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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 equity and workforce resources!
Biden-Harris Administration Approves 10th Offshore Wind Project
Sept. 5, 2024
U.S. Department of the Interior has now approved 15 gigawatts of offshore wind energy with a project greenlit offshore of Maryland.
You’ve Heard About Energy Equity. But What About Wind Energy Equity?
Aug. 27, 2024
WINDExchange reports on a recent outreach effort that helps researchers define how wind energy’s benefits or burdens are shared across U.S. communities.
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 Diverse 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!
💼️ Work for Wind Energy: WINDExchange Spring 2024 Newsletter
May 29, 2024
Catch up on the WINDExchange's spring 2024 news and events!
Podcast
Rural Energy for America Program Provides Funding for On-Farm Small-Scale Wind Projects
May 16, 2024
Listen to a podcast on support for wind energy on farms.
Success Story in Tribal Energy: Alaska Wind Energy Project
April 8, 2024
Learn more about the wind energy project jointly developed by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) and Stebbins Native Corporation in Alaska, also benefiting the nearby communities of Stebbins and Saint Michael.
America’s First Fully Built, Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm
March 14, 2024
South Fork Wind is now operational off the coast of Rhode Island.
Distributed Wind Network and Resource Hub Now Available!
March 7, 2024
WINDExchange launches a new comprehensive guide and national network to help you explore, evaluate, and maybe even install distributed wind energy!
Apply by May 30, 2024, for Tribal Clean Energy Project Funding
Feb. 27, 2024
New Funding Will Help Tribal Communities Deploy Clean Energy Technology, Increase Energy Sovereignty and Resiliency, and Lower Energy Costs
New Year, New Look for Our Winter 2024 Newsletter!
Feb. 20, 2024
Catch up on the winter 2024 WINDExchange newsletter.
Upcoming Webinar to Shine Light on Role of Community Benefit Agreements in Wind Energy Development
Feb. 6, 2024
Twelve Teams Selected to Advance to 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition Final Event
Jan. 31, 2024