News Archive

Windustry seeks volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair Eco Experience exhibit

July 13, 2012 - 3:38pm -- Anonymous

Windustry seeks volunteers to help staff the Eco Experience exhibit's Wind Energy Center during the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 23 - Sept. 3, 2012.
The Eco Experience showcases cutting-edge environmentally friendly displays, products, and activities that are designed to encourage Minnesotans to live more sustainable lives and to improve the environment while enhancing quality of life. The Wind Energy Center presents dynamic, engaging, and informative wind power related displays and activities that are designed for all ages.
- Read more about Windustry seeks volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair Eco Experience exhibit
Small and Community Wind Needs You!

July 6, 2012 - 4:41pm -- Anonymous

The mega-scale wind industry is buzzing with talk of the upcoming expiration of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the resulting damage to the wind industry; but for the community and small wind industry, it is the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) which is vital.
DWEA's ITC National Industry Support Letter.pdf
- Read more about Small and Community Wind Needs You!
German leaders visit Windustry during three-week professional exchange program

July 3, 2012 - 1:09pm -- Anonymous

MINNEAPOLIS, JUNE 29, 2012 – Three Germans touring Minnesota as part of a three-week professional exchange program came to Windustry on Friday, June 29, 2012, in order to discuss Windustry’s efforts to involve individuals and communities in expanding Minnesota’s wind energy production.
- Read more about German leaders visit Windustry during three-week professional exchange program
Windustry among honorees at 11th Annual All-States Summit

June 28, 2012 - 3:20pm -- Anonymous

ATLANTA, JUNE 7, 2012- Windustry was honored at the 11th Annual All-States Summit at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center in Atlanta on June 7, 2012, receiving Wind Powering America's Midwestern Regional Wind Leadership Award.
- Read more about Windustry among honorees at 11th Annual All-States Summit
Community Wind Innovator Award given in honor of the late Paul Woodin

June 19, 2012 - 1:50pm -- Anonymous

ATLANTA, June 5, 2012 – The Windustry Board of Directors, along with a Peer Group of Community Wind Colleagues, is pleased to present the Community Wind Innovator Award in honor of the late Paul Woodin. The award was presented at the Community Wind Working Group meeting at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Windpower 2012 conference in Atlanta on June 5. Renewable Northwest Project deputy director John Audley accepted the award on Woodin’s behalf.
- Read more about Community Wind Innovator Award given in honor of the late Paul Woodin
Dan Juhl Receives Distinguished Service in Community Wind Award for 2012

June 19, 2012 - 1:43pm -- Anonymous

ATLANTA, June 5, 2012 – The Windustry Board of Directors, along with this year’s community wind peer group, is pleased to announce Dan Juhl, chairman and CEO of Juhl Wind, Inc., as the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service in Community Wind Award. The award was presented at the Community Wind Work Group meeting at the American Wind Energy Association Windpower 2012 conference in Atlanta on June 5.
- Read more about Dan Juhl Receives Distinguished Service in Community Wind Award for 2012
FY 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Soliciation issued

April 26, 2012 - 8:01am -- adminskarjune

On January 20, 2012, the FY 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Solicitation was issued. The REAP program provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. Deadlines are set for March and June of 2012.
Incentives
General News
- Read more about FY 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Soliciation issued
Community and Small Wind Webinar Series - Small Wind Market Report Recording

January 28, 2012 - 1:43pm -- adminskarjune

Community and Small Wind Webinar Series
Topic #1: U.S. Small Wind Market Report: 144,000 Turbines Deployed
Video and text versions of the webinar are available for this webinar that was recorded on December 15, 2011. This webinar examined the market for clean, affordable, homegrown wind energy and recent growth in sales, capacity and incentives for small wind turbines (up to 100 kW) powering homes, farms and businesses.
General News
CWAA-logo-150.png
- Read more about Community and Small Wind Webinar Series - Small Wind Market Report Recording
Windustry Moved to New Offices

December 12, 2011 - 1:49pm -- adminskarjune

Continues to Deliver Innovative Community Wind Programs
Minneapolis, MN, December 12, 2011 – Windustry has moved to new offices, located just four blocks from its old offices. The organization’s new contact information is below. Please update your address book and database accordingly. All staff e-mails and the website url remain the same.
201 Ridgewood Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55403
Phone: 612-200-0331 OR
1-888-818-0936
General News
Windustry Press Release - Location Move - December, 2011
- Read more about Windustry Moved to New Offices
Community Wind Progress in Montana and West Virgina

November 14, 2011 - 11:13am -- adminskarjune

Windustry's Landowner Wind Energy Association (LWEA) Resource Center has reached milestones working with two communities in West Virginia and Montana, providing on-the-ground technical assistance, support and analysis needed to establish a successful community wind energy business.
- Read more about Community Wind Progress in Montana and West Virgina

Community and Small Wind Webinar Series

Topic #1: U.S. Small Wind Market Report: 144,000 Turbines Deployed

Continues to Deliver Innovative Community Wind Programs

Pages