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Collegiate Wind Competition Advances 12 Teams to Final Event
Jan. 17, 2025
Students from colleges and universities across the United States won Phase 2 of the annual competition
$6.24M Request for Proposal Opens To Advance the Aerodynamics of Large Wind Turbines
Jan. 17, 2025
Submit your proposal by March 17, 2025, to fill a knowledge gap in fundamental aerodynamics for large wind turbine performance and reliability
Apply for Funding To Support Tribal Engagement with Offshore Wind Energy
Jan. 16, 2025
Phase 1 Closes May 13, 2024, for Submissions for $7.1 Million Opportunity for Tribes’ Involvement in Decision-Making Processes Closes
DOE Releases West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Study and Action Plan
Jan. 16, 2025
New Ideas from Teams Win Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize
Jan. 16, 2025
Here is how some of these innovators are shaping the future of wind energy recycling and commercializing solutions to grow the U.S. wind turbine recycling ecosystem.
Calls for Proposals From US Wind Turbine Manufacturers Opens
Jan. 14, 2025
Apply by March 28, 2025, for support the development of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology.
Expansion of Land-Based Wind Energy on Federal Lands Could Power More American Homes
Jan. 14, 2025
Analysis Finds Millions of Acres Could Support Wind and Other Renewable Energy, While Leaving Most Areas Undisturbed or Available for Other Land Uses
Report Indicates U.S. Ability To Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass
Jan. 6, 2025
A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy outlines recommendations that could increase the recycling and reuse of decommissioned wind energy equipment and materials
Update to Collision Risk Model for Endangered Species Act-Listed Birds in the U.S. Atlantic
Jan. 3, 2025
BOEM recommends using their improved model for endangered birds in the U.S. Atlantic.
Establishing Baseline Data on Bat Activity in The Offshore Environment: Developing Tools and Models to Quantify Risk of Offshore Wind Energy Development
Dec. 20, 2024
The Electric Power Research Institute is spearheading a collaborative study to assess the potential risks that offshore wind development may pose to bats along the U.S. Pacific Coast.
WINDExchange Releases Newsletter Issue #231
Dec. 12, 2024
Read the fall 2024 quarterly updates about the WINDExchange initiative!
$20 Million to Improve the Recycling of Wind Energy Technologies
Dec. 11, 2024
This funding will help to help improve the sustainability of wind turbines by addressing technological and supply chain challenges limiting recycling of fiber-reinforced composites and rare earth element magnets
With Community Benefit Mechanisms, Wind Energy Projects Can Power Local Investment
Dec. 11, 2024
A new guide and database can help communities opportunities for benefits and align wind power projects with local needs
2025 National Wind Energy Art Challenge
Dec. 6, 2024
Join other K-8 kids in creating wind energy artwork in this year's KidWind art challenge!
Tribal Input Needed for Accelerator To Engage with Offshore Wind Energy
Nov. 7, 2024
Do you have ideas about how to build Tribal capacity to engage in offshore wind energy decision making?
Energía Eólica en Latinoamérica (Wind Energy in Latin America)
Oct. 21, 2024
Estado de la Energía Eólica en América Latina
R&D Fall 2024 Newsletter Releases
Oct. 21, 2024
On Oct. 21, 2024, the Wind Energy Technologies Office shared their quarterly letter from their director as well as updates on projects, opportunities, and news.
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$2 Million Announced To Support Offshore Wind Energy Workforce Readiness
Oct. 1, 2024
New funding will support training programs to promote good-paying jobs in communities across the United States for the fast-growing offshore wind energy sector.
$4.2 Million Will Support a U.S.-Danish Consortia To Collaborate on Floating Offshore Wind Energy Technologies
Sept. 24, 2024
Successful proposals, due January 2025, will improve the mooring and anchoring technologies and methods that secure floating turbine platforms to the sea floor.
Join Clean Energy to Communities
Sept. 24, 2024
Communities will spend 6 months learning from experts—and each other—about distributed wind energy best practices, strategies, and tools.
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Find Opportunities To Support Your Distributed Wind Energy Project
Sept. 23, 2024
Learn about opportunities for help you install wind turbines to power your home, farm, business, or community.
35 Teams Will Tackle 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition Challenge
Sept. 11, 2024
Did You See the Summer 2024 Newsletter?
Sept. 5, 2024
Missed our 230th newsletter? Catch up on our new workforce resources!
Call for Information and Nominations Will Begin the Process for a Second Offshore Wind Lease Area Sale in the Central Atlantic
Aug. 21, 2024
Give feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas off the coasts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Wind Energy Needs More Workers—and Fast
June 18, 2024
Industry and Researchers Collaborate To Attract and Support Domestic Talent for High-Growth, High-Paying Job
KidWind Art Contest Winners Announced
June 17, 2024
With federal support, K–8th grade students submitted their wind energy art!