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Northwest SEED

Northwest SEED is a regional non-profit in the Pacific Northwest that promotes community-based energy solutions.

National Wind Coordinating Collaborative

The National Wind Coordinating Collaborative (NWCC) is a consensus-based collaborative that establishes dialogue among key stakeholders and catalyzes activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power.

Kendall County, IL: Community Wind Project

Gary Kizior installed a 10 kW Bergey turbine in December 2002, replacing his old Whisper 3 kW machine. This project was among the first small turbines in the state to receive a grant through the Illinois Renewable Energy Resources Grant Program.

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN: Community Wind Project

Macalester installed a 10kw Urban Wind Turbine on-campus April 23, 2003.

Proctor High School, Proctor, MN: Community Wind Project

Proctor High School's 20kW turbine went online in October 2006.

Clarion-Goldfield Community School District, Clarion, IA: Community Wind Project

Clarion-Goldfield Community School Distric has a 50kW machine. Case Study available at this link

What are the advantages and disadvantages of connecting my wind system to the utility grid?

Connecting to the grid liminates the need for storage, but the interconnection could be costly. Click on the question to learn more

Rose Consulting Service

Location: Minnesota

Consulting company assisting farmers, small rural businesses and civic organizations with grant applications. Specialties include USDA Section 9006 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency applications, as well as Sustainability initiatives and USDA Value-Added Producer grants.

Rose Consulting Service Website