When it comes to energy and policy, the state of Ohio has a long history of leadership. It even held title of energy capital of the nation in the late 1800s.
Ohio is still leading the energy industry. Today, however, the state is making a name for itself in the renewable energy arena. Ohio is making a significant contribution to the national goals for renewable energy production.
In a recent report released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Ohio is now among the top five states with the fastest growing wind generation capacity. The report shows that Ohio added 313 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity in 2012, outpacing many other traditional sources of energy production installed. And, there's the added potential of expanding another estimated 54,000 MW of wind capacity.
Headquartered in Central Ohio, geoAMPS provides software solutions to manage land rights and infrastructure assets. Its growing client base includes companies, like E.ON Climate and Renewables (EC&R) North America, one of the world’s largest owners of renewable energy projects. altAMPS is one of a series of software products developed at geoAMPS, each one industry-specific and capable of being customized to meet individual customer needs. geoAMPS offers the opportunity for companies to realize up to 35 percent increase in project efficiency, making it possible for more renewable energy projects to be brought online faster.
Not only is Ohio a leader in new wind installations, but also within wind manufacturing. The Buckeye State has the most wind-related manufacturing facilities in the country. The state has more than 60 manufacturers of wind components, or one of every 10 such companies in the nation.
Ohio continues to be a trendsetter in the future of energy in the United States. With continued support from communities and with products offered by Ohio companies like geoAMPS, essential aspects of renewable energy projects are running more efficiently, helping our nation realize a bright energy future.
Nathan Mirolo is Marketing and Communications Specialist at geoAMPS, a technology company in the Columbus, Ohio, area committed to partnerships and investments in research and development enabling the creation of comprehensive industry specific solutions that are powerful, yet intuitive to meet the individual, demanding needs of business. For more information, visit www.geoamps.com or call 614-389-4871.
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Renewable Energy World
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Renewable Energy World
