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An off-shore wind farm collects wind energy from ocean breezes.

Generation of electricity via wind turbines, including debate at federal, state and local levels over wind farm siting and construction, and issues of transmission system expansion to integrate wind resources into the electric grid.

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Geothermal power in Iceland

Iceland is Rich with Renewables

Island nation takes advantage of its geothermal, aquatic qualities.

  • 07:11
  • 09/09/10
Clean Skies News, Power Generation, Power Generation, Wind, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
Ditlev Engel, president and CEO of Vestas Wind Systems

Ditlev Engel on Cape Wind Project Approval

The CEO of Vestas weighs in on DOI's approval of the first offshore wind farm in the U.S.

  • 04:07
  • 04/29/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Power Generation, Agencies, Wind
Transmission lines

Groups Call for Changes in Transmission Title

A coalition headed by electric utilities, renewable energy developers, labor unions and environmental groups wants changes in the Senate energy bill.

  • 03/25/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Congress, Power Generation, Transmission, Industry, Wind, Solar, Electric Grid, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter

Ritter Signs RES Bill; Fuel Switching Advances

Colorado now has the Rocky Mountain region's highest renewable energy standard.

  • 03/23/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Power Generation, Power Generation, Power Generation, Power Generation, Power Generation, States/Regions, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Schwarzenegger Signs Energy Law

The governor and federal officials say the new measure will speed up approvals for large-scale solar and wind projects.

  • 03/23/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Power Generation, Power Generation, Power Generation, States/Regions, Wind, Solar, Other- Biomass, Hydro-Electric, Hydrogen, Geothermal
Wind Farm Plans Stir up Storm Over Military Radar

Wind Farm Plans Stir up Storm Over Military Radar

The military is worried that wind farms can disrupt or block radar designed to detect threats and protect America's skies.

  • 03/19/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Congress, Power Generation, Agencies, Wind
Solar panels on rooftop.

LA Officials Approve Carbon Surcharge

The Department of Water and Power agreed to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's plan to charge residents $2.50 a month and businesses about 20 percent more for the next year, starting April 1.

  • 03/19/10
Clean Skies News, Power Generation, Power Generation, Energy Efficiency, Industry, Wind, Solar, Electric Grid, Environment
Gov. Chet Culver

Governors Seek Nationwide Renewable Energy Standard

Focus is on making sure permitting issues do not slow down process.

  • 03:34
  • 03/16/10
Clean Skies News, Power Generation, Power Generation, Wind, Solar
Wind turbine.

Govs Have 'Great Expectations' for Wind

Governors of 29 states say they'll push the White House and Congress to boost wind energy.

  • 03/16/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Politics, Power Generation, Industry, States/Regions, Wind
Calif. 'Green Transmission Line' Shelved

CA 'Green Transmission Line' Shelved

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's $800 million project was designed to bring electricity to the city from renewable sources in the southeastern California deserts and Arizona.

  • 03/12/10
Clean Skies News, Politics, Power Generation, Power Generation, Power Generation, Transmission, States/Regions, Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Electric Grid