Small Wind Division
About the ASES Small Wind Division
by Trudy Forsyth, Chair, ASES Small Wind Division
The U.S. small wind industry is delighted to participate in the development of a Small Wind Technology Division within ASES. We recognize that while the American Wind Energy Association is the trade association for large and small wind energy companies, collaboration with the renewable energy (RE) advocates who belong to ASES will allow us to address common market and policy issues.
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We are following the strategy of the photovoltaic industry by working with Pete Sheehan in a NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) task analysis for small wind turbine installers. For four years we have worked with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council to facilitate and communicate about small-wind issues for state stakeholders.
We found that from a state’s perspective, many of the consumer issues are similar, whether the technology is wind, solar hot water or another RE system. By being part of ASES, with its focus on all RE technologies, we can work to develop mutually beneficial strategies and tools such as FindSolar.com, an online tool that links consumers with solar/RE professionals.
Other market issues are unique to the small-wind industry, including zoning/permitting requirements for towers higher than 35 feet, the formation of a Small Wind Certification Corporation (SWCC) to evaluate small-wind turbines based on test results, and the development of testing organizations to meet the needs of the SWCC for its wind turbine-evaluation process. These issues, among others, will be addressed through the Small Wind Technology Division, and we encourage those with an interest to join ASES and its new division. Together we can advance the important ASES mission — to expand the adoption and use of all renewable technologies. |
Resources
Webinars (bi-monthly)
Will be 1st Thursday of every other month (with exception of July 13) from 11:30am-1pm PT
- Jul 13 - SWCC (Larry Sherwood) - more info >
- Sep 2 – Wind for Schools (Ian Baring-Gould);
- Nov 4 – TBD
Interesting Article - "The Folly of Building-Integrated Wind" - Environmental Building News, May 1, 2009 >
Join the Small Wind Listserve >
Download load "Small Wind Electric Systems - a U.S. Consumer's Guide" (1.3 mb .pdf file) >
Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy Lab
Visit the Wind Powering America Website >
Wind Powering America is a commitment to dramatically increase the use of wind energy in the United States. Through its state Wind Working Groups, programs at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and partnerships, this initiative will establish new sources of income for American farmers, Native Americans, and other rural landowners and meet the growing demand for clean sources of electricity.
Additional Useful Links >
July, 2010 Newsletter >
February, 2010 Newsletter >
November, 2009 Newsletter >
August, 2009 Newsletter >
June, 2009 Newsletter >
October, 2008 Newsletter >
January, 2008 Newsletter >
August, 2007 Newsletter >
May, 2007 Newsletter >
Bylaws >
Division Leadership
Co-Chair
Trudy Forsyth, National Renewable Energy Lab
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Co-Chair
Karin Sinclair, National Renewable Energy Lab
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Vice-Chair
Aaron Godwin, The Renaissance Group
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Secretary/Treasurer
Gabriela Martin, Illinois Clean Energy
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Treasurer/Audit Committee Chair, Zoning Working Group Co-Chair
Megan Amsler, Cape & Islands Self-Reliance
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Newsletter Editor
Kurt Sahl, eFormative Options
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Policy Committee Chair/ AWEA Liaison
Jennifer Jenkins, Southwest Windpower
Membership Committee Chair
Robert Preus, Abundant Renewable Energy
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ASES Board Liaison
David Renné, National Renewable Energy Lab
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