Wind Energy Introduction Walters State Community College August 25, 2010 Katie Stokes Tennessee Valley and Eastern Kentucky Wind Working Group Coordinator Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

About Us Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) has been a leading advocate for clean, responsible energy choices that better our communities, our region and our world for 25 years. Since its formal inception in 1985, SACE has grown from a small group of individuals into a dynamic organization, with five offices across the Southeast and initiatives at federal, state and local levels. SACE continues to expand organizationally, to address the needs of a rapidly changing planet. As we look towards the future, SACE’s commitment to preserve, restore and protect our environment through the use of innovative technology, grassroots and grasstops education, and pioneer policy work remains steadfast. For more information on Southern Alliance for Clean Energy please visit www.cleanenergy.org

Tennessee Valley and Eastern Kentucky Wind Working Group The Tennessee Wind Working Group was co-founded in 2004 by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in partnership with the state of Tennessee. In January 2010, expanded to become the Tennessee Valley and Eastern Kentucky Wind Working Group Part of a national network of state Wind Working Groups that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Powering America (WPA) initiative. Members include representatives from utility interests, state and federal agencies, economic development organizations, non-government organizations, local decision makers, educational institutions, and wind industry representatives http://www.tennesseewind.org http://www.kentuckywind.org

Wind Energy History Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy Office of Efficiency & Renewable Energy

U.S. Dept of Energy: 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Explores one scenario for reaching 20% wind energy by 2030 and contrasts it to a scenario in which no new U.S. wind power capacity is installed Is not a prediction, but an analysis based on one scenario Does not assume specific policy support for wind Is the work of more than 100 individuals involved from 2006 - 2008 (government, industry, utilities, NGOs) Critically examines wind’s roles in energy security, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability Assuming 39% energy consumption increase, would require about 300 GW Shows that affordable, accessible wind resources available across the nation Reduces electric utility natural gas consumption by 50% Reduces total natural gas consumption by 11% Reduces electric utility coal consumption by 18% Conserves 4 trillion gallons of water cumulatively by 2030, cutting water consumption by 17% in 2030 http://www.20percentwind.org

Wind Power Growth Source: U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Where We Are Now? Where We Are Going? Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy National Renewable Energy Lab

Wind Energy Workforce Needs Accountants Auditors Auditors Business Analyst Business Development Manager Chemists Civil engineer Computer-controlled machine tool operators Construction Managers Contract Land Staff Development Director Development Managers Director of Composites Engineering Electrical Superintendent Electricians Heavy machinery operators – truck drivers, crane operators, etc. Human resource specialists Information technology professional Leasing Agent Machinists Manufacturing engineer Manufacturing manager Marketing & Business Development Marketing personnel Meteorologists Policy Director / Staff Counsel Program Director Engineering Managers Engine and other machine assemblers Engineers Electrical Engineers Materials Engineers Mechanical Engineers Utility and Power Environmental and Permitting Specialist Environmental engineers Executive Director Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants Financial analysts Geologist Health and safety officer Project Manager Purchasing Agents Quality assurance Personnel Renewable Northwest Project Renewable Project Developer/Construction Manager Service Technician Shop Technicians Site Safety Coordinator Welders Wind Technology Technician (Field Maintenance Technician) Wind technology technicians Others Source: AWEA Industrial Survey, 2009

20% Wind by 2030: Tennessee’s Economic Impacts Source: National Renewable Energy Lab, Jobs and Economic Development Impact model

20% Wind by 2030: Manufacturing Jobs Supported by State

Examples of Current Wind Industry in Tennessee This list is not exhaustive. Manufacturing Construction/Design/Build (large-scale wind) Installation (small wind) Research