AWEA WINDPOWER 2009

The American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER Conference started off with a bang. AWEA CEO Denise Bode kicked off the opening ceremonies, pumping up the crowd about the progresses wind energy has made and the possibilities it has to look forward to. Bode stressed one fact much more so than anything else; she explained the impact a National Renewable Electricity Standard would have on the wind industry and urged the crowd to contact their representatives today!

You can find out more about how a National RES will help the wind industry and what you can do to support it at www.powerofwind.com.

The day was filled to the rim with information about the wind industry and included speakers such as Ken Salazar, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior; Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and many more.

I will leave you with this for tonight, but check back for more detailed information on the various speeches given throughout the week.

Don't forget to contact your Members of Congress about passing a National RES!!