Dive Summary:
- By the start of 2013, a total of 66 utilities had bought or owned wind power, which is up from 42 at the start of 2012; utilities have continued to seek out wind power installations since the federal government extended the wind production tax credit in January.
- Some of the utilities making major power purchases are Xcel Energy, MidAmerican Energy, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and Oklahoma Gas & Electric, who specifically reported cost savings to its customers.
- The American Wind Energy Association also reports that new wind power purchasers last year included 18 industrial buyers, 11 school districts, and eight local municipalities.
From the article:
The global wind energy industry will gather in Chicago this May 5-8, 2013 for the world's largest annual wind energy event, WINDPOWER 2013. Utility members in AWEA are eligible for a 50 percent discount on a main conference registration this year - to register, click here and use registration code WP13UT today before registration prices increase after March 11th. Thousands of workers and leaders from all sectors will be in Chicago to show their wares, attend conference sessions, and seek further solutions for success. ...