AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

About the Summit

* * EXHIBITION SPACE IS SOLD OUT! * *

Get a comprehensive view of wind energy specific to the Northeast U.S., and delve into the most important present and forecasted issues facing this region's wind energy development. 

• Learn about New England's current standing, challenges, and growth potential in both land-based and off-shore wind power development

• Get an in-depth market overview and policy update

• Examine various regional growth strategies and demand drivers for wind power in the New England region

• Hear about critical issues related to siting and wildlife in the region
  

• Explore transmission policy & infrastructure issues, and manufacturing & supply chain opportunities

• Discuss potential job growth and economic development opportunities resulting from wind power growth

• Engage peers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts on issues unique to New England

Whether you are already involved in New England wind project development, or want to learn more about entering into this region's market, you won't find a more comprehensive and timely event than the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - New England.

Want to learn more before you go? View the archived webinars at AWEA Online Education and learn from your desk!

Program Co-Chairs

	Paul Williamson Director, Maine Wind Industry Initiative
	Dave Wilby Vice President, State Policy at First Wind

Registration

Registration is now closed!

However, you may register on-site at the hotel on Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30 am.

Click here to download a PDF list of companies attending the 2012 seminar.

Registration Prices

All prices quoted are per person

For registration questions or general event inquiries, contact conference@awea.org or

(202) 383-2512.

If you are unsure of your AWEA membership status, contact membership@awea.org or

(202) 383-2550. 

If you are interesting in exhibiting, contact exhibition@awea.org or (202) 383-2514.

Special Attendee Types

Government Agency: A full-time employee of a U.S. or international government agency (federal, state, local or tribal). Government-supported universities or colleges, government contractors, and government consultants do not qualify. Economic development organizations should register under the Government category.

Full-Time Student or Faculty: To qualify for the Student/Faculty registration rate you must be a current full-time student or faculty member at an educational institution. You must bring your institution ID to registration to verify your status.

Speaker: Registration for confirmed speakers and moderators in the seminar (limit 1 per presentation). Speaker/Moderator status will be verified.

Non-Profit Wind Power / Clean Energy Advocacy Groups: Discounted registrations are available to certain non-profit wind power / clean energy organizations that receive pre-approval by AWEA. This category is intended for specific wind power / clean energy advocacy groups as well as qualified environmental or energy related non-profits such as the Sierra Club, Energy Foundation or World Wildlife Fund among others. All 501c3 organizations will not necessarily qualify for the non-profit registration rate. Economic development organizations do not qualify for the non-profit registration rate and instead should register under the government registration category. Email conference@awea.org with your full contact information and a brief description of your non-profit organization including a link to your organization website to request non-profit approval.

Media / Press: Complimentary press registrations are available to those that meet AWEA's media accreditation guidelines. To request a complimentary press pass contact presspass@awea.org.

Registration Policies

Seminar registration includes: a networking reception, continental breakfasts, lunch, access to the speaker presentations, plus invaluable education from experts in the wind energy community and critical networking opportunities.

Confirmation & Changes: Registration confirmations are emailed automatically upon registering on-line or upon manual entry of registrations sent via mail or fax. If you have changes to your registration including contact information, purchasing additional items to your registration such as a pre-conference seminar that is available to specific events, or if you need to provide a substitution for your registration, email conference@awea.org no later than Friday, August 31, 2012.  After this date, any changes or substitutions will need to be made on-site at the event.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted to AWEA in writing via email to conference@awea.org or fax to (202) 293-2567. Refunds may not be processed until after the completion of the seminar. All refund requests received by August 29, 2012 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee. There will be no refunds made for cancellations after August 29, 2012 or for no-shows and registration fees may not be transferred to a different AWEA event. However substitutions are permitted for no charge. Email information on substitutions to conference@awea.org. Any refunds to credit card payments may only be credited back to the original credit card and cannot be refunded to a different card.

Other: AWEA reserves the right to eject any registrant from the event without any prior notice or refund if while at the event your behavior is deemed disruptive, offensive, dangerous, and illegal or if they are found to be distributing unauthorized material.

This event is proceeding as planned unless the event organizer, the venue, and/or local or national authorities deem it to be unsafe to do so at which time we will update this website with more information.

Agenda

Program agenda is subject to change.

Housing Information

PLEASE NOTE:  Our negotiated block is sold out. The Marriott is continuing to accept reservations at the prevailing rate while availability remains. Additionally the Holiday Inn Express (right next to the Marriott) is offer a rate of $139 through August 21. Please click here for more information on that offer.

Hotel Accommodations

The newly renovated Portland Marriott is complete! Improvements include, newly renovated lobby complete with a business center, contemporary designed guest rooms with plush bedding and new high speed in-room technology. Enjoy swimming in our new heated indoor pool, whirl pool. Indulge all of your senses in our new restaurant and lounge. Meet, greet and entertain in our spectacular grand ballrooms. The Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks is nestled on the hill of the scenic, yet modern, Sable Oaks community and just minutes from Portland Airport and historic downtown Portland. Enjoy fine-dining and boutique shopping in the Old Port. Bring the family to the legendary Old Orchard Beach, and sight see at Portland Headlight historic lighthouse.

Click here for more information about the Porland Marriott at Sable Oaks.

Travel Information

The information and pricing listed below is provided as a service by AWEA but is subject to change.

Closest Airport:

Portland – PWM

The Portland International Jetport is located 2.3 miles (7 minutes) from the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks.

For more information on Portland International Jetport, please visit http://airport-portland.com/

Taxi:  Taxis to our hotel are available outside the baggage claim area. Taxis are available from the first flight in the morning to the final flight at night. Fare is approximately $8 (one-way). 7 minutes

Airport Shuttle: Airport shuttle service to and from the airport is complimentary to all hotel guests upon request. Please contact the Front Desk at (207) 871-8000.

Driving: Leaving Portland International Jetport, take left onto Johnson Road. Follow Johnson to second right, Maine Mall Road. Follow Maine Mall Road to third traffic light, Running Hill Road. On Running Hill Road take first right into Sable Oaks Office Park. Hotel is on the left at the top of the hill.

Bus:
Concord Coach Lines operates 14 buses daily in each direction between Boston and Portland. The trip takes about two hours. Some departures from Portland are express buses directly to Logan Airport with no stops; other departures go to both Logan Airport and South Station Bus Terminal.

Buses arrive at the Portland Transportation Center, off Interstate 295 Exit 5A, at Congress Street, which also holds Portland's train station.

Train:
Amtrak's Downeaster train travels five times daily on the 2-1/2-hour journey between Boston's North Station and Portland ME (Portland Transportation Center), stopping at Woburn and Haverhill MA; Exeter, Durham and Dover NH; Wells, Saco and Old Orchard Beach ME.
Train fare is about the same as the bus fare. The train trip is a bit longer, but a more comfortable ride, with snack-and-drink service available.

Driving Directions:

From Boston and New Hampshire:
The Maine Turnpike (I-95), a toll road, is the fastest route to Portland. South of Portland, I-295 branches off from I-95 and takes you north right through the heart of the city, including to the Portland Transportation Center.

Take I-95 S to exit 46 toward Maine Me 22/Maine Me 9/Jetport/Congress Street. Turn right onto Skyway Drive. Turn right on Johnson Road. Continue onto Western Avenue. Turn right onto Maine Mall road. Take the 1st right onto Gorham road. Continue onto Running Hill Road. Turn right onto Sable Oaks Drive until you reach the hotel.

Approximately 2 hours

From New York City (and other points South and West):
Take I-95 N toward New Haven. Take exit 48 on the left to merge onto I-91 N toward Hartford. Take exit 29 to merge onto CT-15 N/US 5 N toward I-84 E/E Hartford/Boston. Continue onto CT-15 N. Merge onto I-84 E. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-90 E/NH – Maine/Boston and merge onto I-90 E. Take exit 11A to merge onto I-495 N. Merge onto I-95 N. Take exit 45 toward US-1/ME-114/Maine Mall Road/Payne Road. Merge onto Maine Turnpike Approach. Take the Maine Mall Road ramp to Maine 114/Jetport. Turn right onto Maine Mall Road. Make slight right to stay on Maine Mall Road. Take the 1st left onto Gorham Road. Continue onto Running Hill Toad. Turn right onto Sable Oaks Drive until you reach the hotel.

Approximately 6 hours

Parking:

Parking is complimentary

Networking, Branding, Promoting Your Company

The AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - New England is one of AWEA's series of regionally focused events. The summit will feature a wide variety of exhibiting companies, representing the full spectrum of products, services, and solutions needed to advance the wind industry in the New England. Throughout the event, particularly during session breaks, breakfasts, and the networking reception, attendees are encouraged to stop by the exhibit area to learn more about these companies.

Current Sponsors

Exhibitors:

• Cianbro Corporation

• EDF Renewable Services
  

• EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc
  

• Flash Technology

• General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

• I&I Sling / Slingmax
  

• International Tower Lighting, LLC (ITL, LLC)

• James W. Sewall Company
  

• Maine Wind Industry Initiative

• OwnEnergy

• Power Engineers

• Reed & Reed Inc.
  

• SGC Engineering

• SgurrEnergy

• Stantec Consulting

• TWR Lighting, Inc.

• Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  

Here are just some of the networking activities and tools you can use to make the most of your attendance:  

AttendeeConnect is Back for Seminars!  

You reaped the networking benefits of AttendeeConnect at WINDPOWER 2012, now use it at the Regional Summit – New England! Attendee Connect helps attendees maximize their networking potential and aid them in preparing for this Summit. Allowing registered attendees to search for one another, and pre-plan their participation in the Summit, Attendee Connect is an invaluable tool that heightens your networking.

  AttendeeConnect lets you: 

• View all registered attendees’ profiles, including your LinkedIn connections who are also attending

• Browse "recommended" connections based on matching professional interests

• Communicate, and set up meetings, with current and potential business contacts before you even arrive

• Use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to announce your attendance at this seminar
  

Maximize your networking and intensify your business development at the AWEA Wind Energy Regional Summit – New England.