2007 FEATURES AND REPORTS

This index lists feature stories, reports and news items that appeared in North American Windpower in 2007.

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Cover Story

Wind Power Income Trusts Hang In Balance; Author: Kate Rowland; Jan., p. 1
Developers Accept The Island Challenge; Author: Jeff Siegel; Feb., p. 1
Tax Credits Drive Innovative Finance Structures; Author: Jennifer Delony; Mar., p. 1
Finding Hidden Capacity In Transmission Lines; Authors: Dan Lawry & Bernie Fitzgerald; Apr., p. 1
Questioning The True Costs Of Energy Mandates; Author: Jessica Lillian; May, p. 1
Transmission: The Industry's Next Growth Challenge; Authors: Vanessa Kellogg & Wayne Walker; June, p. 1
Project Financing Evolves In Canadian Power Market; Author: Kate Rowland; July, p. 1
DOE Report Tracks Maturation Of U.S. Wind Industry; Authors: Mark Bolinger & Ryan Wiser; Aug., p. 1
Quebec Seeks Economic Prosperity Through Exports; Author: Kate Rowland; Sept., p. 1
U.S. Ramps Up Education For Wind Power Workforce; Author: Nora Caley; Oct., p. 1
Texas Contemplates Its Long-Awaited RE Zones; Author: Jeff Siegel; Nov., p. 1
IRS Establishes Safe Harbor Tax Guidelines; Author: William Ewing; Dec., p. 1

FYI

AMSC Acquires Windtec; Jan., p.18
Nova Scotia Project Cancelled; Jan., p.18
Uniterre Becomes NaiKun; Jan., p. 19
Report: Renewable Energy Storage; Jan., p. 19
AWEC Installs Nova Scotia Turbines; Jan., p. 20
Vitasi Becomes Welwind Energy: Jan., p. 18
Rensselaer Receives Grant; Jan., p. 18
Sugarloaf, Sunday River Buy Wind; Jan., p. 20
Vestas Realizes 3Q Profit; Jan., p. 20
PSE Launches REAP; Jan., p. 20
Texas, Ohio Make Facility Bids; Jan., p. 21
Noble Receives N.Y. Permits; Jan., p. 20
PESCA Opens New Office; Jan., p. 19
CT Innovations Issues RFP; Jan., p. 21
RFP Draws 315 MW; Feb., p. 42
Resort Sells SkiGreen Tags; Feb., p. 43
Project Locator Available Online; Feb., p. 43
UMQ Passes Resolution; Feb., p. 43
Dotronix To Pursue Wind; Feb., p. 43
enXco Closes Fenton Financing; Feb., p. 46
Insurance Broker Joins HRH; Feb., p. 46
Ridgeline, PacifiCorp Sign Interconnect; Feb., p. 46
Shear Acquires Vindt; Feb., p. 46
$100 Billion Financing In 2006; Feb., p. 46
Canadian Hydro Acquires Vector; Feb., p. 46
GE, AES Form Partnership; Mar., p. 33
Ontario Conducts Wind Study; Mar., p. 33
Frontier Buys Green Tags; Mar., p. 33
DTE Energy Issues RFP; Mar., p. 42
AES To Invest In Wind Power; Mar., p. 42
Halifax Enters 20-Year Contracts; Mar., p. 42
Outland Relocates Field Office; Mar., p. 42
Genesis Studies Wind In 3 States; Mar., p. 42
AWS Truewind Relocates; Mar., p. 43
EPRI Launches DEM Initiative; Mar., p. 43
CanWEA, AESO Conduct Study; Apr., p. 42
ACORE Releases REC Contract; Apr., p. 42
Canadian Hydro Buys GW Power; Apr., p. 42
CPUC Approves Segment One; Apr., p. 42
Colorado Institutions Cooperate; Apr., p. 42
Oscars Events Go Green; Apr., p. 46
Westar Issues 500 MW RFP; Apr., p. 46
Students Rally For Wind Power; Apr., p. 46
MGE Offers More Wind Energy; May, p. 81
DOE Recognizes Missouri Coop; May, p. 81
Energy East To Enhance Grid; May, p. 81
Interconnection Improved In Mich; May, p. 81
Western States Initiate Grid Study; May, p. 82
Manitoba Issues 300 MW RFP; May, p. 82
Tonbridge Power Obtains Permit; May, p. 83
Hydro One Plans Transmission Line; May, p. 83
AEP Issues Two RFPs; May, p. 89
PUC Approves Idaho Plan; May, p. 89
NREL Ranks Green Power Programs; May, p. 90
WWFC Offsets Trade Show; May, p. 90
WPPI Increases Portfolio; May, p. 90
APX Assists M-RETS, UPC; June, p. 73
Tribes, Developer Form JV; June, p. 73
AWEA Releases Annual Rankings; June, p. 73
CPIF Receives Incentive Increase; July, p. 37
GMP Offers Choose2bgreen; July, p. 37
BPA Partners With EPRI; July, p. 38
Price Of Wind Power Reduced; July, p. 38
RI Studies Wind Power Potential; July, p. 38
UPC Green Tags Certified; July, p. 39
MWF Creates Renewables Fund; July, p. 39
Eagles Expand Green Campaign; July, p. 39
Paul Smith's Offsets CO2; July, p. 39
Pax Supports Wind Farm; July, p. 40
WPSC Explores Wind Options; July, p. 40
JV Brings Tower Facility; July, p. 40
NRG Calibrates Anemometers; July, p. 40
ITC Approved As KS Utility; Aug., p. 54
Firm Launches RE Group; Aug., p. 54
KPMG Forecasts RE Growth; Aug., p. 55
Bullfrog, Pembina Form Partnership; Aug., p. 55
AmerenUE Offers Green Power; Aug., p. 57
Icing Funding Received; Aug., p. 57
LM Glasfiber Plans Global Office; Aug., p. 58
NREL Signs MOU With Riso; Aug., p. 58
Xcel Eyes Grand Meadow; Aug., p. 58
Esurance To Offset Emissions; Aug., p. 58
SCE Applies For Final Segments; Aug., p. 62
Xantrex Partners With SDTC; Aug., p. 62
RMP PLans WY Transmission; Aug., p. 62
Listing Date For Futures; Sept., p. 67
Energy Companies Form Acterra Group; Sept., p. 67
HTC COmmits To Renewables; Sept., p. 67
Horizon Reaches Portfolio Agreement; Sept., p. 67
Tonkon Torp Expands Practice; Sept., p. 68
Progress Energy Florida RFP; Sept., p. 68
Snohomish County PUD RFP; Sept., p. 68
REpower Expands Operations; Sept., p. 68
CPC Launches Projects Division; Sept., p. 68
San Diego Creates Trade Association; Sept., p. 68
ARSC To Acquire Mag-Wind, VAWT; Sept., p. 70
Counties Join Climate Initiative; Sept., p. 70
Utility Launches NSTAR Green; Sept., p. 70
Yahoo! Doubles RE Purchase; Sept., p. 70
Yaskawa Expands Through Partnership; Sept., p. 70
Kaydon Expands Manufacturing; Sept., p. 71
FPL Energy Plans Expansion; Sept., p. 71
REAC To Promote RE; Sept., p. 71
EPA Updates Top 25 List; Sept., p. 71
California PUC Considers RECs; Sept., p. 71
John Deere To Target Canada; Sept., p. 72
Duke Energy Offers GoGreen; Sept., p. 72
Monadnock Papers Purchases Credits; Sept., p. 72
Village Receives Study Grant; Sept., p. 72
Ascot Creates RE Insurance Platform; Sept., p. 72
Garrad Hassan Opens New Offices; Sept., p. 72
AAER Signs MOU With Valorem SAS; Sept., p. 72
FQM, Innergex II Form Partnership; Sept., p. 73
Xantrex Partners With SDTC; Sept., p. 73
Fairmont Offsets Computer Emissions; Sept., p. 73
Pizza Fusions Receives Green-e; Sept., p. 74
Terra Nostra Goes Green; Oct., p. 43
Be Green Receives Certification; Oct., p. 43
Municipal Groups Form Wind Co-op; Oct., p. 43
Ontario Joins RE Partnership; Oct., p. 44
Avantair Offsets Emissions; Oct., p. 44
PUC Approves Settlement; Oct., p. 44
Iowa Plant Ships Blades; Oct., p. 44
Conference Uses Offsets; Oct., p. 44
Haida Gwaii Centre Opens; Oct., p. 45
Helimax Energy Now Certified; Oct., p. 45
Staffing Firm Opens RE Unit; Oct., p. 45
PUCO Sets Green Pricing; Oct., p. 46
NM Establishes 20% Wind Goal; Oct., p. 46
DMI Finalizes Plant Purchase; Oct., p. 47
Consumers Energy Reaches 10,000; Oct., p. 47
Pure Power RECs Certified; Oct., p. 47
Jackson Hole Offsets Energy; Oct., p. 47
Second Wind Makes Inc. 5,000; Oct., p. 47
APS Expands RE Programs; Oct., p. 48
Matney-Frantz Chooses Firstlook; Oct., p. 48
Xcel Develops Tracking System; Oct., p. 48
TXU Shareholders Approve Merger; Oct., p. 48
SNHU Joins EPA Partners; Oct., p. 48
Acorn Invests In EnerTech; Oct., p. 49
WindLogics Moves Headquarters; Oct., p. 49
DTE Reaches Program Milestone; Oct., p. 49
CellTrust Expands Offset Options; Oct., p. 50
Baldacci, Graham Discuss Energy; Oct., p. 50
Florida DEP Seeks Proposals; Oct., p. 50
Juice Energy RECs Green-e Certified; Oct., p. 50
Hail Switches To Wind Power; Oct., p. 50
Criterion Launches Clean Energy Fund; Nov., p. 40
Allyn Forms 3PL Department; Nov., p. 40
Green-e Certifies SUEZ RECs; Nov., p. 41
Sunflower Supports 25x'25 Initiative; Nov., p. 41
Hydro Quebec Evaluates Tenders; Nov., p. 41
SunChips Snacks Get Green-e Logo; Nov., p. 42
Okefenoke Joins Green Power EMC; Nov., p. 42
Gexa Lowers Wind Rates; Nov., p. 42
TWR Lighing Makes Inc. 5,000 List; Nov., p. 44
Tower Tech Acquires RBA; Nov., p. 44
Towns Authorize REC Purchase; Nov., p. 44
RE Transmission Initiative Formed; Nov., p. 44
Travelers Considers Wind Insurance; Nov., p. 45
Wyoming Program Receives Green-e; Nov., p. 45
PGA Event Powered By Renewables; Nov., p. 45
BC To Call For Clean Power; Nov., p. 45
Wind Energy Powers PA County; Nov., p. 46
ING To Use Wind Power; Nov., p. 46
Black & Veatch Expands RE Group; Nov., p. 46
Wind Prospect Enters NA Market; Nov., p. 47
Hotel, Expo Buy RECs; Nov., p. 47
SkyPower Secures 200 Wind Turbines; Nov., p. 47
Pepco Powers D.C. Hotel; Nov., p. 47
Second Wind Opens Factory; Dec., p. 28
PSE Seeking Power Supplies; Dec., p. 28
REPower Expands In Germany; Dec., p. 28
National Wind Acquires Romuld; Dec., p. 28
Tonbridge Closes Debt Facility; Dec., p. 29
AWE Announces USDA Grants; Dec., p. 29
Algonquin Power Makes Donation; Dec., p. 29
CRS Certifies Clear Choice; Dec., p. 29
Sundance Square Buys RE; Dec., p. 30
List Highlights Cleantech Leaders; Dec., p. 30
3Degrees Launches Spin-Off Company; Dec., p. 31
GL Joins Forces With Helimax; Dec., p. 31
PPL EnergyPlus Buying RECs; Dec., p. 31
NativeEnergy, 3C Form Partnership; Dec., p. 31

Industry At Large

Concerns Over Sound Emissions Become Syndrome; Author: Jennifer Delony; Jan., p. 16
Ontario Wind Studies: Comparing Apples To Oranges; Author: Kate Rowland; Jan., p. 22
Oceanwind Pitches Floating Offshore Wind Farms; Author: Jennifer Delony; Jan., p. 24
Where Is The Wind In NYPA's Power Portfolio?; Author: Jeff Siegel; Jan., p. 28
Study Helps Direct Ontario's Renewables Action Plan; Author: Nicholas W. Miller; Jan., p. 32
DOE Set To Designate National Corridors; Author: Jennifer Delony; Feb., p. 18
The 2006 Minnesota Wind Integration Study; Authors: Ken Wolf, Matt Schuerger, Mark Ahlstrom & Bob Zavadil; Feb., p. 22
Construction Contracts Under NY Law: A Primer: Author: Kenneth O'Reilly; Feb., p. 28
Effects Of Wind Turbine Operation On Butterflies; Authors: Jessica Grealey & David Stephenson; Feb., p. 32
Negotiating A Power Purchase Agreement; Author: Michael Weizman; Feb., p. 34
Marking And Lighting Wind Turbine Farms; Mar., p. 8
New Mexico Extends Net Metering To 80 MW; Author: Jennifer Delony; Mar., p. 28
Green Power Programs Market Consumer Choice; Author: Kate Rowland; Apr., p. 18
Offshore Resource Matched To Energy Use; Authors: Willett Kempton, Cristina L. Archer, Amardeep Dhanju, Richard W. Garvine & Mark Jacobson; Apr., p. 22
A Comparison Of RPS Scenarios For Colorado; Authors: Travis Madsen, Timothy Telleen-Lawton, Will Coyne & Matt Baker; Apr., p. 28
Sound Defense For A Wind Turbine Farm; Authors: Robert D. O'Neal & Richard M. Lampeter; May, p. 34
Educating Children About Clean Energy; Authors: Ward Eames, Brian F. Keane & Kevin Plagman; May, p. 40
Identifying And Avoiding RF Interference; Author: Lester E. Polisky; May, p. 48
Wind-Hydrogen Projects Gain Momentum; Author: Kate Rowland; May, p. 66
The Beginning Of A 'Powerful' Friendship; Author: Shelley Paventy; May, p. 70
Environmental Justice: The Hidden Siting Barrier; Author: Risa Beckwith; May, p. 70
Community Wind Gains Momentum Despite Hurdles; Author: Kate Rowland; June, p. 18
A Proactive Approach To Cultural Resources; Author: Steven J. Blondo; June, p. 30
IESO Philosophy On Reactive Power Compensation; Authors: Ahmed Maria, Mauro Facca & John Diaz de Leon; June, p. 56
U.S. Market Lures Turbine Manufacturers; Author: Carl Levesque; June, p. 70
CDMs In Oaxaca Benefit Mexico And Spain; Author: Shelley Paventy; July, p. 18
NRC Outlines Wind Development Framework; Author: Jennifer Delony; July, p. 20
Hedges Open Doors For Merchant Wind; Author: Jennifer Delony; Aug., p. 26
New Mexico's Evolving Clean Energy Economy; Author: Joanna Prukop; Aug., p. 31
Understanding Wind Turbine Lightning Strikes; Author: Pape Momar Lo; Aug., p. 36
UL 1449 Addresses Wind Turbine Safety; Author: Matt Hemphill; Aug., p. 44
Environmental Monitoring Mitigates Construction Impact; Author: Marjolaine Castonguay; Sept., p. 10
Industry Awaits Possible National RPS Law; Author: Jessica Lillian; Sept., p. 30
Joint Venture Activity Increases In Market; Author: Nora Caley; Sept., p. 42
Utilities Move Confidently To Wind Farm Ownership; Author: Jennifer Delony; Sept., p. 48
Energy Politics And Economic Effects Of The PTC; Author: Allan T. Marks; Sept., p. 52
New Policies Needed To Assess BC Project Impacts; Author: Charlie Palmer; Sept., p. 54
Green Purchases Extend Reach Of Wind's Brand; Author: Jennifer Delony; Sept., p. 64
North America Plans For Green-Collar Jobs; Author: Chanda Kapande; Oct., p. 22
Canada's Wind Generates More Than Electricity; Author: Kate Rowland; Oct., p. 26
IPPs Present Untapped Investment Opportunities; Author: Charles Morand; Oct., p. 52
Increasing Renewables On The Western Grid; Author: Nora Caley; Nov., p. 10
A Wind-Side Look At U.S. Power Deregulation; Author: Jennifer Delony; Nov., p. 14
Can U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Succeed?; Author: Jessica Lillian; Nov., p. 26
Proponents Prioritize Canadian Siting Standards; Author: Jennifer Delony; Nov., p. 38
Seeking Standards For U.S. Siting And Approvals; Author: Lewis T. Putman; Nov., p. 48
NA Emissions Markets Await Federal Legislation; Author: Kate Rowland; Dec., p. 22
California Approves Voluntary Siting Guidelines; Author: Sue Marquette Poremba; Dec., p. 36
Can The Transmission Gride Stay Aloft?; Authors: Ron Davis, Kollin Patten, Anthony Visnesky and Dora Yen Nakafuji; Dec., p. 44

Marketplace

New Opportunities For Tribal Land Projects; Author: Michael P. O'Connell; Jan., p. 30
Wind Modeling Provides Financial Edge; Authors: Ray Yang & Anthony Ciccone; Feb., p. 14
Wind Energy Powers Changes To Port Services; Author: Marie Wise; Mar., p. 16
An Application Of TVSS At Storm Lake; Author: Robert Schlesinger; Mar., p. 36
Coupling, Damping In Wind Turbine Design; Author: Bryan Haltom; Apr., p. 32
Market Demand Boosts Blade Production; Author: Nora Caley; May, p. 20
Making Wind Power Sustainable And Profitable; Author: David Marcus; May, p. 76
Arc Fault Mitigation In Wind Farms; Author: Bob Fesmire; June, p. 34
Occupational Safety For Wind Power's Workforce; Author: Steve Wilder; June, p. 40
Energy-Efficient Conductors Improve Power Delivery; Author: Dave Bryant; June, p. 46
A Study Of Wind Power Storage In Ireland; Author: Cyrstal Quast; June, p. 60
Improving Construction For Wind Turbine Structures; Authors: Thomas L. Weinmann & Adrian T. Ciolko; June, p. 76
Wind Farm Infrastructure: A Primer; Author: Brian Sedgwick; July, p. 28
Tower Technologies Reach New Heights; Author: Nora Caley; Aug., p. 22
GIS Exposes Geographical Characteristics Of Site Data; Author: David McKittrick; Aug., p. 28
Managing Gearbox Failure With Oil Debris Monitoring; Authors: Duka Kitaljevich & Oliver Rusch; Aug., p. 50
Wind Data Set Shortens Prospecting Cycle; Authors: Bart Nijssen & Kenneth Westrick; Sept., p. 58
Industry Manages Risk With Customized Coverages; Authors: Mike McMullen & Cindy Henry; Sept., p. 62
Steps To Successfully Securing Equity Agreements; Author: Jessica Lillian; Oct., p. 18
A Coordinated Approach To Wind Farm Construction; Author: Diane Reinebach; Nov., p. 30
Regulations Drive Grid Connection Technologies; Author: Nora Caley; Dec., p. 18

Project Profile

BQ Energy Puts Brownfields To Work; Author: Nora Caley; Jan., p. 6
Kaheawa Drives First-Ever Conservation Plan; Author: Jeff Siegel; Feb., p. 6
Judith Gap Makes Money For Schools; Author: Nora Caley; Mar., p. 6
Prince Rises As Brookfield's Model; Author: Jennifer Delony; Apr., p. 6
PPM Energy's Shiloh Enjoys Green Celebrity; Author: Jennifer Delony; May, p. 6
Twin Groves Puts Illionois In Top Ten; Author: Jennifer Delony; June, p. 6
Gulf Winds Carry PEI's Eastern Kings; Author: Jennifer Delony; July, p. 6
Leaning Juniper I Fulfills Acquisition Provision; Author: Jennifer Delony; Aug., p. 6
Cartier Sets Community Involvement Precedent; Author: Jennifer Delony; Sept., p. 6
NPPD's Ainsworth Wind Farm Celebrates Two Years; Author: Jennifer Delony; Oct., p. 6
Central Texas Projects Look To The Hedge; Author: Jennifer Delony; Nov., p. 6
Soderglen Plays Alberta's Spot Market; Author: Kate Rowland; Dec., p. 6

Spotlight

Change Takes Hold In New York's Wind Industry; Author: Nora Caley; Jan., p. 12
Montana Set To Export Its Future Wind Power; Author: Nora Caley; Mar., p. 10
Construction Delays Threaten Ontario's Potential; Author: Jennifer Delony; Apr., p. 8
20x'10: Will California Meet Its Mandate?; Author: Jennifer Delony; May, p. 10
Market Changes In Illinois To Bolster Development; Author: Jennifer Delony; June, p. 12
Wind Power Thrives In The Maritimes; Author: Jennifer Delony; July, p. 8
Developers Consider Options In Oregon; Author: Jennifer Delony; Aug., p. 10
Nebraska Prioritizes Community Development; Author: Jennifer Delony; Oct., p. 10
Texas Contemplates Its Long-Awaited RE Zones; Author: Jeff Siegel; Nov., p. 1
Alberta Says Farewell To Its Generation Cap; Author: Jennifer Delony; Dec., p. 14