Recently in Wind
Wind:
SCE hooks up to Oregon's largest wind facility.
Wind:
Another wind turbine installation goes online in the West Mojave
The Grid:
The BLM has approved a crucial link in a new substation project coming to the sleepy San Diego County town of Jacumba
Wind:
Mainstream greens and wind industry groups ask for special input as eagle protection rules are rewritten.
Wind:
Two recent stories involve the San Diego utility, wind power, national green groups, and flying.
The Grid:
The Obama administration has approved a transmission line to connect the Sunrise Powerlink to wind turbines in northern Baja California.
Wind:
California led the nation in new wind turbine installations in 2011, according to the Department of Energy.
Wind:
When Pattern Energy heard a protest was scheduled for their Ocotillo Express Wind construction site last weekend, they packed up and left for the day.
Wind:
San Diego County Supervisors give a partial thumbs-up to two more wind projects.
Government:
A federal subsidy for utility-scale wind power may yet be renewed for another year.
Wind:
A judge refuses to stop a Tehachapi wind project that may pose harm to California condors.
Wind:
A large wind turbine burst into flame late Friday night in the mountains above Mojave, causing a grassfire.
Wind:
Plaintiffs in a wind facility case will argue for an injunction to protect California condors.
Wind:
Dogs specially trained to find ancient human remains are sniffing around an Imperial County wind project site.
Wildlife:
Renewable development, if done carelessly, can harm wildlife populations. Scientists gathering in Oakland this week discuss how, and why we need to do better.
Wind:
After pouring $5 million into the planning process, Shell drops plans for a Humboldt County wind project.
Wind:
Is the federal government suppressing information on the effects of wind power development on wild birds and bats?
News and analysis about renewable energy in California. Blog host Chris Clarke is an environmental writer of two decades standing. He currently lives in Joshua Tree and can be contacted at: rewire@kcet.org.
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