The Connecticut Wind Working Group
There has been limited public discussion of the wind resources and development potential in Connecticut; however, with the threats posed by global climate change and ‘peak oil”, now is the time to explore these resources for maximum public benefit. This is in view of our need for additional electric grid capacity and increasing interest in renewable energy generation. The formation of the Connecticut Wind Working Group will gather appropriate Stakeholders in a shared forum to move the intelligent development of wind power in Connecticut. The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), in partnership with the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) and Yale University are working together to gain recognition from the United States Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America Program as the host for the Connecticut Wind Working Group.
The first Kickoff meeting was held on December 10, 2007 at Yale University. The goal of this first meeting was to formulate working groups of associated stakeholders under three areas: Wind Resource, Infrastructure, and Community Interests. By forming Connecticut’s Wind Working Group on this Triad we will serve as a catalyst to our state’s understanding and utilization of wind resources and the development of a balanced renewable energy infrastructure.
Next Meeting Tuesday, June 24th At Yale University
Working sessions followed by Keynote Lunch Speaker:
Brother Joseph Byron of the Portsmouth Abbey School.
http://www.portsmouthabbey.org/page/2181Since March 31, 2006, a Vestas 660 KW wind turbine has provided 40% of the electric power required for Portsmouth Abbey’s 500 acre RI Campus.
Hear the how their inclusive approach worked to produce a wind power exemplar for all to learn from.
For registration & information contact:
Email glenn.weston-murphy@yale.edu
Directions to meeting location:
Bowers Auditorium at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
205 Prospect Street, New Haven