WIND’S HIGH PROFILE

U.S. Wind Force Is At The Pinnacle Of Community Outreach
Mark Del Franco, 6 September 2011 (North American Windpower)

"For years, wind developers seeking to build projects in areas new to wind development were frequently advised to keep a low profile. In essence, the quieter, the better. This often limited the amount of project-related information available to the public and community leaders, and minimized stakeholder engagement…"

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"David Friend, CEO of U.S. Wind Force…[said] that mind-set is antiquated…[T]he developer has put a premium on community outreach, and such efforts have made all the difference…U.S. Wind Force formed a community advisory panel (CAP), comprising 20 community leaders, including citizens who opposed the project. To date, there have been 32 meetings and four open houses to highlight the many environmental and economic benefits of the project…[M]ost of the time, the information that's put out by opponents is inaccurate. Ultimately, it's better that [developers] control the message…"