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Episode 3: Exclusive reports from AWEA
In this edition of Power Engineering podcasts, listen to the latest updates in wind energy development and learn about some of the challenges that lie ahead. Power Engineering magazine Associate Editor Teresa Hansen recently attended the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition in Los Angeles, where she had an exclusive one-on-one interview with Randall Swisher, Executive Director of AWEA. Teresa also was present as a panel of executives from leading utilities in wind energy development addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today.
Randall Swisher Addresses Wind Energy's Present Challenges and Future Goals
During his one-on-one interview with Teresa, AWEA's Executive Director Randall Swisher discusses wind energy's growth and speaks about the barriers that stand in the way of still more growth. "2007 is the third record year for the U.S. wind industry in a row," he says. "And we don't see an end to that growth anytime soon." During the interview, Mr. Swisher also addresses transmission constraints and the challenge of building a national policy.
A Briefing with Executives from Leading Wind Energy Developers
Listen to a panel of executives from leading wind energy developers discuss issues like wind market penetration, wind turbine vendors and a federal renewables portfolio standard. Speakers include Steven Wright, Administrator of Bonneville Power Administration; Pat Wood, Chairman of Airtricity and former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Paul Bonavia, President of Xcel Energy's Utilities Group; and Jan Schori, General Manager of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).
So take time to discover what's happening in wind energy development today--and what could be in store for tomorrow. There's no doubt you'll be blown away.
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07/26/2007
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