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Trade Missions Critical in Building an Offshore Wind Industry
One major cost reduction mechanism for US offshore wind project development is minimizing project risk, especially in the construction phase of project development.
Read MoreHow the Right Uses Environmental Law to Kill American Jobs
“Conservative groups use environmental litigation to kill American jobs.” No, that was not the title of the recent New York Times article about the Cape Wind offshore wind project. But it should have been.
Read MoreNatural Gas Loses to Solar on Costs, A First
For those who already think natural gas will win out over renewable power, a judge has said, not so fast.
Read MoreGetting Gas Right – A Regional Climate Strategy
Throughout New England, exuberance for natural gas is on the rise, with numerous proposals for new pipelines and power plants in the region. Here’s why that short-term excitement is problematic over the long term, particularly for our climate.
Read MoreFeeling Energized by Wind? October in Review
October was an energized month for the offshore wind industry. While U.S. regulatory and policy mechanisms supporting offshore wind are still uncertain, things are looking brighter for offshore projects in general.
Read MoreCourt Finds NYC Disabled Not Adequately Protected After Sandy; Disaster Planning Must Include Vulnerable Populations
Like the proverbial canary in a coal mine, the well being of the most vulnerable in our population—the disabled—during severe weather events may serve as an indicator of how well we are planning to protect the general population.
Read MoreSolar Storage: The New Resilient Clean Energy Technology
Clean Energy Group’s new Resilient Power Project is helping states figure out how to provide resilient power to critical infrastructure, so that needed services can be provided during a natural disaster that knocks out portions of the electric grid.
Read MoreThe Dark before the Dawn
Last week’s offshore wind conference hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) brought together over 800 attendees, including industry leaders, policy makers, investors, consulting firms, manufacturers, environmental organizations, and other wind energy enthusiasts.
Read MoreEnergy Innovation in the States: From Energy Storage to Offshore Wind
There are those who say that the U.S. needs to focus more on innovation to create new clean energy technologies, rather than relying entirely on existing technologies like solar PV and land-based wind.
Read MoreOffshore Wind and Japan: Will the U.S. Win or Lose This Technology Race?
The nuclear power crisis in Japan may open up new opportunities for offshore wind innovation, based on recent developments following the Fukushima Daiichi meltdown in March 2011.
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