Here - AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition

Maximizing Renewable Distributed Wind Generation and Storage in a Distribution System
with Mixed-Integer non-Linear Optimization
Richard Walker, Instructor, Texas Tech University
Wind Turbine Grid Integration and Model Validation in ERCOT and SPP
Andrew Goupee, Research Assistant Professor, University of Maine
Model Testing of the Coupled Aero-Hydro-Elastic Response of Three Floating Wind
Turbine Concepts
Monday, June 4 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Decisive Policy: Expanding the U.S. Wind Energy Industry (3A)
(Room B401/ 402 – Market Updates Track)
This session covers federal energy, tax, and environmental policy developments as they affect demand for wind
energy. The panel discusses tax credits and how they may fare in budget and tax reform battles in Washington,
and possible changes in tax policy such as Master-Limited Partnerships. The session also covers EPA regulations
on coal plants, the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), and the Clean Energy Standard (CES).
Session Chair / Moderator: Julia Bovey, First Wind
Christopher Chwastyk, VP, Federal Legislative Affairs, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
Christine Tezak, Director, Senior Energy & Environmental Policy Analyst, Robert W. Baird & Co.,
PTC prospects and Washington policy environment
Richard Glick, Director, Government Affairs, Iberdrola Renewables
National CES Prospects and Design
Joe Mikrut, Capitol Tax Partners
Master-Limited Partnerships, tax reform as they may help or hurt wind incentives.
Education Level of Your Session: Intermediate
Opportunities in the U.S. – Growth and Expansion (3B)
(B407 – Project Development Track)
With an increase in the number of international businesses branching into the U.S., there are numerous
opportunities being created that domestic wind energy companies can, and should, take advantage of. This session
includes prominent international professionals who discuss their business models, experiences in the U.S.
marketplace, and available business opportunities, and consultants who provide market updates and analysis.
Session Chair/ Moderator: Jeff Anthony, Director of Business Development, AWEA
Feng Zhao, Senior Consultant, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Update of Chinese Wind Power Markets and Players
Rimtaig Lee, Chairman, Korea Wind Energy Industry Association
Energy Mix Trend Worldwide After the Fukishima Nuclear Accident
Pramod Jain, President, Innovative Wind Energy, Inc.
Opportunities and Challenges of Wind Development in Asia, not including China & India.
Tim Rosenzweig, CEO, Goldwind USA
Case Study – Goldwind’s Entrance to U.S. Market
Education Level of Your Session: Intermediate
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