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Southeastern Coastal Wind Conference 2012

Category: Environmental Events | When: 03/08/12 - 03/09/12 830am - 430pm

The East Coast Wind Energy Supply Chain Solution

The Southeastern US has the potential to be the long-term leader in East Coast wind energy supply chain and development. The region's offshore wind resource is second to none, its electricity markets are some of largest and fastest growing on the East Coast, and the region boasts existing world-class supply chain infrastructure and highly-skilled, low-cost labor markets. Come to network with decision makers in the region and learn what makes the Southeastern US unique.

Who Should Attend?

» The Industry (OEMs, developers, manufacturers, consultants, etc.)
» Decision makers in the region (state and local leaders)
» Anyone interested in Wind Energy in the Southeast

Conference Agenda

	Market & Policy in the Southeast	Regional Assets & Highlights	Supply Chain and Manufacturers Seminar (GLWN)
DAY 1 (March 8)
7:00 - 8:30	REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST
8:30 - 10:00	Welcome & General Session Keynote Speaker
10:00 - 10:30	BREAK
10:30 - 12:00	Wind Energy 101 for Southeast Policy Makers	Southeast: A Wind Energy R&D Powerhouse	Existing Supply Chain Players in the Southeast and their success stories
12:00 - 1:30	LUNCH
1:30 - 3:00	How is the Southeast market different from the Mid Atlantic & NE?	Supply Chain Infrastructure Strengths of the Southeast	GLWN Manufacturers Seminar Part 1
3:00 - 3:30	BREAK
3:30 - 5:00	General Session Policy Focus
5:00 - 7:00	RECEPTION
DAY 2 (March 9)
7:30 - 8:30	BREAKFAST
8:30 - 10:00	Innovative solutions to drive down the cost of offshore wind	Projects Overview and the Role of the Military in the Southeast	GLWN Manufacturers Seminar Part 2
10:00 - 10:30	BREAK
10:30 - 12:00	Closing General Session Developers Panel
12:30 - 4:30	Optional PPG Fiberglass Plant Tour, Shelby, NC