Developing community wind is no simple task. Experts on this panel will dissect both legal and financial aspects of the development process to show how the many pieces can fit together. Topics covered in this session will include the legal aspects of your business structure, negotiating power purchase agreements, understanding and locating tools for financing, factors affecting financing and your proforma.

Washington, DC: The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), in conjunction with the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses, and with the participation of many Supporting Organizations, is pleased to announce this annual national policy conference.

October 10-11, 2007, New York, NY. This workshop will focus on the latest financing trends, defining the market in debt terms and tax equity deals, new uses of swaps and other derivatives, and how developers are responding to the challenge of having to post availability and output guarantees to utilities buying electricity from their projects.

September 30-October 3, 2007, CanWEA 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show, Quebec City Convention Center, Quebec, Canada. Experience the Past, the Present and the Future of the Canadian wind industry by attending the 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show.

Roundtable Discussion: The Growth of the Wind Energy Industry, Minnesota Power, 30 W. Superior St., Room 140, Duluth, MN.

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Many utilities have developed wind projects in the Midwest. This list is by no means exhaustive and should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular utility:

AWEA's Wind Power Outlook 2007 offers up-to-date information on the state of wind development in the U.S.