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This page documents many of the Wind Powering America workshops that have been held across the United States. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
Nevada Wind Working Group Quarterly Meeting Date: 12/19/2008Location: Carson City , NVContact: Bob Cooper Phone: (775) 684-1184 Nevada Commission on Economic Development, 108 E. Proctor St. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Teleconference: (775) 687-4001
Agenda
- Introductions
- Discussion of Sage Grouse and other Wildlife Issues affecting wind siting in Nevada.
- Discussion of Military and Federal Aviation Issues affecting wind siting in Nevada.
- Discussion of Local Ordinance Matters.
- New Matters, Announcements and Discussion.
Transmission and Wind Integration into the U.S. Electrical System: Webinar Date: 12/17/2008Location: COPhone: (303) 425-6800 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
Get an update on transmission studies and developments throughout the United States. Find out what needs to be done to significantly increase the penetration of wind generation, and what the impacts and benefits will be for consumer-owned utilities. Reserve your place early.
Sponsors include: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, American Public Power Association — DEED program, Western Area Power Administration, U.S. DOE Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Utility Wind Integration Group, American Wind Energy Association — AWEA Utility Working Group,
National Wind Coordinating Collaborative. Date: 12/17/2008Location: Topeka , KSPhone: (785) 271-3349 Washburn University. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Kansas Wind Working Group (WWG) is a 33-member group announced by Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Jan. 7, 2008. Formed through Executive Order 08-01, the WWG will educate stakeholder groups with the current information on wind energy markets, technologies, economics, policies, prospects and issues. Please see the Web site for an agenda. Date: 12/2/2008 to 12/3/2008Location: Oklahoma City , OKPhone: 1-800-203-5494 Cox Convention Center. The conference will feature nationally known wind experts, exhibits, and sessions about economic development, infrastructure needs, landowner issues and wildlife. Special keynote speakers at the conference include wind energy advocate and "Pickens Plan" creator T. Boone Pickens and The Nature Conservancy's CEO, Mark Tercek. Date: 11/7/2008Location: Phoenix , AZPhone: (928) 523-2380 ASU Downtown Mercado, 502 E. Monroe Street. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This one-day forum will provide information on the latest in planning and forecasting wind energy generation in Arizona, an update on local projects, transmission planning to access wind areas in the state, maximizing the use of a variable resources in a growing energy market and more.
Presentations by:
- Xcel Energy on integrating 1,000 MW of wind,
- the latest in forecasting wind by 3-Tier,
- Arizona project updates by Iberdrola Renewables, BP Wind Energy North America, and Sempra Generation,
- a utility outlook for wind from APS and SRP, and
- energy priorities from the new administration from Interwest Energy Alliance.
This forum will present the most comprehensive information on wind development in Arizona. We hope you will join us. Please see the Web site for an agenda and registration information. APPA Customer Connections Conference Date: 10/26/2008 to 10/29/2008Location: Nashville , TNAmerican Public Power Association. The U.S. DOE Wind Powering America booth will be exhibited at this event. Approximately 250 utility industry leaders will attend this event. Nevada Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Task Force Meeting Date: 10/23/2008Location: NV3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 26, 2008.
- Discussion/Action regarding review and approval of applications made under the Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program as revised in SB 437 of the 2007 legislative session, as well as review of compliance requirements issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in Docket No. 07-02006.
- Discussion/Action regarding implementation and review and approval of applications made under the the Wind and Waterpower Demonstrations Program as implemented in SB 437 of the 2007 legislative session.
- Discussion/Action regarding possible legislative issues and proposals in the 2009 legislative session.
- Public Comment.
Michigan Wind Working Group Meeting Date: 10/23/2008Location: Cadillac , MIWexford-Missaukee ISD Campus, Lake Superior Room, Career Tech Center, 9901 E. 13th Street. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This meeting is available by conference call and Web meeting.
Agenda
- Tour Stoney Corners Wind Farm, map.
- MREP and Wind Working Group meeting at Wexford-Missaukee ISD Campus.
- Stoney Corners Wind Farm: Review of Construction Process and Plans for the Future. Rick Wilson, Heritage Wind Energy.
- Michigan's Future as a Wind Energy Manufacturing Powerhouse — Wind Energy Manufacturing Value Chain; Jill Babcock, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- The Michigan Wind Energy Transmission Study. Tom Stanton, Michigan Renewable Energy Program; Carlo Capra, International Transmission Company (Lower Peninsula); Ken Copp, American Transmission Company (Upper Peninsula)
- Michigan Renewable Energy Legislation Summary 2008. Tom Stanton and Julie Baldwin (MPSC). The MPSC Staff will present a summary of the three bills recently passed by the Michigan Legislature related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and utility plant construction.
- MPSC Consumer Forum with MPSC Commissioner Stephen Transeth at Cadillac City Hall, Council Chambers.
Date: 10/22/2008Location: Plymouth , MAAeronautica Windpower. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Two speakers from the Dept. of Public Utilities and the Dept. of Energy Resources will update us on rulemaking relative to the Green Communities Act, particularly as it relates to wind energy in Massachusetts. We will also tour the wind turbine repair facilities of Aeronautica Windpower, where the focus is on refurbishing turbines for the mid-scale marketplace.
Please RSVP before October 21st. West Virginia Wind Working Group Meeting Date: 10/14/2008Location: Davis , WVCanaan Valley Resort and Conference Center. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Date: 10/9/2008Location: UTPhone: 801-538-5413 Department of Natural Resources, 1594 W. North Temple, Room 112 (Parks and Rec.). 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
The purpose of the Utah Renewable Energy Zone Task Force is to promote the development of renewable energy resources to meet the goal of 20% of Utah's electricity by 2025.
Calling In
If you call in, please do not place us on hold! For those interested in calling in the call in number is: 1-866-899-8441, Room Number: Dial *8104183* (Wait for meeting to start). Northwest Public Power Association Power Supply Conference Date: 9/24/2008 to 9/26/2008Location: Portland , ORThe U.S. DOE Wind Powering America booth will be exhibited at this event. Approximately 250 utility industry leaders will attend this event. Date: 9/23/2008 to 9/24/2008Location: Topeka , KSPhone: 785-271-3349 Ramada Inn Downtown. Ninth annual event covering renewable energy and energy efficiency; featuring nationally prominent speakers and workshops on various topics. Northwest Public Power Association Innovative Technologies Conference Date: 9/21/2008 to 9/24/2008Location: Lake Tahoe , CAThe U.S. DOE Wind Powering America booth will be exhibited at this event. Approximately 250 utility industry leaders will attend this event. APPA Business and Finance Conference Date: 9/14/2008 to 9/17/2008Location: Scottsdale , AZAmerican Public Power Association. A wind power technologies presentation will be delivered at this event by a representative from the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District; and the U.S. DOE Wind Powering America booth will be exhibited at this event. Approximately 250 utility industry leaders will attend this event. Date: 9/9/2008Location: UTThe first Solar and Wind Working Group meetings for the Utah Renewable Energy Zone (UREZ) Task Force will be held on Tuesday, September 9th. Both groups will be meeting in the Department of Natural Resources located at 1594 West North Temple, Room 1060. We will be providing a luncheon for the meetings.
- The Solar group will meet from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- The Wind group will meet from 2:00 PM to 4:00 p.m.
Date: 9/9/2008Location: Carson City , NVPhone: 775-684-1184 Nevada Commission on Economic Development, 108 E. Proctor St., Conference Room. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., call in number: 775-687-4001
Agenda
- Introductions
- Remarks by Michael Skaggs, Executive Director of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development, regarding economic development opportunities associated with wind energy generation in Nevada.
- Discussion of the Department of Energy's 20 % Wind Vision by the year 2030
- Presentation of the Wind Energy Generation and RenewableGenerations Programs announced on August 26, 2008 by Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company
- Presentation by Bob Anderson regarding the Western Governor's Association's initiative to identify renewable transmission opportunities in the West
- Discussion of Washoe County permitting activities for small wind development
- Announcements and Discussion of agenda for next meeting of Nevada Wind Working Group.
Date: 8/21/2008Location: DC12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
The U.S. DOE issued the "20% Wind Energy by 2030" report in May 2008. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is pleased to present this Webcast to provide insights on the report and to present AWEA Initiatives on behalf of the wind industry. The presentation will help support and guide various regional and state-level efforts related to wind power throughout the U.S. Utah Wind Working Group Meeting Date: 8/18/2008Location: Coalville area , UT1:00 p.m. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Task Force Meeting Date: 8/14/2008Location: NV3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
- Discussion/Action regarding review and approval of applications made under the Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program as revised in SB 437 of the 2007 legislative session, as well as review of compliance requirements issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in Docket No. 07-02006.
- Discussion/Action regarding implementation of the Wind and Waterpower Demonstrations Program as implemented in SB 437 of the 2007 legislative session, as well as review of regulations issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in Docket No. 07-06026.
Locations
Community College of Southern Nevada, W. Charleston Campus
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Bldg H Room 105
University of Nevada, Reno
Savitt Medical Building, Jones Conference Room
Western Nevada College, Carson City
Cedar Building, Room 307 Great Lakes AWEA Webcast: 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Date: 8/14/2008Location: MI9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
The U.S. DOE issued the "20% Wind Energy by 2030" report in May 2008. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is pleased to present this Webcast to members of the Michigan Wind Working Group to provide insights on the report and to present AWEA policy initiatives on behalf of the wind industry. The presentation will help support and guide various state-level efforts in the state of Michgan that the Michigan Wind Working Group has already underway or may initiate in the future. Register, if you are going to call in to the Webcast on your own.
Physical Location
The Michigan Renewable Energy Program and the Michigan Wind Working Group will host this Webcast in the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) offices in Lansing, in Hearing Room A. We reserved MPSC Hearing Room A from 9 a.m. until noon, so that anyone interested can continue the discussion here until noon, and then anyone interested can make their own arrangements for lunch at any nearby restaurant. Please plan to arrive a few minutes before the 9:30 a.m. starting time, so that you leave ample time to come into the building, obtain a visitor pass, and find your way to the hearing room prior to the start of the call.
Any interested person may attend and participate. The meeting site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission's Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Webcast: The Energy/Water Nexus: A case study of the Arkansas River Basin Date: 7/24/2008Location: COPhone: (303) 444-1188 x216 This was the third in a series of Webcasts sponsored by Wind Powering America with the purpose of reaching out to the Agricultural Community. The presentation lasted approximately 1 hour and was followed by a half hour available for questions and answers. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.
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During this Webcast Stacy Tellinghuisen of Western Resource Advocates presented on the topic "The Energy/Water Nexus: A case study of the Arkansas River Basin." Water is essential to sustain agriculture, municipalities, industrial operations, and many forms of electricity generation. As cities and electricity needs grow, finite water resources will become more stressed; increased ethanol production and climate change may exacerbate these stresses. Using the Arkansas River Basin in Colorado and western Kansas as a case study, Stacy examined future water demands under "business as usual" and several alternative development scenarios. The project abstract is attached (PDF 60 KB).
Western Resource Advocates recently completed a similar analysis on future water demands in the State of Nevada. That report, along with the report on the Arkansas River Basin, will be published soon and will be available on the Western Resource Advocates Web site. If you would like a hard copy, please contact Stacy Tellinghuisen." Regional Renewable Energy Development Workshop: Southwest Tribes Date: 7/21/2008 to 7/24/2008Location: Albuquerque , NMThis workshop focuses on the renewable energy development opportunities available to tribes in a specific region. This interactive course is designed to explore strategic energy planning and energy options to meet the long term energy goals of your Tribe. The workshop is focused on: 1) renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency concepts; 2) renewable energy project development; 3) organization and legal framework for development; and 4) financing options leading toward sustainable tribal communities. Agenda and registration information will be posted, once available, on the Tribal Energy Program Web site.
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