Portland, OR - The AWEA Small and Community Wind Conference & Exhibition unites wind industry leaders with economic development groups, municipalities, and consumers eager to play a bigger role in the use and expansion of wind energy and its economic potential. The conference is designed to foster networking and encourage strategic thinking for the use of small wind technology and community-owned wind. Learn the latest on national renewable energy legislation, technology costs, zoning requirements, utility interconnection, tax revenues and investment opportunities from small and community wind industry experts.
Two educational tracks and an exhibition hall full of the latest wind technology will show consumers, renewable energy professionals, dealers, and installers how best to capitalize on wind technology for homes, farms and ranches, businesses, and rural electric cooperatives. This event will show attendees ways to play a bigger role in the use and development of wind generated and used on-site and that it is not just an alternative, but a realistic opportunity to cut energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and make or save money.
Who should attend?
• Small Wind Installers
• Small Wind Dealers
• Wind Turbine Manufacturers (Utility and Small)
• Developers
• Project Financers
• Landowners
• Local Communities
• Consumers
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.