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- FERC rules in favor of Wyoming wind project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected a petition by the Northern Laramie Range Alliance that would have blocked Wasatch Wind from moving forward on its two wind projects near Glenrock, Wyo. In its decision, FERC disagreed with the NLRA's allegation that Wasatch Wind improperly split its original proposal into two smaller projects to qualify for a federal law that gives priority to small-scale energy projects. "The claims by the NLRA that we are somehow gaming the system are false and now this is proven," said Wasatch Wind spokeswoman Michelle Stevens. Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.)
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- N.Y., NOAA release map of viable areas for offshore wind farms
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and New York's Department of State have released a map showing areas where offshore wind farms could be built off the coast of New York. The map will help decision-makers save time and money when screening for offshore wind projects, and will serve as a model for future studies of the mid-Atlantic region, officials said. "We believe this work will serve as an important asset for New York's offshore planning discussions and ultimately, help us meet our state's renewable energy goals," said New York Secretary of State Cesar A. Perales in a statement. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Green blog
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- First Wind receives new financing for Hawaii wind project
First Wind Holdings has secured a $220 million construction loan and $16 million in letters of credit for the Kawailoa wind project in Hawaii. Construction on the 69-megawatt wind project started last December, with completion due at the end of the year, First Wind said. Bloomberg
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- Questions about gliders at core of Calif. wind-project suit
A group of landowners filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Mountain Valley Airport to stop Alta Windpower Development from moving forward with its proposed wind project on California's Tehachapi Mountain. The group claims that gliders have set a public easement distance that stretches up to 500 feet above the mountain, ruling out the possibility of building wind turbines in the area. AWD withdrew its county application for the project in June because of local opposition, but the company has not ruled out the possibility of reviving the project at a later date. The Bakersfield Californian
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- Will the supply chain industry turn to renewable energy?
The supply chain industry has been slow to adopt environmentally friendly measures and renewable energy, but momentum might be building, Heather Rushworth writes. "[G]lobal environmental concerns have created a flurry of demands including new regulations, shareholder pressures and public opinions which could push the entire supply chain industry to adopt greener measures," she writes. Still, cost can be an issue. SupplyChainDigital.com
(3/16), SupplyChainDigital.com
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- Colo. researchers release new fracking-impact study
Air emissions from oil and natural gas wells where hydraulic fracturing is conducted could pose a health hazard to nearby residents, according to a Colorado School of Public Health study. "Our data show that it is important to include air pollution in the national dialogue on natural gas development that has focused largely on water," said Lisa McKenzie, lead author of the study. "Members of the West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association concur with [the] recommendations that additional study is needed," said David Ludlam, executive director of the group. The Denver Post
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- Baucus asks wind industry to support gradual ramp down of PTC
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., is asking the wind industry to "very seriously" consider supporting a gradual ramp down of the renewable-energy Production Tax Credit, because it could be the best way to save the tax incentive from expiring at the end of the year. "A full one-year extension in the first part of this year remains the wind industry's top priority," said American Wind Energy Association CEO Denise Bode. However, the group "is committed to looking at a variety of options for the tax credit in the future," Bode added. Bloomberg
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