M E D I A   A D V I S O R Y

WINDPOWER 2005
Conference & Exhibition
Schedule of Media Events

May 16-18, on-going

WINDPOWER 2005 Exhibition Hall

What: WINDPOWER 2005 Exhibition Hall is the U.S. wind energy industry's largest ever. Over 200 companies will feature the latest in wind energy. Reporters are welcome to tour the spectacular exhibition anytime.

The hall will be open to the public free of charge Tuesday May 17, 4:00-6:00PM.

Monday, May 16

National media availability with key government
official and industry CEOs

What: A national media briefing with government and business leaders on the opening day of WINDPOWER 2005, the annual Conference and Exhibition of the U.S. wind energy industry. A toll-free call-in option is available for reporters not able to attend WINDPOWER (details below).

When: 12:30 PM--1:15 PM Mountain Time (MT). Lunch will be served following the Q&QA session.

Who/why: Hear about wind power's double-digit growth, the market outlook, and policies that could affect the development of wind energy on a large scale from government and industry leaders including:

• Rebecca Watson, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior

• Thomas Carbone, President, Vestas Americas

• Terry Hudgens, President and Chief Executive Officer, PPM Energy

• Mark Little, Vice President of Power Generation, GE Energy

• Andreas Nauen, President, Siemens Wind Power Division

• Mike O'Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Development, FPL Energy

• AWEA Executive Director Randall Swisher

Where: AWEA Press Room, Room 708, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO.

How: If you plan to call in, please notify Christine Real de Azua at Christine@awea.org  .
The call-in number will be (800) 406-5356. An operator will “meet” you on the call.

Media briefing on residential/small business wind turbine market

What: A media briefing with manufacturers of small wind turbines on status, prospects for this market.

When: 2:30 PM -- 3:15 PM MT

Who/why: Small wind turbines can be attractive option for consumers and businesses who want to generate renewable power on-site. Hear from experts including:

• Mike Bergey, President, Bergey Windpower

• Jim Heath, President, Entegrity Wind System

• Andy Kruse, President, Southwest Windpower

• Heather Rhoads-Weaver, AWEA Small Wind Advocate

Where: AWEA Press Room, Room 708, Colorado Convention Center

Tuesday, May 17

National media availability with utility executives

What: A national media briefing with executives from utilities with leadership in wind energy development. A toll-free call-in option is available for reporters not able to attend in person.

Where: AWEA Press Room, Room 708, Colorado Convention Center

When: 11:45AM-12:45 PM MT – Lunch will be served following the Q&A session.

Who/why: Utility interest in wind is rising. National media availability with Utility Leadership in Wind Energy Development plenary participants:

• Wayne Brunetti, Chairman and CEO, Xcel Energy

• Dean Crist, Vice President, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, MidAmerican Energy

• Eric Markell, Senior Vice President, Puget Sound Energy

• Gary Thompson, Director, Nebraska Public Power District

• Ralph Cavanagh, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council (panel moderator)

• AWEA Executive Director Randall Swisher

Where: AWEA Press Room, Room 708, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO.

How: If you plan to call in, please notify Christine Real de Azua at Christine@awea.org .
The call-in number will be (800) 946-0706. An operator will “meet” you on the call.

Wednesday, May 18

Media briefing on U.S. Launch of the Global Wind Energy Council

What/who: U.S. Launch of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): Hear from the leaders of the global wind energy sector and its representative associations, including:

• Randall Swisher, Executive Director, American Wind Energy Association

• Robert Hornung, President, Canadian Wind Energy Association

• Sarvesh Kumar, Chairman, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association

• Jens Anders Jensen, Executive Vice President and CSO, Vestas

• Ian Mays, Chief Executive Officer, Renewable Energy Systems

• Robert Gleitz, Chief Executive Officer, GE Energy, Wind Division

When: 10:30AM-11:30 AM MT

Where: AWEA Press Room, room #708, Colorado Convention Center

Visit http://www.awea.org/wp05.html for conference program information. For more about media opportunities, contact Christine Real de Azua at (202) 383-2508 (office), (240) 997-8204 (cell) or via email at Christine@awea.org . Starting Sunday, May 15, you can call our WINDPOWER media office at (303) 228-8248.

We will be available there through the close of WINDPOWER Wednesday, May 18, at 5PM.

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AWEA, formed in 1974, is the national trade association of the U.S. wind energy industry. The association’s membership includes turbine manufacturers, wind project developers, utilities, academicians, and interested individuals. More information on wind energy is available at the AWEA web site: www.awea.org
 

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