Wind Energy News in Energy XPRThttps://www.energy-xprt.com/wind-energy/newsWind Energy News in Energy XPRThttps://www.energy-xprt.com/images/logo.gifhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/wind-energy/newsWind Energy News in Energy XPRTUk Electricity Generation To Be Fossil Fuel Free By 2035?https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/uk-electricity-generation-to-be-fossil-fuel-free-by-2035-1064767<![CDATA[UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, stated that removing gas as a power source will help protect against price surges (during Conservative conference).Johnson has also confirmed plans to eliminate fossil fuels from the UK&rsquo;s electricity generation process by 2035.The UK generated 43% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2020 but gas-fired power plants still account for a significant proportion. Over the last 5 years, our total share of electricity being generated from renewables has increased by 20%.Nuclear power plants, which currently provide about a sixth of the UK&rsquo;s electricity, would also continue to form part of the energy mix under the net zero plans. ]]>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/uk-electricity-generation-to-be-fossil-fuel-free-by-2035-1064767nuclear powerenergy productioncombustion engineeringpower generationcarbon capturecarbon capture and storageclean energyoffshore windwind powernuclear power plantgas gridnuclear industrycapture and storagegas power plantclean energy productiongas powergas firegas poweredclean power generationclean powerelectricity gridhydrogen storagecarbonizationgas plantdecarbonizationConnecting the Dots: Putting Offshore Wind Energy to Workhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/connecting-the-dots-putting-offshore-wind-energy-to-work-1141463<![CDATA[By Tiffany Plate, NREL The most recent U.S. Census states that 44.4 million people, or nearly 14% of the population, live along the Atlantic Coast. That is a lot of people&mdash;who need a lot of electricity. And as the country pushes to decarbonize the energy sector, that power needs to increasingly come from renewable sources, like solar and wind. But densely populated coastlines often do not have the space needed for large solar or wind farms. That is why developers and scientists are looking to offshore wind energy to play a key role in supporting a low-carbon future for East Coast communities. And that is also why researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have spent two years evaluating transmission options to make the best possible connections between offshore wind projects and communities on the Atlantic Coast. The recently published Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study was the most thorough analysis to date of options for bringing offshore wind energy onshore to communities on the Atlantic Coast. The goal of the study was to identify ways to facilitate transmission of offshore wind energy to areas of high demand and reduce grid congestion, increase system reliability, maximize production, and reduce costs for consumers. The study also informed the concurrently released Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan, which outlines immediate actions the United States needs to do to connect the first generation of Atlantic offshore wind power projects to the electric grid and how they can increase transmission in the next several decades. The Benefits of Interconnection Study authors outlined one significant step that would help lower electricity costs and enhance U.S. grid reliability&mdash;while reducing disruption to ecosystems or other ocean users. The step? Linking offshore wind energy projects to each other first rather than connecting them individually to the grid back on land. &ldquo;We found that the benefits of connecting offshore wind energy stations outweigh the costs of installing those individual connections by a ratio of 2:1 or more,&rdquo; said Greg Brinkman, an NREL senior research engineer and co-author of the report along with Dave Corbus, an NREL power systems engineer, and colleagues from PNNL. &ldquo;Creating these transmission networks would yield substantial savings when compared to a scenario in which each project has its own isolated transmission connections.&rdquo; To then get energy from those networks of offshore wind farms back to land, the team identified potential transmission &ldquo;corridors&rdquo;&mdash;sites that avoid location constraints such as military zones and shipping channels, as well as marine protected areas and artificial reefs. The study, which was based on a target of deploying 85 gigawatts of offshore wind off the Atlantic Coast by 2050, found that building offshore transmission in phases could help reduce risks. Study authors also suggested that the nation implement standards for high-voltage direct current technology early in the process to help developers lay new transmission lines and expand those networks in the future. The Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s Wind Energy Technologies Office. The Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan was led by the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s Grid Deployment Office in partnership with the Wind Energy Technologies Office and the U.S. Department of Interior&rsquo;s Bureau of Ocean Management. ]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/connecting-the-dots-putting-offshore-wind-energy-to-work-1141463renewable energywind energylow carbonoffshore windwind powerwind farmoffshore wind farmonshore windoffshore wind powerenergy industryonshore wind energygrid systemwind power projectoffshore wind energyenergy costwind and solarwind farm developeroffice energywind energy technologylow carbon futurecarbon futurefarmlandoffshore farmingsolar windelectricity gridocean managementwind farm developmentsolar farmoffshore wind projecthigh voltage currentlarge solarmarine protectioncarbonizationenergy networkpower engineeringdecarbonizationYou`re Invited: Public Scoping Meetings on Potential Oahu Offshore Windhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/you-re-invited-public-scoping-meetings-on-potential-oahu-offshore-wind-666827<![CDATA[On June 22, 2016, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Abigail Ross Hopper announced a major step in BOEM&rsquo;s Hawaii offshore wind planning process. In addition to issuing a Call for Information and Nominations (Call) to gauge interest in acquiring commercial wind leases in areas offshore Oahu and solicit comments on potential multiple use and environmental considerations relating to wind development in those areas, BOEM issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA). Through the Notice of Intent (NOI), BOEM is seeking public comment for determining issues and alternatives to be analyzed in the EA, which will consider potential environmental impacts associated with issuing future commercial wind leases and approving site assessment activities on the lease areas. Please note that the issuance of these notices is a very early step in BOEM&rsquo;s offshore wind process, and BOEM has not yet determined whether it would be appropriate to issue commercial wind leases in all or part of the areas included in the Call. Stakeholder comments and input will be critical to informing BOEM&rsquo;s decision-making process moving forward. BOEM has scheduled the following public scoping meetings to provide opportunities for the public to comment on the EA. Tuesday, July 19, 2016; 6:00 PM &ndash; 9:00 PM McKinley High School 1039 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Wednesday July 20, 2016; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Waianae Intermediate School 85-626 Farrington Highway Waianae, Hawaii 96792 Thursday July 21, 2016; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Waialua Elementary School 67-020 Waialua Beach Road Waialua, Hawaii 96791 The NOI was published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2016, and BOEM will accept public comments for 45 days (ending on August 8, 2016) via the following: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. In the field entitled, &lsquo;&lsquo;Enter Keyword or ID,&rsquo;&rsquo; enter BOEM&ndash;2016&ndash;0049, and then click &lsquo;&lsquo;search.&rsquo;&rsquo; Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this notice; or U.S. mail: Mail in an envelope labeled &lsquo;&lsquo;Comments on Hawaii EA&rsquo;&rsquo; and addressed to Regional Director, BOEM Pacific OCS Region, 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102, Camarillo, California 93010. Public Scoping Meetings: Per the schedule above, comments will be accepted during these meetings on Oahu. For more information about offshore wind planning efforts for Hawaii, go to http://www.boem.gov/Hawaii.]]>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/you-re-invited-public-scoping-meetings-on-potential-oahu-offshore-wind-666827site assessmentenvironmental impactenvironmental assessmentenergy managementocean energyoffshore windwind developerwind site assessmentpublic commentwind siteocean managementGamesa’s G126-2.5 MW named best turbine of the year in the up to 2.9 MW category by Windpower Monthlyhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/gamesa-s-g126-25-mw-named-best-turbine-of-the-year-in-the-up-to-29-mw-category-by-windpower-monthly-688663<![CDATA[Windpower Monthly has named the G126-2.5 MW the best turbine of the year in the up to 2.9 MW category. This prestigious trade journal selected Gamesa's turbine for its combination of a 126m diameter rotor, nominal capacity of 2.5 MW and range of tower heights (84, 102 and 129 metres), enabling installation all over the world. Windpower Monthly also flagged the fact that the G126-2.5 MW is specially designed to maximise profitability at low wind speed sites, locations it describes as of "increasing importance". This turbine's prototype was installed at the firm's R&amp;D centre in Alaiz (Navarre) following its launch at the China Wind Power trade fair in 2015. Underpinned by technology which has been exhaustively proven and validated in Gamesa's 2.0-2.5 MW platform, the G126-2.5 MW has been fitted with the same electric system as the G114 2.5 MW for medium-high wind speeds. Elsewhere, Gamesa's G132-3.3 MW turbine also ranked in the top ten of the onshore 3 MW-plus and category, specifically placing fourth. Already one year ago, the Spanish financial journal Actualidad Econ&oacute;mica selected this turbine as one of the 100 best ideas of 2015. This means that a Gamesa turbine has taken the gold medal in the 'small' turbine category for the third time. The company's 850 kW turbine landed first place in the 2013 edition of these accolades in the up to 2.0 MW category, while G114-2.0 MW took first prize in the 2014 round.]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/gamesa-s-g126-25-mw-named-best-turbine-of-the-year-in-the-up-to-29-mw-category-by-windpower-monthly-688663wind powerlow wind speed sitemedium windwind siteturbine installationelectrical systemGamesa’s G126-2.5 MW named best turbine of the year in the up to 2.9 MW category by Windpower Monthlyhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/gamesa-s-g126-25-mw-named-best-turbine-of-the-year-in-the-up-to-29-mw-category-by-windpower-monthly-688674<![CDATA[ Windpower Monthly has named the G126-2.5 MW the best turbine of the year in the up to 2.9 MW category. This prestigious trade journal selected Gamesa's turbine for its combination of a 126m diameter rotor, nominal capacity of 2.5 MW and range of tower heights (84, 102 and 129 metres), enabling installation all over the world. Windpower Monthly also flagged the fact that the G126-2.5 MW is specially designed to maximise profitability at low wind speed sites, locations it describes as of "increasing importance". This turbine's prototype was installed at the firm's R&amp;D centre in Alaiz (Navarre) following its launch at the China Wind Power trade fair in 2015. Underpinned by technology which has been exhaustively proven and validated in Gamesa's 2.0-2.5 MW platform, the G126-2.5 MW has been fitted with the same electric system as the G114 2.5 MW for medium-high wind speeds. Elsewhere, Gamesa's G132-3.3 MW turbine also ranked in the top ten of the onshore 3 MW-plus and category, specifically placing fourth. Already one year ago, the Spanish financial journal Actualidad Econ&oacute;mica selected this turbine as one of the 100 best ideas of 2015. This means that a Gamesa turbine has taken the gold medal in the 'small' turbine category for the third time. The company's 850 kW turbine landed first place in the 2013 edition of these accolades in the up to 2.0 MW category, while G114-2.0 MW took first prize in the 2014 round. ]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/gamesa-s-g126-25-mw-named-best-turbine-of-the-year-in-the-up-to-29-mw-category-by-windpower-monthly-688674wind powerlow wind speed sitemedium windwind siteturbine installationelectrical systemCost of Renewables Fell in 2016, Lowering Global Investment in Clean Energyhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/cost-of-renewables-fell-in-2016-lowering-global-investment-in-clean-energy-698075<![CDATA[The world added record levels of renewable energy capacity in 2016, even as investment in clean energy fell, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) recently (4/6) reported. "Ever-cheaper clean tech provides a real opportunity for investors to get more for less," said UNEP executive Director Erik Solheim. "This is exactly the kind of situation, where the needs of profit and people meet, that will drive the shift to a better world for all." The report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2017, found that wind, solar, biomass and waste-to-energy, geothermal, small hydro and marine sources added 138.5 gigawatts to global power capacity in 2016, up from 127.5 gigawatts added the year before. According to UNEP, this difference is roughly equals to the energy created from the world's 16 largest existing power producing facilities combined. Another key finding is the decreasing cost of clean energy, as compared with traditional fuels. For example, the average dollar capital expenditure per megawatt for solar photovoltaics and wind dropped by over 10 per cent. This meant that investors got "more bang for their buck," according to UN Environment, which published the report, along with the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre and the Bloomberg New Energy Finance. "Investment in renewables capacity was roughly double that in fossil fuel generation," the UN Program said. While the capacity from renewables was equivalent to 55 per cent of all new power, the highest to date, total investment was $241.6 billion, the lowest since 2013. The authors noted drops in investment among developing countries, including in China where investment had been rising the past 11 years. Investment in offshore windmills in China, however, peaked at $4.1 billion. Meanwhile, in Europe, investment rose, led by the United Kingdom and Germany. The continent's investment in renewables overall rose three per cent to $59.8 billion. The most hopeful sign last year for the future greening of the global electricity system was a succession of winning bids for solar and wind, in auctions around the world, according to the report. Records were set for solar power in Chile and onshore wind in Morocco. ]]>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/cost-of-renewables-fell-in-2016-lowering-global-investment-in-clean-energy-698075renewable energygeothermal energygeothermalclean energysolar powerbiomass wastesolar photovoltaiconshore windphotovoltaicrenewable energy investmentbiomass energyenergy investmentwind and solarrosessmall hydrowaste biomasswaste-to-energysolar windbiomass to energybiomass waste to energyelectrical systemNTPC &amp; ReNew Power to soon make bids for PTC India’s wind power assetshttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ntpc-renew-power-to-soon-make-bids-for-ptc-india-s-wind-power-assets-1053897<![CDATA[ Both energy companies are expected to soon submit their binding bids for the acquisition of PTC&rsquo;s wind power assets. The proposed sale, being handled by KPMG&rsquo;s investment banking unit, is expected to fetch an estimated INR 2,000 crore valuation. NTPC Limited (NTPC), a New Delhi-based electric power distribution firm, and Haryana-based renewable energy company, ReNew Power Limited (ReNew), have reportedly shown serious interest in the ongoing sale of wind power business belonging to state-owned PTC India Limited (PTC). Sources privy to the matter claim, both energy companies are expected to soon submit their binding bids for the acquisition of PTC&rsquo;s wind power assets. The proposed sale, being handled by KPMG&rsquo;s investment banking unit, is expected to fetch an estimated INR 2,000 crore valuation.]]>Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ntpc-renew-power-to-soon-make-bids-for-ptc-india-s-wind-power-assets-1053897renewable energywind powerenergy infrastructurepower distributiondistributed powerrenewable powerdistributive powerdistributed electricityelectrical powerelectric powerinfrastructure assetrenewable energy powerenergy infrastructure assetconductivityEnvironment California Whirls Pinwheels for Renewable Energyhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/environment-california-whirls-pinwheels-for-renewable-energy-16184<![CDATA[San Francisco, California (ENS) - Standing before hundreds of pinwheels signed by residents and spread out in front of the San Francisco Civic Center, Environment California staff and volunteers today dramatized the potential and support for renewable energy in California. The 264 pinwheels were displayed to represent the number of wind turbines that could supply 20 percent of San Francisco's electricity. Environment California called on Congress to establish a national Renewable Electricity Standard. This standard would require that utilities generate 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar by 2020, an issue that is being debated in the House and Senate this month. 'There is no question that America has the know-how to move beyond fossil fuels and to tap into our abundant renewable energy resources,' said Moira Chapin, federal field organizer for Environment California. 'But right now we're just sitting on a winning lottery ticket when it comes to renewable energy. We're not tapping into the potential that exists here in California,' said Chapin. The national standard would parallel the renewable portfolio standards already in place in 20 states plus the District of Columbia states, that require electricity providers to obtain a minimum percentage of their power from renewable energy resources by a certain date. Together these states account for more than 42 percent of the electricity sales in the United States. Two other states, Illinois and Vermont, have nonbinding goals for adoption of renewable energy instead of a renewable portfolio standards. U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney, a California Democrat and former wind energy engineer, is one the primary sponsors of a bill that calls for a 20 percent by 2020 Renewable Electricity Standard. 'As a wind energy engineer for 20 years, I know that there is tremendous renewable energy growth potential in wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels,' said McNerney. 'Now that I am in Congress, I am committed to expanding the use of new energy technology because it's both good for our economy and our environment,' he said. Currently, California derives only 11.9 percent of its electricity from clean, renewable sources of energy like wind and solar power. ]]>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/environment-california-whirls-pinwheels-for-renewable-energy-16184renewable energywind turbinegeothermalwind energyclean energysolar powerwind powerenergy engineeringbiofuelrenewable energy potentialrenewable energy growthrenewable powerwind and solarenergy resourcerenewable energy resourcesolar windwind solar powerFormer governor Bill Richardson joins WRI`s board of directorshttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/former-governor-bill-richardson-joins-wri-s-board-of-directors-231681<![CDATA[Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was elected to the Board of Directors of the World Resources Institute, announced its president Jonathan Lash. &ldquo;Gov. Richardson brings decades of experience as a public official, diplomat and business leader, and has consistently displayed an enthusiasm and commitment to environmental issues that will be invaluable in advancing WRI&rsquo;s goals,&rdquo; said Lash. &ldquo;We are grateful to Gov. Richardson for contributing his energy and environmental expertise, along with his international experience to our organization. We look forward to the vision and leadership that he will provide.&rdquo; Richardson has held numerous positions in public service, including serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1983&ndash;97), as a member of President Clinton&rsquo;s cabinet (1997&ndash;2001), and as governor of New Mexico (2003&ndash;2010). In the Clinton administration, Richardson served as the secretary of energy from 1998 to 2001, where he advanced the development of wind, solar and other renewable energy production, improved the disposal of nuclear waste, and oversaw the return of 90,000 acres of land to Native American tribes, one of the largest voluntary returns of Indian lands ever. &ldquo;I am honored to join WRI. They are an outstanding organization that has made a huge difference in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development throughout the world,&rdquo; said Gov. Richardson. Richardson was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006. In 2008, Richardson&rsquo;s presidential campaign focused on many issues that he had faced throughout his political career&mdash; the economy, energy and the environment, foreign policy, education, and immigration reform. Richardson also has vast international experience having served as a special envoy on numerous international missions, including to North Korea, Iraq, Sudan and Cuba. Richardson was born in Pasadena, Calif., and lived in Mexico City until age 13. He attended Tufts University, earning bachelor&rsquo;s degrees in political science and French in 1970, and a master&rsquo;s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy the following year.]]>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/former-governor-bill-richardson-joins-wri-s-board-of-directors-231681waste disposalenergy productionrenewable energysustainable developmentnuclear wastesolar energywind developerrenewable energy productionwind and solarsolar windwind solar energyFERC Proposes IBR Standards, Registration to Improve Grid Reliabilityhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ferc-proposes-ibr-standards-registration-to-improve-grid-reliability-1090432<![CDATA[FERC took several actions on Nov 17 focused on inverter-based resources (IBRs), including proposing that new mandatory standards be developed to enhance the reliability of the bulk electric system. IBRs are solar photovoltaic, wind, fuel cell and battery storage resources that use power electronic devices to change direct current power, produced by generators, to alternating current power, to be transmitted on the bulk-power system. As use of this technology grows, it is important to ensure that IBRs do not adversely impact the technical reliability of the grid. "FERC's most solemn responsibility is protecting the reliability of the bulk power system. And that includes ensuring that promising new technologies, like IBRs, are configured and operated in a manner that enhances, not weakens, grid reliability. Today's orders set us on that course," FERC Chairman Rich Glick said. FERC's orders today include three IBR-focused actions: An order directing NERC to develop a plan to register the entities that own and operate IBRs (RD22-4) A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to direct NERC to develop reliability standards for IBRs that cover data sharing, model validation, planning and operational studies, and performance requirements (RM22-12) An order approving reliability standards that are related to IBRs, which NERC proposed earlier this year (RD22-5).Source: FERC-------------------------------------------- Upcoming conferences organized by SGO:Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America, December 6-7, 2022 | Chicago6th IoT Global Innovation Forum, February 21-22, 2023 | ChicagoV2G Business, Policy and Technology Forum, February 28 - March 1, 2023 | Los Angeles5th Utility Cyber Security Forum, March 21-22, 2023 | ChicagoUtility-Scale Energy Storage Forum, April 18-19, 2023 | Chicago]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ferc-proposes-ibr-standards-registration-to-improve-grid-reliability-1090432power generationenergy storagephotovoltaic cellsolar photovoltaicsolar cellphotovoltaicfuel cellfuel storagesolar photovoltaic cellwind and solarwind and solar photovoltaicsolar windbattery storagewind solar photovoltaicphotovoltaic solar cellpower electronicConstellation to Supply Renewable Energy Certificates to Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Eventhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/constellation-to-supply-renewable-energy-certificates-to-rhode-island-manufacturers-association-even-321418<![CDATA[Constellation today announced that it will donate renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100 percent of the estimated electricity consumption at the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association&rsquo;s annual fundraising gala. On Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, the Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel &lsquo;goes green&rsquo; for this year&rsquo;s fundraiser, The Renaissance Movement for Rhode Island Manufacturing. Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. will supply RECs from wind energy facilities in the United States to match the estimated electricity consumption at the event. The donation of the RECs will avoid approximately 54,810 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fueled generation. More than 200 members of the manufacturing industry and other organizations throughout Rhode Island are expected to attend, as is Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and members of the state legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Al T. Lubrano are Honorary Chairpersons of this year&rsquo;s gala. &ldquo;We are excited to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability while promoting the purchase of renewable energy certificates to local and national manufacturers,&rdquo; said Bill McCourt, executive director for the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association. &ldquo;REC purchases support the development of renewable energy sources. They represent a convenient and affordable way for manufacturers to invest in the development of renewable energy generation and set themselves apart from their competition.&rdquo; &ldquo;Rhode Island was one of the first states to embrace electricity competition, and in today&rsquo;s vibrant marketplace there are many options for manufacturers to support clean generation,&rdquo; said Ed Wilson, vice president of associations, Constellation. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve proudly sponsored this event since the formation of the Energy Program in 2006 and look forward to continuing a relationship that is providing Rhode Island businesses with affordable renewable energy choices.&rdquo; About the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association represents more than 250 manufacturers employing more than 30,000 workers across the state. The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association, founded in 1997, is committed to legislating Rhode Island into the top quartile among states in terms of manufacturing competitiveness and to enhancing the ability of manufacturers to compete effectively and operate profitably in the global marketplace and addresses issues on behalf of manufacturers dealing with taxation, trade and technology, the environment, human resources and workforce development, and regulation. About Constellation The Constellation family of retail electricity and natural gas suppliers (www.constellation.com), are subsidiaries of Exelon Corp., and are leading competitive retail suppliers of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. Constellation&rsquo;s retail businesses serve more than 100,000 business and public sector customers, including more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100, and nearly one million residential customers. Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) is the nation&rsquo;s leading competitive energy provider, with approximately $33 billion in annual revenues. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon has operations and business activities in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Exelon is the largest competitive U.S. power generator, with approximately 35,000 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation&rsquo;s cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. Exelon&rsquo;s utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to more than 6.6 million customers in central Maryland (BGE), northern Illinois (ComEd) and southeastern Pennsylvania (PECO). Learn more at: www.exeloncorp.com. ]]>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/constellation-to-supply-renewable-energy-certificates-to-rhode-island-manufacturers-association-even-321418carbon emissionsenergy productionrenewable energypower generationwind energyrenewable energy generationrenewable energy certificationgas powerenergy servicewind energy plantgas powerednatural gas productionnatural gas powerenergy certificationCO2 emissionscarbonizationCanadian Solar and Algonquin Power Partner on 10 MW AC Utility-Scale Solar Power Project in Ontariohttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/canadian-solar-and-algonquin-power-partner-on-10-mw-ac-utility-scale-solar-power-project-in-ontario-349268<![CDATA[Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that its subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has signed a 10 MW AC Module Supply Agreement with Algonquin Power Co. ("APCo"), to provide Canadian Solar modules for a utility-scale solar power project in Cornwall, Ontario. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2013, with the project expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2013. "Algonquin Power is known for building sustainable, long-term renewable energy projects. We are proud that they chose to build their latest project with Canadian Solar modules," said Shawn Qu, CEO of Canadian Solar. "Importantly, this further demonstrates Canadian Solar's strength and commitment to the Ontario solar market, as we continue to expand our own large and growing project pipeline." "Algonquin Power relies on trusted partners to help support our expanding pipeline of renewable energy development projects," said Mike Snow, President of APCo. "We chose Canadian Solar as the module provider for this project because the Company has a track record of high quality and reliability with modules backed by a powerful warranty. We are pleased to be working together and demonstrating a commitment to sustainable alternative energy solutions." The utility-scale solar plant is expected to include approximately 42,000 Canadian Solar CS6X high performance modules, which have been awarded key international certifications attesting to the rigors of their formal quality control inspections and testing. Canadian Solar modules are covered by a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship, along with a 25-year linear power output performance guarantee. In addition, the terms of Canadian Solar's product and performance warranty are backed by a third-party insurance policy that is underwritten by investment grade insurance companies, ensuring a safe investment for developers, investors, and project owners. About Canadian Solar Inc. Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules and other solar applications, Canadian Solar designs, manufactures and delivers solar products and solar system solutions for on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. With operations in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia, Canadian Solar provides premium quality, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solar solutions to support global, sustainable development. For more information, visit www.canadiansolar.com. About Algonquin Power Co. Algonquin Power Co. generates and sells electrical energy through a diverse portfolio of renewable power generation and clean thermal power generation facilities across North America. Algonquin Power Co. delivers continuing growth through the development of greenfield power generation projects, accretive acquisitions of electrical energy generation facilities as well as development of expansion opportunities within the existing portfolio of hydroelectric, wind, and thermal generating facilities. Visit Algonquin Power Co at www.algonquinpowercompany.com Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include the risks regarding the previously disclosed SEC investigation regarding the Company; general business and economic conditions; the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand in the Canadian markets; changes in customer order patterns; capacity utilization; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in utility-scale project approval processes; delays in utility-scale project construction; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 27, 2012. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.]]>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/canadian-solar-and-algonquin-power-partner-on-10-mw-ac-utility-scale-solar-power-project-in-ontario-349268renewable energyalternative energysustainable developmenthydropowerpower generationsolar powersolar industrysolar modulesolar plantrenewable power generationthermal power generationsolar productsolar cellutility-scale solar plantutility-scale solarsolar projectsolar deploymentindustrial solarpower generation projectrenewable powerrenewable energy developmentsustainability informationclean power generationclean powerthermal power plantutility-scale solar powersolar designsolar power supplysolar waferthermal cleaningwind generatorpower performanceutility powersolar performancehigh-purity siliconhigh purity siliconNelson, BC, turns on Canada’s first community solar garden projecthttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/nelson-bc-turns-on-canada-s-first-community-solar-garden-project-705436<![CDATA[Today, Bullfrog Power, Canada&rsquo;s leading green energy provider, and the City of Nelson are announcing the launch of the 60 kW Nelson Community Solar Garden Project. Canada&rsquo;s first community solar garden installation is using &ldquo;virtual net-metering&rdquo; to showcase the future of how Canadians can support renewable energy projects in their community. &ldquo;Bullfrog Power is proud to be a partner in developing Canada&rsquo;s first community solar garden project,&rdquo; said Ron Seftel, CEO, Bullfrog Power. &ldquo;The virtual net-metering model is taking off across the United States and has huge potential to change how we develop solar projects in Canada.&rdquo; Since 2005, Bullfrog Power has been offering a solution for Canadians who want to support renewable energy, without installing and maintaining their own solar panels or a wind turbine. Instead, Bullfrog Power sources green energy on its customers&rsquo; behalf through its network of partner renewable energy producers such as wind farms and small-scale hydro facilities. Virtual net-metering extends this concept to local, community-scale solar gardens to which individuals and households can subscribe directly. Rather than installing a solar panel on their roof, subscribers are assigned the output of a solar panel in the solar garden, allowing them to take advantage of a lower development cost model and centralized management of the project. Subscribers to the Nelson project purchased their solar panels at an upfront cost of $945, with no further payments required. The community solar garden model can also allow participants the option of paying for every kilowatt-hour of power their panels produce over the solar garden&rsquo;s lifespan. In both cases, as panels generate clean, pollution-free electricity each month, customers receive &ldquo;solar credits&rdquo; that are deducted from their electricity bill. The solar credits are calculated annually and are equal to their share of the solar garden&rsquo;s production. Over time, all of the subscribers will recoup their initial investment and continue saving money on their electricity bills as long as the garden produces renewable energy. &ldquo;Bullfrog Power and the City of Nelson made important financial contributions to this project, but what makes the Nelson Community Solar Garden truly special is the collective commitment by the individual investors and groups from throughout the Nelson community to support clean energy in British Columbia,&rdquo; said Alex Love, General manager Nelson Hydro. Bullfrog Power provided a pre-feasibility grant to the project and followed up with additional financial support during the construction phase to ensure this first of its kind project could be built here in Canada. Through its community renewable projects program, Bullfrog Power has supported more than 115 green energy projects nationwide due to the commitment of Bullfrog&rsquo;s thousands of customers across the country. From coast-to-coast-tocoast, Bullfrog Power community projects include the Hope Blooms solar greenhouse in Halifax as well as solar projects with the Lutsel K&rsquo;e Dene First Nation in the Northwest Territories and B.C.&rsquo;s Kanaka Bar Indian Band. About Bullfrog Power Bullfrog Power, Canada&rsquo;s leading green energy provider, offers renewable energy solutions that enable individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, support the development of green energy projects in Canada and help create a cleaner, healthier world. As a Certified B Corporation, Bullfrog Power meets higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Thousands of individuals and businesses in Canada are doing their part to address climate change and air pollution by choosing green energy with Bullfrog Power. Sign up easily, quickly and affordably at bullfrogpower.com.]]>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/nelson-bc-turns-on-canada-s-first-community-solar-garden-project-705436climate changeenvironmental impactenergy productionrenewable energyenvironmental performancehydropowersolar panelwind turbineclean energywind powerwind farmsolar productair pollutionenvironmental accountingsolar projectclimate pollutantrenewable energy productionrenewable powergreenhouserenewable energy installersmall hydrosolar wind turbinesolar windsolar installationsolar roofsolar development projectrenewable energy powerrenewable energy solutionsolar developmentcustomized solarwind turbine powergarden productfarm scalesolar receivergreenhouse solarGE Expands Renewable Energy Business Portfolio to Accelerate Growth, Improve Performance, and Lead the Energy Transition for GEhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ge-expands-renewable-energy-business-portfolio-to-accelerate-growth-improve-performance-and-lead-the-789053<![CDATA[GE recently (1/30) announced that it intends to intensify its focus on the growing renewable energy market by consolidating all of the company's renewable and grid assets into a single, simplified Renewable Energy business. Global demand for renewable power generation and the associated grid integration continues to increase globally; the latest report from the International Energy Agency* showed that renewable capacity additions of 178 gigawatts (GW) accounted for more than two-thirds of global net electricity capacity growth in 2017. The proposed moves announced today are part of a broader effort on the part of GE to position the company to meet the evolving needs of the power market, including the growth of renewable energy. These moves include: Moving GE's grid solutions and hybrid renewables (including solar and storage systems) technologies into the GE Renewable Energy Business, complementing its existing onshore wind, offshore wind, LM Wind Power, and hydro offerings Complementing all offerings with digitally enabled services Streamlining its Onshore Wind structure, eliminating its headquarters layer and elevating its current regional teams&mdash;Americas, Europe/Africa, MENAT and APAC &mdash; to improve competitiveness, speed, customer focus, and local execution in the Onshore Wind business The proposed moves will enable GE Renewable Energy to drive more local and integrated solutions, simplify its structure, and improve performance. The business will be capable of supporting customers from project development, to equipment and services, to full turnkey solutions. It will have the most diverse and broadest renewable portfolios in the industry, enabling customers to bring green electrons to the grid or to power their operations. GE Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., said, "This strategic realignment positions GE to lead in the fast-growing renewable energy market. This move will help our Renewable Energy teams to better support their customers in leading the energy transition by simplifying the way they can access innovative products, integrated solutions, and services that reflect the evolution of the clean energy marketplace." GE Renewable Energy CEO Jerome Pecresse said, "With the unique diversity and scale of this portfolio and the combination of expertise, technology, and local reach, we will create enhanced value for all our customers seeking to power the world with affordable, reliable green electrons. Our team is excited by the possibilities this new structure creates to help us lead the energy transition for GE." The expanded Renewable Energy is part of GE's energy related portfolio, which also includes the newly created Gas Power business and GE's Power portfolio which operates Steam, Nuclear, and Power Conversion. *Source: International Energy Agency Renewables 2018 market analysis, https://www.iea.org/renewables2018/power/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also of Interest from SGO: 9th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America, March 18-20, 2019, Washington, D.C. &gt; website 4th Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019, Chicago &gt; website Utility Cyber Security Forum, June 25-26, 2019, San Diego &gt; website 4th IoT Global Innovation Forum, July 9-10, 2019, Chicago &gt; website]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/ge-expands-renewable-energy-business-portfolio-to-accelerate-growth-improve-performance-and-lead-the-789053nuclear powerrenewable energyhydropowerpower generationclean energyoffshore windwind powerrenewable power generationgrid integrationonshore windoffshore wind powergas powerrenewable powerenergy demandsolar storagegas poweredsolar storage technologysolar storage systemmicrogridsteam powerrenewable energy markethybrid renewablehybrid solarFirst ever green jobs award honorees announcedhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/first-ever-green-jobs-award-honorees-announced-210366<![CDATA[On November 16th, Green For All and SJF Institute announced the first ever Green Jobs Award honorees. The Green Jobs Award honors businesses that contribute to the economy and the environment. The first Green Jobs Award honorees are: Alvarado Street Bakery, Bioengineering Group, CLEAResult, E Light Wind &amp; Solar, Inc., FLS Energy, Melink Corporation, OPOWER, Petra Solar, Sellars Absorbent Materials and Southern Energy Management. "Each of the companies chosen this year does its part in building the green economy through innovation and job creation here in the United States," says Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green For All. "They are demonstrating that by addressing the climate crisis we can take real steps in addressing the economic crisis as well." Honorees are from across the country, representing diverse industries - from renewable energy and energy efficiency to consumer products and engineering. Together the companies honored today employ more than 1,300 people and their aggregate revenue exceeds $150 million. "We hope that by acknowledging the tremendous work these companies are doing, we can support their noble efforts, and inspire other business leaders to follow their lead," says Bonny Moellenbrock, Executive Director of SJF Institute. Applicants were judged on their contribution to environmental quality, the quality of their jobs and benefits, the diversity of employment opportunities, and their level of community engagement. Honorees will receive a package of complimentary business services provided by Service Partners including Beyond the Bottom Line, Green Jobs Network, Green Retirement Plans, Hanson Bridgett, Relevance, Rimon Law, Singlebrook Technology, Springleaf Strategies, Social K, and the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Data and case studies on all applicants will also be compiled, creating a database of innovative green job creators that help tell the story of the green economy's potential. The Green Jobs Award is made possible by the support of the Citi Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. Green For All is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean-energy economy. The organization works in collaboration with the business, government, labor, and grassroots communities to create and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry - all while holding the most vulnerable people at the center of its agenda. To learn more, visit www.greenforall.org. SJF Institute connects, inspires and accelerates sustainable entrepreneurs and the fields that support them. The Institute empowers companies that provide green solutions and build workplaces where employees can grow and thrive, and works with foundations, corporations, and investors who believe in the power of entrepreneurship to change the world for the better. To learn more, visit www.sjfinstitute.org.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/first-ever-green-jobs-award-honorees-announced-210366green buildingenergy productionrenewable energywind energyclean energysolar energyenergy managementsolar lightingenergy efficiencywind and solarindustrial energysolar windwind solar energybioengineering$400 Discount for US Offshore Wind 2019 CONFEX, Boston, June 10-11https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/400-discount-for-us-offshore-wind-2019-confex-boston-june-10-11-793587<![CDATA[In preparation for US offshore wind project development and supply chain partnering, I would like to invite representatives from XPRT Media to attend the US Offshore Wind 2019 CONFEX (USOW19) to network with executive speakers from Avangrid, Equinor, Vineyard Wind, &Oslash;rsted, EnBW, MHI Vestas, BOEM, NYSERDA, MassCEC and many more Register online here to secure the Super Early Bird $400 discount before it expires! I&rsquo;ve listed here are 5 reasons why FC Business Intelligence must attend this meeting: You&rsquo;ll have access to All active and new market players in one place, at one time, to create partnerships for success As North America&rsquo;s largest offshore wind event, you&rsquo;ll meet 1300+ attendees, 100+ speakers, 60 exhibitors and hear focused learning, strategic insight and business development opportunities. Along with a multitude of supply chain matchmaking activity, you will meet every major developer, operator, investor, EPCI contractor, supplier, manufacturer, consultant, Gov rep&rsquo;s, and more. You achieve all your US Offshore Wind goals in just 2 days Find partners, meet clients, speak to key influencers, gather info, assess risks, and seize opportunities throughout your time at this conference &amp; expo. You&rsquo;ll receive all you need to know about current and future projects and lucrative supply chain opportunities from 100 speakers Executives from Avangrid, Equinor, Vineyard Wind, EnBW, Castle Winds, BOEM, NYSERDA, MassCEC and many more will share their plans for current and future projects, and supply chain requirements. You&rsquo;ll meet serious industry collaborators to secure market share as a developer, supplier or advisor This event is where the early commercial relationships are formed amongst OSW developers, financiers and supply chain players. Miss it and miss your best opportunity to build your US offshore wind business. Remember - only the early movers will reap the rewards! You&rsquo;ll learn how US OSW regulatory system is evolving and the evolution of policy in OSW states The event sets out the critical details of how the US offshore wind system will work in individual states. US OSW is an evolving very fast and needs to be understood if you are to be a successful market player. Conference keynotes, presentations and panel discussions for 2019 will cover: The federal plan for OSW lease areas, upcoming lease auctions, the permitting process and how to work with project stakeholders to help you reduce development risk, prevent project delays and establish industry best practice. Analysis and updates of the US project pipeline, project plans, key dates &amp; supply chain requirements to help you build a competitive market development strategy. Key announcements from local governments, developers and Tier 1 contractors about regulations, policy support, incentives, upcoming projects, and procurement models to help you to secure your place as a developer or supplier. Developer choices for technology, construction, installation and marine logistics, which will inform near-term and long-term plans for supply chain and local content. Detailed comparison of offshore wind electricity markets, procurement frameworks, OREC&rsquo;s and potential offtakes to help support project development strategies in active and emerging U.S. markets. And here is a list of exciting networking activities to help you build partnerships in the US offshore wind industry: 1300+ local, national and international offshore wind top executives 100+ speakers across two tracks 60+ exhibition booths in the USOW19-EXPO 40+ hours of high-quality networking time (outside the main program) NEW Supply Chain Matchmaking Service App - book meetings ahead of the event with our new matchmaking app called &lsquo;WindLink&rsquo; Co-located with MassCEC&rsquo;s Supply Chain Forum and Supply Chain Matchmaking Sessions Offsite networking tour of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal and Wind Technology Testing Center with MassCEC US Offshore Wind Leaders&rsquo; Private Dinner for 30+ C-level executives and key influencers (invitation only) ]]>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/400-discount-for-us-offshore-wind-2019-confex-boston-june-10-11-793587risk assessmentwind industryoffshore windwind developerUS wind industryvineyardoffshore wind developeroffshore wind industryoffshore wind projectwind project developmentGreenscape completes $7 million debt financing with Maxam opportunities fund LPhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/greenscape-completes-7-million-debt-financing-with-maxam-opportunities-fund-lp-221139<![CDATA[Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") (TSX VENTURE: GRN) is pleased to announce it has completed $7,000,000 in financing with Maxam Opportunities Fund LP and Maxam Opportunities Fund (International) LP (Collectively "Maxam Opportunities Fund LP") via a 5 year non-revolving term facility. Announcement Highlights: Financing via a 5 year non-revolving term facility Interest reserve created from the $7 million facility to fund all interest payments during the first 12 months of the facility 5 year loan provides financial stability and strengthened financial position as Greenscape seeks growth opportunities in the parking industry The use of proceeds are to recapitalize Greenscape and for working capital. To ensure that the construction of the company's 4,200 stall green parking facility serving the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado was completed ahead of schedule and on budget with adequate project funding, Greenscape took on a variety of short term debts from third parties and related parties during the construction process. With this flagship project now complete and fully operational, Greenscape has finalized $7,000,000 in financing from Maxam Opportunities Fund LP to recapitalize and consolidate various short term debts. This $7,000,000 financing stabilizes the Company's 81.2% equity ownership position in Denver for the long term and will give the company the ability to now identify, assess and execute on future opportunities in the parking industry. Greenscape, as an owner in the world's greenest parking facility, is in a unique position to grow through targeting future builds of green parking developments modeled after the Denver facility and through parking industry verticals that are part of the green parking movement. The Denver facility is a flagship and model investment for Greenscape, has been recently appraised at USD $30,900,000 and is fully operational. It incorporates a variety of environmental features into its design including solar and wind energy sources, geothermal heating and cooling, LED lighting, recycled asphalt, reflective roofing, porous pavement and recycled steel. Greenscape additionally is arranging $750,000 via a private placement of 3 million units at $0.25 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one half share purchase warrant. Each full purchase warrant enabling the unit holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.35 for a period of twenty four months from date of closing. About Maxam Capital Corporation Maxam Capital Corp. formed the Maxam Opportunities Fund ("Maxam") to focus on structured investments in both publicly traded and private companies. Maxam seeks to fill the void in the Canadian capital market between traditional private equity (majority/control required) and the public markets. www.maxamcapitalcorp.com About Greenscape Greenscape Capital Group increases environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability of companies and their operations. Greenscape Capital is focused on dramatically increasing the profitability of commercial facilities through enhanced energy efficiency and environmental best practices. When market opportunities arise, Greenscape also invests in other companies that operate in the environmental space, providing strategic capital and business advisory services to assist companies in achieving their environmental and corporate goals. www.greenscapecapital.com ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO and Director Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding certain future events. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. In particular, there is no assurance the Company will be successful in raising the $750,000 equity financing on the terms as contemplated, or at all. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.]]>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/greenscape-completes-7-million-debt-financing-with-maxam-opportunities-fund-lp-221139green buildinggeothermal energygeothermalwind energysolar energysocial responsibilityenvironmental strategysteel recyclingasphalt recyclingenvironmental practicegeothermal heatLED lightingheating and coolingenergy efficiencywind and solargeothermal heatingsolar windgeothermal coolingwind solar energysolar designenvironmental designpermeable pavementGreenscape arranges $5 million special warrant financinghttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/greenscape-arranges-5-million-special-warrant-financing-194046<![CDATA[Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") (TSX VENTURE: GRN) is pleased to announce that it has arranged an institutionally-led, non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") to raise up to $5 million, subject to regulatory approval, for the completion of Green Park Denver LLC's 4,200 stall green parking facility servicing the Denver International Airport. The Green Park Denver project is rapidly advancing, is substantially ahead of schedule and is slated for completion and operations in November 2010. Green Park Denver is being built as the world's greenest parking facility with solar and wind energy sources, geothermal heating and cooling, electric vehicle plug in stations and LED lighting incorporated into the design. The facility, a substantial asset on its own, will also serve as a model for multiple future Green Park projects being targeted for construction throughout North America. The project has a recently appraised value of $30,900,000 pre-cash flow, post construction and $41,600,000 upon stabilization (Cushman &amp; Wakefield Appraisal). The Offering is a Special Warrant financing comprised of up to 18,181,818 Special Warrants at a price of $0.275 per Special Warrant. Each Special Warrant entitles the holder to receive, for no additional consideration, one unit ("Units"); each Unit consisting of one common share ("Common Share") of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant ("Warrant"). Each full Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.35 per share for a period of 24 months following the Closing Date. In the event the closing price of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is at least $0.75 for ten consecutive trading days (at any time following the earlier of (i) four months from the date of Closing, or (ii) the receipt for a final prospectus) the Company may reduce the remaining exercise period of the Warrants to not less than 30 days from the date of providing notice of the reduced exercise period. The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file a prospectus and qualify the distribution of the Units as expeditiously as possible following the close of the Offering. If a final receipt for a prospectus has not been received within 60 days following closing of the Offering, each Special Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to receive 1.1 Units (comprising 1.1 Shares and 0.55 of a Warrant). Finder's fees may be payable to eligible persons with respect to the Offering and will be subject to regulatory approval. Proceeds of the Offering are intended to be used to advance the final equity required to the Denver Project and provide general working capital. To date, Greenscape has injected approximately $6.1 million in capital to the construction process. As previously announced, Denver Green Park LLC has also closed a US $8.5 million loan with Wells Fargo Bank, having a 3 year term and an all-in fixed interest of 5.45% per annum until maturity. About Greenscape Capital Group Greenscape Capital Group increases environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability of companies and their operations. Greenscape Capital is focused on dramatically increasing the profitability of commercial facilities through enhanced energy efficiency and environmental best practices. When marked opportunities arise, Greenscape also invests in other companies that operate in the environmental space, providing strategic capital and business advisory services to assist companies in achieving their environmental and corporate goals. www.greenscapecapital.com ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO and Director Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding future revenues and contracts. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur, when they will occur, or if they do occur, what benefits the company will obtain from them. There is no assurance the Company will be able to sell the full amount of the proposed Offering. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.]]>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/greenscape-arranges-5-million-special-warrant-financing-194046geothermal energygeothermalelectric vehiclewind energysolar energysocial responsibilityenvironmental strategyenvironmental practicegeothermal heatLED lightingheating and coolingenergy efficiencywind and solargeothermal heatingsolar windgeothermal coolingwind solar energygeothermal electricityAmerican wind energy association`s western regional representative discusses plan to create a viable wind market, jobs in Montanahttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/american-wind-energy-association-s-western-regional-representative-discusses-plan-to-create-a-viable-264103<![CDATA[CSRwire/ - Ceres launched its final episode in a three-part podcast series exploring Montana&rsquo;s clean energy future. The episode features Tom Darin, Western Regional Representative for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Despite Montana's vast wind generating potential, project developers are wary of building large wind farms in locations with sparse infrastructure and power lines to properly distribute and export clean energy. Darin discusses his work with key players &ndash; from policy-makers to local farmers &ndash; to help create a viable wind market that would bring jobs and investments to Montana's economy. The first and second episodes in Ceres&rsquo; three part podcast series on Montana&rsquo;s energy future featured Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer (listen here) and Gloria Flora, former U.S. forest supervisor and Director of Sustainable Obtainable Solutions (listen here). To listen to episodes, visit www.ceres.org/podcast and subscribe to the Ceres Sustainability Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/ceres-sustainability-podcast/id275472360). About Ceres Ceres leads a national coalition of major investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change and water scarcity. Its mission is integrating sustainability into day-to-day business practices for the health of the planet and its people. www.ceres.org About the Ceres Sustainability Podcast The Ceres Sustainability Podcast is an ongoing conversation with investors, corporations, policy-makers and public interest groups about how they are adapting business strategies and financial markets to address the risks and opportunities of climate change and other sustainability issues.]]>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/american-wind-energy-association-s-western-regional-representative-discusses-plan-to-create-a-viable-264103climate changewind energyclean energywater scarcitywind industrywind farmwind energy associationwind developerpower infrastructureenergy distributionpower distributiondistributed energyforesterpower linewind farm locationwind generatorwind project developmentIberdrola renovables awarded one of the world’s largest offshore wind farm projects in the UK, with capacity of 7,200 MWhttps://www.energy-xprt.com/news/iberdrola-renovables-awarded-one-of-the-world-s-largest-offshore-wind-farm-projects-in-the-uk-with-c-78577<![CDATA[ Together with Vattenfall, the world’s leading developer of offshore wind farms Construction could begin at the zone, to be called East Anglia Array and supplying power to up to five million households, in 2015 IBERDROLA RENOVABLES and Vattenfall have set up a 50/50 joint venture to develop this zone off the coast of East Anglia According to Ignacio Galán, this important project will strengthen the company’s leading position in the wind energy sector and cement its presence in the strategic UK market IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, the global leader in wind power(*), and Vattenfall of Sweden, the world’s leading developer of offshore wind farms, have obtained the rights to develop up to 7,200 MW of offshore capacity in the North Sea. The preliminary permits required for the zone, which is part of Round 3 of the UK government’s Crown Estate offshore wind farm programme, could be obtained in 2012 and phased construction could start in 2015. The zone has potential to supply power to up to five million households and thereby make a substantial contribution to the country’s renewable energy objectives in combating climate change. IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, through its ScottishPower Renewables subsidiary, and Vattenfall have set up a 50/50 joint venture, East Anglia Offshore Wind, to develop this project off the coast of East Anglia. Over the past 12 months, both companies have worked with the Crown Estate in assessing the zone. Studies have revealed the significant energy potential of the site, the excellent conditions of local ports and first-class grid connections. A team of specialists from the joint venture has already begun to assess the engineering challenges of the zone and possible environmental effects. The partners intend to work with local companies and boost employment in the area. The future East Anglia Array offshore site will be one of nine new zones included in the Crown Estate’s third round of wind power licences. In all, up to 32,000 MW of offshore wind capacity is being awarded in Round 3, creating thousands of jobs and significantly cutting carbon emissions. Galán, at the presentation in London The Chairman of IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, Ignacio Galán, today attended the Round 3 presentation in London, stating after the awards had been announced that the project will strengthen the company’s global leadership position(*) in the wind energy sector and cement its presence in the strategic UK market: “We are delighted to be working with Vattenfall on what will be one of the largest wind farms in the world. The development of East Anglia Array will doubtlessly be a great engineering challenge but, as the UK’s leading onshore wind power company, the experience we have gained over the last 15 years will help us succeed in this far-reaching project'. The Chairman and CEO of Vattenfall, Lars G. Josefsson, added: “Generating clean energy is a commitment Vattenfall has made to its customers and society, and offshore wind power is a cornerstone of our contribution to a better climate. Vattenfall is therefore delighted to be working with ScottishPower Renewables and we are excited about the prospect of using our wide and varied offshore wind experience gained building schemes across Europe by developing a wind farm off the East Anglia coast”. ScottishPower Renewables is working on several offshore wind power projects in the UK, with a total capacity of 1,700 MW, including the 500 MW West of Duddon Sands project. The company is now the leading developer and generator of onshore wind energy in the country and operates the largest wind farm in Europe, Whitelee in Scotland, completed in May 2009. IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, present in 23 countries, is the world leader(*) in both installed capacity (with around 11,000 MW at year-end 2009), and output (over 21,000 million kWh).]]>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100https://www.energy-xprt.com/news/iberdrola-renovables-awarded-one-of-the-world-s-largest-offshore-wind-farm-projects-in-the-uk-with-c-78577climate changecarbon emissionsrenewable energywind energyclean energywind industryoffshore windwind powerwind farmoffshore wind farmonshore windwind developeroffshore wind powerenergy industrywind energy industryonshore wind energywind power projectoffshore wind developeroperating wind farmwind farm constructiononshore wind poweroffshore farmingwind farm projectoffshore wind projectoffshore wind programmefarm constructioncarbonizationwind project developmentcement industry