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Windustry promotes progressive renewable energy solutions and empowers communities to develop and own wind energy as an environmentally sustainable asset. Through member supported outreach, education and advocacy we work to remove the barriers to broad community ownership of wind energy.
Here's what's new at Windustry:
Going Grid Neutral at California Schools
State and Consumer Services Agency Secretary Rosario Marin today announced the release of California's "grid neutral" guidebook; a step-by-step guide to help California schools and community colleges cut energy costs through on-site electricity generation.
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.
Wind Energy Forum-Hayfield, MN
Learn about commercial scale wind energy, wind rights & development options, land leases & agreements, Rural Energy Development Initiative and more at this seminar for landowners and community leaders who want to know more about navigating the commercial scale wind energy arena!
Southern Minnesota Federal Grants Workshop-Rochester, MN-December 3
The purpose of this workshop is to connect citizens in southern Minnesota with grant opportunities with the goal of enhancing opportunity and prosperity for all citizens in southern Minnesota.
Requests for Proposals (RFP) from Northern Indiana Public Service Company
NIPSCO issued its 2008 RFP for Renewable Energy and Demand Side Management (DSM) for the purposes of identifying and negotiating contracts for renewable energy and/or DSM resources for a delivery period commencing as soon as January 1, 2011.
AWEA Guide for State and Local Governments: How and Why to Permit for Small Wind Systems
Click here to download the .pdf file "In the Public Interest: How and Why to Permit for Small Wind Systems" published by AWEA in September 2008.
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
SMMPA seeks proposals for community based wind energy
The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency is seeking RFP's for C- Bed Wind Power to supply SMMPA with wind energy. The RFP and and Questionnaire are available for download at:
http://smmpa.org/environment.asp?smmpa=161
