USA - AWEA Wind & Transmission Workshop

To help you design and interconnect wind projects, the (www.awea.org/events/transmission09/) AWEA Wind & Transmission Workshop will bring together leading experts and notable policy makers to
discuss solutions from around the US and abroad.

AWEA is pleased to announce that Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius will be a keynote speaker at the workshop.

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius:
A progressive thinker and innovative public figure, Governor Sebelius has taken huge steps to move renewable energy initiatives forward in Kansas. To promote wind energy production in Kansas, she is working with business and community leaders, utilities, and local governments. Don't miss this
opportunity to gather information on how wind energy can play a significant role in the new competitive electricity marketplace.

Program Chairperson: Kris Zadlo, Vice President, Transmission, Invenergy LLC

Visit the workshop website at:(www.awea.org/events/transmission09/)

www.awea.org/events/transmission09 for more information.

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Registration & Hotel Information:
Register by February 24, 2009 to save!
On-line registration, pricing, and other registration details can be found at (www.awea.org/events/transmission09/registration.html)

The workshop will take place at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel located at 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas. A limited number of discounted rooms have been arranged for workshop attendees. The discounted rate will be available while availability remains up to Friday, February 20. Once the discounted rooms are sold out or after February 20 (whichever comes first), the hotel may continue to accept reservations however they could be at a higher prevailing room rate. To receive this hotel discount call (913) 234-2100 and indicate you are with the American Wind Energy Association or (www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=08102993
22&key=1091C)

Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities:
Limited Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunities are available at this workshop. If you would like more information, please contact either: Mike Swinburne at [mailto:mswinburne@awea.org] mswinburne@awea.org or (202) 383 – 2502 or Lori Rugh at [mailto:lrugh@awea.org] lrugh@awea.org or (661)821–2149.

Why Attend AWEA Events?
The revenue generated from AWEA events is put right back into services that promote and advance the wind industry. Examples include promoting favorable policies (such as the PTC and RPS) through work with our government legislators, wind visibility campaigns, communicating and educating America on the benefits of wind energy, addressing environmental concerns, pushing for advanced transmission access for wind, and many others. ONLY AWEA puts your dollars to work on advancing the wind energy industry.

Dates to Remember:
Early Registration Deadline: February 24, 2009
Hotel Registration Deadline: February 20, 2009

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