This is an excerpt from the Third Quarter 2013 edition of the Wind Program R&D Newsletter.

The Wind Program will be exhibiting at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island, from October 22-23, 2013. If you're attending, visit DOE's booth, #401, to learn more about the program's latest offshore wind energy research and development efforts and pick up a copy of the latest publications. DOE Wind Program representatives will be staffing the booth to answer questions and provide information to the wide range of industry stakeholders attending the conference, including industry professionals, experts, leaders, decision makers, and researchers. The full agenda and list of exhibitors are available on the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER website.

On October 21, prior to the conference, DOE Wind Program representatives will be participating in the U.S. Offshore Wind Market and Supply Chain Workshop, which will present results from the DOE-funded annual offshore wind market report. The workshop will include discussions on trends in the global offshore wind market, supply chain opportunities, port readiness, and jobs and investment forecasts.

DOE Wind Program Project Partner Presentations at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference and Exposition

See the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2013 website for more information
Agenda subject to change

TopicPresenterSessionDate/Time
 Steve Chalk — Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of EnergyAdvancing Development Through Federal Agency Leadership10/22/2013
10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Are U.S. Ports Ready for Offshore Wind?Chris Elkinton — Head of Offshore, North America Region, GL Garrad HassanCreative Ports and Logistics Planning: Facilitating Successful Projects10/22/2013
1:45PM–3:15PM
Offshore Wind Resources and Their Load and Price CoincidenceBruce H. Bailey, President/CEO, AWS Truepower LLCThe Business Case for Offshore Wind: Demonstrating the Net Benefits10/22/2013
1:45PM–3:15PM
Ecological Baseline Studies on the Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf: Results to DateKate Williams, Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program Director, Biodiversity Research InstituteThe Learning Curve Continues: Wildlife, Permitting and Stakeholders10/22/2013
3:45PM–5:15PM
Current Understanding of Offshore Bat ActivitySteve K. Pelletier, Principal Scientist, Stantec ConsultingThe Learning Curve Continues: Wildlife, Permitting and Stakeholders10/22/2013
3:45PM–5:15PM
A Preliminary Techno-Economic Assessment of Three Floating Offshore Wind SubstructuresAaron P. Smith, Technical Analyst, National Renewable Energy LaboratoryFuture Technical Advances: What's in the Crystal Ball?10/23/2013
8:50AM–9:00AM
Advanced Control and Innovative Support Structure for Floating Offshore Wind TurbinesDhiraj Arora, R&D Manager, GEFuture Technical Advances: What's in the Crystal Ball?10/23/2013
9:00AM–9:10AM
PanelSteven Kopits, Managing Director, Douglas-WestwoodVessel and Construction Innovation: Meeting the U.S. Installation Challenge10/23/2013
2:25PM–2:40PM
PanelJose Zayas, Wind Program Director, U.S. Department of EnergyU.S. DOE Demonstration Awards: Competitive Design to Deployment10/23/2013
3:00PM–5:00PM