Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative State Wind Energy Symposium

 

Keynote Addess - June 16th

Randy Swisher, Senior Advisor to AWEA
OPENING REMARKS: Jerry Benson, JMU Interim Provost

Keynote Address - June 17th

INTRODUCTION: President Linwood Rose, JMU
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling
CLOSING REMARKS: Kai Degner, Mayor of Harrisonburg

Cost of Registration

$20 – 1 day
$30 – 2 day
$15 – workshop (each)

The goal of the symposium is to inform stakeholders and other interested parties about the progress that wind power has made in the region over the past few years and opportunities for the future.  The Symposium will address timely issues pertaining to wind power development in Virginia and throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, through a series of workshops and panel discussions.  Workshops will be offered the morning of the 16th and the afternoon of the 17th.  Planned workshop topics include; a small wind installation, a National Energy Education Development teacher training, VRS3, Ordinance Writing, and Wind for Schools.  Tracks covering Wind Issues, Workforce and Education, Utility Scale Wind, and Small/Community sized wind will be offered concurrently on the 16th and 17th.  Session topics will include issues such as property values and wildlife issues, as well as provide an overview of projects in Virginia a discussion of available technology.

 

June 16th - Pre-Symposium Workshops

National Education Energy Development (NEED) Teacher Workshop (No cost/free 1 day registration)

8:30a-4:45p   This workshop will present teachers with educational materials and background information that will support the teaching of energy education in classrooms. Leader:  Tom Spencer

***Registration for this workshop is CLOSED.  Please contact Remy Luerssen at luerssrm@jmu.edu or 540-568-8768    with inquiries.

 

Navigating the Permit by Rule

10:30a-12p    This workshop will present and field questions regarding the proposed wind Permit By Rule, including the steps for applicants.  There will also be a panel discussion concerning how this process would work from the developer's point of view including practical analysis by developers who served on the Wind Regulatory Advisory Panel and understand implications of the proposed regulation for developers. Leaders: Carol Wampler, DEQ; Emil Avram, Dominion; Don Geicek, Invenergy; Ken Jurman, DMME

 

Virginia Renewable Scoring System for Siting (VRS³) & Ordinance Writing

9a-12p    This workshop will demonstrate the VRS³ tool, how it was created, how it functions, and how it can be applied to the benefit of local government. This workshop aims to inform local government and county planners about the importance of wind ordinances and give them access to experts on wind as well as examples of working ordinances in Virginia.  It will also identify items to include in ordinances and review the process that was successful in Rockingham County.  Leaders:  Maria Papadakis &  Jonathan Miles, James Madison University

 

Small Wind Installation

9a-12p     This workshop will demonstrate, step by step, how to install a small wind turbine on one’s property including siting.  Leader: Dale D’Alissandro, Chesapeake Renewable Energy; Pramod Jain, Innovative Wind Energy, Inc.

 

 

Wednesday June 16th

	WIND ISSUES TRACK	EDUCATION & WORKFORCE TRACK
	HHS 2301	HHS 1301
1:30p-2:45p	Mythbusters – Moderator: Randy Swisher Wind Turbines and Residential Property Values - Ben Hoen (virtual) Audible Noise from WInd Turbines- Pramod Jain  The Effect of Offshore Wind on Coastal Tourism - Meredith Blaydes Lilley  I Have Windy Property- Remy Luerssen	Wind for Schools – Moderator Suzanne Tegen Wind for Schools Overview- Suzanne Tegen  Wind for Schools in Idaho- Gary Seifert  Wind for Schools PA/VA/NC – Jonathan Miles
2:45p-3:00p	BREAK
3:00p-4:15p	Environmental Issues – Moderator: Ivy Main Avoided Emissions – Jeff King IMpact of Turbines on Bats –  Allison Costello DEQ's Wind Energy Permit by Rule: Approach to Historic Resources - Carol Wampler  Managing Potential Marine Impacts Associated With Off-Shore Wind Farm Development - Charles R. Harman	Training Programs – Moderator: Trenton Hightower Small Wind Installer Training- Loren Pruskowski  Iowa Lakes Community College Wind Energy and Turbine Technology – Vision and Commitment Shaping Technical Training – Dan Lutat  Wind Technician Training Courses in Virginia- Earl Dodrill
4:15p-5:30p	Legislative Update – Moderator: Steve Walz Federal Legislative Update – Phil Dougherty (invited) State Legislative Update-Ellen Porter	Job Creation – Moderator: Jerry Giles Green Jobs and Workforce Development – Jonathan Njus (invited)  JEDI – Economic and Job Analysis- Suzanne Tegen  Offshore Wind Supply Chain- Tim Wilkins

 

Thursday June 17th

	UTILITY SCALE TRACK	SMALL & COMMUNITY SCALE TRACK
	HHS 2301	HHS 1301
8:45a-10:00a	Onshore Projects – Moderator: Ken Jurman Highland New Wind- Tal McBride  Dominion/BP- Emil Avram  Invenergy- Don Giecek  Solaya- Bill Rogers	Small & Community Scale Wind Systems – Moderator: Loren Pruskowski Community Scale Turbines- Peter Fogarty  Small Wind Systems – Miriam Robbins  Vertical Axis Systems - Jeremy Peang-Meth
10:00a-10:15a	BREAK
10:15a-11:30a	Offshore Projects – Moderator: Guy Chapman VCERC Update- George Hagerman Apex- Eamon Perrel  Challenges for offshore wind development in Virginia - Theo DeWolff  Fisherman’s Energy: A New Paradigm- Aviv Goldsmith	Project Development – Moderator: Phil Dougherty Incentives and Financing – Peter Fogarty  Mid-Atlantic Wind: Overcoming the Barriers - Dan Ancona  Developing Wind Ordinances- John Meck  Grid Interconnection – Pramod Jain
11:30a-12:30p	Regulatory Issues – Moderator: Maureen Matsen Virginia Offshore Renewable Energy Leasing Process- Al Pless  Changes from SCC to DEQ Jurisdiction- David Paylor	Community Perspective – Moderator: Jonathan Miles Tangier Island - A Community Wind Project - Neil & Susan Kaye A Residential Small Wind Project- Joyce & Richard Rouse  Small Wind System at a School- Jon Richardson and Neil Sigmon

June 17th - Post-Symposium Workshops and Meetings

Small Wind Installation

2:30p-5p     This workshop will demonstrate, step by step, how to install a small wind turbine on one’s property, including siting.  Leaders: Dale D’Alissandro, Chesapeake Renewable Energy; Pramod Jain, Innovative Wind Energy, Inc.

Wind Powering America Wind for Schools Program (FREE and open to all teachers and school administrators)

2:30-3:30p     This workshop will inform teachers, school administrators, and local government about the opportunities, benefits, and logistics associated with the new Wind for Schools program in Virginia.  Leaders:  Remy Luerssen  , James Madison University

***Please contact Remy Luerssen at luerssrm@jmu.edu or 540-568-8768  if you are interested in attending this workshop.  Registration for this workshop will be done separately from the Symposium.

Small Wind Installer Workshop (Invitation Only)

2:30-3:30p     This meeting will inform installers and those who want to install turbines about opportunities in Virginia, training, and answer any questions.   Leader:  Loren Pruskowski, SED

***Please contact Remy Luerssen   at luerssrm@jmu.edu or 540-568-8768 if you are interested in becoming a small wind installer or would like to attend this workshop.

Two-Year College Meeting (Invitation Only)

4-5p     This meeting aims to bring together all schools with Wind Tech programs in Virginia to coordinate and streamline and learn from each other.  Leader:  Jonathan Miles, James Madison University

Small Wind Rebate Program Informational (Invitation Only)

4-5p    This meeting will inform land owners and business owners about the rebate program process, JMUs involvement, and schedule site visits for all individual projects.  Leader:  Loren Pruskowski, SED

Legislative Meeting (Invitation Only)

2:30-5p     This meeting aims to define the industry barriers and discuss legislative actions for the coming session that would address these barriers and clear the way for wind development in Virginia.  Leader:  Jonathan Miles, James Madison University

SWOT Meeting (Open to the public)

5:30-6:30p    In 2002, The Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative (VWEC) was established with support from the US Department of Energy - WInd Powering America and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy - Energy Division.  VEC was formed to identify and address the key barriers within the Commonwealth to the deployment of wind energy systems.  Both culture and political climate in Virginia have changed during this decade; likewise, efforts to support wind development at a county and/or community level must be re-evaluated.  All who wish to participate in a conversation that addresses opportunities to employ education, outreach, and development of resources in support of wind energy throughout the Commonwealth are welcome and encouraged to join this session.  Leader:  Jonathan Miles, James Madison University