Wind Power to the South: AEP Contracts to Lower Electricity Costs
In a series of deals the investor-owned utility says is good for consumers’ wallets, American Electric Power subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) recently signed long-term power purchase agreements for a total of 358.65 MW of capacity from wind projects in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Wind Power to the South: AEP Contracts to Lower Electricity Costs
Offshore Wind One Step Closer to Reality in the Mid-Atlantic
Today the Obama administration moved forward with plans to develop the enormous offshore wind energy resources along the Mid-Atlantic coast, using a “Smart for the Start” approach designed to expedite the siting process while incorporating strong environmental protections.
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Offshore Wind One Step Closer to Reality in the Mid-Atlantic
Executive Roundtable: The Future of Utility-Scale Renewables
Renewable energy in the United States is at a crossroads. With several federal tax grants set to expire by the end of 2012, utilities are trying to decide if the falling prices of solar and wind technology makes renewable energy competitive enough to invest in despite vanishing federal aid.
More here: Executive Roundtable: The Future of Utility-Scale Renewables