Wind Powering America http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/ These news items are notable additions to the Wind Powering America Web site. The Wind Powering America Web site reports recent national and state wind market changes by cataloging wind activities such as wind resource maps, small wind consumer's guides, local wind workshops, news articles, and publications in the areas of policy, public power, small wind, Native Americans, agricultural sector, economic development, public lands, and schools. en-us julie_cardinal@nrel.gov (Julie Cardinal) http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/images/wpa_logo_sm.jpg Wind Powering America http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/ Washtenaw County, Michigan Wind Project http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/planning_environment/planning/wind_power/about.html http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=2005Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 8/12/2008]]>In recognition of the heavy dependence on fossil fuels and associated escalating costs and environmental impacts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in April 2006 directing the Department of Planning and Environment to test the wind resources in the County and examine the feasibility of providing wind generated electricity for county residents and businesses. To help ensure project success, Washtenaw County formed a working partnership with the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan to form the current project team.

]]>Variables Affecting Economic Development of Wind Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1986http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1986Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 7/28/2008]]>The purpose of this research is to look at the specific factors that drive wind-power-related economic development and to better understand the impact of specific economic development variables on new wind project economic benefits. We also compare economic development impacts of wind and coal power.

We used the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) latest Jobs and Economic Development Impacts Wind (JEDI Wind) model to perform a sensitivity analysis of wind-power-related economic development drivers, and economic development benefits for wind and coal were estimated using NREL's JEDI Wind and JEDI Coal models.

Our research shows that economic development impacts can be dramatically enhanced through the development of local wind power manufacturing industries. We determined that if 10% of the wind turbine supply, for 1000 megawatts (MW) of development, is manufactured in-state, then construction-period economic development benefits are 68% greater than if all wind turbines are imported from out of state. On a secondary level, benefits are enhanced by developing and maintaining a skilled operations and maintenance labor force. Preliminary work shows that ownership structures that rely on local equity are likely to enhance in-state economic benefits, but our research suggests the majority of this benefit will accrue from the return on equity associated with a profitable wind project. Finally, we find that the economic development impacts of wind are generally forecast to exceed those of coal (except in some cases when coal consumed in new coal power plants is supplied by an in-state mining industry).

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Michigan http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1925http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1925Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>This analysis highlights the expected impacts of 1000 MW of wind power in Michigan. We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in Michigan to be $1.3 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 2.9 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,542 million gallons.

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Nebraska http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1947http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1947Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in Nebraska to be $1.1 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 4.1 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,840 million gallons.

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Ohio http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1948http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1948Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in Ohio to be $1.3 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 2.5 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,343 million gallons.

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Maryland http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1949http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1949Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in Maryland to be $1.2 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 3 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,581 million gallons.

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in New York http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1950http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1950Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in New York to be $1.3 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 2.5 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,230 million gallons.

]]>Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Virginia http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1953http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1953Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 6/30/2008]]>We forecast the cumulative economic benefits from 1000 MW of development in Virginia to be $1.2 billion, annual CO2 reductions are estimated at 3.0 million tons, and annual water savings are 1,600 million gallons.

]]>Ag Outreach Webcast: Wind Farming http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1898http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1898Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 5/8/2008]]>Location: CO]]>The second 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.

The topic of this Webcast is "Wind Farming" and was presented by David Kolsrud. David Kolsrud has over 13 years of experience in renewable energy and is well recognized nationwide. He has helped to develop, organize, and fund over 20 renewable energy projects — primarily ethanol, biodiesel, and wind projects. In 2006, he formed DAK Renewable Energy, which manages 11 LLCs with investments in multiple renewable projects. David's thesis has been that community ownership of biofuels plants has had a significant positive benefit which can be repeated or enhanced using wind energy. He talked about wind farming — some of the steps from conception to completion.

]]>Webcast: The Energy/Water Nexus: A case study of the Arkansas River Basin http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1957http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1957Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 7/24/2008]]>Location: CO]]>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. Download Adobe Reader.

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."

]]>AREDAY 2008 http://www.areday.net/areday2008.html http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=2002Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 8/21/2008 to 8/23/2008]]>Location: Aspen , CO]]>American Renewable Energy Day — AREDAY Aspen is just around the corner and this year promises to be the best yet! We are excited to be bringing: Ted Turner, Pat Mitchell, Peter Buffett, Lester Brown, Jerome Ringo, Majora Carter, Walter Isaacson, and so many other wonderful speakers and experts to talk about and present renewable energy and energy efficiency as a smart way forward for our climate, new energy ecomony, and future generations. Please join us in Aspen.

]]>AWEA Webcast: 20% Wind Energy by 2030 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/447770532 http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1995Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 8/21/2008]]>Location: DC]]>12:00 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.

]]>Wind Energy Center at the Minnesota State Fair http://www.windustry.org/events/windustry-at-the-2008-minnesota-state-fair http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=1946Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MSTDate: 8/21/2008 to 9/1/2008]]>Location: St. Paul , MN]]>Windustry is proud to once again host the Wind Energy Center at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair. Visitors will have the chance to learn about wind energy, talk to a wind expert, try one of our fun activities, and look at the 123-foot blade.

Just as in the past two years, Windustry will make wind energy the star of the fair's Eco Experience with a 123-foot turbine blade in front of the building and a Wind Energy Center inside.

The Wind Energy Center features a large turbine tower section, as well as:

  • Small home and farm scale wind turbines,
  • The History of Wind
  • A computer model displaying wind patterns over the Midwest,
  • Myths and Facts game
  • Renewable Energy Activity Corral
  • Policy Puzzle, and
  • Much More!

New for 2008

  • New activities in the Renewable Energy Activity Corral and more activity sessions each day.
  • Video tour of a wind turbine.
  • Work in Wind area with dress-up activity.
  • Envision Wind magnetic landscape.

The Wind Energy Center is completely interactive and visitors learn about wind energy in Minnesota through hands-on activities, games, demonstrations, and computer simulations.

Over 350,000 visitors came through the fair's Eco Experience in 2007.

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