Community Wind Energy 2008

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

What to expect at Community Wind Energy 2008:

1) See what it takes to put a wind project together.
2) Hear from community wind developers how barriers to the full utilization of the Federal Production Tax Credit are being overcome even by the "little guys".
3) Learn about the opportunities for community wind energy from wind turbine manufacturers, local elected officials, financers and large and small wind developers.
4) Explore community wind development as a tool for taking local action to address climate change while keeping your energy dollars local.
5) Get familiar with the full spectrum of wind turbine manufacturers - from residential wind machines to midsize and large commercial scale machines.
6) Expand your personal wind energy resource network - meet and greet wind energy folks on the exhibit floor from many sectors of the industry.
7) Get an overview of all aspects of community wind development and residential wind installation.
8) Take a tour of a premier community wind project.
9) Hear from policy makers and advocates about policies that work for wind energy development and how to support them.
10) Share your experiences with others who are also working on wind energy projects