New name reflects group's role as the voice of the wind industry in the state
CHICAGO -- The Board of Directors of Wind for Illinois announced today the organization has officially changed its name to the Illinois Wind Energy Association, a move that more clearly communicates the organization's role as the top advocate for wind energy in the state.
The newly renamed Illinois Wind Energy Association (IWEA) will continue its core mission of legislative and regulatory advocacy, while expanding its role as a business network for the industry in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
"We're very happy to announce this change," said IWEA Executive Director Kevin Borgia, "this new name better-reflects our mission to improve the business environment for wind in this important state. We look forward to working with firms across the wind industry, policymakers and the citizens of Illinois to increase wind generation in the Land of Lincoln."
In the two years since its founding, IWEA has grown into an instrumental part of the wind industry in Illinois, helping to guide state political leaders toward beneficial energy policy.
IWEA members are many of the leading firms in the wind industry, including Invenergy LLC, Iberdrola Renewables, Gamesa Energy, Midwest Wind Energy, Oak Creek Energy Systems, Burns & McDonnell, the Farnsworth Group and many others. Membership in the group is open to any individual or firm in the wind energy industry. Please visit our Membership Page for more information on joining IWEA.
IWEA will retain the web address www.windforillinois.org, and Borgia and all other staff will remain with the organization.
CHICAGO -- The Board of Directors of Wind for Illinois announced today the organization has officially changed its name to the Illinois Wind Energy Association, a move that more clearly communicates the organization's role as the top advocate for wind energy in the state.
The newly renamed Illinois Wind Energy Association (IWEA) will continue its core mission of legislative and regulatory advocacy, while expanding its role as a business network for the industry in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
"We're very happy to announce this change," said IWEA Executive Director Kevin Borgia, "this new name better-reflects our mission to improve the business environment for wind in this important state. We look forward to working with firms across the wind industry, policymakers and the citizens of Illinois to increase wind generation in the Land of Lincoln."
In the two years since its founding, IWEA has grown into an instrumental part of the wind industry in Illinois, helping to guide state political leaders toward beneficial energy policy.
IWEA members are many of the leading firms in the wind industry, including Invenergy LLC, Iberdrola Renewables, Gamesa Energy, Midwest Wind Energy, Oak Creek Energy Systems, Burns & McDonnell, the Farnsworth Group and many others. Membership in the group is open to any individual or firm in the wind energy industry. Please visit our Membership Page for more information on joining IWEA.
IWEA will retain the web address www.windforillinois.org, and Borgia and all other staff will remain with the organization.