Introduction
American Wind Energy Association or AWEA is an umbrella organization in the global wind energy industry. The association has over 1,100 advocates and members.
AWEA promotes the use of wind energy for electricity generation across the globe. Wind energy is a renewable energy source. It is a sustainable and non polluting means of electricity generation.
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American Wind Energy Association is essentially a US based national trade association. It represents the following segments of the wind energy industry.
» Project developers in wind power energy sector
» Researchers
» Equipment suppliers
» Utilities
» Services providers
» Parts manufacturers
It may be noted that the wind industry is one among the fastest developing energy industries worldwide.
AWEA also provides updated information on the following topics.
» The wind energy projects in operation
» Latest policy developments in the field of renewable energy development with particular reference to the wind energy sector
» New projects at various development stages
» Developments in technology
» Information about the companies active in the arena of wind energy
In short AWEA can be regarded as the best information source on the global as well as the US wind energy industry.
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AWEA staff work in close conjunction with the US Congress. The idea is to oversee that the interests of the wind energy industry are effectively represented in various renewable energy legislations.
AWEA lends support to policies involving the following issues.
» Boosting the usage of wind energy
» Slowing down the process of global climate change
Some of the specific policy issues addressed by the American Wind Energy Association are the following.
» Production Tax Credit extension
» Programs aimed at the encouragement of international wind energy development.
» Setting up of RPS ( Renewable Portfolio Standard )
» Ensuring the continuity of the US federal research program
Some other roles of AWEA
The American Wind Energy Association also provides the news media, the wind energy industry and the general populace with important information and vital statistics on the performance and latest developments in the wind energy industry at both the global and national level.
AWEA publishes a weekly newsletter on wind energy news, the only one of its kind.
Other wind energy publications from AWEA include the following
» Industry documents
» Books
» Latest economic studies
» Technology information
» AWEA's yearly 'Wind Energy Status Report' and more.
Each year AWEA hosts North America's biggest wind energy conference, 'WINDPOWER'. The conference provides excellent networking opportunities to wind industry participants. In addition it also provides information on the latest technology developments, policy developments and industry trends in the renewable energy sector.
Membership directory of the American Wind Energy Association provides an encompassing list of the following and more.
» Wind industry leaders
» Consultants
» Wind turbine manufacturers
» Wind power developers
» Other related equipment manufacturers
It may be noted that AWEA offers various types of memberships to the organizations and companies active in the wind energy industry. Individuals are also invited by the association to serve as 'Wind Energy Advocates'.