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Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2007: Webcast Date: 7/9/2008Location: COPhone: (303) 384-6962 Ryan Wiser of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory gave a Webcast on July 9, 2008. The presentation lasted approximately 30 minutes and was followed by a half hour available for questions and answers.
During this Webcast Ryan Wiser of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory summarized key findings from the U.S. Department of Energy's recently released "Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2007 (PDF 4.0 MB) Download Adobe Reader." In following the contents of the report itself, the presentation provided a comprehensive overview of trends in the U.S. wind power market, with a particular focus on 2007. Drawing from a variety of sources, the presentation summarized the latest information on a variety of topics, including: wind project installation trends; wind industry developments; evolution of wind power sales prices; comparing the price of wind with wholesale market prices; installed wind project costs; wind turbine prices; wind project performance; O&M cost trends; and integration, transmission, and policy developments. Of particular note, the presentation highlighted data on project-level wind power pricing, installed project costs, and wind project performance that have not previously been summarized in as comprehensive a fashion as in the DOE report. National Energy Conference for Educators Date: 7/13/2008 to 7/17/2008Location: Galveston , TXHotel Galvez. In four activity-packed days, the conference provides teachers with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy, including the science of energy, sources of energy, transportation, consumption, electricity, efficiency, and environmental and economic impacts.
Conference participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units for their classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs. They also receive the materials, training, and support to conduct in-services in their areas to introduce the National Energy Education Development (NEED) program to others. NEED leaders at the conferences help participants develop specialized units that meet state standards and can be utilized with students of all learning styles.
Please see the conference brochure for more information (PDF 1.5 MB) Download Adobe Reader and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Web site. Date: 7/15/2008Location: Custer , WIPhone: 715-592-6595 This one-day course is a prequel to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association wind systems workshops and for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business. This course will inform students as to what wind energy is, how it works and what it can do for you. Topics will include: wind resources, basic system components, system types, turbine types, applications, and tower types. Please see the Web site for full information. Date: 7/16/2008 to 7/18/2008Location: Custer , WIPhone: 715-592-6595 This workshop will examine the design considerations that go into the manufacture of a wind generator. Components will be studied including their structure, function, materials, how they operate, and reliability to understand what choices various manufacturers have made for their products and why. All of the commercially available residential-sized wind equipment on the market will be considered. This workshop will help wind site assessors, equipment dealers, installers and home owners ferret out the pro's and con's of all the wind generator options in the market place. Please see the Web site for full information. Date: 7/20/2008 to 7/24/2008Location: Portland , OR National Energy Conference for Educators Date: 7/20/2008 to 7/24/2008Location: Las Vegas , NVFlamingo Hotel. In four activity-packed days, the conference provides teachers with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy, including the science of energy, sources of energy, transportation, consumption, electricity, efficiency, and environmental and economic impacts.
Conference participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units for their classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs. They also receive the materials, training, and support to conduct in-services in their areas to introduce the National Energy Education Development (NEED) program to others. NEED leaders at the conferences help participants develop specialized units that meet state standards and can be utilized with students of all learning styles.
Please see the conference brochure for more information (PDF 1.5 MB) Download Adobe Reader and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Web site. 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. Date: 7/21/2008 to 7/25/2008Location: Custer , WIPhone: 715-592-6595 Participants in this course will perform repairs and annual maintenance on a number of area wind turbines and systems. This is a working workshop with optional tower climbing. Machines from 1 kW to 20 kW will be covered, including work on freestanding, guyed lattice and tilt-up towers. Please see the Web site for full information. Date: 7/22/2008 to 7/26/2008Location: New Orleans , LAErnest N. Morial Convention Center. Webcast: The Energy/Water Nexus: A case study of the Arkansas River Basin Date: 7/24/2008Location: COPhone: (303) 384-6962 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, 11:00 a.m. Central Time, and 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
This is to announce the third in a series of Webcasts sponsored by Wind Powering America with the purpose of reaching out to the Agricultural Community. The presentation will last approximately 1 hour and will be followed by a half hour available for questions and answers.
During this Webcast Stacy Tellinghuisen of Western Resource Advocates will be presenting 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 will examine future water demands under "business as usual" and several alternative development scenarios. The project abstract is attached (PDF 60 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
The details for accessing the Webcast are below. Note that there is a separate audio call-in number and you will not be able to access the audio portion from the Web.
Please distribute this information to those you feel would benefit from or be interested in this Webcast. We look forward to having you join us.
Audio Access Information
Phone Number: 888-928-9122
Participant Passcode: 9961812
Leader Name: Corrie Christol
Web Access Information
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference Number: PG2668715
Participant Passcode: 9961812
Or, you can join the Web portion directly. Date: 7/25/2008 to 7/27/2008Location: John Day , ORGrant County Fairgrounds. SolWest is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting all types of renewable energy. This three-day event offers engaging activities for all ages and knowledge levels. Participants from around the western region and beyond come to join the SolWest community and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, and more. Date: 7/28/2008 to 7/29/2008Location: Cambridge , MAElectric Utility Consultants, Inc. (EUCI). As more and more states adopt Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), the primary emphasis is evolving from policy making to implementation strategies. This conference will look at how utilities and their partners can proactively and cost-effectively identify the various opportunities and obstacles they will face in meeting RPS mandates.
Presentations will focus specifically on issues faced by utilities in the Northeast and upper Midwest. Because of the differing RPS designs and issues in various jurisdictions, the conference is designed to maximize opportunities for discussion and facilitate interaction among all participants. The presentations will provide information and highlight experiences that will serve as a foundation for the discussions. Date: 7/30/2008Location: Detroit , MIDoubletree Hotel Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Expressway. This is an optional wind power and transmission 101 workshop preceding the Midwestern Wind Energy: Moving It to Markets Conference. Date: 7/31/2008 to 8/1/2008Location: Detroit , MIDoubletree Hotel Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Expressway. The purpose of this event is to:
- Discuss actions needed to implement transmission elements of the Midwestern Governors' Energy Security and Climate Stewardship Platform for the Midwest; and
- Explore the contributions that Midwestern wind power can make towards achieving 20% wind power in the region and nationwide, as well as steps needed to achieve this potential.
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