The Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) has been created as a new organization to develop and implement quality certification programs for small wind turbines. Dozens of stakeholders worked for two years to develop the Organization Plan and Bylaws for SWCC.
The initial Board of Directors includes:
Megan Amsler, Cape & Islands Self Reliance, No. Falmouth, ... Read More
Charles Heide of Kenosha is the latest Wisconsin resident to discover the benefits of clean, renewable energy, including reduced energy costs and the satisfaction that comes from helping preserve the environment. His recently completed solar electric and wind systems feed surplus power back to the grid, resulting in monthly energy bill credits.
In June ... Read More
Issue No. 30, March 1, 2008
Welcome to the March 2008 issue of the Small Wind Newsletter. If you have trouble with the links in this e-mail message, click here to view the web version of the newsletter. See details on subscribing at the end of the newsletter.
Larry Sherwood and Jane Pulaski
Editors
NEWS
(1) MAINE– Former President ... Read More
This article was written by Dr. Mel Tyree, Ellenburg, Clinton County, NY
I wish to announce the completion of a project to build a Net-Zero Energy House in a cold part of NY State (8010 heating degree days). My net-zero house uses a 10 kW Bergey wind turbine and a 10 kW photovoltaic array to ... Read More
The Annual Small Wind State Stakeholders Meeting will be Tuesday, June 3 from 1:00pm ‚ 5:00pm during WINDPOWER 2008 in Houston. The State Stakeholders meeting provides an opportunity for states to exchange information on policies and programs to promote the use of small wind turbines. The meeting will include reports from state ... Read More
When former President George H.W. Bush arrives at his annual destination next summer, his stay will be partly powered by wind energy. A 33-foot-tall wind turbine was installed to generate electricity for his Maine oceanfront home.
Bush‚ s new Skystream 3.7 wind turbine, a product of Southwest Windpower, connects to the grid, ... Read More
As interest in wind energy spreads throughout the Commonwealth, it becomes clear that there is a need within the cities and towns of Massachusetts for suitable zoning by-laws that accommodate wind projects.
To help address this need, the Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources and Executive Office of Environmental Affairs developed two (2) model ordinances, or ... Read More
On Tuesday, March 4th at 1:00 pm EST, the American Solar Energy Society’s Small Wind Division will be offering its second webinar on zoning issues for small wind. This session will offer more specific information on understanding optimal siting issues, such as tower height, as they relate to zoning.
This webinar will offer interested small ... Read More
On January 17th, 2008, the American Solar Energy Society‚ s Small Wind Division hosted the first in a series of webinars on zoning for small wind. More than 80 people attended the webinar.
Small wind zoning, a relatively new initiative at ASES, has been identified by the organization as a priority area. Megan ... Read More
Two upcoming wind energy webcasts are scheduled for January and February.
The Mid-Atlantic/Southeast Regional Wind Energy Institute Community Wind Energy Web Cast is scheduled for Monday, January 14th – 1:00-2:30 pm (EST)
The agenda for the web cast:
Community Wind Overview (20min): Windustry
Community Wind Financing Structures (20min): Lisa Daniels, Windustry
Community Acceptance (20min): Andrew Stern, Hull Wind
10 minutes ... Read More
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