AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

About the Event

We want YOU to help America create a secure and diverse supply of homegrown energy to power the nation, and to help put more people back to work. Wind energy delivers in both of these areas, but requires Congress to take immediate action to pass a four-year extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC).

AWEA Wind Power On Capitol Hill is the event that allows you unprecedented access to the leaders that hold the power to pass the necessary legislation to drive the wind energy industry forward, encouraging the continued growth of clean, affordable, homegrown wind energy. Attend this event to learn how to effectively communicate with Congressional offices, conduct face-to-face meetings on the Hill with your Members of Congress and their staff, advocate for the industry's top policy needs and push for a PTC extension.

Why is the PTC so Important?

The wind industry seeks long-term tax policies, lasting more than just a few years, to provide consistency and market certainty. The federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) is the primary financial policy for the wind industry since its inception in 1992 and has been extended mostly in one- and two-year intervals, and even allowed to expire on occasion. The PTC is an effective tool to keep electricity rates low and encourage development of proven renewable energy projects. A vote for a PTC extension is a vote for creating American jobs and investing in proven clean energy technology. Read more about the PTC in AWEA's PTC fact sheet.

• Equipped with the PTC, there has been a 90% drop in the price of wind power since 1980, benefiting utilities and consumers.

• A vote for a PTC extension is a vote for creating American jobs and investing in proven clean energy technology.

• Failure to extend the PTC beyond 2012 will roll back progress that we have made as a nation to diversify the U.S. electricity portfolio and create an American manufacturing success story.

Agenda

Registration

Registration has now closed, if you should have questions in regards to registration you may contact us at (202) 383-2512 or conference@awea.org.

Click here to download a PDF list of companies attending the 2012 event!

THIS IS AN AWEA MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Registration Prices

Registration Policies

Seminar registration includes: Two networking receptions, continental breakfast, access to the speaker presentations, plus invaluable education from experts in the wind energy community and critical networking opportunities.

Discounted registration rates end January 13, 2012. After 3:00pm ET on January 24, 2012 you may no longer register by mail or fax. 

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 3, 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 January 31, 2012 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee. There will be no refunds made for cancellations after January 31, 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 you 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.

The Hyatt is completely sold out out February 7 and February 8.

Housing Information

Hotel Accommodations

Discover our historic city from Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Enjoy easy access to all the attractions of our nation's capital from our ideal location in the heart of this popular downtown neighborhood. Walk to the Smithsonian and the National Mall, tour government centers, visit monuments and museums, cheer on the Nationals or the Redskins - all just minutes from our Capitol Hill hotel.

Click here for more information about Hyatt Regency Washington.

Travel Information

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

Closest Airports:

Ronald Reagan National Airport:

Taxi: 
Taxis to our hotel near the Washington DC metro are available outside the baggage claim area.   Fare is approximately $14 - $18 (10-20 min)

Metro Subway: 
Take the Yellow line from the airport to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop. Transfer to the Red line to Union Station (2nd stop). The Union Station Metro stop is located three blocks from the hotel. Fare is approximately $2.70 (20-25 min). Fares may vary based on time-of day. To check fares visit www.wmata.com.

Super Shuttle:
Available 7 days a week.  Shuttle vans are located at the airport, outside the baggage claim area at Ground Transportation.  Look for blue vans with yellow lettering.  The shuttles make multiple stops and drop off directly at the hotel. Advance reservations may be made by calling 800-BlueVan (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com. Approximate fare is $14 one way, timing is dependent upon number of stops required by passengers.

Driving:
Take George Washington Pkwy. Exit on I-395 N. to Washington. Follow signs to I-395 N./U.S. Capitol. Take the exit for US Senate/D Street/I-395 N. Stay in right lane through two tunnels.  In the second tunnel, pass the US Capitol exit to D St. Turn right at the light at the end of the tunnel onto D St. Go to 2nd traffic light and turn left onto New Jersey Ave. Our downtown Washington DC area hotel is on the left.

Dulles International Airport:

Taxi: 
Taxis are available on the lower level outside baggage claim.  Fare is approximately $60 - $80 (50-60 min)

Super Shuttle:
Approximate fare is $26 one way ($10 for additional passengers in same party).

Driving:
Follow signs to Washington D.C. on Dulles Toll/Access Rd. Follow center lane (no toll) to I-66 E. to Washington. Cross Roosevelt Br. Follow signs to Constitution Ave. toward U.S. Capitol. Proceed 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Louisiana Ave., NW. Travel to 3rd light. Turn left on New Jersey Ave. Our DC area hotel is on the left

Baltimore/Washington International Airport:

Taxi: 
Taxis are available on the lower level outside baggage claim.  Fare is approximately $63 (1 hour)

MARC TRAIN: 
This is a commuter train from BWI to Union Station, which is three blocks from the hotel.  Approximate cost is $7 one way. The MARC train runs weekdays only. Click here for complete schedules and fares.

Super Shuttle:
Approximate fare is $37 one way ($12 for additional passengers in same party).

Driving:
Exit airport on I-195 W. Merge onto MD-295 S. via exit 2B toward Washington. Merge onto New York Ave NE/US-50 td Washington. Stay on New York Ave. for four miles. Make a left onto N. Capital Street, proceed for one mile. Make a right onto E St., proceed for one block. Make a left onto New Jersey Avenue, hotel is on the right.

Driving Directions:

From Points North:
Take I-95 S. to exit 22B (Balt-Wash Pkwy S.). Exit on Rt 50 W. toward Washington, then exit on New York Ave. Stay on New York Ave for four miles. Make a left onto N. Capital St., proceed for one mile. Make a right onto E Street, proceed for one block. Make a left onto New Jersey Ave., hotel is on the right.

From Points South:
Take I-95 N. to I-395 toward Washington. As you go over the Potomac River, stay in middle lanes. At the end of the bridge, veer right and continue following signs for I-395 N. Proceed for one mile, then take the exit for US Senate/D Street/I-395 N. Stay in right lane through two tunnels. In the second tunnel, pass the US Capitol exit to D St. Turn right at the light at the end of the tunnel onto D St. Go to 2nd traffic light and turn left onto New Jersey Ave. Hotel is on the left.

From Points West:
Take I-66 E. or Rt 50 td Washington to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Exit onto Constitution Ave. Follow Constitution Ave td the US Capitol. A few blocks before the Capitol, make a left onto Louisiana Ave, proceed for two blocks. Make a left onto New Jersey Avenue, hotel is one block down on the left.

From Northwest (I-270):
Take I-270 S. toward Washington. Keep right to take I-270 Spur S. td I-495 S. in the direction of Washington/Northern VA. I-270 Spur becomes I-495. Take exit 43 to the George Washington Memorial Pkwy td Washington. Follow the GW Parkway until it merges with I-395 N. td Washington. In the second tunnel, pass the US Capitol exit to D St. Turn right at the light at the end of the tunnel onto D St. Go to 2nd traffic light and turn left onto New Jersey Ave. Hotel is on the left. 

Parking:

Valet parking: $41.00 per night (in/out privileges included)
Self parking: Not available
 
Internet:

Wireless High-Speed Internet Access in all guest rooms is provided at an additional charge of $9.95.

Hill Visits

Meeting face-to-face with Members of Congress and their staff is one of the best ways to educate your elected officials about your company and the industry’s top policy needs. By traveling to Washington, DC to educate your elected officials in person, you will demonstrate that you and your company feel strongly about the issues that you will address. You should take the opportunity to explain the connection between policy and the operations of your company. Let your elected officials know what your business looks like currently, and what it looks like without any federal policy certainty beyond 2012, so that he or she will understand the impact that relevant legislation can have on the state or district.

Hill Meetings Arrangements

AWEA will set up Capitol Hill meetings for you! Please do not put your own meeting requests in to Hill offices, as you will be taking away from your industry colleagues’ opportunities to participate in meetings. Based upon the information you provide along with your registration about your company’s office, project, and/or facility location(s), we will secure meetings with your elected officials and provide you with a personalized schedule.

Meeting Participants

In your meetings, you will be joined by wind industry colleagues who are also doing business in the Member’s state. A representative from the AWEA staff will facilitate the meeting and ensure that everyone has a chance to participate.

Finding The Common Ground

Regardless of whether or not you voted for the Member that you are meeting with, he or she still represents you on Capitol Hill. It is probably not a good idea to bring to the table all of your differences politically, but to find common ground on the issues at hand.

What To Wear

The dress code on Capitol Hill is business attire. You will be walking between buildings, so please wear shoes that are comfortable for walking. As this event is in February, please be prepared for cold weather.

Side Meetings