News

Stay current on the news about the wind side of the Wind and Water Power Program and important wind energy events around the U.S. The Wind Program Newsletter highlights the key activities, events, funding opportunities, and resources each quarter that the program supports.

Below are more news stories related to both wind and water power from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind and Water Power Program, and other federal agencies.

May 6, 2013

Illinois Wind for Schools Program Selects Partner Schools

The Illinois Wind for Schools program has selected six partner school districts for the 2013-2014 school year. More

May 6, 2013

A New Vision for Wind Power

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Program, in close cooperation with the wind industry, is launching a new initiative to develop a renewed vision for U.S. wind power research, development, and deployment. More

May 6, 2013

Wind Powering America Case Study: Port of Milwaukee Wind Turbine

Commissioned in February 2012, the wind turbine provides more than 100% of the electricity needs of the administration building with its excess energy sold to We Energies. More

May 1, 2013

Small Wind Certification Council Works to Ensure Wind Industry's Credibility

Brent Summerville, technical director of the Small Wind Certification Council, discusses the benefits of wind turbine certification for farmers. More

April 22, 2013

Middle School Students Compete in Second Annual Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge

The Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge, sponsored in part by the Wind Powering America initiative and administered by Penn State, allowed students to apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to create turbine designs. More

April 22, 2013

California Wind Project Earns Environmental Analysis Award

The California Association of Environmental Professionals awarded the Ocotillo Wind project in Southern California with its highest award for Outstanding Environmental Analysis, Pattern Energy announced. More

April 17, 2013

DOE and NREL Name Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the teams selected for the inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind Competition, which will take place in spring 2014. More

April 17, 2013

President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy

As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department. More

April 14, 2013

Small Wind Certification Important For Wind Industry

Brent Summerville, technical director of the Small Wind Certification Council, talks about the importance of small wind turbine certification and testing. More

April 11, 2013

DOE Announces Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is pleased to announce the teams selected to take part in the inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind Competition. More

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