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OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN COASTAL
NORTH AMERICA AND THE GREAT LAKES
october 21st – 22nd 2009 • delta toronto east • toronto, canada

HANDS-ON STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR
PROFIT MAKING POTENTIAL IN THE BOOMING
OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR
          CONFERENCE • EXHIBITION • ROUNDTABLES • NETWORKING                                      LOOK	INSIDE	NOW!


Get	a	handle	on	the	real	challenges	and	                                                               PARTNERING	WITH

opportunities	for	offshore	wind	in	the	USA	&	
Canada…	and	find	out	what	you	need	to	be	doing	
now	to	grab	a	real	piece	of	the	action!
•	REAL	MARKET	FACTS	&	FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an                                     THE	BEST	QUALIFIED	
 accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for         SPEAKERS	SHARING	
 your business                                                                                      THEIR	KNOWLEDGE	AND	
                                                                                                    EXPERIENCE	WITH	YOU!
•	NAVIGATING	THE	LEGISLATIVE	CHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in
 offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time

•	MINIMIZING	ENVIRONMENTAL	IMPACT	TO	MAXIMIZE	SUCCESS: Unique
 insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into
 account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance

•	IDENTIFYING	AND	SECURING	THE	RIGHT	SITES: Discover the latest strategies
 and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production
 estimates are at their highest

•	HOW	LONG	WILL	IT	TAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning
 and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines
 reliably turning for longer

•	UNRAVELLING	THE	OFFSHORE	SUPPLY	CHAIN: Identify the practicalities of
 bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and
 how to turn your installation vision into a reality

•	WHAT	ABOUT	FINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play
 out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the
 economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success

•	DEEP	WATER	TURBINE	UPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas                   pHONE NOW tO REsERvE YOuR plAcE!
 technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects
 for deep water turbine deployment                                                               1800	814	3459

                 OPEN NOW for	the	full	conference	program!
“Applications	are	expected	for	dozens	of	proposed	offshore	wind	projects,		
                      many	off	the	north	and	central	Atlantic	in	the	coming	months”
         Ken	Salazar,	US	Interior	Secretary	in	an	interview	with	The	Associated	Press,	April	2009

High renewable demands are driving                      Learn from experts and pioneers                            Choosing the right offshore
offshore farms as part of the rise of                   from right across the North American                       location:
wind energy across North America                        offshore wind industry:                                    Get insight on the latest research from Toronto
The facts are there for all to see. The wind            The Offshore Wind Energy in North America and the          Hydro Corporation on where their studies
energy industry seeks a national 25% renewable          Great Lakes Summit is delivered by key professionals       show to be the best offshore wind farm
electricity standard by the year 2025 in the US.        with in depth industry knowledge. They’ll guide you        locations in the Great Lakes and why.
CanWEA argues that Canada must ensure that              through the all the crucial areas you need to be on        Also hear from forecasting specialists AWS
wind energy supplies 20 per cent of the country’s       top of in order to guarantee the most successful           Truewind on the latest marine models and
demand by 2025, bringing total Canadian wind            power plant applications and construction projects.        techniques that give the most accurate
energy capacity to 55 GW.                               In short, you’ll get all the vital information to ensure   assessment of offshore wind

Land based wind turbines are prevalent in the           that you can make the most out of the lucrative
                                                        market coming online now.                                      “The	National	Renewable	Energy	
American state of Texas and reaching up through
                                                                                                                        Lab	(NREL)	has	identified	more	
Mid-West, but a strong wind resource has been           Getting to grips with practical offshore                     than	1,000	GW	of	wind	potential	off	
identified in a region that previously held too
                                                        wind development:                                             the	Atlantic	Coast,	and	more	than	
many challenges to develop. With Trillium Power
                                                        Hear from Trillium Power’s President and CAO,                  900	GW	of	wind	potential	off	the	
now moving from planning to initial construction
                                                        the first company to begin construction of an                           Pacific	Coast”
in The Great Lakes and with the Cape Wind
farm rapidly reaching operational status on the         offshore wind farm in North America, about the                   North	American	Windpower,		
Eastern Seaboard both coastal and inland waters         vital importance of working collaboratively and                         April	2009
are finally reaching their true potential. It’s clear   what needs to be done to advance the economic
now that these offshore areas are becoming              development of the offshore wind industry                  In short, from addressing legislation to
prime candidates to deliver on the huge wind                                                                       delivering better forecast analysis this event
                                                        Raising finance for offshore wind:                         has offshore wind covered. With close
energy investments laid out in President Obama’s
                                                        Find out from RBC Capital and Dexia about the              partnership from the Great Lakes Wind
stimulus package.
                                                        options available to you when it comes to securing         Collaborative and expert speakers from the
Why build offshore? Isn’t there                         finance for your wind farm including financing options     pioneering North American offshore wind
enough land in Canada and the USA?                      on a non-recourse basis. Exclusively find out about        installation, Trillium Power, this is the only
                                                        the interest that investors see in offshore wind and       summit dedicated to making offshore wind
It’s not about just land being available for            how to access their funds                                  energy a successful reality in the USA and
construction. As we all know, the formula for a
                                                                                                                   Canada. What separates Wind Energy Update
successful renewable energy power plant relies          Building an unbreakable chain:
                                                                                                                   conferences from other events is the time we
on a large wealth of criteria being met. A strong,      Learn how to make each supply chain link                   dedicate to networking to allow you to build the
reliable wind resource is vital to take advantage of    stronger than the last from the extensive R&D work         great personal relationships with key strategic
the economies of scale that a utility sized, multi-     undertaken by Natural Resources Canada and                 partners you need for long term business
megawatt turbine is capable of. Offshore winds          understand the practicalities and timescales of            success. Whether you need to get guidance on
are long proven to provide just that.                   bringing a skilled workforce to market and what            how to begin your application process, meet
And it’s not only wind resource that is appealing       needs to be done to get your turbines ready for            environmental and legislative criteria or find
to developers; grid connection has been and             installation                                               specialist business contacts, there is no better
continues to be a problem both on and offshore.                                                                    place than this summit.
The additional costs associated with transmission
                                                        Addressing environmental concerns:
of the generated renewable energy can turn a            Navigate your way through the minefield of potential       Is this you?
potentially profitable site into a white elephant.      environmental objections; learn how to minimize
The smartest investors and developers know to           impacts on marine life, the migratory path of birds,       Wind farm developers
locate their wind farms in areas with great grid        fish spawning points and others and hear why the           Ensure that you get the information you need
connection, which are usually close to major            governing bodies for all these areas are actually          to increase the success of your permits being
cities. Just check the Eastern Seaboard, Pacific        keen to work with you and see offshore wind grow.          approved, and get your wind farm under
Rim and Great Lakes for prime examples!                 Get crucial insight from Lake Erie’s Management            construction and operational is the most
                                                        Unit and ESS on how to comply with the various             efficient manner.
This summit will explore how the Atlantic and
                                                        criteria to ensure smooth harmony throughout the
Pacific coastal regions and the Great Lakes have                                                                   Service providers to offshore based
                                                        application and installation processes.
many if not all the required factors necessary                                                                     energy industries
to succeed. It will tackle not only the positives       Deepwater turbines: What’s possible?                       With money pouring into the offshore wind
of taking the turbines offshore out of site,            What’s profitable?                                         industry, don’t miss out by taking a back seat.
and removing the chance of noise complaints
                                                        Hear all about the latest developments in                  Raising the finance for projects and getting
from nearby residents but also explore the
                                                        floating turbines designed to minimize pitch & roll        approval requires contracts to be in place
performance optimization, O&M, environmental,
                                                        to ensure optimal performance. The Blue H Group            between developers and service providers to
supply chain and legal aspects to ensure that
                                                        will stress the realities of the cost of deepwater         the wind farms. Act now to identify how your
your project is a success from the start.
                                                        installations and provide you with workable time           business fits into the chain you can fill your
                                                        frames for their deployment.                               order books with lucrative contracts now!


                                                 Phone	now!	1800	814	3459
Visit	the	website	–	www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore

                                                       EVENT	AT	A	GLANCE
                            DATE                    MORNING                        AFTERNOON                      EVENING
Get the advance look
on how the event is
scheduled to run over       DAY	1          MARKET REALITY CHECK            ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT                 NETWORKING
the two days, and get a   October	21st     & FINANCING OPTIONS             ASSESSMENT & GRID CONNECTION         DRINKS PARTY
preview of the headline
topics. See which ones
grab your interest now
so that you can best
plan your time to get                                                        LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND
the most value out of
                            DAY	2          OFFSHORE WIND RESOURCE                                                  END OF
                                                                             NEW DEVELOPEMENTS IN                CONFERENCE
the summit for your       October	22nd     ASSESSMENT & INSURANCE
                                                                             OFFSHORE WIND
business.



     WHO	HAS	ATTENDED	OUR	PREVIOUS		                                       A	BREAKDOWN	OF	THE	TYPES		
      NORTH	AMERICAN	WIND	EVENTS?                                          OF	COMPANIES	YOU’LL	MEET	
 Below is just a small sample of the industry leading companies that
 attended our Wind Energy O&M Summit in Dallas in April 2009:                      Delegate Breakdown in 2009
 • AES Corporation      • Mesalands            • National
 • Dantec Dynamics        Community College      Switchgear
 • Fred Stocking -      • Precision Roll       • Run Energy
   Consulting Services    Grinders             • TSTC Corporate
 • Gurit                • Texas Air              College
 • Lucintel               Composites           • Wind Access                                                    40% Operator
 • Northwind            • Wave Wind              Engineering                                                    20% Lead Contractor
   Solutions            • Berkshire Partners   • Composites One                                                 10% Sub Contractor
 • SmartSignal          • e for energy         • Evans Wind Energy             Delegate Breakdown in 2009 Specialist Service
                                                                                                                10%
 • Vertical Access      • GE Wind              • Glynn Electric          40% Operator                           8% Public Sector
 • APM Industrial       • IQ Wind              • LM Glasfiber            20% Lead Contractor                    7% Consultant
   Services             • Moventas             • Nextera Energy          10% Sub Contractor                     5% Other
 • DKRW Wind            • Ritbearing             Resources               10% Specialist Services
 • Frontier Pro         • The Pennsylvania     • Sandia National         8% Public Sector
   Services               State University       Laboratories            7% Consultant
                                                  Delegate Breakdown in 2009
                                               • Turn Energy             5% Other
 • Honeywell
 • M4 Wind Services
                        • WellEz
                        • Cielo Wind Services    Maintenance
                                                                                       TESTIMONIALS
 • NRG Systems          • Edison Mission       • WindGuard North
 • Standardaero           Energy                 America
 • Vertigo High
                    Delegate Breakdown in• 2009
                        • Gexpro                 Composotech
                                                 Structures
                                                                          "
                                                                        The presentations were very detailed and informative"
   Access Services      • Knight & Carver                                         Rick Birch, APM Industrial Services
 • AWS Truewind         • NAES Corporation     • Exxon Mobil
 • Douglas-Westwood     • Rope Partner         • Great White Energy
 • Garrad Hassan        • The Timken             Services
 • Hydrotex
 • Mesalands
                          Company
                        • Westar Energy                                  "
                                                                      Excellent choice of topics, good presentations and great
                                                                       opportunity to meet industry colleagues and experts in
 • Performance          • Cloud County
                                                                                                                        "
                                                                           the field. Looking forward to the next summit!
   Composites             Community College
                                                                                     Nenad Keseric, Statoil Hydro
 • Telesis Consulting   • enXco Service
   Group                  Corporation
 • Warren CAT           • Global Environment
 • Bartlett Holdings      Fund
 • DXP Enterprises      • KR Wind                                              "
                                                                             Very well organized, excellent speakers and
 • GDF Suez
 • International
                                                                          presentations. Will recommend to my colleagues
                                                                                   Herwig Mlaker, E.ON Engineering
                                                                                                                        "
   Power America       Check	the	website	for	who	you'll	be	joining	
                          at	the	offshore	summit	in	October...


                     The	earlier	you	register,	the	bigger	the	discount!
GET	UNIQUE	INSIGHT	FROM	LEADING	WIND	ENERGY	COMPANIES
                      MARKEt REAlItY cHEcK AND FINANcING OptIONs                                                                         ENvIRONMENtAl IMpAct
                                                                                                                                     AssEssMENt & GRID cONNEctION
Where	are	we	now?	A	                                              How	to	best	raise	finance	for	your	
comprehensive	update	on	offshore	                                 offshore	wind	power	plant                                         Minimizing	the	environmental	
wind	farm	development	in	                                         •	 Learn	how	to	secure	finance	for	your	offshore	                 impact	of	your	wind	farm	on	fish	
North	America                                                        wind farm - even without the support of a large
                            PANEL
                                                     SESSION         balance sheet - so that you’re certain to start your
                                                                                                                                    and	fisheries
•	 Evaluate	the	impact	of	the	US	                                                                                                   •	 Hear	expert	views	on	the	fish	and	fisheries	of	
                                                                     project from the strongest financial position
   government stimulus package: what                                                                                                   Lake Erie and Ontario, the current environmental
                                                                  •	 Discover	what	the	investor’s	perspective	is	
   does this mean for offshore wind industry                                                                                           ecosystem of the Great Lakes and what impact
                                                                     and match up your economic, legislative and
   development in the next                                                                                                             an offshore wind farm could impose
                                                                     technology scenarios with their expectations to
   12 months?                                                                                                                       •	 Listen	to	a	case	study	on	the	latest	GIS	mapping	
                                                                     secure the top investment possible
•	 Find	out	how	wind	conditions	on	inland	lakes	                                                                                       available for Lake Erie, showing you the least
                                                                  •	 Hear	about	the	range	of	offshore	options	available	
   compare to wind conditions at sea – and what                                                                                        sensitive sites to construction and the greatest
                                                                     to the North American market; find out which are
   this means for your project siting going forward                                                                                    wind resource that’s available to you
                                                                     most appealing to investors and where the risk is
•	 Assess	the	benefits	of	deep	water	vs.	shallow	                                                                                   •	 Find	the	best	site	locations	that	minimize	
                                                                     lowest
   water construction and review the long term                                                                                         damage to substrata, fish spawning points
   implications of each opportunity on your business              Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking,
                                                                  Energy Group, RBC Capital                                            and fishery disruption to give your plans the
•	 Market	realities:	understand	how	long	it	will	be	                                                                                   best chance of avoiding objections as you
   before large-scale installation begins and exactly             Real	world	financing	on	a	non-                                       move forward
   what investors are looking for to release funds for                                                                              Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist, Ontario Ministry of
   development                                                    recourse	basis:	what	are	your	
                                                                                                                                    Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit
Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind, LLC                        options?
Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking,   •	 A	four	point	plan:	understand	the	permitting	and	              Environmental	legislation:	meeting	
Energy Group, RBC Capital                                            regulatory framework, the construction options,                –	and	beating	-	the	requirements
Steve Dever, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy                  operations and maintenance considerations and
                                                                                                                                    •	 Get	the	insight	on	what’s	needed	from	an	
Development Task Force                                               how finance plays out in all these areas
                                                                                                                                       environmental assessment standpoint to find
Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel                •	 Discover	how	to	take	all	of	this	into	account	for	
                                                                                                                                       –and secure - the optimal site for your offshore
                                                                     the successful financing of your wind farm
Moderator:                                                                                                                             wind farm
John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer,        •	 Get	the	latest	info	on	the	current	funding	situation	
                                                                                                                                    •	 See	how	you	can	best	obtain	all	the	
Trillium Power                                                       and what you need to do to access investment
                                                                                                                                       necessary planning permits and licences that
                                                                     going forward – whatever stage you’re at in your
                                                                                                                                       you must have to construct and operate in the
From	theory	to	practice:	taking	                                     wind farm development
                                                                                                                                       offshore environment
the	next	steps	in	North	American	                                 •	 Expert	knowledge	on	what	needs	to	be	done	
                                                                                                                                    •	 Learn	about	the	special	environmental	
                                                                     to source the right suppliers and other service
offshore	wind	development                                            providers to ensure your project stays on track
                                                                                                                                       considerations that are going to aid both
                                                                                                                                       your submarine cable system planning and
•	 Hear	from	the	pioneers	in	offshore	wind	in	Canada	                and on budget
                                                                                                                                       installation
   and get unique insight into the drivers for industry           Jérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit Local
   development                                                                                                                      •	 Discover	why	incorporating	a	strong	focus	on	
                                                                                                                                       environment early in your planning will enable
•	 Get	expert	opinion	on	the	importance	of	cross	                 Q&A	Panel	Session:	Assessing	                                        you to optimise your site development and
   industry collaboration to offshore wind going                  strategies	to	secure	finance	                                        power plan connection
   forward
•	 Understand	what	needs	to	be	done	to	advance	
                                                                  for	offshore	wind	energy       Q&A
                                                                                                PANEL                               Chris Rein, Senior Vice President, ESS Group
   the market economics and create a sustainable                  •	 Get	a	detailed	overview	of	the	wind	                SESSION
   and profitable business sector for years to come                  energy market across the United States                         Get	connected:	find	out	what	it	
•	 Real	world	data	on	the	economic	impact	                           and Canada and where the best finance                          takes	to	plug	into	the	grid	and	get	
   vs. environmental impact of the offshore                          options lie                                                    your	power	to	the	people	
   wind industry                                                  •	 Understand	why	improving	the	underlying	
                                                                                                                                    •	 Effectively	and	efficiently	transmitting	your	
•	 Unique	insight	on	offshore	wind	opportunities	                    financial security of your project will lead to
                                                                                                                                       power will maximize your farm’s revenues. Get
   coming on line specifically in the Great Lakes                    greater investments and opportunities for you in
                                                                                                                                       foolproof guidance on what is needed to get
   region                                                            the future
                                                                                                                                       connected fast
                                                                  •	 Pose	questions	and	engage	in	debate	on	the	
John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer,                                                                          •	 Utilize	tried	and	tested	methods	of	energy	
Trillium Power                                                       future of the wind energy industry and why
                                                                                                                                       distribution and forecasting to turn your project
                                                                     financing will remain a key challenge as the
                                                                                                                                       into a state of the art energy generation system
                                                                     industry evolves
              ADvANcED                                            Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking,
                                                                                                                                    •	 Find	out	how	to	best	work	with	utility	
                                                                                                                                       companies, energy forecasters and your OEM to
         ROuNDtABlE sEssIONs                                      Energy Group, RBC Capital                                            connect your turbines in the most effective and
                                                                  Jérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit Local                   demand responsive manner
With subject specific tables such as:                             Eric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group, Fogler Rubinoff LLP   •	 Get	insight	on	where	–	and	how	-	to	secure	the	
•	 Identifying	and	securing	the	most	profitable	                  Panel Moderator:                                                     best rates for your energy once it’s in production
   offshore sites                                                 Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind                             Steven Kopitts, Managing Director, Douglas Westwood
•	 Design	challenges	for	offshore	turbines
•	 Predicting	offshore	wind	power	output
•	 Streamlining	the	permitting	process	for	offshore	
   wind                                                                       CHECK	FOR	REGULAR		
•	 Developing	the	offshore	wind	supply	chain
                                                                              AGENDA	UPDATES	ON                                             SEE	WHAT	ELSE	
•	 Grid	connection	&	transmission	for	offshore	wind                                                                                    YOU'LL	HEAR	ABOUT!
•	 Digging	deep	–	moving	towards	deep	water	                         www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore
   deployment




 Visit	www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore	for	the	latest	agenda	&	speakers
A	TWO-DAY	ROADMAP	TO	PROFITABLE	OFFSHORE	WIND	PROJECT	DEVELOPMENT
      lEGIslAtIvE upDAtEs AND NEW                                             OFFsHORE WIND REsOuRcE
     DEvElOpMENts IN OFFsHORE WIND                                            AssEssMENt & INsuRANcE                                      5	GREAT	REASONS	
                                                                                                                                             TO	ATTEND	
Ongoing	state	planning	and	development	 How	assessing	offshore	wind	
initiatives:	a	state	by	state	           conditions	differs	to	onshore…	and	                                                             THERE’S NOTHING QUITE
                                                                                                                                         LIKE IT!
discussion	                       PANEL
                                 SESSION
                                         why	it	matters	to	you
•	 Understand	what	benefits	the	leading	states	                     •	 See	what	importance	a	multidisciplinary	plan	of	study	            The Offshore NA Summit is a
   in the US and Canada hold for offshore wind                         has to you when carrying out the most accurate                    unique event for the wind industry
   energy industry and how you can take advantage                      measurement of offshore wind forecasting
                                                                                                                                         We’re aware that there are other offshore wind
•	 Raise	the	questions	on	wind	energy	integration	into	state	       •	 Benefit	from	the	latest	forecasting	models	designed	              events out there, but there is nothing in North
   policy to those who make the decisions and understand               specifically for offshore weather prediction and to
                                                                                                                                         America that focuses exclusively on the specific
   how to work together to achieve the national targets                simulate sea coast boundary layer transition
                                                                                                                                         development and deployment challenges in
•	 Hear	a	complete	analysis	on	the	full	picture	of	North	           •	 Get	the	knowledge	and	tools	you	need	to	carry	out	
                                                                                                                                         coastal regions and the Great Lakes. Not only will
   America’s environmental, legislative, grid integration              the best preliminary assessment of wind resource in
                                                                                                                                         you hear case study presentations from industry
   challenges and how each state is proposing to tackle                marine areas
   the issues                                                                                                                            leading companies with first-hand experience of
                                                                    Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind LLC
                                                                                                                                         getting projects approved and online, but you
With participation from several of the following:
                                                                    Boundary	Layer	Wind	Tunnel	                                          will also get unique insight on emerging market
Jeff Peterson, Program Manager, NYSERDA
Jack Nasca, Chief, Bureau of Energy Projects,
                                                                    assessment	results                                                   opportunities across the continent.

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation                             •	 Capitalize	on	the	latest	research	and	development	                Expert speakers, fresh material,
                                                                       results	from	the	Boundary	Layer	Wind	Tunnel	
Tom Maves, Ohio Energy Office, Ohio Department of Development                                                                            innovative thinking
                                                                    •	 Learn	how	to	translate	the	results	to	your	plans	
Paul Zeph, Office of Water Management,                                 using mathematical modelling and wind tunnel test                 This event is your opportunity to learn about
Pennsylvania Dept. Environment Protection                                                                                                the latest in offshore wind development.
                                                                       analysis… and what this means for the development
John Sarver, Michigan Energy Office                                    of your project moving ahead                                      Kicking off with our groundbreaking panel, the
Panel Moderator:                                                    •	 Discover	how	the	test	results	will	be	used	to	determine	          summit agenda covers the topics that matter
Victoria Pebbles, Program Director, Great Lakes Commission             the types of installation barges that will be required for        most to you. Stimulating discussion with our
                                                                       the North America offshore wind energy industry and               expert speakers will help you understand how
Offshore	wind	research	&	development		                                 how you should plan accordingly                                   to overcome the hurdles you face in getting
in	Ontario:	facts	and	results                                       Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel                   applications approved, securing finance,
•	 Conclusions	from	the	latest	research	on	how	Ontario	is	                                                                               assessing wind resource, meeting regulation
   committed to bringing a skilled workforce to the offshore        Great	Lakes	wind	resource	and	                                       challenges and delivering your projects on time
   wind energy market in the region                                 development:	latest	research	and	                                    and on budget. It is a summit with a sharp focus
•	 Turn	the	economic	downturn	to	your	advantage	with	               conclusions                                                          on offshore wind and is built exclusively to give
   government advice on securing a strong supply chain                                                                                   developers the best tools available to cope with
                                                                    •	 Understand	how	recent	advancements	in	wind	
   & manufacturing base to solidify offshore wind industry                                                                               new moves in this fast growing industry.
                                                                       forecasting technologies have enabled the Great Lakes
   development
                                                                       to be mapped in the greatest detail and how you can
•	 Get	a	full	government	strategic	rundown	on	what	you	                use this to your advantage                                        Offshore wind solutions
   need to do to get installation barges & 5MW+ turbines                                                                                 exhibition area
                                                                    •	 Benefit	from	a	detailed	turbine	availability	
   located in the US and Canada                                                                                                          Meet today’s leading solution providers as they
                                                                       assessment and how production estimates vary
Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Technologies,        across the Great Lakes                                            take you through the latest cutting-edge products
Natural Resources Canada                                            •	 Discover	why	a	deeper	understanding	of	wind	                      and services to improve production efficiencies,
How	deep	can	we	go?	And	how	quickly	                                   resource assessment strategies is essential to your               reduce costs and increase profits. Find out which
                                                                       planning process and the success of your farm in the              products and services are the right fit for you
can	we	get	there?                                                      long term                                                         and see demonstrations of the latest solutions in
•	 Discover	if	cheap	and	simple	deep-sea	oil	and	gas	               •	 Get	the	insight	on	how	wind	shear	in	the	Great	Lakes	             research and production – all under one roof.
   technologies are suited & transferable to the offshore              compares to coastal offshore wind farms and how you
   wind industry                                                       can best prepare your designs to optimize generating              Focus on exactly what matters
•	 Assess	how	close	deepwater	turbines	are	to	being	                   capacity                                                          to you
   operational… and see how to get the best cost strategies
                                                                    Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues,                           Our working group discussions, built into the
   in place now to achieve maximum ROI                              Toronto Hydro Corporation                                            agenda, offer a unique opportunity to maximize
•	 Get	expert	advice	on	advanced	underwater	tripods	&	
                                                                    Why	insurance	is	a	key	consideration	                                networking time and build up your contact list.
   lattice type structures to get your project build to last with
                                                                                                                                         Each table focuses on a very specific challenge or
   the best technology available                                    for	offshore	wind	farm	development                                   opportunity and it gives you the chance to form
Ray Dackerman, General Manager, Blue H USA LLC                      •	 Hear	how	insurance	companies	look	for	a	cradle	to	                critical new relationships and get key insight on
                                                                       grave approach for offshore wind energy… and why it
Great	Lakes	Wind	Energy	Center	                                        makes real business sense for insurers to get involved
                                                                                                                                         areas at the top of your agenda; With tables set
(Cuyahoga	County):	Reducing	hurdles		                                                                                                    for a maximum of 12 people, this is an unmissable
                                                                       in the project as early as possible
                                                                                                                                         opportunity to stack up the cards and extend
to	accelerate	offshore	wind	development	                            •	 Listen	to	real	world	experiences	covering	the	insurance	
                                                                                                                                         your contact portfolio with the who’s who of the
on	Lake	Erie                                                           considerations in the quality control of parts from the
                                                                                                                                         offshore wind industry.
                                                                       point of manufacture to the point of operation
•	 A	comprehensive	summary	of	the	feasibility	study	findings:	
   hear why the project is technically and environmentally          •	 Understand	the	kind	of	exposures	an	owner/developer	              Relax at our networking
   sound and the financial model is in progress                        needs to consider and how choosing the right                      drinks party
                                                                       insurance options can save them millions in
•	 Understand	how	public	private	partnerships	are	vital	                                                                                 Take the opportunity to have a drink and chat
                                                                       uncovered claims
   to project success and get real insight on who the key                                                                                with other offshore wind pioneers as you relax
   stakeholder groups need to be                                    •	 Get	guidance	on	best	practice	in	covering	all	aspects	
                                                                       of offshore wind farm risk and liability from a European          after a day of insightful discussion, strategic
•	 Discover	why	collaboration	is	key	and	how	working	                                                                                    debates and amazing networking for an evening
                                                                       leader in renewable energy insurance
   with US regulators on both a federal and state level has                                                                              of reflection on October 21st.
   significantly quickened the whole process                        Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction, Contracting and Renewable
                                                                    Energy, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada
David Nash, Partner, McMahon DeGulis LLP



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   services?                           minds of the region with gather to hear from          simply cannot fail to get excellent exposure for
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   into new markets and add            suit every need and budget. Decision-making              and market leading solutions
   significantly to my bottom line?    executives from every area of the wind energy         •	 Demonstrate	your	technology	directly	to	your	
                                       industry will come together to focus their ongoing       target market and get their feedback and advice
Well ask no more! Secure an            strategies on the most pressing legislative and          on other areas and challenges to focus on
exhibition space at the Offshore       technological issues facing the industry today. If
Wind Energy in North America           you need our speakers and delegates as partners       •	 Network,	hold	meetings	and	have	greater	
Summit and you'll get all the          or clients this event is a huge opportunity for you      interaction with existing and potential clients,
answers you need.                      to meet, greet and impress them in person.               especially at our drinks party on the evening of
                                                                                                day one


      For a quick discussion and to view the specific opportunities we have available for your business,
             contact Craig Nickeas today: 1800 814 3459 x 273 or craig@windenergyupdate.com

                        CHECK	OUT	OUR	EXPERT	SPEAKER	LINE-UP!
 John Kourtoff, President and Chief               Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist,                   Networking
 Administrative Officer, Trillium Power           Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,
                                                  Lake Erie Management Unit
                                                                                                               Drinks Party
 Robert Nicholson, Managing Director,
 Global Investment Banking, Energy Group,         Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues,              On the evening of October
 RBC Capital                                      Toronto Hydro Corporation                               21st, take advantage of
                                                                                                          the best opportunity this
 Jerome Cuilliet, Head of Energy, Dexia           Horia Hangan, Director,
                                                                                                          year to network with your
                                                  Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
 Bruce	Bailey,	President, AWS Truewind                                                                    peers and enjoy a relaxed
                                                  David Nash, Legal Counsel,                              evening and free drinks
 Eric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group,      McMahon DeGulis LLP                                     with wind industry leaders.
 Fogler Rubinoff LLP
                                                  Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction,                Meet with the cream of
 Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst,                 Contracting and Renewable Energy Head                   offshore wind energy
 Renewable Energy Technologies,                   Office, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance                  expertise under one roof...
 Natural Resources Canada                         Company of Canada                                       for one night only!
 Victoria Pebbles, Program Director,              Chris Rein, Senior Vice President Energy &
 Great Lakes Commission                           Industrial Services, ESS Group
 Ray Dackerman, Blue H Group

 Steven Kopitts, MD, Douglas Westwood
                                                               Visit		
 Steve Dever, Executive Director,                 www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore	
 Great Lakes Energy Development                   for	the	latest	information	and	
 Taskforce
                                                              updates




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   OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN NORTH AMERICA & THE GREAT LAKES SUMMIT
 IS	THIS	EVENT	RIGHT	FOR	YOU?                                                                               WHY	YOUR	COMPANY	NEEDS	YOU	HERE


                                                                                                           1
 This summit will bring together wind energy companies from right across North America who                       You will be able to benchmark how far – or how close – you are to your
 are looking to get involved in Offshore Wind Energy.                                                            peers across the wind energy industry, both in the US and Canada! This
                                                                                                                 will give you invaluable knowledge and insight into the best ways to
 TYPES OF COMPANIES:
                                                                                                                 reduce planning time, legal roadblocks and see what technology is at your
 •	 Offshore	Wind	Developers	                          •	 Legislative	Experts                                    disposal right now. You will be your company’s expert on emerging
 •	 Manufacturers	of	wind	turbines                     •	 Oil	&	Gas	Offshore	Installation	Experts                trends & technologies amongst the industry’s leading players.


                                                                                                           2
 •	 Meteorologists                                     •	 Hardware	Inspection	Companies
                                                                                                                 The two days spent at this summit will give you more than weeks of
 •	 Government	&	State	Experts	from	the	region         •	 Lawyers	&	Regulatory	Insiders
                                                                                                                 training courses. Save your department time and money by attending
 •	 Environmental	Consultancies                        •	 Leading	Research	Agencies
                                                                                                                 this one stop shop on the latest developments in Offshore Wind Energy
 TYPES OF DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE:                                                                               across North America, and give your company the best possible chance to
                                                                                                                 take full advantage of this opportunity!


                                                                                                           3
 •	 C-Level	Executives            •	 R&D
 •	 Lawyers                       •	 Strategy                                                                    Return	to	your	office	armed	with	critical	expert	knowledge.	It	will	be	your
 •	 Manufacturers                 •	 Business	Development                                                        ideas, strategies and contacts that ensure your business leads the way
 •	 Project	Management            •	 Sales	&	Marketing                                                           when	it	comes	to	maximising	wind	energy	output.


                                                                                                                      Date	&	Venue
             3	EASY	STEPS	TO	REGISTER	NOW!	
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OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN COASTAL
NORTH AMERICA AND THE GREAT LAKES
october 21st – 22nd 2009 • delta toronto east • toronto, canada

HANDS-ON STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR
PROFIT MAKING POTENTIAL IN THE BOOMING
OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR
          CONFERENCE • EXHIBITION • ROUNDTABLES • NETWORKING                                     LOOK	INSIDE	NOW!


Get	a	handle	on	the	real	challenges	and	                                                           THE	BEST	QUALIFIED	
                                                                                                   SPEAKERS	SHARING	
opportunities	for	offshore	wind	in	the	USA	&	                                                     THEIR	KNOWLEDGE	AND	
Canada…	and	find	out	what	you	need	to	be	doing	                                                   EXPERIENCE	WITH	YOU!
now	to	grab	a	real	piece	of	the	action!
•	REAL	MARKET	FACTS	&	FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an
 accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for
 your business

•	NAVIGATING	THE	LEGISLATIVE	CHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in
 offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time

•	MINIMIZING	ENVIRONMENTAL	IMPACT	TO	MAXIMIZE	SUCCESS: Unique
 insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into
 account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance

•	IDENTIFYING	AND	SECURING	THE	RIGHT	SITES: Discover the latest strategies
 and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production
 estimates are at their highest

•	HOW	LONG	WILL	IT	TAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning
 and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines
 reliably turning for longer

•	UNRAVELLING	THE	OFFSHORE	SUPPLY	CHAIN: Identify the practicalities of                                  MEDIA pARtNERs
 bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and
 how to turn your installation vision into a reality

•	WHAT	ABOUT	FINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play
 out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the
 economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success
                                                                                                          ORGANIZED BY
•	DEEP	WATER	TURBINE	UPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas
 technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects               Wind Energy
 for deep water turbine deployment
                                                                                                           Update

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Offshore Wind North America conference summary

  • 1. Wind Energy Check out the website Register Update www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore early, save money! see inside for details OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN COASTAL NORTH AMERICA AND THE GREAT LAKES october 21st – 22nd 2009 • delta toronto east • toronto, canada HANDS-ON STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFIT MAKING POTENTIAL IN THE BOOMING OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR CONFERENCE • EXHIBITION • ROUNDTABLES • NETWORKING LOOK INSIDE NOW! Get a handle on the real challenges and PARTNERING WITH opportunities for offshore wind in the USA & Canada… and find out what you need to be doing now to grab a real piece of the action! • REAL MARKET FACTS & FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an THE BEST QUALIFIED accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for SPEAKERS SHARING your business THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH YOU! • NAVIGATING THE LEGISLATIVE CHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time • MINIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS: Unique insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance • IDENTIFYING AND SECURING THE RIGHT SITES: Discover the latest strategies and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production estimates are at their highest • HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines reliably turning for longer • UNRAVELLING THE OFFSHORE SUPPLY CHAIN: Identify the practicalities of bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and how to turn your installation vision into a reality • WHAT ABOUT FINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success • DEEP WATER TURBINE UPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas pHONE NOW tO REsERvE YOuR plAcE! technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects for deep water turbine deployment 1800 814 3459 OPEN NOW for the full conference program!
  • 2. “Applications are expected for dozens of proposed offshore wind projects, many off the north and central Atlantic in the coming months” Ken Salazar, US Interior Secretary in an interview with The Associated Press, April 2009 High renewable demands are driving Learn from experts and pioneers Choosing the right offshore offshore farms as part of the rise of from right across the North American location: wind energy across North America offshore wind industry: Get insight on the latest research from Toronto The facts are there for all to see. The wind The Offshore Wind Energy in North America and the Hydro Corporation on where their studies energy industry seeks a national 25% renewable Great Lakes Summit is delivered by key professionals show to be the best offshore wind farm electricity standard by the year 2025 in the US. with in depth industry knowledge. They’ll guide you locations in the Great Lakes and why. CanWEA argues that Canada must ensure that through the all the crucial areas you need to be on Also hear from forecasting specialists AWS wind energy supplies 20 per cent of the country’s top of in order to guarantee the most successful Truewind on the latest marine models and demand by 2025, bringing total Canadian wind power plant applications and construction projects. techniques that give the most accurate energy capacity to 55 GW. In short, you’ll get all the vital information to ensure assessment of offshore wind Land based wind turbines are prevalent in the that you can make the most out of the lucrative market coming online now. “The National Renewable Energy American state of Texas and reaching up through Lab (NREL) has identified more Mid-West, but a strong wind resource has been Getting to grips with practical offshore than 1,000 GW of wind potential off identified in a region that previously held too wind development: the Atlantic Coast, and more than many challenges to develop. With Trillium Power Hear from Trillium Power’s President and CAO, 900 GW of wind potential off the now moving from planning to initial construction the first company to begin construction of an Pacific Coast” in The Great Lakes and with the Cape Wind farm rapidly reaching operational status on the offshore wind farm in North America, about the North American Windpower, Eastern Seaboard both coastal and inland waters vital importance of working collaboratively and April 2009 are finally reaching their true potential. It’s clear what needs to be done to advance the economic now that these offshore areas are becoming development of the offshore wind industry In short, from addressing legislation to prime candidates to deliver on the huge wind delivering better forecast analysis this event Raising finance for offshore wind: has offshore wind covered. With close energy investments laid out in President Obama’s Find out from RBC Capital and Dexia about the partnership from the Great Lakes Wind stimulus package. options available to you when it comes to securing Collaborative and expert speakers from the Why build offshore? Isn’t there finance for your wind farm including financing options pioneering North American offshore wind enough land in Canada and the USA? on a non-recourse basis. Exclusively find out about installation, Trillium Power, this is the only the interest that investors see in offshore wind and summit dedicated to making offshore wind It’s not about just land being available for how to access their funds energy a successful reality in the USA and construction. As we all know, the formula for a Canada. What separates Wind Energy Update successful renewable energy power plant relies Building an unbreakable chain: conferences from other events is the time we on a large wealth of criteria being met. A strong, Learn how to make each supply chain link dedicate to networking to allow you to build the reliable wind resource is vital to take advantage of stronger than the last from the extensive R&D work great personal relationships with key strategic the economies of scale that a utility sized, multi- undertaken by Natural Resources Canada and partners you need for long term business megawatt turbine is capable of. Offshore winds understand the practicalities and timescales of success. Whether you need to get guidance on are long proven to provide just that. bringing a skilled workforce to market and what how to begin your application process, meet And it’s not only wind resource that is appealing needs to be done to get your turbines ready for environmental and legislative criteria or find to developers; grid connection has been and installation specialist business contacts, there is no better continues to be a problem both on and offshore. place than this summit. The additional costs associated with transmission Addressing environmental concerns: of the generated renewable energy can turn a Navigate your way through the minefield of potential Is this you? potentially profitable site into a white elephant. environmental objections; learn how to minimize The smartest investors and developers know to impacts on marine life, the migratory path of birds, Wind farm developers locate their wind farms in areas with great grid fish spawning points and others and hear why the Ensure that you get the information you need connection, which are usually close to major governing bodies for all these areas are actually to increase the success of your permits being cities. Just check the Eastern Seaboard, Pacific keen to work with you and see offshore wind grow. approved, and get your wind farm under Rim and Great Lakes for prime examples! Get crucial insight from Lake Erie’s Management construction and operational is the most Unit and ESS on how to comply with the various efficient manner. This summit will explore how the Atlantic and criteria to ensure smooth harmony throughout the Pacific coastal regions and the Great Lakes have Service providers to offshore based application and installation processes. many if not all the required factors necessary energy industries to succeed. It will tackle not only the positives Deepwater turbines: What’s possible? With money pouring into the offshore wind of taking the turbines offshore out of site, What’s profitable? industry, don’t miss out by taking a back seat. and removing the chance of noise complaints Hear all about the latest developments in Raising the finance for projects and getting from nearby residents but also explore the floating turbines designed to minimize pitch & roll approval requires contracts to be in place performance optimization, O&M, environmental, to ensure optimal performance. The Blue H Group between developers and service providers to supply chain and legal aspects to ensure that will stress the realities of the cost of deepwater the wind farms. Act now to identify how your your project is a success from the start. installations and provide you with workable time business fits into the chain you can fill your frames for their deployment. order books with lucrative contracts now! Phone now! 1800 814 3459
  • 3. Visit the website – www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore EVENT AT A GLANCE DATE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING Get the advance look on how the event is scheduled to run over DAY 1 MARKET REALITY CHECK ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT NETWORKING the two days, and get a October 21st & FINANCING OPTIONS ASSESSMENT & GRID CONNECTION DRINKS PARTY preview of the headline topics. See which ones grab your interest now so that you can best plan your time to get LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND the most value out of DAY 2 OFFSHORE WIND RESOURCE END OF NEW DEVELOPEMENTS IN CONFERENCE the summit for your October 22nd ASSESSMENT & INSURANCE OFFSHORE WIND business. WHO HAS ATTENDED OUR PREVIOUS A BREAKDOWN OF THE TYPES NORTH AMERICAN WIND EVENTS? OF COMPANIES YOU’LL MEET Below is just a small sample of the industry leading companies that attended our Wind Energy O&M Summit in Dallas in April 2009: Delegate Breakdown in 2009 • AES Corporation • Mesalands • National • Dantec Dynamics Community College Switchgear • Fred Stocking - • Precision Roll • Run Energy Consulting Services Grinders • TSTC Corporate • Gurit • Texas Air College • Lucintel Composites • Wind Access 40% Operator • Northwind • Wave Wind Engineering 20% Lead Contractor Solutions • Berkshire Partners • Composites One 10% Sub Contractor • SmartSignal • e for energy • Evans Wind Energy Delegate Breakdown in 2009 Specialist Service 10% • Vertical Access • GE Wind • Glynn Electric 40% Operator 8% Public Sector • APM Industrial • IQ Wind • LM Glasfiber 20% Lead Contractor 7% Consultant Services • Moventas • Nextera Energy 10% Sub Contractor 5% Other • DKRW Wind • Ritbearing Resources 10% Specialist Services • Frontier Pro • The Pennsylvania • Sandia National 8% Public Sector Services State University Laboratories 7% Consultant Delegate Breakdown in 2009 • Turn Energy 5% Other • Honeywell • M4 Wind Services • WellEz • Cielo Wind Services Maintenance TESTIMONIALS • NRG Systems • Edison Mission • WindGuard North • Standardaero Energy America • Vertigo High Delegate Breakdown in• 2009 • Gexpro Composotech Structures " The presentations were very detailed and informative" Access Services • Knight & Carver Rick Birch, APM Industrial Services • AWS Truewind • NAES Corporation • Exxon Mobil • Douglas-Westwood • Rope Partner • Great White Energy • Garrad Hassan • The Timken Services • Hydrotex • Mesalands Company • Westar Energy " Excellent choice of topics, good presentations and great opportunity to meet industry colleagues and experts in • Performance • Cloud County " the field. Looking forward to the next summit! Composites Community College Nenad Keseric, Statoil Hydro • Telesis Consulting • enXco Service Group Corporation • Warren CAT • Global Environment • Bartlett Holdings Fund • DXP Enterprises • KR Wind " Very well organized, excellent speakers and • GDF Suez • International presentations. Will recommend to my colleagues Herwig Mlaker, E.ON Engineering " Power America Check the website for who you'll be joining at the offshore summit in October... The earlier you register, the bigger the discount!
  • 4. GET UNIQUE INSIGHT FROM LEADING WIND ENERGY COMPANIES MARKEt REAlItY cHEcK AND FINANcING OptIONs ENvIRONMENtAl IMpAct AssEssMENt & GRID cONNEctION Where are we now? A How to best raise finance for your comprehensive update on offshore offshore wind power plant Minimizing the environmental wind farm development in • Learn how to secure finance for your offshore impact of your wind farm on fish North America wind farm - even without the support of a large PANEL SESSION balance sheet - so that you’re certain to start your and fisheries • Evaluate the impact of the US • Hear expert views on the fish and fisheries of project from the strongest financial position government stimulus package: what Lake Erie and Ontario, the current environmental • Discover what the investor’s perspective is does this mean for offshore wind industry ecosystem of the Great Lakes and what impact and match up your economic, legislative and development in the next an offshore wind farm could impose technology scenarios with their expectations to 12 months? • Listen to a case study on the latest GIS mapping secure the top investment possible • Find out how wind conditions on inland lakes available for Lake Erie, showing you the least • Hear about the range of offshore options available compare to wind conditions at sea – and what sensitive sites to construction and the greatest to the North American market; find out which are this means for your project siting going forward wind resource that’s available to you most appealing to investors and where the risk is • Assess the benefits of deep water vs. shallow • Find the best site locations that minimize lowest water construction and review the long term damage to substrata, fish spawning points implications of each opportunity on your business Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, RBC Capital and fishery disruption to give your plans the • Market realities: understand how long it will be best chance of avoiding objections as you before large-scale installation begins and exactly Real world financing on a non- move forward what investors are looking for to release funds for Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist, Ontario Ministry of development recourse basis: what are your Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind, LLC options? Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, • A four point plan: understand the permitting and Environmental legislation: meeting Energy Group, RBC Capital regulatory framework, the construction options, – and beating - the requirements Steve Dever, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy operations and maintenance considerations and • Get the insight on what’s needed from an Development Task Force how finance plays out in all these areas environmental assessment standpoint to find Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel • Discover how to take all of this into account for –and secure - the optimal site for your offshore the successful financing of your wind farm Moderator: wind farm John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer, • Get the latest info on the current funding situation • See how you can best obtain all the Trillium Power and what you need to do to access investment necessary planning permits and licences that going forward – whatever stage you’re at in your you must have to construct and operate in the From theory to practice: taking wind farm development offshore environment the next steps in North American • Expert knowledge on what needs to be done • Learn about the special environmental to source the right suppliers and other service offshore wind development providers to ensure your project stays on track considerations that are going to aid both your submarine cable system planning and • Hear from the pioneers in offshore wind in Canada and on budget installation and get unique insight into the drivers for industry Jérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit Local development • Discover why incorporating a strong focus on environment early in your planning will enable • Get expert opinion on the importance of cross Q&A Panel Session: Assessing you to optimise your site development and industry collaboration to offshore wind going strategies to secure finance power plan connection forward • Understand what needs to be done to advance for offshore wind energy Q&A PANEL Chris Rein, Senior Vice President, ESS Group the market economics and create a sustainable • Get a detailed overview of the wind SESSION and profitable business sector for years to come energy market across the United States Get connected: find out what it • Real world data on the economic impact and Canada and where the best finance takes to plug into the grid and get vs. environmental impact of the offshore options lie your power to the people wind industry • Understand why improving the underlying • Effectively and efficiently transmitting your • Unique insight on offshore wind opportunities financial security of your project will lead to power will maximize your farm’s revenues. Get coming on line specifically in the Great Lakes greater investments and opportunities for you in foolproof guidance on what is needed to get region the future connected fast • Pose questions and engage in debate on the John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer, • Utilize tried and tested methods of energy Trillium Power future of the wind energy industry and why distribution and forecasting to turn your project financing will remain a key challenge as the into a state of the art energy generation system industry evolves ADvANcED Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, • Find out how to best work with utility companies, energy forecasters and your OEM to ROuNDtABlE sEssIONs Energy Group, RBC Capital connect your turbines in the most effective and Jérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit Local demand responsive manner With subject specific tables such as: Eric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group, Fogler Rubinoff LLP • Get insight on where – and how - to secure the • Identifying and securing the most profitable Panel Moderator: best rates for your energy once it’s in production offshore sites Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind Steven Kopitts, Managing Director, Douglas Westwood • Design challenges for offshore turbines • Predicting offshore wind power output • Streamlining the permitting process for offshore wind CHECK FOR REGULAR • Developing the offshore wind supply chain AGENDA UPDATES ON SEE WHAT ELSE • Grid connection & transmission for offshore wind YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT! • Digging deep – moving towards deep water www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore deployment Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore for the latest agenda & speakers
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A TWO-DAY ROADMAP TO PROFITABLE OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT lEGIslAtIvE upDAtEs AND NEW OFFsHORE WIND REsOuRcE DEvElOpMENts IN OFFsHORE WIND AssEssMENt & INsuRANcE 5 GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND Ongoing state planning and development How assessing offshore wind initiatives: a state by state conditions differs to onshore… and THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT! discussion PANEL SESSION why it matters to you • Understand what benefits the leading states • See what importance a multidisciplinary plan of study The Offshore NA Summit is a in the US and Canada hold for offshore wind has to you when carrying out the most accurate unique event for the wind industry energy industry and how you can take advantage measurement of offshore wind forecasting We’re aware that there are other offshore wind • Raise the questions on wind energy integration into state • Benefit from the latest forecasting models designed events out there, but there is nothing in North policy to those who make the decisions and understand specifically for offshore weather prediction and to America that focuses exclusively on the specific how to work together to achieve the national targets simulate sea coast boundary layer transition development and deployment challenges in • Hear a complete analysis on the full picture of North • Get the knowledge and tools you need to carry out coastal regions and the Great Lakes. Not only will America’s environmental, legislative, grid integration the best preliminary assessment of wind resource in you hear case study presentations from industry challenges and how each state is proposing to tackle marine areas the issues leading companies with first-hand experience of Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind LLC getting projects approved and online, but you With participation from several of the following: Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel will also get unique insight on emerging market Jeff Peterson, Program Manager, NYSERDA Jack Nasca, Chief, Bureau of Energy Projects, assessment results opportunities across the continent. NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation • Capitalize on the latest research and development Expert speakers, fresh material, results from the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Tom Maves, Ohio Energy Office, Ohio Department of Development innovative thinking • Learn how to translate the results to your plans Paul Zeph, Office of Water Management, using mathematical modelling and wind tunnel test This event is your opportunity to learn about Pennsylvania Dept. Environment Protection the latest in offshore wind development. analysis… and what this means for the development John Sarver, Michigan Energy Office of your project moving ahead Kicking off with our groundbreaking panel, the Panel Moderator: • Discover how the test results will be used to determine summit agenda covers the topics that matter Victoria Pebbles, Program Director, Great Lakes Commission the types of installation barges that will be required for most to you. Stimulating discussion with our the North America offshore wind energy industry and expert speakers will help you understand how Offshore wind research & development how you should plan accordingly to overcome the hurdles you face in getting in Ontario: facts and results Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel applications approved, securing finance, • Conclusions from the latest research on how Ontario is assessing wind resource, meeting regulation committed to bringing a skilled workforce to the offshore Great Lakes wind resource and challenges and delivering your projects on time wind energy market in the region development: latest research and and on budget. It is a summit with a sharp focus • Turn the economic downturn to your advantage with conclusions on offshore wind and is built exclusively to give government advice on securing a strong supply chain developers the best tools available to cope with • Understand how recent advancements in wind & manufacturing base to solidify offshore wind industry new moves in this fast growing industry. forecasting technologies have enabled the Great Lakes development to be mapped in the greatest detail and how you can • Get a full government strategic rundown on what you use this to your advantage Offshore wind solutions need to do to get installation barges & 5MW+ turbines exhibition area • Benefit from a detailed turbine availability located in the US and Canada Meet today’s leading solution providers as they assessment and how production estimates vary Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Technologies, across the Great Lakes take you through the latest cutting-edge products Natural Resources Canada • Discover why a deeper understanding of wind and services to improve production efficiencies, How deep can we go? And how quickly resource assessment strategies is essential to your reduce costs and increase profits. Find out which planning process and the success of your farm in the products and services are the right fit for you can we get there? long term and see demonstrations of the latest solutions in • Discover if cheap and simple deep-sea oil and gas • Get the insight on how wind shear in the Great Lakes research and production – all under one roof. technologies are suited & transferable to the offshore compares to coastal offshore wind farms and how you wind industry can best prepare your designs to optimize generating Focus on exactly what matters • Assess how close deepwater turbines are to being capacity to you operational… and see how to get the best cost strategies Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues, Our working group discussions, built into the in place now to achieve maximum ROI Toronto Hydro Corporation agenda, offer a unique opportunity to maximize • Get expert advice on advanced underwater tripods & Why insurance is a key consideration networking time and build up your contact list. lattice type structures to get your project build to last with Each table focuses on a very specific challenge or the best technology available for offshore wind farm development opportunity and it gives you the chance to form Ray Dackerman, General Manager, Blue H USA LLC • Hear how insurance companies look for a cradle to critical new relationships and get key insight on grave approach for offshore wind energy… and why it Great Lakes Wind Energy Center makes real business sense for insurers to get involved areas at the top of your agenda; With tables set (Cuyahoga County): Reducing hurdles for a maximum of 12 people, this is an unmissable in the project as early as possible opportunity to stack up the cards and extend to accelerate offshore wind development • Listen to real world experiences covering the insurance your contact portfolio with the who’s who of the on Lake Erie considerations in the quality control of parts from the offshore wind industry. point of manufacture to the point of operation • A comprehensive summary of the feasibility study findings: hear why the project is technically and environmentally • Understand the kind of exposures an owner/developer Relax at our networking sound and the financial model is in progress needs to consider and how choosing the right drinks party insurance options can save them millions in • Understand how public private partnerships are vital Take the opportunity to have a drink and chat uncovered claims to project success and get real insight on who the key with other offshore wind pioneers as you relax stakeholder groups need to be • Get guidance on best practice in covering all aspects of offshore wind farm risk and liability from a European after a day of insightful discussion, strategic • Discover why collaboration is key and how working debates and amazing networking for an evening leader in renewable energy insurance with US regulators on both a federal and state level has of reflection on October 21st. significantly quickened the whole process Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction, Contracting and Renewable Energy, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada David Nash, Partner, McMahon DeGulis LLP Register now at www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore
  • 6. Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities - get your products seen by the right people! So if you have a solution or service that can Ever find yourself VERY LIMITED help offshore wind in North America take off and asking these kind SPACE AVAILABLE... live up to its enormous potential, by reducing of questions? Contact us now to secure planning time and costs, or helping in the design, your spot! manufacturing or construction phase make sure Where can I find new you sign up as soon as possible to secure your customers for my offshore position at the summit. There is only limited In Toronto this October, the world leading wind wind energy products and developers, industry pioneers and top legislative space and opportunities available where you services? minds of the region with gather to hear from simply cannot fail to get excellent exposure for those leading the way in the North American your company to nailed on business contacts in Which emerging challenges a target rich environment. will offer my business lucrative offshore wind energy market. opportunities going forward? The Offshore Wind Energy in North America and Your exhibition area gives you an unrivalled the Great Lakes Summit offers an excellent range opportunity to: Which partnerships will allow me to take my solutions of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to • Provide highly targeted exposure for your brand into new markets and add suit every need and budget. Decision-making and market leading solutions significantly to my bottom line? executives from every area of the wind energy • Demonstrate your technology directly to your industry will come together to focus their ongoing target market and get their feedback and advice Well ask no more! Secure an strategies on the most pressing legislative and on other areas and challenges to focus on exhibition space at the Offshore technological issues facing the industry today. If Wind Energy in North America you need our speakers and delegates as partners • Network, hold meetings and have greater Summit and you'll get all the or clients this event is a huge opportunity for you interaction with existing and potential clients, answers you need. to meet, greet and impress them in person. especially at our drinks party on the evening of day one For a quick discussion and to view the specific opportunities we have available for your business, contact Craig Nickeas today: 1800 814 3459 x 273 or craig@windenergyupdate.com CHECK OUT OUR EXPERT SPEAKER LINE-UP! John Kourtoff, President and Chief Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist, Networking Administrative Officer, Trillium Power Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit Drinks Party Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues, On the evening of October RBC Capital Toronto Hydro Corporation 21st, take advantage of the best opportunity this Jerome Cuilliet, Head of Energy, Dexia Horia Hangan, Director, year to network with your Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind peers and enjoy a relaxed David Nash, Legal Counsel, evening and free drinks Eric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group, McMahon DeGulis LLP with wind industry leaders. Fogler Rubinoff LLP Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction, Meet with the cream of Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst, Contracting and Renewable Energy Head offshore wind energy Renewable Energy Technologies, Office, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance expertise under one roof... Natural Resources Canada Company of Canada for one night only! Victoria Pebbles, Program Director, Chris Rein, Senior Vice President Energy & Great Lakes Commission Industrial Services, ESS Group Ray Dackerman, Blue H Group Steven Kopitts, MD, Douglas Westwood Visit Steve Dever, Executive Director, www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore Great Lakes Energy Development for the latest information and Taskforce updates The earlier you register, the bigger the discount!
  • 7. Wind Energy Check out the website Register Update www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore early, save money! see below for details OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN NORTH AMERICA & THE GREAT LAKES SUMMIT IS THIS EVENT RIGHT FOR YOU? WHY YOUR COMPANY NEEDS YOU HERE 1 This summit will bring together wind energy companies from right across North America who You will be able to benchmark how far – or how close – you are to your are looking to get involved in Offshore Wind Energy. peers across the wind energy industry, both in the US and Canada! This will give you invaluable knowledge and insight into the best ways to TYPES OF COMPANIES: reduce planning time, legal roadblocks and see what technology is at your • Offshore Wind Developers • Legislative Experts disposal right now. You will be your company’s expert on emerging • Manufacturers of wind turbines • Oil & Gas Offshore Installation Experts trends & technologies amongst the industry’s leading players. 2 • Meteorologists • Hardware Inspection Companies The two days spent at this summit will give you more than weeks of • Government & State Experts from the region • Lawyers & Regulatory Insiders training courses. Save your department time and money by attending • Environmental Consultancies • Leading Research Agencies this one stop shop on the latest developments in Offshore Wind Energy TYPES OF DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE: across North America, and give your company the best possible chance to take full advantage of this opportunity! 3 • C-Level Executives • R&D • Lawyers • Strategy Return to your office armed with critical expert knowledge. It will be your • Manufacturers • Business Development ideas, strategies and contacts that ensure your business leads the way • Project Management • Sales & Marketing when it comes to maximising wind energy output. Date & Venue 3 EASY STEPS TO REGISTER NOW! October 21st – 22nd 2009, Delta Toronto East, Toronto Step 1: Choose Your Registration Package Hotel Discounts We have negotiated special room rates at the hotel. Reservation and ALL PRICES IN CANADIAN DOLLARS. Just tick the box next to the package you require below: price details will be sent to you when you register. Super Early Bird Last Chance Developers take note – Huge discounts Early Bird Pass Type Expires on 14th Expires on 25th Expires on 26th August 2009 September 2009 FULL PRICE available! June 2009 Come along with members of your team and take advantage of wind Platinum Pass energy update’s special group discounts. The more attendees you sign up, Full access to all conference sessions the more money your company saves! $995 $1195 $1395 $1495 and exhibition, access to online Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore or call today on sideshows post event, plus CD with 1800 814 3459 x337 full audio presentation slides Step 3: Provide Payment Details Gold Pass ALL PRICES IN CANADIAN DOLLARS Full access to all conference sessions $795 $995 $1195 $1295 Choose one of the following payment options: and exhibition, access to online I enclose a check/draft for: $ _________________________ sideshows post event (payable to First Conferences Ltd) Conference CD $295 Please invoice my company: $ ________________________ Academics & Not for Profit Contact the Wind Energy Update team on 1800 814 3459 on Purchase Order No.:_________________________________ Organizations how to obtain your pass with free conference CD Please charge my credit card: $ _______________________ Step 2: Provide Your Delegate Details Amex Visa Mastercard Priority Code: Credit card number: Please photocopy this form for multiple registrations Expiry date: Security Code: Mr / Mrs / Ms / Dr: First name: Name on card: Last name: Signature: Company: Position/Title: NB: FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE EVENT Cancellation Policy Telephone: Fax: Places are transferable without any charge. If you are unable to attend and want to transfer your place to a colleague, you must notify us of this change in writing at least Email: 7 days prior to the start of the event. There is no penalty for cancellations received on or before August 24th 2009. Cancellations received between August 25th and September 24th 2009 will be subject to a 25% administration fee. If you cancel your Address: registration on or after September 25th 2009 we will be obliged to charge the full fee unless otherwise stated. In all cases, you must inform us in writing by sending an email to info@windenergyupdate.com to cancel your registration. The organizers Zip Code: Country: reserve the right to make changes to the program without notice. Act now for best rates! Fax this form to 1800 814 3460
  • 8. Wind Energy Check out the website Register Update www.windenergyupdate.com/offshore early, save money! see inside for details OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN COASTAL NORTH AMERICA AND THE GREAT LAKES october 21st – 22nd 2009 • delta toronto east • toronto, canada HANDS-ON STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFIT MAKING POTENTIAL IN THE BOOMING OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR CONFERENCE • EXHIBITION • ROUNDTABLES • NETWORKING LOOK INSIDE NOW! Get a handle on the real challenges and THE BEST QUALIFIED SPEAKERS SHARING opportunities for offshore wind in the USA & THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND Canada… and find out what you need to be doing EXPERIENCE WITH YOU! now to grab a real piece of the action! • REAL MARKET FACTS & FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for your business • NAVIGATING THE LEGISLATIVE CHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time • MINIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS: Unique insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance • IDENTIFYING AND SECURING THE RIGHT SITES: Discover the latest strategies and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production estimates are at their highest • HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines reliably turning for longer • UNRAVELLING THE OFFSHORE SUPPLY CHAIN: Identify the practicalities of MEDIA pARtNERs bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and how to turn your installation vision into a reality • WHAT ABOUT FINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success ORGANIZED BY • DEEP WATER TURBINE UPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects Wind Energy for deep water turbine deployment Update OPEN NOW for the full conference program!