Wind Industry NewsWind Power in the NewsVisit the WindShare blog for the latest in news and information about the WindShare turbine, and our project partners in community power. Follow WindShare on twitter: @windshare For information about wind power and the wind industry in Canada, visit the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) website. Show your support for wind! Visit the Friends of Wind website and join the conversation. For more information about community-owned power in Ontario, visit the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) website. Learn more about the Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP) grants to support your community-owned renewable power project. International wind energy stories can be found on these sites: How Wind Power Benefits The Environment"It is only within the last 50 years that man has seriously been looking at harnessing wind for electrical power generation on a large scale. Wind power, once the exclusive domain of environmentalists, has moved into the mainstream. Advances in technology and the resulting cost reductions have caught up to the dream of clean, affordable, and plentiful electricity." By Bob Livet, P. Eng. More Wind Power Viable: StudyA study released by Ontario's electricity authorities says wind power could represent nearly 20 per cent of the province's power-generation capacity with little compromise to system reliability. Read Full Article: By Tyler Hamilton, Energy Reporter, In October 25, 2006 issue of Toronto Star Lovins Q&AStraight talking energy visionary Amory Lovins weighs in on Ontario's nuclear plan, and the benefits of positioning conservation and renewables as the best option for energy generation today and in the future... Read Full Article: By Tyler Hamilton, Energy Reporter. October 22, 2006 issue of Toronto Star Washington Post Reports on Ontario Standard Offer ProgramAn October 12th article in the Washington Post highlights the Standard Offer Contract program in Ontario - spot the mention about WindShare's Lakewind Power Project! |
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