American Wind Energy Association Update

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American Wind Energy Association Update

As we breeze through the autumn months and the days grow shorter, the winds are picking up and the list of American Wind Energy Association happenings is getting longer.  In the past few weeks, there have been big-time announcements of wind farms in the U.S. and abroad, as well as big-doings in New York City.  In the coming weeks, AWEA is hosting its first-ever Small and Community Wind Conference & Exhibition and we are continuing to contribute to the ongoing debate on energy legislation.  We have much exciting news to report and many ways for you to get involved in support of wind energy.

To anyone who doubts the magnitude of wind development, even in these difficult economic times, the largest wind farm on the planet was announced last week.  E.On Climate & Renewables corporation completed the 4th phase of the project in Roscoe, Texas on October 1.  The Roscoe project, weighing in at 781.5-MW, narrowly edged out NextEra Energy Resources' 735-MW Horse Hollow wind farm in a different part of the state.  The E.On farm consists of 627 turbines, generating enough electricity to power 230,000 homes in the Lone Star State.

Last week in New York City, AWEA held its first Analyst Day in conjunction with the annual Finance & Investment Workshop.  In celebration of wind power storming the Big Apple, Mayor Bloomberg even declared October 14 "New York City Wind Energy Day" and AWEA CEO Denise Bode rang the closing bell at NASDAQ the same day.  If you happen to be crossing through the bustle of Times Square, take a moment to check out the MTV Billboard (Broadway Ave, between 44th and 45th), where AWEA's video on the value of wind as a tool to help "power a cleaner, stronger America" will be on the big screen for the next week.

More wind, more green energy for America and Ohio in the 21st century!

Dennis Spisak
Mahoning Valley Green Party
Ohio Green Party
www.ohiogreens.org
www.votespisak.org/thinkgreen/