Wind Power Blows Into Virginia Schools

image via National Renewable Energy Lab

Northumberland Middle/High School becomes Virginia's first school to have a turbine up and operating through the Wind for Schools program. Read more →

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Personal Weather Station Helps Wind Power

Vertical-axis wind turbine, Urban Green Energy

Because it's all about location, location, location, Urban Green Energy offers a weather station to help find the right spot for your home wind turbine. Read more →

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Snowmobiles, Wind Turbines, Oh My

Stetson Wind, First Wind, Maine

In Maine, First Wind is inviting local snowmobilers this weekend to get an up-close look at its Stetson wind power plant. BBQ lunch included. Read more →

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Home Wind Power Simple As Plug And Play?

SmartBox Wind Turbine

The SmartBox Wind Turbine installs on a rooftop or pole, plugs directly into a 120 volt outlet, and produces 40 kilowatt hours a month of energy output. Read more →

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Turbines Made Hip Via Urban Green Energy

UGE Sanya

Vertical axis wind turbine developer Urban Green Energy is making a name for itself in the wind power market with unique looking turbines. We learn more about them. Read more →

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Green School Grants Come To Washington

Sakai Building Solar power

Puget Sound Energy has expanded its Solar Schools program to include small wind systems, and is now accepting applications for its latest grant cycle. Read more →

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Wind Power Guidelines Balance Energy, Environment

wind power development

The Obama administration releases draft guidelines that it says will help wind power projects go forward while protecting the environment. Read more →

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GE Scores Big Europe Wind Turbine Deal

GE wind turbines Europe

Wind-turbine manufacturer GE announced a 10-year deal to service 178 wind turbines in Spain, its biggest such European contract. Read more →

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Empire State Goes Big For Green Energy

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building will be purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates equal to nearly 55 million kilowatt hours annually to offset its yearly energy usage. Read more →

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U.S. Offshore Wind Gets More Organized

offshore wind power, U.S. Atlantic coast

The Obama administration has announced over $50 million in funding for offshore wind R&D, and targets four more areas off Atlantic states for rapid development. Read more →

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