January - March 2009

WECC sponsors and speaks at the IFMA Industries Forum 2009

Vancouver, B.C., Canada
March 31- April 2, 2009

IFMA's third annual Industries Forum will provide in-depth educational sessions relevant to more than 10 industries including corporate facilities, environmental health and safety and manufacturing.  WECC's attendees at the event will include Glenn Mauney, Director of Business Development East and Dr. Pramod Jain, Chief Technology Officer.  Along with sponsorship of the event, WECC's Dr. Pramod Jain has been invited to host an educational session on the topic of wind solutions for facility managers. Read More

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Economics of a Wind Project
March 27, 2009

In this blog I will discuss the economics of a wind project, with a focus on total installed cost of a wind project.

The most recent source of total installed cost of wind project is from the January 2009 issue of WindPower Monthly.  It reported that the average total cost of fully installed projects in 2008 was 1,502 Euros per KW (or $1,950/KW at 1.3 conversion rate).  The average was take over 3,600MW of installs worldwide in 2008.  The range of costs was 1,300 to 1,700 Euros per KW.  Although this data is skewed towards large wind farm projects, it serves as a lower bound for a community wind project of size 1 MW to 10MW. Read More

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Dr. Pramod Jain chosen to present at LAWEA workshop

Huatulco, Oaxaca
March 26-27, 2009

Dr. Pramod Jain, WECC's chief technology officer, will present "Locale Specific Parameters in Financial Modeling of Wind Projects" at LAWEA's first technical workshop in Huatulco, Oaxaca.   The goal of the workshop is to explore development of a wind farm, from its analysis, evaluation and study, to its implementation, operation and maintenance.  Each topic is discussed by leaders of wind development in Latin America. Read More

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A few common questions about wind projects, from the Technical Side
March 26, 2009

In this blog I will list common questions that we have encountered from organizations that are considering adding wind energy to their portfolio of energy resources.  In subsequent blogs I will answer the questions in some detail and point you to resources that will help you to answer the question.  As with any endeavor like this, answers are not always crisp and precise; the answer usually starts with “It depends.” In my answers I will help you to understand: A) What the answer depends on?  B) Why does the answer depend on it?  and C) Any other the issues related to the answer. Read More

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Wind is But a Piece of the Puzzle
March 25, 2009

Renewable energy is not the total answer to solve the energy dilemma, but is certainly part of the solution to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and wind is but a piece in solving the larger puzzle. When I think about the impact that renewable energy can have on a school, manufacturing plant, municipality or any location where the high and increasing cost of energy can be mitigated, I think back to a visit I made a couple of years ago to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy at Buzzards Bay. This school has its collective act together, in my view. Upon entering the campus one immediately sees a beautiful, gently spinning Vestas 660 wind turbine generator. Under the campus football field a geo-thermal system is buried. There are photo voltaic arrays on dormitories, and solar powered trash compactors spread throughout the campus. The point I am making is that this institution is using several solutions to counter the high cost of energy, and they are doing it effectively. Read More

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Glenn Mauney invited to speak as the expert on renewable energy at the IFMA City & Country Club Council Meeting

Charlottesville, VA
March 22- 24, 2009

The newly formed City & Country Club Council has requested Glenn Mauney, WECC s Director of Business Development East, to speak about wind energy in the spectrum of alternative energy.  The council of more than 20 facility managers eagerly contacted WECC because of the strong interest in the company and the wind industry. Read More

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WECC sponsors IFMA's Sustainability Summit

San Diego, CA
February 24, 2009

Wind Energy Consulting and Contracting are the official sponsors of the International Facility Management Association's Sustainability Conference. WECC's Director of Business Development, Mike Steinke, and EVP Sales and Marketing, Matt Tuohy are representing WECC as experts in the implementation of sustainable practices.  Read More

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Glenn Mauney set to speak at the Making Energy Work Conference

Raleigh, NC
February 3, 2009

Glenn Mauney, WECC's Director of Business Development, will speak on the fundamentals of renewable energy technologies. The session will explore technologies that harness the energy potential for wind, solar, and landfill gas resources. Glenn will provide an overview of wind technology including its cost trends, economic and environmental benefits, and siting and operational challenges.  Read More

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Glenn Mauney sits on the panel of the Wind Energy Workshop for Eastern NC

Plymouth, NC
January 30, 2009

WECC's Director of Business Development, Glenn Mauney, will be speaking as the expert on the wind development process. In the morning, Glenn will speak directly to government officials regarding wind development. In the afternoon, he will speak on the wind development process as it pertains to farmers and landowners.

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OREC elects Mike Steinke as board member
January 19, 2009

Congratulations to our own Mike Steinke, Director of Business Development West, the newest member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council.  The Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council (OREC) is a broad coalition of individuals, companies, organizations, and agencies working to develop Oklahoma's bountiful renewable energy resources. 

Currently, OREC is working to recruit a major wind turbine manufacturer to the state, educate landowners, policy makers and the general public about renewable energy, stimulate locally owned renewable energy projects and encourage local companies to become more involved in renewable development.

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