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.
February 27, 2013
Puerto Rico's First Commercial Wind Farm Now Operating
The first commercial-scale wind power project in Puerto Rico, and largest in the Caribbean, has begun operation. More
February 27, 2013
Secretary Salazar: Renewable Energy on Public Lands and Waters Making Rapid Advances
The Obama Administration's renewable energy program has authorized dozens of renewable energy projects on public lands and will hold the first-ever auctions for commercial wind development in the Atlantic this year, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told offshore wind stakeholders at a conference in Boston today. More
February 27, 2013
Alabama Set for Wind Energy from Oklahoma, Kansas
Alabama Power is now receiving energy from the Oklahoma-based Chisholm View Wind Project as part of a 2011 power purchase agreement. A similar agreement was approved in September, 2012, with the Buffalo Dunes Wind Project near Garden city, Kansas. More
February 27, 2013
Energy Department Names Two 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year
The Energy Department recognized the East River Electric Power Cooperative of South Dakota and the Golden Valley Electric Association of Alaska as the 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year. More
February 25, 2013
Providing Incentives to Help Grow Small Wind: Wind Powering America Lessons Learned
Wind Powering America asked Mark Mayhew, small wind program manager for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, to share lessons learned while managing the small wind incentive program in his state (with a $3 million per year budget). More
February 25, 2013
Last Call: Illinois Wind for Schools Program Accepting Applications
Three to five middle and/or high schools are selected each academic year as Illinois Wind for Schools program partners for intensive support through on-site teacher training and classroom resources. More
February 25, 2013
Xcel Energy Small Wind Funding Available in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Small wind projects and performance testing of innovative wind technology are eligible for this funding. More
February 22, 2013
DOE Announces $10.5 Million for Small Business Research and Development in Clean Energy Technologies
Awards help small busnesses develop promising ideas for clean energy solutions. More
February 21, 2013
Energy Department Honors South Dakota and Alaska Electric Cooperatives with 2012 Wind Cooperative of the Year Awards
The Energy Department recognized the East River Electric Power Cooperative of South Dakota and the Golden Valley Electric Association of Alaska for their leadership in wind power. More
February 20, 2013
Clean Energy Highlighted in President's State of the Union
President Obama highlighted clean energy and challenged the nation to become even more energy efficient during his State of the Union address to Congress. More
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