Microsoft Signs 20 Year Deal for Texas Wind Power
The skinny: Microsoft has committed to a 20-year power purchase agreement with RES Americas to buy 100 percent of the electricity generated from the soon-to-be-built Keechi Wind Farm Project. It’s Microsoft’s latest investment in renewable energy and is just one of several innovative projects…
Wind Energy Industry Regains Velocity
By Mark Kleszczewski
In 2012, a sustained burst of development and construction activity made for a record-breaking year for the U.S. wind industry. However, one of the major drivers of the boom was also one of its biggest problems as companies rushed to complete their projects before the…
Fiscal Cliff Deal Preserves America’s Wind Energy Sector
In its final passage on January 1 of a bill to avert the fiscal cliff, the U.S. Congress has extended wind energy tax credits for projects that begin this year.
The bill applies to all wind projects that start construction in 2013. Companies that manufacture wind turbines and install…
New Study says Wind Energy Works for Kansas
A recently released study shows the wind energy industry creates jobs for workers, economic benefits for landowners and downward pressure on electricity rates. The study was conducted by law firm Polsinelli Shughart in partnership with the Kansas Energy Information Network.
“Kansas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard has helped diversify Kansas’ energy mix…
New Approaches Avoid Reinventing the Wheel
Efficiencies in research and development continue to plague the biopharma industry as it works to develop and deliver drug therapies. There are several reasons for this, including a lack of cohesiveness when it comes to approaches to the clinical trials process. Companies have excellent processes but the approaches are disparate…