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