AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

About the Summit

Wind power is growing steadily in the ERCOT and SPP regions in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and surrounding states. In these wind-rich states, your company needs to have a firm understanding of how to maximize your business opportunities in these markets. Learn strategies on managing wind project assets for maximum profits, how best to capitalize on the latest regional transmission developments , and the technology and policies that are driving more wind energy into the regional energy mix. This event features expert speakers and interactive sessions that analyze wind power as a rapidly-growing source of clean energy generation and as a key driver of economic growth.

• Learn about the ERCOT and SPP demand and potential growth for wind power
  

• Get an in-depth market and policy overview in these regions
  

• Examine various wind project development strategies and best practices
  

• Hear about critical issues related to siting, wildlife, transmission infrastructure needs
  

• Explore local manufacturing and supply chain opportunities
  

• Hear electric utility perspectives on securing cost-effective wind energy supply

Whether you are already involved in Southwest U.S. wind power, or just want to learn more about entering into this region's market, you won't find a more relevant event.

Registration

Registration is now closed!

However, you may register on-site at the Hyatt Regency hotel (Imperial Foyer 3rd floor) Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30 am.

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

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, lunches, 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, November 30, 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 November 28, 2012 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee. There will be no refunds made for cancellations after November 28, 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

This is a tentative agenda, and the session topics are subject to change. The Program Agenda will continue to be updated here leading up to the event.

Housing Information

Hotel Accommodations

Urbane and urban, experience Houston’s premier downtown hotel. Situated in the heart of downtown’s thriving business and entertainment districts, Hyatt Regency Houston is connected to high-end shops, restaurants and services via the city’s famous seven-mile tunnel. Click here for more information about the Hyatt Regency Houston.

Travel Information

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

Closest Airport:
The William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 10 miles from the hotel.

For more information on the William P. Hobby Airport, please visit http://www.fly2houston.com/hobbyHome

Taxi Information:
Taxis are available at Curb Zone 3 outside of the baggage claim area in the lower level. A taxi to the hotel will cost approximately $23.00.

Shuttle Information:
SuperShuttle passengers share the ride with others going in their direction in one of our comfortable blue vans. Advanced reservations and pre-payment to the Pittsburgh International Airport take the time and hassle out of getting to and from the airport. Fare is approximately $19 per person each way (a fuel surcharge of $1 may apply). For more information on the SuperShuttle, visit http://www.supershuttle.com/

Nearby Airport:
The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 22 miles from the hotel.

For more information on the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, please visit http://www.fly2houston.com/iah

Taxi Information:
Taxis are available at ground transportation outside each terminal. A taxi to the hotel will cost approximately $48.00.

Shuttle Information:
SuperShuttle passengers share the ride with others going in their direction in one of our comfortable blue vans. Advanced reservations and pre-payment to the Pittsburgh International Airport take the time and hassle out of getting to and from the airport. Fare is approximately $23 per person each way (a fuel surcharge of $1 may apply). For more information on the SuperShuttle, visit http://www.supershuttle.com/

Driving Directions:

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (26 miles):
Take Beltway 8 west to I-45 South. Exit at McKinney (left). Take McKinney to Milam. Turn right. Proceed 3 blocks to Polk and turn right. Turn right at Louisiana. Our Houston accommodations are on the right at the corner of Louisiana and Polk.

From Hobby Airport (12 miles):
Take 45 North and exit Scott St onto St. Joseph Pkwy.  Turn right on Louisiana St. Proceed to Polk. Turn left at Polk. Enter motor lobby to our Houston accommodations on right at the corner of Louisiana and Polk.

From Points East:
Take I-10 West, then merge onto I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.

From Points North:
Take I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.

From Points West:
Take I-10 East, then merge onto I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.

Parking:

Overnight valet parking: $25 per night (plus tax)

Self-parking: $16 per day (No in/out privileges.)

Internet:
$9.95 (plus tax) per day (both wired & wireless available)

Networking, Branding and Promotion Opportunities

The AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Southwest is one  of AWEA's new 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 South Central 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? Space is limited, click here for a reservation form.

Current Exhibitors:

• EDF Renewable Services

• Flash Technology

• International Tower Lighting, LLC (ITL, LLC)

• NRG Systems, Inc.

• Siemens Energy Inc., Wind Power Americas

• Shermco Industries, Inc.

• SWCA Environmental Consultants

• Tetra Tech

• TWR Lighting, Inc.

• Wildlife Acoustics

Sponsorships

Sponsoring an AWEA Summit generates 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. Please see below for a list of available sponsorship items.  

• Networking Reception - SOLD
  
• Networking Luncheon Day 1
• Networking Luncheon Day 2
• Networking Breakfast & Breaks
• Lanyards
• Brochure Placement
• Notepads
• Highlighters
• Pens
• Hotel Keycards - SOLD

There are still several excellent sponsorship opportunities available. We can always work together to create the best package for you; please contact Mike Swinburne at 202-383-2502, or email exhibition@awea.org.

Advertising

Each attendee at the event will receive a program guide that includes the summit 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 more information.

German American Chamber of Commerce

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Inc. (GACC South) was founded in 1978 to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and the US. The Chamber is a private, non-profit organization and serve as the official representative of German industry and trade in the southeastern US. Our organization is part of an international network composed of 120 German foreign chambers of commerce and government offices in 80 countries.

These organizations are under the direction of the central German Chamber of Industry and Trade in Berlin. (DIHK) The GACC South is located in Atlanta, Georgia and serves the eleven southeastern states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Five local chapters have been established in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, Dallas and Houston, TX, Nashville, Tennessee. These chapters create a networking platform for German and American businesses and lend additional support to these regions.
 

The Wind Coalition

The Wind Coalition was formed to promote the development of wind energy as a clean, reliable, affordable, and infinite resource.  Working at the regulatory and legislative levels within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid systems, The Wind Coalition’s extraordinary team of experts aggressively engages policymakers to ensure that wind energy development continues to expand throughout the nation’s Wind Corridor.  Guided by its members, the Coalition active in a region that includes many of the world’s most promising wind resources, including:  Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Louisiana.  More information about The Wind Coalition is available online at www.WindCoalition.org.

Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development

The Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development Incorporated (S.E.E.D.) mission is to facilitate a transitional move to this forward-thinking area. S.E.E.D. is prepared for the challenge of maintaining consistent economic growth, including the creation and retention of jobs in Sweetwater. As a 4A organization, S.E.E.D. is focused on providing businesses the best opportunity for growth, thereby ensuring consistent economic growth for this area.

 
Climate + Energy Project

The Climate + Energy Project ‘s (CEP) mission is to reduce emissions in America’s heartland through greater use of energy efficiency and renewable energy. CEP is a Kansas based non-profit working in the Heartland states of KS, MO, NE, OK, AR, NM and the Panhandle of TX. CEP collaborates with a broad coalition of diverse partners interested in jobs, prosperity and security to find practical solutions for a clean energy future. Some of CEP’s most successful programs include the Take Charge Challenge and the Heartland Alliance for Regional Transmission.

 CEP engages influential policy makers’ governors, public utility commissions, end users, and others to integrate and maximize energy efficiency and wind energy throughout the Heartland. CEP’s unique approach to policy change reflects the importance of pushing from the grassroots with projects that engage champions for efficiency and clean energy. By finding common ground within diverse stakeholders, CEP believes transformative change is possible.

Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association

The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, founded in 1984, is a non-profit trade association headquartered in Austin, Texas. TREIA serves all of the renewable energy sectors – wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and hydrokinetic. It is dedicated to helping create a favorable business climate in Texas for the renewable energy industries. The Association pursues its purposes through legislative and regulatory engagement, education and advocacy activities and publications, websites, conferences, trade shows, forums, networking events, and other means. Membership is open to related companies, supportive non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, individuals, and students.

One of the fantastic features for delegates attending the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - Southwest 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 - Southwest 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 - Southwest
  

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