On January 20, 2012, the FY 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Solicitation was issued. The REAP program provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. Deadlines are set for March and June of 2012.

Community and Small Wind Webinar Series

Topic #1: U.S. Small Wind Market Report: 144,000 Turbines Deployed

Video and text versions of the webinar are available for this webinar that was recorded on December 15, 2011. This webinar examined the market for clean, affordable, homegrown wind energy and recent growth in sales, capacity and incentives for small wind turbines (up to 100 kW) powering homes, farms and businesses.

Augusta, ME - The Maine Agricultural Trades Show is an annual event that takes place in Augusta, Maine. This is a three-day function for the public. This show provides an atmosphere to walk through, observe, and educate the public about different areas of agriculture. It will include workshops on Community Wind along with a special Reception and Social Hour with wind energy speakers and wind sector representatives.

Freeport, Maine - Why is that Massachusetts - a state with less wind resources and available land - has nearly 7 times the amount of installed community wind than Maine? And nearly 12 times the amount of installed municipal wind? Tipping 40 megawatts of operating wind generation that is locally-owned, including over 12 megawatts that is municipally-owned, we can learn from that state's policy models how to similarly grow and support a vibrant community wind sector in Maine.

Continues to Deliver Innovative Community Wind Programs

Minneapolis, MN, December 12, 2011 – Windustry has moved to new offices, located just four blocks from its old offices. The organization’s new contact information is below. Please update your address book and database accordingly. All staff e-mails and the website url remain the same.

201 Ridgewood Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55403
Phone: 612-200-0331 OR
1-800-818-0936