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Welcome to the AWEA Wind Energy in the News media resource center. This section features links to news articles, editorials, and press releases that highlight the benefits of the American wind energy industry in its host communities.

April 27, 2010
Do the Rules of the Nation's Electric Grid Discriminate Against Wind Power?
The New York Times

April 20, 2010
Poll finds overwhelming support for wind power in Nebraska
The Lincoln Journal Star

April 16, 2010
Nebraska ‘Wind Bill’ becomes law
Wind Energy Weekly

April 9, 2010
Mitsubishi to Start Construction on Arkansas Nacelle Plant by Year-End
Wind Energy Weekly

April 8, 2010
Wind industry grows at record pace in 2009
MarketWatch

March 13, 2010
From Iraq to U.S. Wind Power: Profile of a Patriot
Kansascity.com

March 9, 2010
Wind Industry Blitzes Hill on Schumer Bill
The New York Times

February 22, 2010
The Long Road to an Alternative-Energy Future
Wall Street Journal

February 21, 2010
U.S. wind capacity has more than tripled: report
USAToday.com Green House Blog

February 4, 2010
Green power goal to add more jobs, study suggests
Reuters

China's wind lead underlines US' missed opportunity
Financial Times

January 26, 2010
Wind Power Grows 39% for the Year
The New York Times

The Winds of Recovery are Blowing Across the Nation
White House Statement, Heather Zichal

January 20, 2010
NREL study shows 20 percent wind possible by 2024
Climate Progress

December 9, 2009
Wind energy industry looks to Copenhagen for a mandate
The Christian Science Monitor

December 4, 2009
Study: No Impact on Property Values From Wind Turbines
The New York Times

November 18, 2009
China pushes solar, wind power development
USA Today

November 18, 2009
Potential Allies, Gas And Renewables Grow Apart
The National Journal

November 17, 2009
Blown Away: Wind Power Keeps Growing in Texas
The Wall Street Journal

November 12, 2009
AWEA More Worried About RES Than China
The National Journal

November 10, 2009
Government Stimulus Fanning Growth For Wind Energy Producers
Investor's Business Daily

November 5, 2009
MI Governor Jennifer Granholm invites wind manufacturers at American Wind Energy Assn Conference 
The Examiner

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October 23, 2009
Mitsubishi announces plans for Arkansas plant
Wind Energy Weekly

AWEA 3Q report: manufacturing trails deployment numbers
Wind Energy Weekly

October 20, 2009
US stimulus funds spur wind projects in Q3 - group
Reuters

Fossil Fuels' Hidden Cost Is in Billions, Study Says
New York Times

October 16, 2009
For Wind Power Developers, Outlook Brightens
The New York Times

September 25, 2009
Duke U. study confirms wind power jobs potential
Wind Energy Weekly

September 25, 2009
Coalition forms to propose transmission planning analysis
Wind Energy Weekly

September 18, 2009
At Offshore Conference Drawing 4,000, Europe Sets Bold Transmission, Development Vision
Wind Energy Weekly

Point by Point, Wind Industry Debunks Anti-Clean Energy-Funded Denmark Study
Wind Energy Weekly

Renewables Potential is Great; ISO New England Study
Wind Energy Weekly

September 11, 2009
Kite flying called a soaring success in Enid
The Oklahoman

September 4, 2009
Wind Industry Starts Receiving Grants in Lieu of PTC
Wind Energy Weekly

September 1, 2009
Government awards $503 million for renewable energy projects
Reuters

August 28, 2009
On Energy, Obama Finds Broad Support
The Washington Post

New Siemens-Winergy plant to create 355 jobs
Wind Energy Weekly

News Analysis: Vestas plant moves show importance of policy
Wind Energy Weekly

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August 24, 2009
GE Energy to Acquire Offshore WindTurbine Supplier ScanWind of Norway
RenewableEnergyWorld.com

August 21, 2009
Midwestern Utilities Partner on EHV Transmission Study for Renewables
Wind Energy Weekly

At Last, Construction Starts on Highland, Virginia’s First Wind Farm
Wind Energy Weekly

August 14, 2009
Green jobs provide oasis in dry market
Kansas City Business Journal

August 10, 2009
Renewable power industry says U.S. moving too slowly
Reuters

August 7, 2009
Wind industry concerned about loan guarantee funds
Wind Energy Weekly

Alta Wind gets financing for first phase of 3,000-MW project
Wind Energy Weekly

July 31, 2009
Q2 Industry Report
CNN Headline News (TV transcript)

July 24, 2009
Developers Can Make Grant Applications Next Week
Wind Energy Weekly

Construction Begins on Nordex Plant that Will Employ 700
Wind Energy Weekly

July 21, 2009
Wind energy manufacturing boom taking shape in the U.S.
Purchasing.com

July 17, 2009
DOE Wind Report Shows Banner Year, Rising Costs
Wind Energy Weekly

Illinois study illuminates wind’s economic impact
Wind Energy Weekly

July 16, 2009
Asian Nations Could Outpace U.S. in Developing Clean Energy
The Washington Post

July 13, 2009
AWEA's Salerno discusses Pickens' downgraded plans for wind farm
E&E TV

July 12, 2009
Wind power stalls - LA Times calls for RES
LA Times

July 10, 2009
Wind Industry Welcomes Guidance on Grant Program for Renewables Projects
Wind Energy Weekly

20% Wind Power Report Card: U.S. Earns a ‘B’ as Transmission Struggles
Wind Energy Weekly

Five Gamesa Turbines for Mexico Project Coming from Pennsylvania
Wind Energy Weekly

July 3, 2009
Iberdrola marches ahead with U.S. footprint
Wind Energy Weekly

$16 Million Loan Guarantee in Hand, Nordic Windpower Will Expand Plant
Wind Energy Weekly

July 2, 2009
Green Power Takes Root in Chinese Desert
The New York Times

June 28, 2009
A Funding Roadblock Ahead for Clean Energy
The New York Times

June 26, 2009
House passes landmark energy bill
Wind Energy Weekly

Offshore leases for data collection issued
Wind Energy Weekly

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U.S., Portuguese manufacturers join in tower venture
Wind Energy Weekly

June 22, 2009
Senate Energy Bill: Love It Or Hate It?
National Journal

June 19, 2009
Senate Committee Passes Legislation as RES Coalition Formed
Wind Energy Weekly

June 14, 2009
Wind Sweeps Down The Plains; Is It Bringing Jobs?
NPR

June 12, 2009
Commerce Dept. Report Shows Wind Industry Shift to Domestic Manufacturing
Wind Energy Weekly

Report on Wind Resource Garners Attention from Press, Skepticism from Experts
Wind Energy Weekly

June 10, 2009
Focus on RES
Channel 8 News

June 7, 2009
Bloomfield reaps benefits of alternative energy
Lincoln Journal Star (IN)

June 6, 2009
RES Bruised by Committee Markup; Industry Continues Fight
Wind Energy Weekly

Wisconsin Reaping Wind’s Economic Benefits: Report
Wind Energy Weekly

Renewables, RESs doing what they’re supposed to, says report
Wind Energy Weekly

Renewables industry protests weak RES proposals in Congress
Grist

May 29, 2009
Wind Industry Gears Up to Highlight Benefits of Stronger RES
Wind Energy Weekly

May 29, 2009
DOE, ERCOT, PJM All Find Wind Reduces Emissions
Wind Energy Weekly

May 26, 2009
US wind power: Industry sets sights on large slice of the pie
The Financial Times

May 20, 2009
Rebuilding Our Economy - One Bolt at a Time
The Huffington Post

Industry Group Launches Pro-Wind Effort
MediaPost

May 15, 2009
Wind Industry Expresses Hope, Concern Over Weakened RES
Wind Energy Weekly

May 15, 2009
Committee Does Markup of Transmission Legislation
Wind Energy Weekly

May 15, 2009
Power Plants Drink 40 Billion Gallons a Day in Southeast: Study
Wind Energy Weekly

April 24, 2009
Big Deal in Tough Credit Market: First Wind Gets Financing for Utah Project
Wind Energy Weekly

April 22, 2009
Wind power convention shifts to Chicago
Chicago Business (Powered by Crain’s)

April 17, 2009
Maryland Climate Legislation Strongest in U.S.
Wind Energy Weekly

April 17, 2009
Wind Capital Points to Economic Stimulus Bill in Making Project Announcement
Wind Energy Weekly

April 15, 2009
Jobs, Blowing in the Wind
Newsweek.com

April 12, 2009
Texas is still wind king, but Iowa breezes past California
USA Today

April 10, 2009
Interior Report, Salazar Highlight Potential and Benefits of Offshore Wind
Wind Energy Weekly

April 1, 2009
Running With the Wind
Farm Industry News

April 5, 2009
Will Obama's Revolution Deliver Energy Independence?
The Washington Post

April 3, 2009
Waxman, Markey Release Energy Bill with 25% RES, Climate Change Provisions
Wind Energy Weekly

April 3, 2009
New York Residents Near Big New York Wind Farm Support Wind Energy: Study
Wind Energy Weekly

March 27, 2009
25% RES Would Add 300,000 Jobs, Cut Energy Costs: UCS Report
Wind Energy Weekly

March 27, 2009
Ground Broken on 1,300-Job Vestas Facilities
Wind Energy Weekly

March 27, 2009
Finally, a Political Tailwind for Offshore Wind Power
BU Today

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March 20, 2009
The Green Energy Economy: What It Will Take to Get There
U.S. News and World Report

March 20, 2009
Dept. of Interior, FERC Move to Resolve Offshore Jurisdiction Issues
Wind Energy Weekly

March 20, 2009
82% of Americans Support Locally Sited Wind: Survey
Wind Energy Weekly

March 17, 2009
Wind Breakers: U.K. Offshore Wind Plan Draws Wide Interest
The Wall Street Journal

March 16, 2009
Could Small Nations Like the Maldives Lead in Renewable Energy?
The New York Times

March 13, 2009
Interior Secretary issues order on renewables
Wind Energy Weekly

Massachusetts Board Approves Cape Wind Multi-Permit Certificate
Wind Energy Weekly

March 6, 2009
PLUGGING IN: Ex-official Denise Bode receives honor
NewsOK

Gales set wind power record for Spain
The Guardian

March 1, 2009
Wind-power industry seeks trained workforce
LA Times

February 27, 2009
Wind power helps ski resort during recession
CNN

February 25, 2009
Growing excitement, expectations for green jobs corps
CNN

January 27, 2009
The Little Program With Big Benefits
Windletter

Beyond Barack: New Players Change Climate for Wind on the Hill
Windletter

January 23, 2009
Economic Recover Bill With Renewable Provisions Moves Forward
Wind Energy Weekly

Omaha Public Power District Commits to 10% Renewables by 2020
Wind Energy Weekly

Long Island Power Authority Commits $1.2 Million to Wind Initiative
Wind Energy Weekly

January 21, 2009
A Night Out: 2009 Green Inaugural Ball
Washingtonian

January 17, 2009
Obama Ties Energy to Prosperity
Wall Street Journal

January 16, 2009
Latest Proposals in Congress Include Short-Term Fix, Multi-Year PTC
Wind Energy Weekly

With Wind Component Manufacturer as Backdrop, Obama Talks Economic Stimulus
Wind Energy Weekly

January 9, 2009
PTC Must Be Tweaked for Renewables to Deliver Jobs in 2009: AWEA, SEIA
Wind Energy Weekly

News Analysis: MISO Coordinated Regional Grid Operations Good for Wind
Wind Energy Weekly

 

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