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AWEA Wind Power
Project Siting Workshop

February 14 - 15, 2008
The Hilton Austin
Austin, Texas

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Program Co-Chairs:
Rene Braud, Manager Environmental Affairs,
BP Alternative Energy
Mike Sloan, Managing Consultant, The Wind Coalition

With wind power development expanding and with new participants entering the wind development business, this workshop looked at the various ways wind power projects affect - and don't affect - elements of the human and natural environment. This regionally-focused program included presentations on emerging issues of project siting, such as bat interactions and wildlife research, wildlife survey techniques and radar concerns, and updated on siting processes.

Topics covered include:

Regulations, Permits & Guidelines – from
stormwater permits to siting guidelines
Wildlife Issues and Research Results – the latest
on today’s wildlife issues and on-going research
Technical Issues – radar and military impacts, hunting impacts,
and other considerations
Community Relations – how to work effectively with communities
and deal with opponents
Transmission Siting – the Texas CREZ process and other regional transmission initiatives

What attendees learnt:

Attendees will gain an understanding of the latest wind project
siting issues and developments
Attendees will hear field research results on regional wildlife
issues such as bats and prairie chickens
Attendees will learn ways to work with advocates and address
project opposition
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts
in the business
Attendees will hear speakers addressing national and regional topics

Who should attend:

Project Developer / Operator
Consulting Companies
Law Firms
Government Agency
Academic / Non-Profit
Landowner
Other

The following exhibitors participated with displays at the workshop:

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