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.
Recent Articles
Wind Energy in the Connecticut News
New Haven Register:
WIND POWER: Turbine towers may soon be going up at 2 harbor sites
WTNH New Haven
Business hopes to run on energy from wind turbine
Guilford Courier
It’s Not Old-Time Holland Anymore: Bringing Wind Energy Systems Up-to-Date
also there is an interesting story about wind regulations (see p.22).
Wind Resources
Government wind US Average wind power map atlas
Evaluation of global wind power
National Wind Resource
This data provides an estimate of the annual average wind resource for the conterminous United States
Websites
American Wind Energy Association
Wind Powering America
industry’s Wind Farmers Network
Books
“A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems” by Paul Gipe. Order at www.chelseagreen.com
Wind Power, Revised Edition: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business, Paul Gipe
“Power with Nature” Alternative Energy Solutions for Homeowners” by Rex A. Ewing. Order at www.pixyjackpress.com or www.ases.org.