Dr. Maureen Cropper's Presentation on "Hidden Costs of Energy: Unpriced Consequences of Energy Production and Use"

Dr. Maureen Cropper gave a presentation on the National Research Council's report, "Hidden Costs of Energy: Unpriced Consequences of Energy Production and Use," as a special NWCC Briefing on August 24.

Mason Emnett's Presentation on FERC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation

Mason Emnett gave a presentation on FERC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation for the NWCC's August 17 Transmission Briefing.

Sage-grouse RFP Deadline Extended

The NWCC Grassland/Shrub Steppe Species Sage-grouse Research Collaborative (GS3C-SGC) Oversight Committee has extended the submittal deadline from September 2, 2010 to October 1, 2010 for the “Protocols for Assessing Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Greater Sage-grouse Request for Proposals”.

Eighth Wind Wildlife Research Meeting, October 19-21, 2010, is Filling Up Fast - Reserve Your Spot!

FERC approves Southwest Power Pool Cost Allocation Plan

On June 17, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) transmission cost allocation plan, known as a “Highway/Byway” proposal.

NWCC Releases Birds and Bats Fact Sheet

We are pleased to announce the release of the NWCC fact sheet, “Wind Turbine Interactions with Birds, Bats, and their Habitats: A Summary of Research Results and Priority Questions.”

NWCC Honored by Wind Powering America

Wind Powering America honored the NWCC at the May 28 State Summit in Dallas, TX, with the Wind Powering America Outstanding Partner Award.

NWCC Attends AWEA’s WINDPOWER Conference in Dallas, Texas

The NWCC was featured in the display hall at AWEA’s annual WINDPOWER Conference in Dallas, Texas. The NWCC booth featured an entirely new display as well as many recent NWCC publications.

Renewables and Transmission Forum Summary Now Available

Wind Turbine Guidelines Federal Advisory Committee Reaches Consensus

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.