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Alternative energy sources gaining popularity as cost savers

Jacksonville Business Journal
June 12, 2009

Florida isn’t called the sunshine state for no reason. The sun is brighter in this state than a lot of other areas around the country, so this is an ideal location for using solar energy technology in business...“Everyone thinks of Florida as the sunshine state, not as the wind state,” he said. “But there is a lot of wind that comes in from the coasts. And we are really starting to see things pick up with all of the incentives from the stimulus and the government.”... Read More

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A Florida wind company proves entire county is ripe for development

New Study Tactics prove that Graham County could be a developer's dream
April 27, 2009

With the help of Jacksonville, Florida's Wind Energy Consulting & Contracting, Inc. (WECC) Graham County, Kansas has taken the initiative to show the earning potential of their land...Read More

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OREC elects Mike Steinke as board member
January 19, 2009

Congratulations to our own Mike Steinke, Director of Business Development West, the newest member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council.  The Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council (OREC) is a broad coalition of individuals, companies, organizations, and agencies working to develop Oklahoma's bountiful renewable energy resources. 

Currently, OREC is working to recruit a major wind turbine manufacturer to the state, educate landowners, policy makers and the general public about renewable energy, stimulate locally owned renewable energy projects and encourage local companies to become more involved in renewable development.

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Newest Autry class to give overview of wind energy

Enid News and Eagle
December 16, 2008

The nation is striving for energy independence, and Autry Technology Center is amongst those leading the way. Now open for enrollment is Autry Tech's new class, "Intro to Wind Energy," which will begin Jan.13.  The lead instructor of the course will be WECC's Mike Steinke with Pramod Jain, Ph.D., WECC's Chief Technology Officer, assisting with the instruction of the technical curriculum...Read More

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Wind Power is fast-tracked in the Caribbean

The St. Kitts and Nevis government sees the enormous benefits of wind energy
December 11, 2008

Wind Energy Consulting & Contracting, Inc. (WECC), a full service wind energy company based in Jacksonville, Fla., partnered with North Star International, LLC, the developer, and its local subsidiary North Star St. Kitts, LTD to install up to 20MW of clean energy on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean...Read More

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Mundelein School District Looks to Wind to Power Schools

Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2008

With an eye on the environment and the bottom line, school officials in north suburban Mundelein hope to capitalize on the wind to power the district and illuminate its classrooms... Read More

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Could wind turbines be coming to Fremont District 79?

The St. Kitts and Nevis government sees the enormous benefits of wind energy
September 4, 2008

Fremont School District 79 is looking into the possibility of harnessing its own wind power for the purpose of providing energy to its schools...Read More

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Schools Look to Wind Power for Energy Savings

Oklahoma School Board Journal, July-August 2008
February 25, 2008

Wind power is one of the fastest growing and economical energy sources available...Read More

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Wind questions answered at Public Forum on Wind Energy in Morehead NC
February 25, 2008

The NC Solar Center at NC State University and the NC Wind Working Group (NC WWG) held a Public Forum on Wind Energy...Read More

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'Nassau entrepreneur ready to harness the wind'

The Florida Times-Union
February 11, 2008

Wind Energy Consulting and Contracting of Fernandina Beach is hoping to bring wind turbine electric generators to the Florida landscape...Read More

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'Wherever there's wind, that's where we go'

The Florida Times-Union, Nassau Sun
January 30, 2008

Wind Energy Consulting and Contracting of Fernandina Beach is hoping to bring wind turbine electric generators to the Florida landscape...Read More

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