Wind Energy

Colorado Senators Renew Call To Extend Wind Tax Break

Sen. Mark Udall is renewing his call to extend a wind-energy tax break following news of more layoffs at Vestas.

2012/08/22

Vestas Lays Off About 30 At Brighton Plant

Vestas is laying off more Colorado workers, as uncertainty remains over whether a U.S. wind production tax credit will be extended.

2012/08/21

Both campaigns continue attack on each other in ads. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Obama Hits Romney On Wind In Radio Spot In Colorado

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is airing a new radio ad in Colorado attacking Mitt Romney for opposing a tax cut for wind energy companies.

2012/08/20

Udall: Obama Supports Wind Energy Tax Break

Colorado Sen. Mark Udall says President Barack Obama supports extending a tax break for wind energy that supporters say is vital to the state’s wind-turbine industry.

2012/05/25

Vestas Reports Disappointing First Quarter

The world’s biggest maker of wind turbines in terms of revenue is reporting disappointing first-quarter revenue and earnings due to decreasing deliveries, high turbine costs and unexpected warranty provisions.

2012/05/02

SGB President Kerwin Stretch talks with CBS4's Shaun Boyd. (credit: CBS)

Colorado Company Keeps Close Eye On Political Fight Over Wind Energy

A battle is under way in Congress over renewing tax credits for wind energy production. Sen. Michael Bennet is among the Colorado leaders who are fighting to get the extension back on the table.

2012/04/06

Wind Rights Bill Gets Overwhelming Support In Colorado

Wind energy is a growing industry in Colorado, and right now landowners can actually sell the rights to the wind above their property. But that may soon change.

2012/02/28

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