Solar, Wind Industries to Unveil White Paper on Green Transmission Superhighway

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AWEA & SEIA:

WHAT:		National call-in news conference to announce the release of Green Power Superhighways: Building a Path to America’s Clean Energy Future, a joint publication of the American Wind Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
WHO:		Rhone Resch, president & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association
		Denise Bode, CEO, American Wind Energy Association
WHEN:		Wednesday, February 18, 1:15 – 2:15 pm (EST)
CALL-IN:		866-412-1090; conference ID # 862 667 14

President Obama has called for the United States to double the production of renewable energy in three years and to obtain 25% of its electricity from renewable resources by 2025. Achieving this vision will require a cohesive effort from local, state, and federal officials and significant new investment in our transmission infrastructure. This paper will highlight the barriers that hinder investment in transmission infrastructure and identify potential policy solutions to overcome those barriers.

Mr. Resch and Ms. Bode will highlight key points and take questions from journalists over the phone.

About AWEA

AWEA is the national trade association of America’s wind industry, with more than 1,900 member companies, including global leaders in wind power and energy development, wind turbine manufacturing, component and service suppliers, and the world’s largest wind power trade show. AWEA is the voice of wind energy in the U.S., promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger America. More information on wind energy is available at the AWEA Web site: www.awea.org.

About SEIA

Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of more than 800 solar energy manufacturers, project developers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants and financiers. Established in 1974, SEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar. Learn more at www.seia.org.