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Wind energy powerhouse Iowa seeing a spike in grassroots opposition

Despite the state's long, successful history with onshore wind, local groups agitating against it threaten to derail further growth.

By Molly Taft . 10 October 2023
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On pipelines and wind farms

It’s becoming clear that, regardless of the project, developers who disregard the concerns of affected landowners and don't give them a say in the process do so at their own peril.

By Ken Paulman . 11 November 2011
ENN

For U.S. wind industry, a storm before the calm

The wind industry continued to expand in 2011, but industry officials said the momentum is likely to come to an abrupt halt if a crucial tax incentive is allowed to expire this year.
Photo by bevknits via Creative Commons

By Ken Paulman . 26 January 2012
ENN

Xcel backs project to further fine-tune wind power forecasting

On the Great Plains, the gusts ahead of a strong cold front can deliver thunder, lightning, hail and downpours. Also: A surge in electricity from wind farms big enough to make the power grid go haywire if it caught utilities off guard.

22 May 2013
Wind

Chart: China’s offshore wind frenzy drove recent record global growth

Eighty percent of the world's new offshore wind capacity was installed in China last year, and the country is expected to dominate the sector for years to come.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 8 July 2022
Wind

US offshore wind industry to hit major milestones in 2023

After years of delays, the fledgling offshore wind industry finally made headway in 2022. Here's a rundown of the sector's busy year and a preview of what lies ahead.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 December 2022
Wind

Chart: Wind turbine prices surged to decade high in 2022

Surging commodity prices have reversed a trend of falling costs, but wind power remains one of the cheapest — and cleanest — forms of electricity generation around.

By Dan McCarthy, Eric Wesoff . 12 May 2023
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Which wind farm is which?

Two wind farms, same size, same region, different stories.

By Ken Paulman . 1 April 2010
Wind

Costly and complex maintenance could cloud the outlook for floating wind

But wind turbine and platform design breakthroughs and process improvements may be able to save the day.

By Jason Deign . 30 August 2021
ENN

State of the Union rewind

If you missed President Obama's State of the Union address last night, here's the part where he talks about clean energy.

By Ken Paulman . 26 January 2011