The NWCC Transmission Workgroup advances the national dialogue on current transmission issues, increasing stakeholder... > read more
The NWCC Wildlife Workgroup identifies, defines, discusses, and through collaboration addresses wind-wildlife and wind-habitat interaction issues... > read more
Significantly increasing the production of renewable energy requires a sound understanding of the considerations involved in siting wind energy... > read more
The National Wind Coordinating Collaborative (NWCC) provides a neutral forum for a wide range of stakeholders to pursue the shared objective of developing environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power in the United States. Formed in 1994, this partnership of experts and interested parties identifies issues that affect the use of wind power. By establishing dialogue on key and current topics and catalyzing activities that build consensus among its stakeholders, the NWCC has successfully addressed critical challenges in the areas of transmission, wildlife and habitat impacts, siting, power markets, and other aspects of wind development. Facilitation and administrative support for the NWCC is provided by RESOLVE, a non-profit collaboration organization, in partnership with Kearns and West's specialists in collaborative facilitation and communication. The NWCC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind and Water Technologies Program.
After a three day meeting on March 2-4, the Wind Turbine Guidelines Federal Advisory Committee reached consensus on draft wind turbine guideline recommendations on minimizing the impacts of land-based wind farms on wildlife and habitat. Click the link to read the complete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service press release.
Over 70 leaders from the transmission, renewables, and wildlife communities met in Washington, DC, on February 22 for the Renewables and Transmission Forum: Transition to a Reduced Carbon Energy Economy, hosted by the NWCC. Participants had the opportunity to engage in a focused dialogue about the inter- and intra-regional opportunities and challenges to integrate renewables on to the grid.
The NWCC Wildlife Workgroup convenes bi-monthly conference calls to share information, receive updates on and discuss upcoming NWCC wildlife-related projects and activities. Members of the Wildlife Workgroup will receive the call agenda and dial-in information in advance of the call. > read more
Sage Grouse Collaborative Steering Committee Call > read more
The NWCC Transmission Workgroup convenes bi-monthly conference calls to share information, receive updates on and discuss upcoming NWCC transmission-related projects and activities. Members of the Transmission Workgroup will receive the call agenda and dial-in information in advance of the call. > read more
January Transmission Workgroup Call Features Former FERC Chairman > read more
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January Transmission Workgroup Call Features Former FERC Chairman
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