grid reliability
In North Dakota, Will Wind Keep The Lights On?
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Wind farms are popping up all over America’s heartland. But as the number of new towers grows, so too do concerns over the reliability of the electric grid.
chokecherry-sierra madre
Legislative Committee Nixes Wyoming Wind Tax Increase
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After hearing more than five hours of public testimony against it, the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee rejected a bill that would have increased the tax on wind energy production.
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Wyoming Considers Raising Nation’s Only Wind Tax
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Legislators see the increase as a way to raise revenues in the face of a massive budget shortfall due to a drop in coal, oil and gas production. But wind developers say it’s a dangerous gamble for a state that has some of the best wind power potential in the nation.
Data
IE Questions: What Size Wind Generator Does An Average House Need?
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What size wind generator does an average house need? To answer the question, you have to figure out: Are you a good candidate for a home wind turbine?
Carbon Emissions
What The Clean Power Plan Means For Colorado, In 90 Seconds
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What do new regulations on carbon emissions from power plants mean for Colorado? Data journalist Jordan Wirfs-Brock explains, with charts!
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How To Get Paid For Getting High (On A Wind Turbine)
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With wind projects planned from Wyoming to Iowa to Oregon, there’s growing demand for skilled technicians to install and repair the wind turbines. But a unique skill set is required — the fearlessness of a pro rock climber along with the know-how of a skilled mechanic.
Inside Energy News
From Wyoming To Washington: Congressional Candidates Debate Energy, Economy
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Inside Energy’s Leigh Paterson was a guest journalist this week at the US Senate and US House debates, hosted by Wyoming PBS. Candidates answered questions on education, foreign policy, same-sex marriage, Obamacare, and of course, on energy: oil exports, Wyoming wind power development, climate change in the classroom, and the EPA.
Inside Energy News
Will Wind Power Storage Be A Game Changer?
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Another massive, costly project is in the works to bring Wyoming wind to the West Coast. Are the Pathfinder/Zephyr Wind Project and the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in fierce competition or just responding to gigantic demand?
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Wyoming Wind Gridlock
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Energy rich states produce billions of barrels of oil and gas but are also home to some of the best renewable resources in the country. Earlier this month, a massive wind farm got the green light from the state of Wyoming. If it gets federal approval, it could be come the biggest in the country. But for now, there is no way to transport the wind energy, and as yet, no confirmed buyers at the other end.
