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April 14-16, 2008
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
Albany, New York

Conference Proceedings will be made available shortly. They will be free of charge to all participants.

This page contains downloadable versions of promotional materials for Community Wind Energy 2008.

Please feel free to download and distribute these to any interested parties.

There are currently six flyers offered:

You can receive a free Windustry sticker featuring our popular "Milk This" poster art. These glossy stickers are printed on 60 lb. paper and feature a durable, water-resistant UV-coating--not to mention that they're perfectly sized for your water bottle!

Watch Windustry's web-based presentation on Wind Energy Easements from May 9th, 2007.
(Presented in conjunction with Colorado State University Extension Service and Iowa State University Extension Service.)

Hundreds of megawatts of community wind projects have already been installed throughout the country, but increased policy support for locally-owned projects is needed so that rural America can continue to benefit from this growing industry.

Even after you have determined that you have a good wind resource and a viable site, putting a down payment on a turbine is a huge commitment. How do you choose the right wind turbine from a reliable manufacturer?

A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract to buy the electricity generated by a power plant. These agreements are a critical part of planning a successful wind project because they secure a long-term stream of revenue for the project through the sale of the electricity generated by the project. Securing a good PPA is often one of the most challenging elements of wind project development.

This section covers the basics of a power purchase agreement and things to consider as you negotiate with a power purchaser. The main topics covered in this section are:

• Length of the Agreement
• Commissioning Process
• Sale and Purchase
• Curtailment
• Transmission Issues
• Milestones and Defaults
• Credit
• Insurance
• Environmental Attributes or Credits

The Minnesota Flip business model was developed in response to a unique combination of federal incentives for wind development and state policies that encouraged development of community-owned wind projects. The structure has proven a successful model for landowners and equity investors interested in partnering in the development of wind projects. This partnership allows the equity investor to take advantage of federal tax credits, while providing local owners the economic benefits of ownership.