The Basics Of Wind Power & Wind Energy

Wind power is one of the main forms of clean energy available to wean us off fossil fuels. To learn more about wind energy, read this introductory guide. Read more →

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Oregon Studies Wind Farm Impacts

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Wind-energy is booming in Oregon, and generating criticism. Now the state's public health agency will hold "listening sessions" in impacted communities. Read more →

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Survey Says We Want Cheap Clean Energy

Iberdrola Wind Farm

A Harris Interactive poll finds large majorities in the U.S. and Europe in support of wind farms and bio-fuels, but reluctant to pay more for renewables. Read more →

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U.S. Wind Farms Could Get La Niña Help

3Tier Wind Map

In 2011, wind farms in much of the continental U.S. are likely to receive a boost in production thanks to La Niña, according to a new study. Read more →

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200 MW Wind Farm Spins Up In Wyoming

Top of the World wind farm

Duke Energy recently brought online its large, 200 MW wind farm, Top of the World, bringing the company's total wind generating capacity to 935 MW. Read more →

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How Wind Farms Impact Local Climate

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Wind farms appear to cause local nighttime warming and daytime cooling, but researchers say careful siting could minimize the effect. Read more →

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Running A Wind Farm Nation From Oregon

Iberdrola Control Center

The new Iberdrola Renewables control center in Portland, Oregon allows for remote control and operation of the company's 41 wind farms in 23 states. Read more →

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450 MW Oregon Wind Farm Now Churning

Bigelow Canyon Wind Farm

Portland General Electric's Bigelow Canyon Wind Farm recently completed its final phase of construction with 217 new turbines and 450 MW of installed capacity. Read more →

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Aussie Wind Farm Powers 220,000 Homes

A massive 420 MW wind farm is in the works for Australia, which will reportedly be able to provide enough clean energy to power 220,000 homes. Read more →

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Wind Power Company Gets $170M U.S. Grant

Iberdrola Renewables

Iberdrola Renewables has been granted $170 million in Recovery Act funds for a 300 MW wind farm project, bringing total U.S. investment in this firm to $867M. Read more →

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