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Excellent Program on Wind Power on C-Span2 Tomorrow!
Talks about how having Wind Power on the Farm may be more productive than 
raising crops or cattle!


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C-Span2

06:59 am ET June 1
1:02
(est.) Forum
Wind Power Generation
Earth Policy Institute
Lester Brown , World Watch Institute  

http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan.csp?command=dprogram&record=152376

450

Forum
Wind Power Generation
Earth Policy Institute
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
ID: 164552 - 05/31/2001 - 1:02 - $29.95 

Brown, Lester, President, World Watch Institute (1989-)

Link from Program:

http://www.awea.org

WIND ENERGY,  
a clean and renewable source of 
electric power, is also the 
world's fastest growing energy source.

Since 1974 the 
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) 
has advocated the development of 
wind energy as a reliable, environmentally superior energy alternative in the 
United States and around the world.

Get AWEA's 2000 Global Wind Markets Report
Updated 5/01

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Conference in DC:

http://www.awea.org/conference/index.html

The American Wind Energy Association Presents:
 

 WINDPOWER 2001

Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, D.C.
JUNE 3-7, 2001

Co-Sponsored by the 
U.S. Department of Energy 
 
 
Conference Overview | Host City | Hotel Info | Travel Info  | 2001 WEATS | 
Exhibitors | Registration | Registration Forms | Golf Tournament | Technical 
Program  
 
WIND
POWER 2001 Overview 
 
Every five years the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) hosts its annual 
meeting in Washington, DC, in order to give wind industry members the 
opportunity to educate federal lawmakers about the reality of wind-generated 
electricity and to lobby for legislation that will encourage the growth of 
the industry. This year, instead of three full days of sessions, AWEA sets 
aside two afternoons for visits to Capitol Hill and adds one additional day. 
The table gives an overview of the week.  


Pre-
Conference Seminars 
Sunday, June 3, 2001
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  
 Wind Energy Engineering – An Overview 
This short course will focus on the engineering basis of modern horizontal 
axis wind turbines used for generating electric power. Applications that will 
be discussed range from hybrid power systems to wind farms. The primary 
emphasis will be why wind turbines are designed the way they are.

Workshop topics include: 1) An introduction; 2) design drivers and 
constraints (wind resource, environmental issues, and economics); 3) 
fundamentals (aerodynamics, mechanics and dynamics, electrical aspects and 
controls); 4) the wind turbine itself (design conditions and standards, 
design issues and options); 5) system integration; 6) design codes; and 7) 
additional wind engineering resources.

Presenters: James Manwell, Jon McGowan and Tony Rogers Renewable Energy 
Laboratory, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 
 
   
 
 Fundamentals of Wind Energy Workshop 
This non-technical seminar will focus on the wind industry as a whole 
featuring the following topics.

Overview of Wind Energy Markets Worldwide 
Technology Overview – Utility-Scale 
Technology Overview – Small Systems 
Wind Potential and Resource Assessment 
Siting a Wind Project 
Financing a Wind Project 
Operations/Managing a Wind Farm 
Utility-Scale Project Profile 
Distributed Generation Project Profile 
Wind Energy Policy Agenda 
Green Power Market 
 
  
HOST CITY:
Washington, 
DC 
Travel and Visitor's Info from Mapquest.com
 AWEA is pleased to host WINDPOWER 2001 in Washington, DC, a perfect location 
for conference participants and their families to enjoy more than a taste of 
Americana. The museums of the Smithsonian Institution, the United States 
Capitol, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials are conveniently located to the 
conference hotel, the Washington Grand Hyatt. In addition, restaurants, 
theatre and shopping are all found just steps away from the hotel. AWEA will 
provide information in your registration packets to help you enhance your 
conference experience with a bit of fun and sightseeing. 
Early June weather in Washington is often quite pleasant with temperatures in 
the low 80s. However, a heat wave is not unusual. Feel free to call the 
Washington Weather Hotline for up-to-date and extended forecast information 
at (202) 936-1212. 
 
  
Hotel Accommodations
HOTEL SOLD OUT:
See Alternative
Lodging 


 Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 
(202) 582-1234
(800) 233-1234
(202) 637-4781 fax
Web Site: http://www.hyatt.com/usa/washington/hotels/hotel_wasgh.html 

AWEA is pleased to have the Grand Hyatt Washington host WINDPOWER 2001. A 
premier meeting facility, the Grand Hyatt also has the advantage of being 
conveniently located near a metro stop and is a short cab ride to Capitol 
Hill and National Airport. In addition, the world-renowned museums of the 
Smithsonian Institution are within walking distance or a quick cab ride.

Due to the Grand Hyatt being completely sold out, AWEA has
secured a block of rooms at the Marriott Metro Center, which is one block 
away from the Grand Hyatt.  The room rate is $180/night.  You can make 
reservations by calling 800-228-9290 or 202-737-2200, and asking for the Wind 
Power conference rate.
 
  
Travel 
Information 
APL Baltmore- Washington Area Map (Shows all three airports)

Washington Metro Map (Rapid Transit)


 Three major airports serve the Washington, DC area. Click on the "Airport 
Guide" and Map links for detailed information from Mapquest.com that will 
help you select the airport that's most convenient for you. 
Washington National Airport, which is located in Virginia, offers the 
convenience of a short cab ride into the city or access to the Washington 
Metro system.
Airport Guide and Map

Dulles International Airport, also located in Virginia, is a 50-minute cab 
ride.
Airport Guide and Map

Baltimore-Washington International Airport, located in Baltimore, Maryland, 
often features less expensive tickets depending on your choice of airline.
Airport Guide and Regional Map or Local Map