Archive for August, 2008
EcoEnergy continues plans for wind project near Broadhead (Town of Magnolia)
From an article by Gina Duwe in the Janesville Gazette: MAGNOLIA TOWNSHIP — Planning for EcoEnergy’s 100 megawatt wind project in Magnolia Township will continue despite the town board’s approval of what the wind developer says is a “very prohibitive” ordinance and non-supportive town leadership. “We’re certainly not giving up,” project developer Curt Bjurlin said. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Middleton company wins $450 million contract for wind components
From a story by Jeff Richgels in The Capital Times: The global wind power boom just keeps blowing stronger for American Superconductor Corp., which has its wind power business based in Middleton. The Devens, Mass.-based company on Tuesday announced that it has received a $450 million order from Beijing-based Sinovel Wind Corp. to provide core [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It’s not costly going green
From a commentary by Dave Zweifel in The Capital Times: We had a pleasant visit last week from two representatives of the Sierra Club who wanted us to know more about the organization’s big push to get Wisconsin and its industry base to embrace a clean-energy economy. Rosemary Wehnes, an associate Midwest representative for the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )RENEW files testimony on Alliant’s Cassville plant
Michael Vickerman submitted testimony on behalf of RENEW Wisconsin in the proceeding of the Public Service Commission on Alliant’s proposed generation plant near Cassville: In my testimony I will survey the windpower prospects under development by independent power producers (IPP’s) in the parts of Wisconsin served by WPL. This information will include an estimate of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Manitowoc, Clintonville companies supply, deliver wind energy components
From a media release issued by The New North: NEW NORTH, August 19, 2008 – Broadwind Energy on Tuesday announced that Manitowoc-based Tower Tech Systems has signed a contract to manufacture wind tower components for Nordex USA, one of the world’s leading providers of onshore wind turbines. Broadwind also announced that Badger Transport, based in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )More US states cooking up renewable energy incentives
From an article by Paul Gipe and Graham Jesmer on RenewableEnergyWorld.com: Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Global Warming has called for implementation of Advanced Renewable Tariffs to encourage the development of the state’s renewable energy resources. The recommendation is contained in a massive new report on how Wisconsin can reduce its emissions of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Coal Plants Too Expensive in WI and NV: Platts Electric Utility Week
Two articles by Ethan Howland from Platts Electric Utility Week: Wisconsin PSC staff urge rejection of 300-MW WP&L coal-fired plant Wisconsin Power & Light, an Alliant Energy utility, should drop its proposed 300-MW power plant in Cassville, Wisconsin, because of soaring costs for materials and labor and climate issues, according to Wisconsin Public Service Commission [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Focus on Energy seeks large renewable projects to fund
From a media release issued by Focus on Energy: Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, is helping businesses statewide become more energy independent by offering large, one time only grants to help finance the installation of innovative renewable energy systems. Eligible businesses must submit grant proposals to Focus on Energy by [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Five energy proposals for Wisconsin
From a commentary by Don Wichert, director of renewable energy programs for Focus on Energy, in the Wisconsin State Journal: High energy prices and potential supply disruptions can prompt creative thinking and new approaches in thousands of situations. Here are five energy proposals that could be started immediately. The most imminent is to provide innovative [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )234-megawatt wind farm proposed in Columbia County
From an article by Kevin Murphy in The Capital Times: Milwaukee-based WE Energies wants to build a 90-turbine, 234-megawatt wind farm located between the Columbia County villages of Cambria and Friesland. In an application filed Monday with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, WE Energies proposes to locate the turbines with a hub height of up [...]
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