Designed with direct input from the industry leaders who are shaping this emerging market, the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition offers unmatched networking opportunities with manufacturers, suppliers, project developers, policy makers, utility representatives, and thought leaders in the wind energy industry. PES takes a sneak peek at the upcoming show…
A landmark year
2012 is turning out to be a year that has featured a number of significant offshore wind milestones after Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy Beaudreau announced the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the issuance of leases for site assessment activities for the Wind Energy Areas off the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. BOEM has also published Calls for Information and Nominations for offshore wind energy development off Maryland, Massachusetts and Virginia to solicit additional interest from developers and announced the finalization of the form that it will use to issue offshore wind energy leases. Finally, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Offshore Wind Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects as part of a six-year, $180 million initiative.
Progress like this only emphasizes the importance of entering this offshore market now. Get a jump-start on, or pull ahead from, your competition, and ensure you are well-positioned to succeed in this exciting market sector by attending the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition.
Why attend?
* Learn how to capitalize on the estimated 54 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind projects included in the 300 GW of wind power projected to meet 20% of the U.S. electricity needs by 2030.
* Meet and network with all the developers, researchers, manufacturers, suppliers, and financiers who are involved in U.S. offshore wind projects.
* Share success stories, as well as progress roadblocks, with your wind energy peers – and learn from the experts how to overcome various challenges related to offshore wind.
* Hear about the latest business deals, project updates, and recent actions that are encouraging the further development of the offshore wind industry.
* Learn how your business can tap into the growing offshore market in Europe.
* Meet with developers at the “Developers Pavilion” in the Exhibit Hall.
