Wind energy is expected to bring major economic and environmental benefits to Michigan including new jobs in manufacturing wind turbine components, maintenance and installation. A greater use of wind power has the potential to impact:
Local government officials and planners
Farmers and landowners
Manufacturers and potential suppliers to the wind industry
Building owners and managers
Contractors
Attorneys and consultants
Educational and training organizations interested in green jobs
Colleges and universities interested in wind energy research
Environmental groups
The 2009 Michigan Wind Energy Conference was held March 3rd and 4th in Detroit, Michigan. The conference attracted 1,500 attendees for the two-day event and over 25 exhibitors. Presentations on the UK’s Offshore Expansion, the U.S. View of Wind Development, Michigan Manufacturing Capacity, the Green Jobs Market, Carbon Caps, Commercial Wind, Transmission, Community Wind Development, Off-Shore Wind Development, and Small Wind Opportunities were featured at the event.
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