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Friday, December 7, 2012

Uncertainty Over Production Tax Credit Means Big Decline in New Wind in 2013

Uncertainty Over Production Tax Credit Means Big Decline in New Wind in 2013

Renewable energy generation grabbed a 46% share of new capacity in the first 10 months of the year, easily outpacing natural gas, coal, nuclear and oil.That’s according to the latest Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Energy Infrastructure update, which covers the January-October time frame. The 46% renewable share includes new wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and fuel cell capacity. Renewables were responsible for 41% of new capacity in October.http://theenergycollective.com/jimpierobon/153171/renewables-lead-new-generation-year-prepare-big-decline-new-wind-2013?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

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