Another One Bites The Dust: Cost Of Wind Power Cancels Kansas Coal Facility Expansion
The plunging cost of wind power has forced the cancellation of a long planned expansion to the coal power generating facility in Holcomb, Kansas.
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The Largest Wind Farm In The US Is Being Built In Wyoming, And Lawmakers Want…
Earlier this year, legislators tried to prevent Wyoming utilities from selling wind power. The bill went nowhere, but it points to an undercurrent of hostility toward wind. Wyoming is currently the only state to tax wind power, and legislators have pushed to raise the wind tax from $1 per megawatt hour to $3 or $5. Anschutz’s business fought both proposed tax hikes, which died in committee.
Chinese Company Offers Free Wind Power Training For Coal Miners In Wyoming
Goldwind Americas, a division of China’s largest manufacturer of wind turbines, will offer free training in the wind power industry to unemployed coal miners in Wyoming, which is far more than the state government is doing.
President Trump Will Love This New Wind Energy Farm: It’s Huuuuuuger Than Anything In China
A huuuuge wind energy project in Wyoming could provide President Trump with bragging rights to thousands of new jobs and a poke in the eye for China, too.
Wyoming Bill Would Allow Auto Manufacturers To Sell Directly To Customers
You won’t find many people in the US who have anything good to say about car dealerships (unless they or one of their family members work for one). There’s the general feeling of being ripped off, the intentional obfuscation, and reneging on “promises” by the salesperson. There’s the often slow and non-transparent shipping and delivery process, etc.
Chinese Turbine Maker Goldwind To Supply Wyoming With 1.9 Gigawatts Of Wind
China’s leading wind turbine maker, Goldwind, is to supply 1.87 GW of turbines for the 1,870 MW Master Plan for Carbon County Wyoming, being developed by relative newcomer Viridis Eolia.
Four Former Coal Sites Are Getting Major Facelifts
Originally published on The Climate Reality Project. Let’s face the facts: Across the globe, the way we get our energy is transforming dramatically. And that’s not all that’s transforming. Check out these four former coal sites that are getting a major facelift. Solar, wind, geothermal – you name it, renewable … [continued]
Stanford Researchers: Fracking & Its Impact On Drinking Water Sources
Many have long speculated about fracking and its possible negative impact on drinking water. Recent research released today from Stanford scientists finds for the first time that fracking operations near Pavillion, Wyoming have had a clear impact on underground sources of drinking water. The research paints a picture of unsafe practices, … [continued]
Tesla Model X Safest SUV?, FBI Nabs Ex-Tesla Employee, Russian Gas Stations Ordered To Add…
This is an epic “clean transport highlights.” Hold onto your seats. (As always, click the subheadings to read the full articles.) Electric Car Charging Capabilities — Comparison of 27 Models Something not often recognized by non-EV drivers is that the charging capabilities of current electric cars vary greatly. Numerous models … [continued]
Wyoming Will Now Be Charging Special EV Tax
Originally published on EV Obsession. Following on the heels of 7 other states around the country that have made similar moves, the Wyoming legislature recently passed a bill that will see electric vehicle (EV) owners charged a $50 annual fee, supposedly in order to make up for lost fuel tax … [continued]
