Wind Energy Forum --December 6th

WIND ENERGY Forum
December 6, 2008, 1-5 p.m.
American Legion Club, Main Street, Hayfield, MN
Learn about commercial scale wind energy, wind rights and development options, land leases and agreements, Rural Energy Development Initiative and more at this seminar for landowners and community leaders who want to know more about navigating the commercial scale wind energy arena!

We request your reservation for this FREE seminar. RSVP to Beth Lecy at (507) 545-0112 by close of business, Wednesday, December 3rd.

Agenda

Welcome, Introductions
Tim Penny, Richard Huelskamp

Wind Energy 101
Richard Huelskamp, Rural Energy Development Initiative Consultant, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

The Big Picture & Why Wind Energy is An Opportunity
Susan Waughtal, SE CERTS

Minnesota Supports Community Wind—Rural Energy Development Initiative
Cheryl Glaeser, REDI Consultant, Southwest Initiative Foundation

Risks and Rewards: From Leasing Your Land to Owning a Project
Melissa Peterson, Program Analyst, Windustry

Business Tactics: Getting the Best Agreement for Landowners
George Crocker, executive director, North American Water Office
Phil Schouweiller, Director of community relations, Nature Energies
Craig Byram, attorney, Hoversten, Johnson Beckmann & Hovey
Dave Savage, project development, RES Americas, Inc.
Dave Brunsvold, project development manager, Wind Capital Group