Sierra Club energy committee:
As per below, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Beech Ridge wind farm is coming together. Studies should commence late winter / early spring 2010.
The wind farm is expected to become partially operational (about 69 turbines) before the end of December, 2009.
Frank Young wind energy sub-committee
----- Original Message ----- From: Miner, Laura To: Bystriansky, Steve ; Groberg, Dave ; wtidhar@west-inc.com ; dyoung@west-inc.com ; emelton@psc.state.wv.us ; laura_hill@fws.gov ; craigstihler@wvdnr.gov ; fyoung@mountain.net ; Cynthia D. Ellis ; ross.conover@glenville.edu Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 2:33 PM Subject: Beech Ridge TAC - First meeting
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: 611 Nicholas Street, Apt 5, Rupert, WV
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
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Please join us at the first meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Beech Ridge Post-Construction Monitoring Program. For those who cannot attend in person, we will have conference call capability (instructions to follow).
Preliminary Agenda (EST): 10:00 Introductions including an overview of the Beech Ridge development 10:15 Overview of PSC Order and discussion of the TAC role and guidelines 10:45 Outline of Monitoring Protocol with Q&A and Discussion 12:00 Lunch (catered or at a nearby establishment) 1:00 Site tour (optional) 2:00 Adjourn
Additional materials to follow before the meeting (such as draft protocol and TAC guidelines).
Preliminary membership: PSC Earl Melton FWS Laura Hill (or designee) DNR Craig Stilher BWEC TBD Sierra Club Frank Young Brooks Bird Club Cynthia Ellis Glenville State College Ross Conover (unconfirmed)
Consultant: WEST, Inc. Wendy Tidhar WEST, Inc. David Young
Beech Ridge: Vice President David Groberg Asset Manager Steve Bystriansky Program Manager Laura Miner