2007 Harvesting Energy Summit:
Rural Prosperity through Renewable Energy

Wind for Rural Economic Development
A mix of workshops and speakers that will help rural communities pursue new projects and reap the financial benefits of developing wind power. Wind Powering America is the lead sponsor and is developing the agenda.

Pre-Conference Session: Fundamentals of Wind Power (optional): An introductory workshop for newcomers to wind technology applications and issues. – Darin Huseby, enXco Development Corporation

Wind Power Update
Progress made in the use of wind technology around the country and here at home.
– Larry Flowers, Wind Powering America Presentation »
– Michael Milligan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Presentation »

Rural Economic Development Case Studies
Real life examples of how wind is generating rural economic development around the region.
– Moderator: Steve Palomo, Wind Powering America
– John Stulp Presentation »
– Susan Sloan

Objections Answered
Common issues raised including the economics, transmission, integration, and wildlife impacts of wind.
– Ron Lehr, Energy and Telecommunications Consultant
– Michael Milligan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
– John Nielsen, Western Resource Advocates
– Darin Huseby, enXco Development Corporation

Panel Discussion
Perspectives from leading farm groups and industry insiders.
– David Capparelli, Director of Business Development for Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
– Bob Cooper, Nevada Wind Energy Working Group
– Sarah Wright, Utah Clean Energy
– Bob Anderson

The Challenges Ahead
State perspectives on where we go from here.
– Jim Ploger, Kansas Energy Office Director
– Angela Crooks, Colorado , Office of Energy Management and Conservation
– Michael McDiarmid, NM Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources
– Tom Fuller, Wyoming State Energy Office
– Pete Konesky, Nevada State Energy Office
– Jason Berry, Renewable Energy Coordinator for the Utah Geological Survey’s State Energy Program

Focus on Utah Wind
Wind Powering America state gathering.

Utah Wind Resources Presentation »

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	2007 Harvesting Energy Summit: Rural Prosperity through Renewable Energy Wind for Rural Economic Development A mix of workshops and speakers that will help rural communities pursue new projects and reap the financial benefits of developing wind power. Wind Powering America is the lead sponsor and is developing the agenda. Pre-Conference Session: Fundamentals of Wind Power (optional): An introductory workshop for newcomers to wind technology applications and issues. – Darin Huseby, enXco Development Corporation Wind Power Update Progress made in the use of wind technology around the country and here at home. – Larry Flowers, Wind Powering America Presentation » – Michael Milligan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Presentation » Rural Economic Development Case Studies Real life examples of how wind is generating rural economic development around the region. – Moderator: Steve Palomo, Wind Powering America – John Stulp Presentation » – Susan Sloan Objections Answered Common issues raised including the economics, transmission, integration, and wildlife impacts of wind. – Ron Lehr, Energy and Telecommunications Consultant – Michael Milligan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory – John Nielsen, Western Resource Advocates – Darin Huseby, enXco Development Corporation Panel Discussion Perspectives from leading farm groups and industry insiders. – David Capparelli, Director of Business Development for Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation – Bob Cooper, Nevada Wind Energy Working Group – Sarah Wright, Utah Clean Energy – Bob Anderson The Challenges Ahead State perspectives on where we go from here. – Jim Ploger, Kansas Energy Office Director – Angela Crooks, Colorado , Office of Energy Management and Conservation – Michael McDiarmid, NM Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources – Tom Fuller, Wyoming State Energy Office – Pete Konesky, Nevada State Energy Office – Jason Berry, Renewable Energy Coordinator for the Utah Geological Survey’s State Energy Program Focus on Utah Wind Wind Powering America state gathering. Utah Wind Resources Presentation »

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2007 Harvesting Energy Summit: Rural Prosperity through Renewable Energy

2007 Harvesting Energy Summit:
Rural Prosperity through Renewable Energy