Wind Power
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News about Wind Power, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
Tax Credit in Doubt, Wind Power Industry Is Withering
The American wind sector has been buffeted by weak demand for electricity, stiff competition from gas and uncertainty over a tax credit that has become a campaign wedge issue.
September 21, 2012 businessNewsBeijing Turbine
To Conquer Wind Power, China Writes the Rules
Competing for China’s lucrative business means playing by house rules that are often stacked in Beijing’s favor.
December 15, 2010 businessNewsARTICLES ABOUT WIND POWER
Clean Energy and Jobs
Bob Keefe of Environmental Entrepreneurs responds to a front-page article.
September 12, 2014, Friday
Russia May Be Losing Influence Over European Energy Markets
With the economy already poised for decline, Moscow is unlikely to want to cut supplies to Europe, despite tensions over Ukraine.
August 7, 2014, Thursday
Falcons vs. Windmills
A short documentary set in the Flow Country – a corner of the Scottish Highlands — looks at a conflict between conservationists and proponents of renewable energy.
July 29, 2014, Tuesday
Texas Is Wired for Wind Power, and More Farms Plug In
Supporters say the wind farm experiment is essential if states want to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet new federal rules on carbon emissions.
July 24, 2014, Thursday
Water and Climate Change
A reader says we must take water use into account in the search for technological options that reduce carbon emissions.
July 19, 2014, Saturday
Without Much Straining, Minnesota Reins In Its Utilities’ Carbon Emissions
While many have howled about complying with a proposed rule slashing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, Minnesota has been reining in its utilities’ carbon pollution for decades.
July 18, 2014, Friday
Clean Power, Off the Grid
Wind and sun can replace dirty diesel in isolated communities.
July 18, 2014, Friday
K.K.R. to Invest in Acciona's Renewable Energy Arm
K.K.R. has agreed to pay about $567 million for a one-third stake in the international renewable energy business of the Spanish company Acciona and will help finance future growth in Acciona’s renewable energy business.
June 24, 2014, Tuesday
The Koch Cycle of Endless Cash
The wealthiest Americans are using their fortunes to lobby Congress against any limits on their ability to buy elections.
June 14, 2014, Saturday
Tax Credit for Wind Power
Don Nickles, a former senator, says the subsidy should not be renewed.
June 10, 2014, Tuesday
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Turning Wind Into Electricity
With a sprawling network of new high-voltage power lines, Texas is conducting an experiment that might hold lessons for the rest of the United States.
Birds Versus Wind Turbines
A conservation effort across the West to protect the sage grouse, a bird with an unusual mating call, has put different environmental interests at odds.
Pictures from the Week in Business
The jobs report delayed by the federal shutdown showed modest growth, but carried warning signs, and states joined together to promote electric cars.
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