Wind changing direction, Governor calls for 2,000MW of Wind by 2020

Posted by admin on January 23, 2009 · 1 Comment 

This is a huge shot in the arm for wind power in Massachusetts, and a strong energy leadership role by Governor Deval Patrick. This will create jobs, stimulate the economy. Moving us toward energy independence and away from the dependence on fossil fuels. ### Massachusetts Governor Calls for 2,000 MW of Wind by 2020 by Carl Levesque, AWEA Massachusetts, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com] Providing further support to a package of previously... [Read More...]

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Wind Turbine Maker Northern Power picks up $37M

Posted by admin on December 3, 2008 · 1 Comment 

From: Earth2Tech.com by Craig Rubens As wind farm developments have soared in the U.S., turbine makers are finding they can barely keep up. Northern Power Systems said its parent company, Wind Power Holdings, has completed a $37 million round of financing to boost its turbine manufacturing business, led by RockPort Capital Partners and Allen & Company. Barre, Vt.-based Northern Power says it plans to use the funding to not only scale up manufacturing... [Read More...]

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