Archive for March, 2009
How would a national renewable electricity standard (RES) affect Wisconsin?
An analysis by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) begins with a list of benefits: • Create Jobs and Investment: An RES will spur growth in Wisconsin’s wind manufacturing industry, which would supply in-state and out-of-state wind farms. An RES will also support operations and construction jobs. • Lower Consumer Electricity Rates: The costs of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Gov. Doyle will speak at Wind Supply Chain Workshop, March 31
Wisconsin Wind Energy Supply Chain Seminar Appleton, Wisconsin March 31, 2009 Wisconsin Wind Energy Supply Chain Seminar will focus on wind turbine manufacturing challenges and opportunities in the state of Wisconsin. Over 8,000 components and parts are used in the construction of utility-scale wind turbines, offering opportunities for a wide range of manufacturers and service [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Economy slows wind projects
From an article by posted on the Janesville GazetteXtra: MAGNOLIA TOWNSHIP — The slumping economy and financial crisis have temporarily claimed another victim: wind energy projects in Rock County. Wind developer EcoEnergy—and other developers across the country—have slowed their projects in Magnolia and Union townships in light of the recession, said Wes Slaymaker, vice president [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Wind power opponents use half-truths
From a guest editorial in the Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc): I have read the articles portraying the positive and negative aspects of our wind tower program in Manitowoc County. I find opinions such as the one submitted by Jerome Hlinak (Feb. 18 HTR) particularly bothersome. Mr. Hlinak states that the reason for stray voltage problems [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Energy summit to highlight what stimulus means for state
From a post on Tom Content’s blog on JSonline: The stimulus bill and what it could mean for Wisconsin’s energy future will be discussed at several forums during the Renewable Energy Summit on March 27 in Milwaukee. Gov. Jim Doyle, U.S. Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wausau), a lead author of the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Wisconsin installed record number of renewable energy systems in 2008
From a news release issued by Focus on Energy: MADISON, Wis. (March 5, 2009) – In the past year Focus on Energy has helped Wisconsin businesses and homeowners complete 338 renewable energy projects; that’s 40 percent more projects than in 2007 and a record for the number of projects completed in one year since the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Doyle expresses support for national cap-and-trade approach to carbon emissions
From a report by David M. Drucker on WisPolitics.com: Gov. Jim Doyle Tuesday morning voiced his support for a national cap-and-trade system to help offset carbon emissions and reduce their effects on climate change. Doyle, speaking during a news conference following a symposium on climate change held this morning on Capitol Hill, said he hopes [...]
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