Wind and solar farms are the best way to maximize the benefits of renewable energy investments
Climate and health benefits achieved per megawatt of renewable energy changed dramatically based on the country in which that company was operating.
December 5, 2019
Renewable energy: On to a cleaner future
Renewable energy continues to shape the energy industry around the globe. Electricity generated from sources such as solar and wind have steadily grown over the years, but still with much-needed help from authorities through viable policies that will encourage investments to flourish, build infrastructure, and develop technological systems for renewable energy sources.
December 5, 2019
Building an offshore wind economy in the U.S.
The offshore wind industry in the U.S. is poised to become a $1 trillion energy industry, or equivalent to a 15-fold increase, according to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
December 5, 2019
Wind energy expands to more than 100 GW in the US
The significant addition of 1,927 megawatts was commissioned during the third quarter of 2019, the highest on record for installation.
December 5, 2019
Stronger winds: Offshore wind investments continue to grow—set to reach $1 trillion by 2040, says IEA
Offshore wind power will expand impressively over the next two decades, boosting efforts to decarbonise energy systems and reduce air pollution as it becomes a growing part of electricity supply, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
November 15, 2019
US DOE invests further on offshore wind research and development
The latest in the federal government’s efforts towards the push for renewable energy is the Department of Energy awarding a USD 17 million worth of grants to eight offshore wind project research and development programs.
November 14, 2019
Reliance on fossil fuels may come to an end sooner, thanks to the rise of renewables
The continued progress of renewable energy around the globe is said to decrease—and eventually, end—our dependence on fossil fuels earlier than predicted, a new report says.
November 4, 2019
Climate policies that resonate with Americans
The threat of climate change is palpable, and more and more people around the world are staging protests over the last few weeks—with the youth becoming a significant voice among the global movement. Here in the U.S., the Getty Fire is forcing thousands of California residents to evacuate. The state has seen a fivefold increase in burned areas since 1972. It is no wonder that a recent poll has found there’s bipartisan support from a large majority of Americans who “strongly favor cleaner sources of energy over fossil fuels.”
November 4, 2019
What the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act means for the Maryland economy
A month ago, Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland wrote an impassioned column in The Sentinel about the impact of climate change and how it has affected the state. He wrote, “Whether we like it or not, climate change is happening and human activity has been a significant contributor to this crisis. The science tells us that it will have devastating and far-reaching consequences for the environment, human health, the economy, as well as global peace and prosperity. Given the sheer scope of this challenge, we urgently need to focus on mitigating its impact and becoming better stewards of the earth. A concerted effort to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy presents a significant step in the right direction.”
October 27, 2019
The rise of voluntary renewable energy purchases
A few decades ago, the concept of renewable energy is virtually unheard of and coal remains to be the top source of generating electricity. In the past few years, renewable energy is increasingly becoming a viable, sustainable choice. New data from the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has shown that voluntary purchases of renewable power has increased nearly 300% since 2010.
October 27, 2019
How offshore wind can increase marine biodiversity (video)
A new study has revealed that offshore wind farms act as artificial reefs that support up to 4 metric tons of shellfish, which create new habitats and food sources for marine life.
October 20, 2019
After Early Windfall, Offshore Developer Settles In for Long Game in Maryland – Greentech Media
In May, Maryland doubled its renewable electricity requirement to 50 percent by 2030, while explicitly supporting more offshore wind development.
October 20, 2019
Renewable energy gains stronger support from Americans, new poll shows
A new poll by Business Insider found that a large majority of Americans “strongly favor cleaner sources of energy over fossil fuels,” a belief shared across party lines.
October 16, 2019
The world’s largest wind farm nears completion; and the latest in global wind energy industry
The largest offshore wind farm in the world is set to generate “enough energy to supply 1 million UK homes with clean electricity” upon its completion in 2020, according to a latest report from CNN.
October 16, 2019
Understanding ‘wind-windlife’ interaction
A new report published by the Ecological Society of America (ESA) examines “wind-wildlife interactions and places them within the larger context of climate change challenges, citing the need to balance wildlife conservation with the urgent need for rapid and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.”
October 9, 2019
Superconductors: The latest in offshore wind power generation
The nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S. has yielded technological breakthroughs and is continuously developing the infrastructure that will make offshore wind a viable and sustainable source of renewable energy in the country. One of such efforts focuses on finding a way to “increase the power of offshore turbines without making them too massive to build,” as Denmark has done in the past year with the hoisting of the first superconducting wind turbine generator.
October 9, 2019
How offshore wind helped power the “green revolution” in the UK—and what it means for the US
Today, there are more than 10,000 windmills in the UK (8,000 onshore and 2,000 vast offshore windmills), resulting to a drastic price drop of wind energy, thanks to Edwards’s pioneering wind farm in 1991–essentially jumpstarting the UK and Europe’s leadership in renewable energy in the world. Its net zero emissions commitment by 2050 has been materializing substantial results.
September 30, 2019
What is Green Power?
There is a powerful discussion surrounding climate change, emboldening change in people’s perception regarding urgent action. We have come up with meaningful solutions, with the increasing support for renewable energy sources that have tremendous benefits to the environment and to the economy. This includes green power.
September 30, 2019
Protecting our offshore energy infrastructure
Like many vital services that ensure functionality, dependability, and ease of usage, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most reliable ways of protecting a world increasingly running on renewable, particularly offshore, energy resources. We need to work towards a comprehensive solution that will integrate robotics and AI capabilities in collaboration with human operators.
September 24, 2019
Why ports are integral to offshore wind success
Currently, American ports are not designed for offshore wind. But these East Coast states are actively making efforts towards optimizing ports to handle these aforementioned required capabilities. In Maryland, specifically, a report has noted that the state has the “embedded industrial capability to capitalize on, and perhaps command, the upcoming offshore wind economy that will develop in the Atlantic,” in addition to its unmatched level of steel supply capability.
September 24, 2019
The U.S. maintains its wind industry strength—the second largest wind energy in the world
The United States has continued to maintain its momentum in the global wind industry market, thanks to its rapid expansion in many parts of the country. Currently, the U.S. has the second-largest wind energy market in the world after China. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) notes that wind power in many regions across the country have intensified their wind energy project efforts in the second quarter of 2019.
September 18, 2019
Ushering the era of low-cost clean energy around the globe
Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way of meeting new power generation needs, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as compared to the heavily-subsidized fossil fuel industry. Since 2018, costs from all commercially available renewable power generation technologies dropped around the world—a trend that has been on the decline since the early 2000s.
September 18, 2019
East Coast states double down on clean energy targets
The U.S. East Coast has been rigorously pursuing new and further developments of energy capacity through legislation, regulation, and power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the critical movement geared ultimately towards decarbonization of the U.S. power sector.
September 6, 2019
The future of green business
Climate policies and growing public support towards a clean energy future have not just significantly impact the discussion surrounding the safety and protection of our planet, but also the concrete economic benefits investing in renewable sources yield.
September 6, 2019
How the youth is empowered by environmental protection
The public discourse surrounding environmental issues, particularly climate change, is drawing a growing number of young people into the conversation, as the harmful effects of our warming planet continue to threaten not just the future, but our ways of living now.
August 30, 2019
The big environmental and health returns of renewable energy
Environmental policies that specifically target energy generation through renewable sources such as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have drawn significant support from a growing number of states and American cities due to its goal of mitigating the effects of climate change. A new study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and University of Washington explored the “extent to which subnational renewable energy policies can improve air quality.” It was the first study to “directly compare the health co-benefits of RPSs to those of carbon pricing.”
August 30, 2019
Maryland’s newest push for wind and solar energy projects
Earlier last month, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of a new task force that will further strengthen the state’s commitment to clean and renewable energy project development.
August 28, 2019
California’s clean energy rise
At present, the Golden State is underway to reaching one of its targets: reducing greenhouse gas levels to 1990 levels, 431 million metric tons, by 2020. But there’s plenty of work that still needs to be done.
August 28, 2019
Building a wind energy future: Offshore wind in the Mid-Atlantic
The research cited the Mid-Atlantic region as an abundant source of wind, with active efforts on its states to create or enforce policies that will facilitate employment opportunities and economic activities. The region is home to some of the country’s largest ports and logistics infrastructure, as well as several companies and manufacturers that have the “potential to support the offshore wind supply chain.”
August 21, 2019
The case of storing renewable energy
The growing renewable energy industry has delivered promising results in the United States, as the country gears towards developing projects aimed at reliably storing renewable power sources such as wind and solar. One of the most important discussions we are having during this transformative process is the country’s capability to supply carbon-free energy alone.
August 19, 2019
Developing local communities through offshore wind
As more and more states take substantial steps towards adopting clean energy policies for a sustainable future, developing offshore wind farms increasingly becomes favorable as an investment towards the environment, the economy, and our communities.
August 12, 2019
Offshore wind blows stronger than ever in the U.S.
The U.S. wind sector reached a remarkable growth in the second quarter, with increasing numbers of wind project development and wind power capacity, according to a new report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
August 12, 2019
The rise of clean energy jobs around the world
The renewable energy sector is a booming industry worldwide. It created more than 500,000 new jobs in 2017, and hit the 10 million mark in 2018, the first in history, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The United States, along with India, China, Germany, and Japan, are the world’s biggest employers of renewable energy, representing 70% of all jobs around the world.
August 06, 2019
Clean energy is increasingly powering the U.S.
Over the last 70 years, the demand for energy in the United States has soared and the production hitting a 700% increase. In 2018, a record-high 101.3 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) was consumed in the country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) —setting the largest increase in history.
August 06, 2019
New York goes big with the country’s biggest offshore wind project yet
A historic moment took place last week in New York, setting great precedence in the state and another milestone in the Mid-Atlantic region—following Maryland’s MET tower installation via US Wind and Virginia’s upcoming demonstration project, which consists of two six-megawatt wind turbines—and the rest of the country in its efforts to use 100% clean energy sources by 2040.
July 29, 2019
Wind finds power in coal states
Last month, the US has generated more power from renewable sources than coal for the first time in history. Power output from wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generated nearly 68.5 million megawatt-hours of power in April 2019, compared to coal’s 60 million. This accounts for 23 percent of total electricity from renewables vs. 20 percent from coal.
July 29, 2019
How state policies are driving U.S. offshore wind growth
The nascent of the offshore wind industry in the U.S. is driven by various factors, including the global market’s (specifically, Europe) offshore wind evolution resulting to declining costs, growing expertise, and expanding supply chain and energy storage. On a state level, policies are shaping offshore wind and clean energy efforts: meeting carbon-free targets, passing legislation, developing infrastructure, growing investments, and harnessing the workforce potential.
July 22, 2019
Virginia is poised for an offshore wind future
The offshore wind industry in the Mid-Atlantic region continues it’s streak of victory, following New Jersey’s newly approved offshore wind manufacturing facility—the first in the country—with its very own project, which is one of the first concrete steps to realizing Virginia’s potential of developing and expanding its renewable energy infrastructure.
July 22, 2019
New Jersey site for major offshore wind facility boosts Mid-Atlantic region’s offshore wind success
In another major win to the growing U.S. offshore wind industry, New Jersey selected Denmark’s Ørsted to become the site of the first major offshore wind manufacturing facility in the country, with plans of the company locating its construction logistics base, foundation and transition-piece staging port, and its operations and maintenance port in Paulsboro, according to a report.
July 12, 2019
Energy storage’s key role in Mid-Atlantic region’s offshore wind industry
Energy storage has become an essential component of renewable energy, as more and more states commit to carbon-free targets. Across New England, almost 18 gigawatts are mandated to come online by 2035 to hit offshore wind targets, according to a report. It is incumbent upon states to ensure system reliability and the capacity of regional utilities to handle and—equally important, store—increased clean energy resources to power communities, industries, and our homes.
July 11, 2019
The U.S. produced more energy from renewable sources than coal for the first time
The latest data showed that wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generated nearly 68.5 million megawatt-hours of power in April 2019, compared to coal’s 60 million, according to Bloomberg News. This accounts for 23 percent of total electricity from renewables vs. 20 percent from coal, The Guardian reported.
July 05, 2019
Maine’s floating offshore wind project brings clean energy technology to full scale
Last month, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bipartisan legislation requiring the state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve a power-purchase agreement for the 12-megawatt Aqua Ventus project, which will be built using two turbines off the coast of Maine, according to a report. This is a momentous, long-awaited step towards energizing Maine’s renewable energy market.
July 04, 2019
Offshore wind gains from a growing supply chain
One key opportunity is the growing supply chain in the offshore wind industry, which the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW) notes in a white paper has a projected worth of $70 billion. This will give rise to transformational projects and will harness our nation’s offshore wind potential.
June 28, 2019
US Wind’s MET tower installation set to power the offshore wind industry in Maryland
Innovative technologies such as meteorological tower provide reliable and accurate data, especially as turbine technology continues to advance and costs decline. The meteorological tower will be installed 14.6 nautical miles offshore and centrally located within the Wind Energy Area and will include sensors built for optimal collection of wind data.
June 28, 2019
The current state of offshore wind in the U.S. – by state
There’s been dramatic and historic shift in the country, as states and U.S. territories turn towards renewable energy resources through legislation, new projects, and new markets—especially in the offshore wind industry.
June 21, 2019
What the Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act means for the economy
In Maryland, the historic Clean Energy Jobs Act was passed, supplementing last year’s passage of a strong, full-year funding for energy and water priorities by a bipartisan Congress, recognizing that “clean energy research and development (R&D) is a top-notch investment and the federal government needs to lead,” and pursuing the goal of achieving 100% of clean energy electricity by 2040.
June 21, 2019
Offshore wind: saving energy and saving the future
The offshore wind industry is a young sector in the U.S. that has been gaining progress and valuable results towards building a clean energy future. One of the factors attributed to its continued, building success are the falling costs of offshore wind. We have a long way to go, and there’s still a lot of work to be done on legislation on the federal level. Industry action remains to be consequential for the offshore wind energy industry when it comes to developing technologies crucial to achieve economic growth and viable solutions to address climate change.
June 18, 2019
Housing the world’s largest renewable storage project: What it means to the US
Since 2005, carbon emissions in the U.S. has dropped 30 percent, according to the U.S Power Sector Emissions, as a result of natural gas and renewable power sources replacing retiring coal-powered plants. In addition, research and technologies have been continuously sought, developed, and deployed to achieve decarbonization in the country.
June 18, 2019
Renewable energy reaches another milestone as Connecticut approves 2000MW of additional offshore wind energy
The State of Connecticut made a historic move towards clean energy as the legislation to procure an additional 2,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy after Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill that also passed the state senate last week.
June 12, 2019
Wind means jobs
One of the biggest indicators of growing economic activity is employment. Efforts towards generating jobs have been mobilizing in many states.
June 07, 2019
What does offshore wind vessel construction mean for the industry and the economy
The offshore wind industry has seen incredible progress recently, developing into a viable energy resource thanks to numerous legislative actions that are set to improve the offshore wind workforce, boost the economy, as well as innovative wind turbine technologies and significant investments.
June 07, 2019
The growing responsibility of growing the renewable energy industry
The U.S. economy has seen a historic—and brisk—growth in the past few years, with GDP and wages rising, lowest unemployment rates in 50 years, and highest consumer confidence in 15 years. All these indicators are driven by what also happens to be the one of the fastest-growing industry in the world, and now, in the country: renewable energy.
May 31, 2019
Why this historic House bill is vital to our clean energy future
Every positive action towards realizing our clean energy future is a momentous step for us, our family, our environment, our country, and our planet. Last week alone, US Wind welcomed the Hogan Administration’s decision to allow the Clean Energy Jobs Act (Senate Bill 516) to take effect while also pursuing the goal of achieving 100% of clean energy electricity by 2040.
May 31, 2019
Offshore wind innovation’s role in Maryland’s economic progress
The continuous shift to renewable energy has shed the light on the urgency of addressing climate change and its worsening effects on the environment, public health, and economy, among many others. Over the past few months, we at U.S. Wind have also explored the numerous significant benefits (along with the challenges) of developing measures to fortify the country’s commitment to develop the renewable industry, especially offshore wind, and empower citizens to improve their lives and their future.
May 24, 2019
Clean energy for all: providing better and affordable access to energy
Much of the conversation revolving around clean energy focuses on the large-scale impact and solutions, from federal or state level to big companies — and necessarily so. While there have been significant actions made towards building a clean energy future, there is still more work to develop structures and systems in order to transition from coal-powered energy and these institutions and industries have the capacity and responsibility to do so, which will affect millions of people in the country.
May 23, 2019
We got the power: utilizing green energy efficiently
With renewable energy being a global choice in generating power, the way we consume energy from non-coal resources also adapts to these changes. It is important that we not only know where our energy comes from, but also how to use them efficiently.
May 17, 2019
Renewable energy’s role in a thriving local economy and growing small businesses
In the past few months, several large companies from different industries such as Apple, Amazon, and Walmart have announced that they are forming a trade association to “represent firms that purchase renewable energy and remove barriers that make it complicated to shift away from carbon.” Many large businesses in the U.S. have been expanding their renewable energy use.
May 14, 2019
Why renewable energy outpacing coal in the US is historic
For the first time in history, renewable energy is projected to exceed energy generated by coal 325,000 megawatt hours per day in April, and by 32,000 megawatt hours per day in May. According to the new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimated that the renewable energy outlook would “top coal’s expected output of 1,997 and 2,239 thousand MWh/day during the same two months.”
May 13, 2019
How falling costs of offshore wind and cost reduction power the economy
Offshore wind costs have been falling sharply, making it increasingly economically beneficial and an extremely valuable investment. In the U.S., more than 114,000 workers have careers in the offshore wind industry, with wind turbine technician as one of the country’s two fastest-growing jobs, along with solar installer, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
May 3, 2019
Offshore wind opportunities in the U.S. supply chain
The U.S. is currently seeing unprecedented and exciting growth of the offshore wind industry, currently standing at 16,970 MW, which represents a subset of the total potential generation capacity. In the recent months, offshore wind farms totaling 1.6 GW of capacity are contracted to provide electricity in Massachusetts (800 MW), Connecticut (300 MW), New York (130 MW), Maryland (368 MW) and Virginia (12 MW).
May 2, 2019
The role of big data in offshore wind
One of the key benefits of offshore wind is its cost-competitiveness, with offshore wind project costs expected to decline, citing factors such as “competitive auctions, stable power purchase agreements, transmission and siting.” Most importantly, many states have made significant legislative actions towards clean energy in the country, as well as authorizing offshore wind development in U.S. territories.
April 30, 2019
Transforming the U.S. energy market with offshore wind
The offshore wind industry is booming, with record-breaking climate action from many states, as well as U.S. territory Puerto Rico, and high rates of job creation among others. The renewable energy at large continues to move towards the right direction, in the country and in the rest of the world.
April 26, 2019
How offshore wind can protect marine life
Renewable energy sources such as offshore wind has proven, time and again, its significant impact on the environment and human life. Offshore wind development, in particular, has reduced C02 emissions by 55.8m tons from coal or natural gas over the last two decades; has produced more than 100,000 jobs and is one of the fastest growing industries in the last few years; and spurred substantial economic growth, investing between $10 billion and $20 billion per year in the U.S. economy.
April 25, 2019
A case for expanding offshore wind farms
“Funding to encourage the rapid expansion of offshore wind farms would be a promising beginning for climate legislation,” according to The New York Times. This statement was part of an article titled ‘An Energy Wish List for Congress,’ which heeds legislators to accelerate efforts to a clean-energy economy.
April 12, 2019
How learning about offshore wind can empower the industry
Offshore wind is an emerging global industry, with its workforce (along with solar energy industry) growing at 20% annually, according to a recent Environmental Defense Fund report. Moreover, it indicated that both solar and wind industries are creating jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy.
April 11, 2019
More states move towards 100% clean energy—a full commitment to change
The country is moving ahead towards a renewable energy future—one state at a time. While a federal legislation is yet to be passed, many states have taken significant steps, including substantial commitments to achieve a truly transformative change: 100% clean energy.
April 5, 2019
How clean energy works as a jobs program
Energy policy such as the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act, which recently passed the Senate, encompasses a myriad of benefits to the American people, including job creation. The aforementioned bill will further contribute to the growth of renewable energy industry, stimulating the state’s—and in extension, the country’s—economy.
April 3, 2019
What 100% renewable energy means for the world
Numerous cities and countries around the globe, from Copenhagen to Taiwan, are experiencing significant, lasting changes on commitments to ensure a clean and sustainable future for generations to come.
March 29, 2019
What clean energy means for states and for the country
Climate action continues to spur transformative changes in many parts of the country and around the globe—affirming the fact that renewable energy is the future.
March 29, 2019
Supporting the Clean Energy Jobs Act is strengthening Maryland’s future
The Clean Energy Jobs Act is a consequential piece of legislation that will shape the future of Maryland and the rest of the country. On March 14, the Senate Finance Committee approved the bill on an 8-3 vote.
March 21, 2019
United States: More states taking the lead for a 100% carbon-energy future
Renewable energy continues to gain momentum as costs continue to fall due to wind and solar projects becoming more efficient and the rising number of financing mechanisms. More and more states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin are now aiming for a 100% carbon-free future, while a number of Illinois lawmakers are also pushing for 100% renewable energy.
March 21, 2019
Clean energy jobs are the future
Maryland is committed to a cleaner environment, a cleaner planet, and a cleaner future. The Clean Energy Jobs Act will not only strengthen the state’s position as a leader in developing renewable energy such as offshore wind, but also further drive economic growth, power homes and businesses at lower costs, and greatly benefit public health, our climate, and our communities.
March 15, 2019
The reliable and resilient power of renewable energy
Over the last years, we have witnessed significant changes on how we take care of the planet by harnessing renewable power, which also greatly benefits our health and the economy. These include taking vital steps towards reducing carbon emissions often caused by burning of fossil fuels, like natural gas, crude oil and coal.
March 13, 2019
Renewable energy’s life-saving benefits
The economic and health impact of renewable energy in the U.S. are unparalleled, as greenhouse gas emission levels continue to decrease. A report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California states that increased wind and solar energy generation resulted in “3,000 to 12,700 avoided premature mortalities.” The report further noted that the U.S. saw a 20 percent drop in carbon dioxide, while fine particulate pollutants decreased to 46 percent.
March 8, 2019
Supporting clean energy legislation supports the future
In the past few years, monumental steps have been taken towards a clean energy future, especially on the state level. Americans across the political spectrum support policies that promote renewable energy sources, corporations have more than doubled their commitment to renewable energy just in the past year, and climate change solutions become more and more central to policy discussions.
March 7, 2019
Why a clean energy future is significant for U.S. territories
A bipartisan legislation called Offshore Wind for Territories Act was introduced to authorize offshore wind energy development in the exclusive economic zone adjacent to U.S. territories American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
March 1, 2019
The urgency of climate action in the U.S. and the crucial role of offshore wind in a clean energy economy
Climate action continues to gain more attention, and rightfully so, with more clean energy efforts being introduced in legislation and, at present, state funding. In this piece, we look at the States of New York and California and their current efforts towards the path to renewable energy.
February 28, 2019
How offshore wind powers up the US economy
A recent analysis shows a new offshore wind farm will bring at least $600 million in economic benefits to the Eastern seaboard state, from constructing to operating. In five states where offshore wind projects are continuously being developed—New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—a combined $3.6 billion is expected to benefit the economy.
February 21, 2019
The public health and environmental benefits of offshore wind
The continued growth of offshore wind around the globe has brought a lot of significant positive impact in the economy and policies affecting climate action, and new reports have shown how offshore wind power may improve public health.
February 19, 2019
Mobilizing climate action in the states
While a major federal climate legislation is not expected to be passed anytime soon, states have mobilized towards major climate action.
February 14, 2019
Wind powers up the economy: American jobs in renewable energy sector, veterans play a big role
The wind energy sector continues to create more jobs for U.S. workers, with more than 100,000 positions across the country in more than 500 factories—even if some states don’t have wind farms yet.
February 12, 2019
What 2019 means for wind energy in the U.S.
The wind energy industry is continuously growing in the United States, with developments in the Northeast, Middle America, and some states in the West Coast currently underway.
February 07, 2019
Ways to boost renewable energy in the U.S.
In the United States, at least 29 states have set renewable portfolio standards, which will require a percentage of energy from renewable sources, which include hydropower, wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. Wind power, in particular, has a cumulative wind capacity around the world increase of more than 539,000 megawatts from 23,900 mw—more than 22 fold from 2001 to 2017
February 05, 2019
How blockchain can unlock access to global renewable energy: Allowing for additional services
The fifth and final way that Energy Web Foundation member Douglas Miller outlined in his article is how blockchain can revolutionize renewable energy and carbon markets, which will not only provide a positive impact to the environment, but also to the economy.
April 14, 2018
How blockchain can unlock access to global renewable energy: Filtering options based on buyer preferences and making plans in advance
Douglas Miller writes in his Energy Web Foundation article, “To unlock access and increase market participation, the buying and selling of the proof of renewably generated electricity needs to start looking more like something that combines ride-hailing apps and tailor-made online travel booking platforms.”
April 13, 2018
How blockchain can unlock access to global renewable energy: Trading directly without needing a broker or a large, advanced team
Energy Web Foundation member Douglas Miller writes in his article that enhanced transparency in the matters of renewable energy and carbon markets is not sufficient, as the global shift continue to make renewable energy the future.
April 12, 2018
How blockchain can unlock access to global renewable energy: Expecting a consistent, straightforward user experience
“Transparency is crucial in renewable energy markets because buying green energy—both the kilowatt-hours themselves and the clean attributes associated with them—is different than buying other products. Buyers cannot control or observe the electrons from the electric grid that actually power their facilities.”
April 11, 2018
How blockchain can unlock access to global renewable energy: Offering right-sized products to boost access and transparency
As technology continues to innovate and shape how we live, it also gives ease of access to many things, which includes the necessary tools to better take care of our environment.
April 10, 2018
Visual Impact of Wind Farms: What You Need To Know
The proposal to build offshore wind projects in Maryland, approved by the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has been lauded and cheered by environmentalists, organized labor, Maryland manufacturers, and voters from the swing legislative districts of Baltimore County and Eastern Shore that favor renewable energy in their communities.
March 03, 2018
Powering Offshore Wind Energy: Working with the Community
In 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report of the fastest growing occupations in the United States for 2016, and wind turbine technician ranked second on the list with a 96 percent growth rate—almost twice as rapid than home health aides, genetic counselors, and financial advisors.
March 01, 2018
Jobs in Wind Power: How the Offshore Wind Industry Can Energize Jobs
In 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report of the fastest growing occupations in the United States for 2016, and wind turbine technician ranked second on the list with a 96 percent growth rate—almost twice as rapid than home health aides, genetic counselors, and financial advisors.
February 27, 2018
Benefits of Off-shore Wind Energy in one easy to read graphic
Maryland will benefit greatly from the production of Off-shore wind energy. Get a quick overview and learn more by clicking on the link above.
January 28, 2018
Wind Farms and Your Property: Do They Affect Your Property Value?
Maryland is positioned to lead the country’s offshore wind industry, with nearly forty percent of the U.S. population living in a coastal county, with one of the best offshore wind resources located along the East Coast.
January 20, 2018
Boosting Local Economies: How Offshore Wind Energy Can Help Your Community
The offshore wind industry has made significant strides in economies around the world, particularly in Europe and in Asia, in the last decade, so much so that it has created a phenomenon known as the “additional employment effect,” due to large-scale labor requirements.
January 18, 2018
Wind Power: Long-Term Economic and Environmental Benefits to the Local Community
The State of Maryland is set out to become the country’s pioneer—the ‘Silicon Valley’—in offshore wind industry, aimed to revitalize diverse economic opportunities within the community, harness its power for renewable energy, and bring long-term price stability and electrical reliability to each and every household in Maryland.
