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1. FW: [a-w-h] Small Wind Meetings in Chicago next week
From: "Heather Rhoads-Weaver" heather@nwseed.org


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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:47:59 -0800
From: "Heather Rhoads-Weaver" heather@nwseed.org
Subject: FW: [a-w-h] Small Wind Meetings in Chicago next week

It's not too late to pre-register online for Global Windpower!

Register now at: www.awea.org/global04.html



This year's AWEA conference features small wind more than ever, including:

* Pre-conference seminar "Taking Small Wind to the Next Level: Reaching Industry Goals" 3/28

http://www.awea.org/global04/g04seminars.html

* 17 posters on small turbines and small projects; 19 exhibitors involved in small wind

- Poster reception 6-7 pm 3/28; opening exhibitor reception 7-9 pm 3/28

http://www.awea.org/global04/g04exhibits.html

* AWEA Small Wind Certification Committee meeting 1-4 pm 3/28 (details below)

* AWEA Annual Small Turbine Committee meeting 5:30-7:30 3/29 (more info below)

* Small Wind Track with three full sessions (20 speakers) plus 6 additional presentations

addressing small wind:

- "Wind Energy for Farms, Homes and Small Business" 10:30-Noon 3/30

- "Hybrid System Technology Needs" 1:45-3:15 pm 3/30

- "Advanced Small Turbine Technology" 3:30-5 pm 3/30

* Post-conference IREC Small Wind Stakeholders meeting 4/2



Hope to see you in Chicago!

Heather

AWEA Small Wind Advocate



To: awea-wind-home@yahoogroups.com

From: Mike Bergey mbergey@bergey.com

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 08:25:15 -0600

Subject: [a-w-h] Small Wind Meetings in Chicago next week

I would like to invite anyone attending the AWEA Global Windpower Conference in Chicago next week to two meetings concerning small wind turbines:

1. First Meeting of the AWEA Small Wind Certification Committee: Sunday, March 28th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Hyatt Regency Hotel (adjacent to McCormick Place Convention Center), Regency Ballroom, Section E.

AWEA has a new 20 person committee tasked with creating a product certification program for small wind systems. We have a working draft that has been circulated to the committee and we will be discussing on that draft on Sunday. In a nutshell, the draft proposes a program of testing for power and noise using the IEC 61400 series of standards, but with some modifications to accommodate the special needs of small wind turbines. The draft also requires a structural and safety review again based on the IEC 61400 standard. In the reporting area, the draft proposes that the Rated Wind Speed be set at 11 m/s (25 mph) and that manufacturers provide an "AWEA Estimated Annual Energy Output", which is akin to the "EPA Estimated Gas Mileage" for cars. To become certified the draft requires approval from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, such as UL, although the manufacturer is allowed to compile the data and analyses that will be reviewed and approved.

The meeting on Sunday is open to all interested parties and we encourage you to come and contribute.


2. AWEA Small Wind Turbine Committee, Annual Meeting: Monday, March 29th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, McCormick Place, Rm N136



We will be covering legislative updates, an overview of state programs and activities, the status of the new certification program, FERC interconnection standards, AWEA Small Wind Advocacy activities, DOE programs and outreach. We will also discuss the possibility setting up several working groups relating to state programs, green power, USDA activities, and some other areas. Anyone with an interest in small wind is encouraged to attend.


See you in the Windy City,

Mike Bergey

Chair, AWEA Small Wind Turbine Committee

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Michael Bergey T: 405-364-4212

President F: 405-364-2078

Bergey Windpower Co.
e-mail: mbergey@bergey.com
2001 Priestley Ave.
web: http://www.bergey.com
Norman, OK 73069 USA

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