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Windustry News
We track important news and information in the wind energy industry, especially as it relates to Community Wind. Read highlights, summaries, and find the latest resources in our Windustry News section.
Windustry Blog
The Windustry Blog offers insights to Community Wind, updating you on the ideas and issues that matter along with trends in reweable energy.
Events
See what's happening in your region in the wind industry on our Events Calendar, focusing on Community Wind meetings, workshops, classes, conferences, and special events. To submit an event for inclusion on our calendar, please email us. We reserve the right to only post those events we feel are of interest to our constituents.
Wind Energy Center
The Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
Windustry organizes a dynamic, interactive Wind Energy Center for The Eco Experience each year at the Minnesota State Fair. From the towering 123-foot turbine blade outside The Eco Experience building to a commercial turbine section inside the hall, Windustry and our volunteers guide some 350,000 visitors through the exciting world of wind energy as both a source of clean, renewable energy and rural economic development. We could not do this wonderful event without our partners! For information on how to become a Partner of the 2010 Wind Energy Center, contact Samantha Smart, Development Coordinator at 612-870-3474 or samantha@windustry.org.
Windustry Conferences
Windustry is proud to host the premier Community Wind Conference nationwide. Learn more about our biannual conferences.
News
And now for the news...
Xcel Energy Solicits C-BED Project Proposals
As a part of Xcel Energy’s Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) program, Xcel Energy is soliciting proposals for Community Based Wind Projects.
National Farmers Union Supports Community Wind
National Farmers Union (NFU) expressed support for Sen. Chuck Grassley’s, R-Iowa amendments, that would make permanent the wind production tax credit (PTC), and urged the committee to support Grassley’s efforts.
Over 8,000 MW of Wind Energy Installed in 2008
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced yesterday that in 2008 alone over 8,000 MW of wind energy was installed. This increased the nation's wind energy capacity by 50% and created an investment of $17 billion into the economy.
South Dakota Wind Energy Association
The South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA) elected a Board of Directors, named an Executive Director and set goals for 2009 at its first official meeting on January 13.
Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop - news
Due to increasing interest in renewable energy and residential-sized wind turbines, this three-day workshop is being offered to provide an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of small wind project development. The timeliness of this workshop complements the growing demand and interest in renewable energy.
Brookings County-Hampton Transmission Line Project Application Review
The CapX2020 utilities filed a permit on December 29, 2008 for the Brookings County-Hampton 345kV transmission line project at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Nominations for 2008 Wind Co-op of the Year
Nominations for Wind Cooperative of the Year for 2008 are now being accepted. All electric cooperatives that are members of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association are eligible, and there is no cost to nominate.
The Wind Cooperative of the Year Award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program.
Windustry Email Newsletter - October 2008
Featured in this issue:
- Community Wind in Canada
- Wind Energy Agreements in the News
- Community Wind on Contaminated Lands
- Collaborative Wind Organization in Iowa
- On the Wind Energy Trail
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