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GLOBAL
ENERGY NETWORK INSTITUTE
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solution to global problems
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February
4, 2002
Wind,Wind,Wind
and
don't forget to turn out the light.
Dear GENI
Friend,
If you
invest in real estate, the mantra is always location,
location, location. Just two years ago, the U.S.
Energy Secretary Bill Richardson was speaking on the
opportunities coming in the renewable energy sector.
He made his point by encouraging everyone to get into
wind,wind,wind.
The GENI
team has been fortunate to push our initiative through
the International Practices Committee, of the IEEE
Power Engineering Society. At last week's
conference in New York, we coordinated the panel session,
Harnessing Untapped Wind Potential
Worldwide. Our goal is to accelerate the development
of this clean, cost-competitive technology.
Now,
wind energy grew 31% last year, up from a 24% rate
the previous year. There are several European
Union nations that have committed to a Renewable Portfolio
Standard of 20% by 2010.
This portends
a significant investment in wind energy over the next
decade. (Do you remember those leading companies of
the computer revolution?) Lester Brown writes an excellent
summary of the wind industry in the attached
piece.
While the
supply side is critical, just as important is our
attention to energy efficiency and conservation. Reducing
our demand for a kilowatt, is the best way to save
energy and money. Last year, Californians were
faced with skyrocketing electricity costs, which fostered
a campaign for demand reduction throughout the state.
You want to save money? Turn off the lights!
We are
seeing unprecedented changes in the energy industry:
deregulation, bankruptcies, price gouging, globalization,
new technologies, emission trading. Through all of
this, GENI continues to be recognized as a thoughtful
strategy towards a sustainable future for all. I want
to thank you for your
contributions — making this work possible.
In uncertain times, a clear vision offers a pathway.
In partnership
for the planet
Peter Meisen
President
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