American Wind Energy Association

Wind Industry Wants PTC Extended and Big Piece of Energy Pie

Wind Industry Wants PTC Extended and Big Piece of Energy Pie

Herman K. Trabish: May 10, 2013

That PTC phase-out is officially off—and the fight for wind’s future is on.

New Wind Industry CEO to Mix Business With Environment

New Wind Industry CEO to Mix Business With Environment

Herman K. Trabish: April 29, 2013

He boosted national parks and led an Audubon chapter—but can he handle Capitol Hill?

The $25 Billion Impact of the Wind Industry

The $25 Billion Impact of the Wind Industry

Herman K. Trabish: April 11, 2013

The wind industry provided a noticeable boost for the U.S. economy in 2012.

Boom Time Ahead for Wind Power in Latin America

Boom Time Ahead for Wind Power in Latin America

Herman K. Trabish: April 4, 2013

Latin American wind is predicted to have a 20 percent compounded annual growth rate.

Grid Integration of Wind and Solar Is Cheap

Grid Integration of Wind and Solar Is Cheap

Herman K. Trabish: March 18, 2013

For 50 cents per megawatt-hour, you get strong wind penetration—and the grid holds up just fine.

Wind Topped All New US Generation Capacity in 2012, Ahead of Gas and Coal

Wind Topped All New US Generation Capacity in 2012, Ahead of Gas and Coal

Herman K. Trabish: February 7, 2013

Record-breaking numbers at competitive prices

Wind Gets Production Tax Credit for Another Year With Crucial Language Change

Wind Gets Production Tax Credit for Another Year With Crucial Language Change

Herman K. Trabish: January 2, 2013

Will the change save the 2013 wind industry?

AWEA CEO Releases Historic Wind Incentive Analysis, Resigns

AWEA CEO Releases Historic Wind Incentive Analysis, Resigns

Herman K. Trabish: December 17, 2012

Wind would be the first renewable to go incentive-free.

Wind After the PTC

Wind After the PTC

Herman K. Trabish: November 20, 2012

It’s not what phases out, it’s what phases in.

CNN Political Pundits’ Advice to the Wind Industry

CNN Political Pundits’ Advice to the Wind Industry

Herman K. Trabish: November 16, 2012

“I would go to lawmakers, throw a quarter down, and say, ‘That’s all I want. Twenty-five cents for every dollar you give the Koch brothers and Exxon.’”

GE’s 20,000th Wind Turbine Tells a Tale of the Wind Industry

GE’s 20,000th Wind Turbine Tells a Tale of the Wind Industry

Herman K. Trabish: November 15, 2012

Where will GE Wind go next year?

Did Wind Swing the Election?

Did Wind Swing the Election?

Herman K. Trabish: November 15, 2012

New numbers suggest it swung the swing states.

WindBeat: Post-Election Expectations

WindBeat: Post-Election Expectations

Herman K. Trabish: November 7, 2012

What does the Obama re-election mean for wind?

Is ‘Windfall’ a Probing Documentary or a Diatribe?

Is ‘Windfall’ a Probing Documentary or a Diatribe?

Herman K. Trabish: September 6, 2012

Screen the film, courtesy of GTM, and decide for yourself.

Fact-Checking the Romney Campaign’s Claims on Wind Power

Fact-Checking the Romney Campaign’s Claims on Wind Power

Herman K. Trabish: August 13, 2012

How correct are the Republican numbers—and will they become a self-fulfilling prophecy?