AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop
Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:30 AM - Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:00 PM
With wind power development expanding and with new participants entering the wind development business, this workshop will look at the various ways wind power projects affect - and don't affect - elements of the human and natural environment.
This regionally-focused program will include presentations on emerging issues of project siting, such as bat interactions and wildlife research, wildlife survey techniques and radar concerns, and updates on siting processes.
Topics to be covered include:
* Regulations, Permits & Guidelines – from
stormwater permits to siting guidelines
* Wildlife Issues and Research Results – the latest
on today’s wildlife issues and on-going research
* Technical Issues – radar and military impacts, hunting impacts,
and other considerations
* Community Relations – how to work effectively with communities
and deal with opponents
* Transmission Siting – the Texas CREZ process and other regional transmission initiatives
What attendees will learn:
* Attendees will gain an understanding of the latest wind project
siting issues and developments
* Attendees will hear field research results on regional wildlife
issues such as bats and prairie chickens
* Attendees will learn ways to work with advocates and address
project opposition
* Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts
in the business
* Attendees will hear speakers addressing national and regional topics
Who should attend:
* Project Developer / Operator
* Consulting Companies
* Law Firms
* Government Agency
* Academic / Non-Profit
* Landowner
* Other
Register online here [1]
For registration questions or changes:
Marissa Bundy, Conference & Registration Coordinator
mbundy@awea.org [2], (202) 383-2512
For conference program questions:
Sakura Emerine, Conference Program Manager
semerine@awea.org [3], (202) 383-2504
For sponsorship opportunities:
Lori Rugh, Marketing Manager
lrugh@awea.org [4], (661) 821-2149
For volunteer position opportunities:
Marissa Bundy, Conference & Registration Coordinator
mbundy@awea.org [5], (202) 383-2512
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