News
Stay current on the news about the wind side of the Wind and Water Power Program and important wind energy events around the U.S. The Wind Program Newsletter highlights the key activities, events, funding opportunities, and resources each quarter that the program supports.
Below are more news stories related to both wind and water power from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind and Water Power Program, and other federal agencies.
September 7, 2012
Talkin’ Bout Wind Generation
If you have been following the news on Energy.gov, you may already know that 2011 was a banner year for the American wind industry. More
September 5, 2012
Camden Hills Regional High School's WindPlanners: Wind Powering America Lessons Learned
A group of 100 students over 8 years conducted research, secured school board permission and town permits, and raised $500,000 to install a wind turbine on their campus. More
August 14, 2012
Energy Report: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Surges, Supporting Jobs and Diversifying U.S. Energy Economy
Uncertainty Surrounding Production Tax Credit Threatens Remarkable Expansion More
August 29, 2012
New Site is One-Stop Shop for Renewable Ocean Energy Environmental Info
Interested or involved in the development of renewable ocean energy, but need more information on how it could affect the environment? A new website has been designed by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with you in mind. More
August 28, 2012
Workforce Development Survey
BW Research is working with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to conduct a study to understand the wind industry's workforce needs. More
August 28, 2012
Web-Based Tool Updated to Aid in Evaluating Best Use of Incentive Dollars
Numerous policies, assumptions, wind turbine details, and user interface elements are now updated in the Distributed Wind Policy Comparison Tool. More
August 28, 2012
Mapping Tool Helps Wind Energy Companies Screen Early for Critical Habitat, Potential Wildlife Impacts
In the Landscape Assessment Tool, users can now display Web-based maps drawn from more than 700 data layers. More
August 22, 2012
USDA Funds Boost Renewable Energy Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 106 projects in 29 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico have been selected for funding to produce renewable energy and make energy efficiency improvements. More
August 16, 2012
Gemini Energy Services Expands Its Workforce by Hiring Military Veterans: A Wind Powering America Success Story
In July 2010, the Energy Department awarded a workforce development grant to San Diego-based Gemini Energy Services to create a training curriculum tailored to military veterans to transition their military skill sets into technical careers in the wind industry. More
August 16, 2012
Wind Energy In America: Supporting Our Manufacturers
U.S. manufacturers like Nordex have been thriving but to stay competitive in the global wind market, support for clean energy tax credits is critical. More
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