July/August 2011 | Trade and Industry Development

July/August 2011

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

July/August 2011

In this issue, we will focus intently on the renewable energy sector. Up front, we have industry outlooks from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). And Ed McCallum, of McCallum Sweeney Consulting, provides an in-depth look at the potential for the renewable energy industry across the country. Andy Shapiro, of BLS Strategies, offers excellent insight into the criteria for properly siting data centers. And Fred Burkhardt, of Geneva Analytics, sheds light upon the retail sector and the outlook going forward. Also, don’t miss Jennifer Alten’s examination of green technology developments taking place across the country, or Linda Dobel’s article highlighting areas that offer a significant boost to quality of life. And Leslie Rubin, in her Insights piece, makes a strong case for envisioning a brighter future.

On the subject of clean industries and renewable energy, there are a few noteworthy developments of late worth pointing out. One is Bloomberg’s recent launch of its Corporate Renewable Energy Index (CREX). This is an index that will track companies’ sustainability efforts for investors. In GE’s 2010 ecomagination Report, it is noted that $85 billion in revenue has been generated by ecomagination projects over the last five years, and also that the company is doubling its clean-tech R&D investment to $10 billion over the next five years. Then there is the Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative – a global organization that counts 850 investment institutions as signatories, with $25 trillion in assets under management. Part of the organization’s charter involves environmental responsibility, and they’ve got about 25 trillion reasons to re-examine sustainability efforts from a risk management perspective.
 

In this issue

AWEA: Harnessing Wind to Fill Economic Sails

BY: Denise Bode

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the trade association for the wind energy industry, supporting 2,500 business members who represent over 75,000 Americans working in such wind-related fields as manufacturing, development, transportation and logistics, utilities, construction, insurance, finance and technical support. AWEA advocates for policies that promote a cleaner, stronger America through wind energy growth on and off our shores. The association works on both the state and national level, and it is the main source of information for the country’s industry data and statistics. AWEA executes the industry’s legislative agenda and hosts 14 major conferences, exhibitions and workshops each year. Its annual WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition, one of the fastest-growing trade shows in the country, brings together thousands of exhibiting companies and wind energy professionals. more....