments
The final tax bill sent to President Donald Trump for approval spares the wind energy Production Tax Credit phaseout, saving the US wind industry $50 billion in investments, including $1.1 billion in Colorado. "We appreciate Sen. (Cory) Gardner and Congressman (Mike) Coffman for fighting for a tax reform bill that stands up for Colorado's 7,000 wind workers and businesses that will keep investing in US factories and rural communities," said American Wind Energy Association CEO Tom Kiernan.
The Denver Post (12/20) 
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Opinion: Wind's benefits are numerous, varied
By comparing the pros and cons of wind energy objectively, observers can clearly see the many advantages of the energy source, including its direct ability to help the world shift away from fossil fuels, writes Juan Ramos. Cost-effectiveness, declining costs, compatibility with farmland and a wide array of turbines suited for different areas and end users are a few of the other benefits he cites.
Science Trends (12/20) 
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Maine commission rejects expanded area for NextEra project
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has rejected a proposed rulemaking from NextEra Energy Resources that would expand the expedited permitting area for wind development in Franklin and Somerset counties. The rule would have supported NextEra's 460-megawatt Moose-Alder Stream project, 47% of which is outside the permitted area.
Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine) (tiered subscription model) (12/20) 
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Project Focus
3 firms submit bids in Mass. offshore wind RFP
Bay State Wind, Deepwater Wind and Vineyard Wind have submitted bids to develop offshore wind farms with installed capacities up to 800 megawatts under Massachusetts' request for proposals. One or more winners will be named in April.
ReNews (UK) (12/20) 
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Tradewind sells 170-MW wind farm to Alliant
Alliant Energy has purchased Tradewind's 170-megawatt, 69-turbine English Farms project in Iowa, according to the companies. "The benefits of this project help customers through reductions in emissions and fuel cost," said Alliant Senior Vice President of Operations Doug Kopp.
ReNews (UK) (12/20) 
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Operations & Maintenance
Vestas hits 20,000 milestone for 2-MW series
Vestas has installed more than 20,000 units from its 2-megawatt turbine class worldwide since its launch 17 years ago, according to the company. "The 2-MW platform has been instrumental in Vestas' success in the US and has delivered maximum production and technology value for our customers," said Vestas Americas President Chris Brown.
North American Windpower online (12/20) 
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Economy, Energy & Trends
Statoil would build Dutch wind farm without government support
Statoil has entered its Hollandse Kust Zuid 1&2 offshore wind project in the Netherlands' zero-subsidy tender, which closes today. Statoil said the project supports to goal of investing roughly $11.9 billion in renewables and low-carbon initiatives in the years to come.
ReNews (UK) (12/21) 
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Policy Watch
Despite legislative win, Trump may not sign tax bill right away
President Donald Trump may delay signing the just-passed tax overhaul package until the new year to avoid immediate cuts to certain programs. The bill was sent to the president's desk after the House approved final passage Wednesday.
CBS News/The Associated Press (12/20),  The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/20),  NBC News (12/20) 
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AWEA News
Renewables can help Puerto Rico keep its lights on
Myths about renewables shouldn't stop Puerto Rico from using them to make its grid more resilient in future weather disasters, because the world has changed -- they're reliable and save money now. That's the gist of a recent "design charette," a group planning event convened over the past two months by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to design a more sustainable and cost-effective grid for the island. Read more.
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