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UK approves world’s biggest offshore wind farm

By Pilita Clark, Environment Correspondent, Financial Times • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:01:23

The world’s biggest offshore wind scheme has been given the go-ahead off the coast of Yorkshire, in a move the government said was likely to create hundreds of jobs. The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck project is expected to be one of the UK’s biggest power stations, second only to the Drax coal-fired plant in North Yorkshire and capable of supplying about 2.5 per cent of the country’s electricity. [ read more … ]

Wind, solar power could supply 75 percent of Nebraska’s needs, advocates say

By Russell Hubbard / World-Herald staff writer • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:01:42

“Our research found that Nebraska has enough renewable resources to provide 73 percent of the state’s energy needs,” said Ryan Hodum of David Gardiner and Associates. “Maximizing the state’s renewable energy potential will allow Nebraska to power the state with homegrown energy.” [ read more … ]

Can Wind Energy Be Counted On To Help Meet Obama’s Carbon Goals?

By Ken Silverstein, Forbes • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:09

“Our customers want wind,” says Jonathan Weisgall, vice president for legislative and regulatory affairs Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., which is building a $1.9 billion wind farm in Iowa. “We like wind because it is a hedge against fossil prices.” To the wind industry, the resource provides energy diversity that enhances grid reliability and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. To critics, though, it is unreliable and inefficient, adding costs that are ultimately passed through to taxpayers or ratepayers. It’s a face off that now exist between the White House and Congress and one that will manifest itself during the Clean Power Plan roll-out. [ read more … ]

Comment: Low fossil fuel prices embody their inherently risky volatility

By Elena M. Krieger, The Hill.com • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:27

Plunging oil and natural gas prices are creating elation at the pump, winter gas bill relief, and unpredictable swings in the stock market. They also serve as a sharp reminder of one of fossil fuels’ inherent characteristics — price volatility. Instead of basking in the temporary glow of cheap fuel, America should remember this volatility and direct current savings towards increasing efficiency and developing renewable energy resources with reliable and secure input costs. [ read more … ]

NARUC President Edgar talks regulator concerns on EPA Clean Power Plan

By Monica Trauzzi, E&E • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:45

How are the country’s utility regulators responding to the pending finalization of U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan? During today’s OnPoint, from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ winter meetings, Lisa Edgar, president of NARUC and a commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission, discusses her strategy for leading NARUC during one of the most dynamic times for utility regulators. She talks about how her power plan concerns as a Florida commissioner are shaping her role as NARUC president and explains why she believes a regional approach would have limited success in her state. [ read more … ]

Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.

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	February 19, 2015
UK approves world’s biggest offshore wind farm By Pilita Clark, Environment Correspondent, Financial Times • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:01:23 The world’s biggest offshore wind scheme has been given the go-ahead off the coast of Yorkshire, in a move the government said was likely to create hundreds of jobs. The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck project is expected to be one of the UK’s biggest power stations, second only to the Drax coal-fired plant in North Yorkshire and capable of supplying about 2.5 per cent of the country’s electricity. [ read more … ] Wind, solar power could supply 75 percent of Nebraska’s needs, advocates say By Russell Hubbard / World-Herald staff writer • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:01:42 “Our research found that Nebraska has enough renewable resources to provide 73 percent of the state’s energy needs,” said Ryan Hodum of David Gardiner and Associates. “Maximizing the state’s renewable energy potential will allow Nebraska to power the state with homegrown energy.” [ read more … ] Can Wind Energy Be Counted On To Help Meet Obama’s Carbon Goals? By Ken Silverstein, Forbes • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:09 “Our customers want wind,” says Jonathan Weisgall, vice president for legislative and regulatory affairs Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., which is building a $1.9 billion wind farm in Iowa. “We like wind because it is a hedge against fossil prices.” To the wind industry, the resource provides energy diversity that enhances grid reliability and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. To critics, though, it is unreliable and inefficient, adding costs that are ultimately passed through to taxpayers or ratepayers. It’s a face off that now exist between the White House and Congress and one that will manifest itself during the Clean Power Plan roll-out. [ read more … ] Comment: Low fossil fuel prices embody their inherently risky volatility By Elena M. Krieger, The Hill.com • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:27 Plunging oil and natural gas prices are creating elation at the pump, winter gas bill relief, and unpredictable swings in the stock market. They also serve as a sharp reminder of one of fossil fuels’ inherent characteristics — price volatility. Instead of basking in the temporary glow of cheap fuel, America should remember this volatility and direct current savings towards increasing efficiency and developing renewable energy resources with reliable and secure input costs. [ read more … ] NARUC President Edgar talks regulator concerns on EPA Clean Power Plan By Monica Trauzzi, E&E • • Posted 2015-02-19 07:02:45 How are the country’s utility regulators responding to the pending finalization of U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan? During today’s OnPoint, from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ winter meetings, Lisa Edgar, president of NARUC and a commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission, discusses her strategy for leading NARUC during one of the most dynamic times for utility regulators. She talks about how her power plan concerns as a Florida commissioner are shaping her role as NARUC president and explains why she believes a regional approach would have limited success in her state. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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