Black Oak Wind Farm, in western Tompkins County, is New York State’s First Community-Owned Wind Farm. The project, slated for completion in the fall of 2015, will consist of seven 1.7 megawatt (mW) wind turbines, and will give New York residents the opportunity to own wind energy assets, providing clean energy to the grid and financial returns to investors.
The U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region invites you to our November Sustainable Speakers Series event, a presentation on Community-Owned Wind Power, on Thursday November 20, 2014, at 5:20 pm, in the Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise.
Peter Bardaglio, president of Black Oak Wind Farm, LLC, will discuss community wind as a model for renewable energy development in upstate New York. His presentation will focus on Black Oak Wind in the context of New York State policies, explain the economics of wind power, and share lessons learned so far in the project.
This presentation has been approved for 1 AIA LU. You can self-report for 1 LEED continuing education credit.
Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of wind technology and economics
• Summarize their knowledge of New York State policies and wind resources
• Identify the advantages of community wind
• Discuss Black Oak Wind Farm as an example of community wind
Registration Details:
$10 for Chapter members; $20 for Non-members; $10 for Students. At the door: $20, cash or check only. NO CHARGE for Ithaca College Students (with a valid ID).
Proudly sponsored by Ithaca College.
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