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Wind Workshop for State Lands

April 29-30, 2003
Boulder, CO

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Tuesday, April 29

8:30 am
Welcome/Introductions
Terri Walters, NREL


8:45 am
Wind Overview (PDF 991 KB)
Brian Parsons, NREL
Presents an overview of wind technology as well as information on current markets, costs, and economic development benefits. This presentation also includes information on transmission issues and policies.


9:45 am
Wind Resources

  • Dennis Elliott, NREL (PDF 2 MB)
    Presents an overview of wind resources around the U.S. including information on how the National Renewable Energy Laboratory maps these resources, new modeling capabilities, and which states have updated wind maps.
  • Marc Schwartz, NREL (PDF 553 KB)
    Outlines the steps involved in siting wind development projects.
  • George Scott, NREL (PDF 366 KB)
    Details the types of anemometers, controls, and towers that can be used to further analyze wind resources in a specific location. Includes specific models, manufacturers, and costs.

11:00 am
Avian Issues (PDF 663 KB)
Karin Sinclair, NREL
A review of national efforts to assess and limit the impact of wind development on birds.


11:30 am
National and State Renewable Energy Policies 
(PDF 341 KB)

Troy Gagliano, Natl. Conf. of State Legislatures
Presents information on state- and federal-level renewable energy policies across the U.S. including their potential effect on public land development.


12:00 pm
Lunch and Tour of National Wind Technology Center

1:30 pm
Federal Resources for State Land Officials

  • DOE and other funds, etc. (PDF 2.2 MB)
    Steve Palomo, DOE
    Outlines current federal efforts with states through the Wind Powering America Initiative and discusses types of funding available to states for wind development.
  • NREL Technical Assistance (PDF 930 KB)
    Ed Cannon, NREL
    Presents an overview of wind including types of technical assistance available to states from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory related to wind.

2:15 pm
Bureau of Land Management's Wind Development Policy
(PDF 1 MB)

Lee Otteni, BLM
Reviews recent renewable energy activity at BLM. Includes the renewable energy assessment of BLM lands and the development of a policy for wind development on federal lands.


3:15 pm
Current State Land Experiences

  • Texas (PDF 650 KB) 
    Adan Martinez, Texas General Land Office

    Presents current efforts by the Texas General Land Office, in partnership with the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, to develop sustainable energy resources on state lands. Includes two successful wind projects on Texas state lands that are generating significant revenue for Texas schools.
  • Montana, Arend Collen, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Idaho, Scott Nichols, Idaho Department of Lands
  • Wyoming, Jim Whalen, Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments


Wednesday, April 30, 2003

8:30 am
Wind Development
Dale Osborn, Developer
Information on likely developer perspective on attractive lands for development, typical lease terms, and an overview of issues that can reduce revenue or that can reduce developer interest in your lands.


9:15 am
Leasing Public Lands, Roundtable Discussion

  • Policy development
    • Application criteria
    • Processing Information
    • Reviewing for validity/technical aspects
  • Development of Lease Agreements
    • Basic structure
    • Variable to consider
    • Terms and conditions
    • 3rd party options

11:30 am
Wrap-up/Next Steps
Terri Walters, NREL

 

 

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