AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

About the Summit

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Bill Drummond, BPA Administrator: Newly appointed Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator Bill Drummond has signed on as a keynote speaker for the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit – Northwest to give one of his first major speeches in his new role. Drummond was selected by the Department of Energy on January 16 to "help lead nation's transition to more resilient electric grid," bpa.gov. Drummond began serving as BPA's deputy administrator in October 2011, which included providing strategic leadership and executive management to the agency. In addition to his responsibilities as deputy, he oversaw the agency's General Counsel, and Compliance and Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Public Affairs, Finance, and Corporate Strategy functions. Before joining BPA, Drummond was manager of the Western Montana Electric Generating and Transmission Cooperative in Missoula, Montana, for 17 years.Read the full bio and press release.

As the operator of the vast majority of the region's transmission grid, the Bonneville Power Administration is making key decisions on issues that impact the integration and economics of wind energy.

John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon: In 1994, and again in 1998, Oregonians elected the Honorable John Kitzhaber as their governor. The governor won acclaim for his pioneering work on the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, a collaborative effort that brought together government and private landowners to protect clean water and native salmon runs. And before he left office, Governor Kitzhaber helped launch the Oregon Business Plan, a bipartisan strategic framework developed collaboratively among business leaders, community leaders and elected officials. Until this time, Oregon had lacked a comprehensive plan to create jobs and grow its economy.

After two terms, John Kitzhaber continued his work to improve access to cost-effective health care, becoming one of the nation's most respected voices on health care reform. Concerned about the impact of the fiscal crisis on Oregonians, and seeing the opportunity through that crisis to create true systemic change, Kitzhaber ran for Governor again in 2010 and won election to an unprecedented third term. Read the full bio.

Also hear from the following speakers:

• Travis Kavulla, Commissioner, Montana Public Service Commission

• John Savage, Commissioner, Oregon Public Utility Commission

• Phil Jones, Commissioner, Washington UTC

• Henry Tilghman, Principal, Tilghman Associates

• Elliot Mainzer, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Bonneville Power Administration

• Sarah Edmonds, Director of Transmission Services, PacifiCorp

• Laura Beane, Director, Regional Market Structure & Policy, Iderdrola Renewables

• And more!

Focusing on the Pacific Northwest, the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit – Northwest provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of current and near-term market conditions, opportunities and the latest on siting, transmission expansion and grid operations issues. This is a can't-miss event whether you are making investment decisions to enter this market, or are already involved in Western U.S. wind project development and need to learn more.  Feature sessions include a spotlight on recently built wind projects and business development activity, as well as a state policy roundtable with legislators and regulators on what's hot in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

More For Your Money

1. Become an AWEA Member and always receive the lowest pricing for all AWEA events – and since pricing for 2013 events have been reduced, members enjoy even GREATER discounts!

2. Get 20% off the AWEA Wind Project Siting Seminar when you register for this event at full price! Learn More!

Registration

Registration is now closed, however you may register on-site at the hotel on February 19th at 7:30am in the Grand Ballrom Foyer area which is located on the ballroom level.
 
Click here to download a PDF list of companies attending the 2013 summit!

Registration Prices

All prices quoted are per person

Special Offer!  Register for the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest and receive a discount code for 20% off the registration fee for the co-located AWEA Wind Project Siting Seminar taking place February 20th at the same hotel.  (This offer is good for any registrant paying the member or non-member registration fee; government, academic, non-profit, and presenter registrants are not eligible for this discount.  The discount code is provided in your registration confirmation email.)  Click here to learn more!

 
* Non-Profit registrations require pre-approval by AWEA. See below for a description of the type of organizations that meet our non-profit pricing requirement and contact conference@awea.org for details.

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

Summit registration includes: a networking reception, continental breakfast, 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, February 15, 2013.  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 February 12, 2013 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee. There will be no refunds made for cancellations after February 12, 2013 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

Event Location

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

Program agenda is subject to change.

Housing Information

HOUSING DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2013!

Hotel Accommodations

The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower consists of two buildings, the landmark Hilton Portland and the elegant Executive Tower. Together they make the largest hotel in the state of Oregon. Situated 30 minutes from Portland International Airport, this city center Portland hotel is easily accessible to Portland’s attractions and convention center via the MAX Light Railway System. Entertain the family at Oregon Zoo or unwind in the Chinese Classical Gardens, only a short journey from this Portland hotel. Business is easy at Hilton Portland and Executive Tower hotel. *PLEASE NOTE: The hotel consists of two buildings (Main & Executive Tower). Please review your reservation room type for building assignment. For your convenience, if your room assignment states EXECUTIVE TOWER, you may arrive and park there directly. The Executive Tower's entrance is located at 545 SW Taylor between 5th and 6th Avenues. Click here for more information about the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.

Travel Information

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

Closest Airport:

Portland International Airport (PDX):

The Portland International Airport is located 10miles from the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.

For more information on Portland International Airport, please visit:
http://www.portofportland.com/PDX_Home.aspx  

Taxi:
Broadway Cab provides taxi, airport, & shuttle services to the Portland Metro Area, the Portland International Airport (PDX) and surrounding cities. Please call 503-333-3333 to order a taxi. Fare is approximately $35 (one-way).

Super Shuttle: 
Blue Star Transportation serves Portland area business travelers, families, groups, tours, corporations, schools and more. Blue Star is the only shuttle service that offers scheduled transportation to and from PDX & the Downtown Portland / Lloyd Center Area every 30 minutes. Fare is approximately $14 one way and $24 round trip.

Light Rail:
MAX (Metropolitan Area Express) Light Rail connects downtown Portland with Beaverton, Clackamas, Gresham, Hillsboro, North/Northeast Portland and the Portland International Airport. MAX runs every 15 minutes or better most of the day, every day. Service is less frequent in the early morning, mid-day and evening. From the Portland Int’l Airport MAX board the MAX Red Line towards the City Center & Beaverton TC. Get off at Pioneer Square North MAX Station. Walk 0.2 mile south to 921 SW 6TH Ave. The trip takes about 47 minutes.

Driving Directions:

From the Portland International Airport
Take I-205 SOUTH and exit onto I-84 WEST. At the end of I-84 West you will reach a junction of I-5 North and South. Go SOUTH toward Salem (to your left). Immediately follow the City Center signs, which will take you across the Morrison Bridge. Head STRAIGHT through the traffic light near the end of the bridge onto SW Washington St. Take Washington 1 block and then turn LEFT onto 3rd Avenue. Take 3rd Avenue 4 blocks and then turn RIGHT onto SW Taylor St. Take Taylor 3 blocks and our front doors for the Executive Tower will be on your right-hand side.

From the North (Seattle) Southbound on I-5
Take exit 300B off of I-5 Southbound. After exiting, follow the City Center signs which will take you across the Morrison Bridge. Head STRAIGHT through the traffic light near the end of the bridge onto SW Washington St. Take Washington 1 block and then turn LEFT onto 3rd Avenue. Take 3rd Avenue 4 blocks and then turn RIGHT onto SW Taylor St. Take Taylor 3 blocks and our front doors for the Executive Tower will be on your right-hand side.

** To arrive at the MAIN building, continue on SW Taylor 1 block and turn LEFT onto SW Broadway, LEFT on Salmon Street, LEFT on SW 6th Avenue, our Main building front doors are on left hand side of the 6th Avenue.

Parking:
Valet parking $32 (In/Out Privileges)

Internet:
Complimentary in-room internet will be available for all hotel guests.

Increase Brand Recognition, Promote Your Company

The AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest 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 Northwest region of the US. Throughout the event, particularly during session breaks, breakfast, and the networking reception, attendees are encouraged to stop by the exhibit area to learn more about these companies.

Interested in exhibiting? Click here for more information.

Current Exhibitors:

• American Wind Wildllife Institute

• EDF Renewable Services

• International Tower Lighting, LLC (ITL, LLC)
  

• NRG Systems, Inc.

• Sapphos Environmental, Inc.

• Stantec

• SWCA

• TWR Lighting Inc.
  

• WEST, Inc.
  

• Wildlife Acoustics
  

Sponsorship

Sponsoring an AWEA Seminars generate the type of exposure you are looking for in an effective marketing program. Reach your target audience, promote your company and product, and leave a lasting impression. There are numerous levels of sponsorships available with AWEA, from single item sponsorships to large-scale, multi-event sponsorships. There are many excellent sponsorship opportunities available for all AWEA events; please contact Mike Swinburne at 202-383-2502, or email exhibition@awea.org for details.

Sponsors

Advertising

Each attendee at the event will receive a program guide that includes the seminar agenda, sponsor listings, exhibitor listings, and any ads that have been placed. Maximize your participation in the event by placing an ad in the hand of every attendee.  Please contact Mike Swinburne at 202-383-2502, or email exhibition@awea.org for details.

Networking

One of the fantastic features for delegates attending the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest is AttendeeConnect - all pre-registered attendees, speakers and guests can contact each other, organize meetings and network before, during and after the event using this easy to use, private messaging system.

Maximize networking time at AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest by contacting other registered attendees in advance. Search other attendees by Job Title, Name or Company and send them a message directly via this secure, private system and as simple to use as email. None of your personal details will be shared with other users or displayed publicly.

AttendeeConnect allows attendees to:

• 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 AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest

 Use AttendeeConnect to intensify your networking and business development at AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Northwest. Registered attendees will receive an invitation with login information.

Association of Oregon Counties
Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) gathers information about current trends, issues and challenges facing Oregon counties and shares that information in a timely manner. AOC also provides county officials with unique opportunities to interact with their colleagues from across the state in regional and statewide gatherings. Great value is found in these gatherings through information sharing, discussion of common concerns and in building a network of contacts for future reference. http://www.aocweb.org/

Business of Oregon
                                                                                                 
Oregon is a place where business grows. Business Oregon works to retain and expand businesses in the state. In partnership with the private sector, the state’s business development agency provides direct services such as access to capital, lean manufacturing consulting, and assistance with international markets, business recruitment and more. http://www.oregon4biz.com/

Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions works to accelerate practical and profitable solutions to global warming by galvanizing leadership, growing investment and bridging divides. Since 1998, Climate Solutions has pioneered the vision and cultivated political leadership in the Northwest for the proposition that clean energy and broadly-shared economic prosperity can go hand-in-hand. http://climatesolutions.org/

Community Renewable Energy Association

While we lobby for policy affecting all renewable energy projects, we are especially dedicated to supporting residential, small scale and community based renewables, advocating in Oregon for projects of less than 20 megawatts (MW). http://community-renewables.org/

Montana Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce strives to enhance the economic prosperity for all Montanans. The Department works with our customers (economic and community development organizations, businesses, communities, governmental entities, elected officials, and the public) to diversify and expand the state’s economic base through business creation, expansion, and retention and improvement of our infrastructure, housing and facilities. http://commerce.mt.gov/

Northwest Energy Coalition

The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 110 environmental, civic and human service organizations, faith communities, unions, progressive utilities and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. With its diverse and active membership, the Coalition is an influential public-interest advocate for clean-energy policy throughout the Northwest. http://www.nwenergy.org/

Northwest Environmental Business Council

Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) is the regional business association representing service and technology firms in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska who are providing solutions in the areas of Energy & Efficiency, Environmental Protection & Cleanup, Waste & Recycling, Water & Wastewater, Sustainable Development, and Cross-Sector Solutions. “The Environment is Our Business.” www.nebc.org

Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) – with members from fishing and environmental groups, industry and government – is a nonprofit public-private partnership funded by the Oregon Innovation Council since 2007. Its mission is to promote the responsible development of ocean energy in Oregon. We serve as a connector for all stakeholders involved in ocean energy project development – from research and development to early stage community engagement, final deployment and energy generation and job creation – positioning Oregon as the North America leader in this nascent industry and delivering its full economic and environmental potential for the state. OWET’s goal is power two Oregon communities with ocean energy by 2025. http://www.oregonwave.org/

Portland Development Commission

As Portland’s urban renewal and economic development agency, PDC is pursuing an aggressive strategy to create the most sustainable economy in the world, by connecting people and resources to achieve the city’s vision of social equity, healthy neighborhoods, a vibrant central city, a strong regional economy, and quality jobs and housing for all. http://www.pdc.us/welcome.aspx

Portland is a Global Hub for Leading Clean Energy Companies. PORTLAND: WE BUILD GREEN CITIES. www.webuildgreencities.com  

Renewable Northwest Project

Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) is a regional advocacy organization that promotes the expansion of environmentally responsible renewable energy resources in the Northwest. Our members are a unique combination of environmental, academic and consumer organizations, as well as energy companies and related businesses involved in the development of renewable resources. These diverse groups are unified by a vision: to make clean, affordable renewable energy a reality to support our economy, climate and quality of life. Established in 1994, RNP has grown to become the preeminent renewable energy advocacy organization in the Northwest, recognized as a national model among industry leaders. Together with our members, we have helped the region succeed in energizing more than 7,100 MW of new solar, wind and geothermal resources – enough to serve over 1.5 million households.  http://www.rnp.org/