Update from the Denver AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop

It’s been a busy day here in downtown Denver as the AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop kicked off, and it shows no signs of letting up.  Some of the biggest names in the business are in attendance and giving presentations, and a few have stopped by the NRC booth.  Topics that have been discussed include siting projects on federal and state lands, working with landowners, and the up-and-coming U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Guidance on minimizing impacts to birds and bats.

The conversations we’ve had with folks have been stimulating and engaging – it’s always great to have the opportunity to swap ideas with other folks working in the industry.  Our discussions have ranged from the technical aspects of assessing risk to birds and bats, to gaining a better understanding of wind resource assessment technology.  There are a lot of very smart folks here doing a lot of very impressive work.  If you’re at the workshop or in town please stop by our booth – we’d love to hear about the work you are doing in the wind industry.