Production Tax Credit

Wind and the Myth of Widespread Negative Pricing

Wind and the Myth of Widespread Negative Pricing

Herman K. Trabish: May 20, 2013

Does wind power reduce grid pricing and grid reliability?

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Herman K. Trabish: May 13, 2013

First insight: Both parties see the grid’s sources of electricity are shifting.

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.

Talking Wind and Analytics With New GE Renewables Head Anne McEntee

Talking Wind and Analytics With New GE Renewables Head Anne McEntee

Herman K. Trabish: May 7, 2013

GE did 6+ gigawatts in 2012—but the entire 2013 market may only be 4 gigawatts.

Are Master Limited Partnerships a Trojan Horse for Killing the PTC?

Are Master Limited Partnerships a Trojan Horse for Killing the PTC?

Stephen Lacey: May 3, 2013

The wind industry privately worries that MLPs are a bargaining chip for their tax credit.

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?

Good News From the IRS on the PTC for Wind and Geothermal

Good News From the IRS on the PTC for Wind and Geothermal

Herman K. Trabish: April 15, 2013

The IRS has clarified the “under construction” provision in the production tax credit.

The Future of Wind Finance in the US

The Future of Wind Finance in the US

Herman K. Trabish: April 15, 2013

Funding will come from new sources, especially if the president’s permanent PTC survives.

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.

A Coming Boom in the US Geothermal Industry

A Coming Boom in the US Geothermal Industry

Herman K. Trabish: February 26, 2013

This year, the industry is developing 175 geothermal projects. New U.S. geothermal plants doubled to fourteen in 2013.

Podcast: Creating Certainty in an Uncertain US Wind Market

Podcast: Creating Certainty in an Uncertain US Wind Market

Stephen Lacey, Scott Clavenna: February 6, 2013

The wind industry is getting a little bit closer to being prepared for an incentive-free environment.

Big Funders Bought Wind in 2012: Report

Big Funders Bought Wind in 2012: Report

Herman K. Trabish: January 23, 2013

A 36 percent jump in fundings says the market wanted wind.

PTC in Place, The US Wind Industry Looks Ahead

PTC in Place, The US Wind Industry Looks Ahead

Herman K. Trabish: January 15, 2013

Cheap natural gas to the right and cheap PV solar to the left

Fiscal Cliff Legislation Spares Solar Industry

Fiscal Cliff Legislation Spares Solar Industry

Herman K. Trabish: January 7, 2013

Solar project financiers breathe a sigh of relief.