Event Partners
Southeastern Coastal Wind Coalition
The mission of the Southeastern Coastal Wind Coalition is to advance the coastal and offshore wind industry in ways that result in net economic benefits to industry, utilities, ratepayers, and citizens of the Southeast. The Coalition takes an objective, transparent, data-driven, and economically focused approach to advance the industry and inform policy discussions while working closely with utilities via a Utility Advisory Group (UAG) to find mutually beneficial solutions. More information is available at our website - www.secoastalwind.org.
Renewable Energy New England
One of AWEA's regional partners, Renewable Energy New England is a non-profit association uniting the renewable energy industry and environmental interest groups whose mission involves coordinating the ideas and resources of its members with the goal of promoting and increasing sustainable renewable energy in New England. http://renew-ne.org
Maine Wind Industry Initiative (MWII)
A supply chain development group made up of industry members, the Maine Wind Industry Initiative (MWII) provides wind energy development services to all Maine supply-chain categories. MWII is collaborative economic development initiative that is composed as a partnership of the following organized industry clusters: Maine Composites Industry (MCA), Heavy Constructors (AGC), Precision manufacturing and machining (MAMe), Marine Trades (MMTA), Environmental and Professional Services (E2Tech), Engineering (ACEC), Research and Development (AEWC), Transportation Logistics (Maine Port Authority), and major wind site developers, construction, manufacturing, engineering and environment consulting firms. http://www.mainewindindustry.com
Conservative Law Foundation (CLF)
CLF protects New England's environment for the benefit of all people. We use the law, science and the market to create solutions that preserve our natural resources, build healthy communities and sustain a vibrant economy. www.clf.org
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.1 million members and supporters nationwide. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying and litigation. www.sierraclub.org
New England Clean Energy Council
The New England Clean Energy Council's mission is to accelerate New England's clean energy economy to global leadership by building an active community of stakeholders and a world-class cluster of clean energy companies. The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC, a 501 (C)(6) trade member organization) is the lead voice for hundreds of clean energy companies across New England, influencing the energy policy agenda and growing the clean energy economy. The NECEC Institute (a 501 (c)(3)) is a leader in programs that support Innovation, Cluster Research & Economic Development and Education & Workforce Development. As sister entities under the NECES umbrella, the organization shares a common mission to accelerate New England's clean energy economy to global leadership by building an active community of stakeholders and a world-class cluster of clean energy companies. NECEC leads efforts in Policy, Government Affairs, Communications, Member Benefits and Stakeholder Engagement, while the NECEC Institute executes projects in the areas of Innovation, Cluster Research & Economic Development and Education & Workforce Development. www.cleanenergy.org
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Created by the Massachusetts Green Jobs act of 2008, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy technologies, companies and projects in the Commonwealth- while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. Since its inception in 2009, MassCECE has helped clean energy companies grow, supported municipal clean energy projects, invested in residential and commercial renewable energy installations and strived to create a robust marketplace for innovative clean technology companies and service providers. www.masscec.com
OCEANA
Oceana is the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world's oceans. Oceana wins policy victories for the oceans using science-based campaigns. Since 2001, we have protected over 1.2 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and other sea creatures. www.oceana.org
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
SACE has been a leading voice for energy policy to protect the quality of life and treasured places in the Southwest since 1985.Our dedicated and diverse staff is poised to tackle our region's energy challenges and harness the economic opportunities presented by clean renewable energy. SACE advocates for federal, state and local climate policy solutions, energy efficiency programs and policies and renewable energy such as solar, wind and sustainable bioenergy. We promote clean fuels and vehicles, oppose nuclear and coal-fired power plant expansions and encourage the retirement of old, dirty inefficient coal-fired power plants in our region. www.cleanenergy.org
Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems
NERACOOS (Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems) is the Northeastern component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). Established in 2008 as a non profit organization, NERACOOS designs, deploys and operates an end-to-end regional ocean observing system that collects and delivers actionable ocean information to end users. NERACOOS consists of a partnership of state and federal agencies, academic institutions, industry and NGOs. For more information please see www.neracoos.org.
Coastal Resources Center
The Coastal Resources Center (CRC) at the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island is dedicated to advancing coastal management worldwide. In addition to assisting in the development and implementation of coastal management programs in Rhode Island and the United States, the Center is active in countries throughout the world promoting the sustainable use of coastal resources for the benefit of all. Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the CRC’s work. www.crc.uri.edu
National Wildlife Federation
Established in 1936, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is America's oldest and largest conservation and environmental education organization, with a mission of inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Our work is supported by four million members and supporters, 48 state-level affiliate organizations, six regional offices, and a National Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C. Together, we work to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming, and connect people with nature. NWF fundamentally believes that climate change is the single greatest threat facing future generations of people and wildlife, and we are firmly committed to supporting responsibly-sited clean energy sources. NWF is working with a broad range of partners to increase support for offshore wind energy through our Campaign for Atlantic Offshore Wind Power. For more information visit: www.nwf.org
Great Lakes Wind Collaborative
The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) is a multi-sector coalition of wind energy stakeholders working to facilitate the sustainable development of wind power in the bi-national Great Lakes region.
The National Ocean Industries Association
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), founded in 1972 with 33 members, represents all facets of the domestic offshore energy and related industries. Today, our nearly 300 member companies are dedicated to the safe development of offshore energy for the continued growth and security of the United States. Our membership also includes companies involved in or branching out to pursue offshore renewable and alternative energy opportunities. NOIA members are engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance and insurance, and renewable energy. www.noia.org
