by Timlynn Babitsky
Montana is the fifth windiest state in the country, yet even in 2002 there was state-wide resistance for exploring the economic potential of wind. Developing Cascade County’s nine megawatt wind park was a huge challenge! Through the strategies and tactics of a smart, visionary local leader, and her first-of-its-kind marketing effort, both outside wind developers and local constituents found a Win-Win Sweet Spot. This is an excellent case to see what works and why. (more…)
by Timlynn Babitsky
Coming soon … taking a good look at a highly contentious case study. In the meantime….
Here’s a very funny video from the Jon Stewart Show about the Cape Wind project. It will give you some context for the analysis later. Its focus is on humor, but therein lies much truth. Click here to view.
by Timlynn Babitsky
With the President’s State of the Union address behind us, we got to thinking – what is the State of the Wind Power Union now at the front of 2008? What’s the potential for wind energy production in the US? How much have we tapped to date? What’s the real potential for economic benefit? Can a wind energy patch really help get us off our oil addiction? (more…)
by Timlynn Babitsky
“Why do you want to put a turbine there? We don’t have good wind,” is often the very first sign of potential disagreement with your wind project. To answer these potential resistors you need to take this question seriously even if you live in one of the top five windiest states in the nation. Why? (more…)
by Timlynn Babitsky
Whether you are a small wind fan (pun intended), or a large commercial scale wind farm enthusiast, if you have not yet decided on the kind of project you or your group want to support. Your first stop is here. (more…)
by Timlynn Babitsky
If you are sure that a wind project is in your future expect to do a great deal of homework. You must quickly become an ‘expert’ on everything related to your project. Unless you are already a wind expert, what do you need to know? (more…)
