Great Lakes Wind Collaborative: Who We Are and What We Do Name Great Lakes Wind Collaborative Date

Why Great Lakes? Wind Resources Policy Drivers Supply Chain Capacity Workforce Capacity

Mission Facilitate the sustainable development of wind power in the Great Lakes region - forum - consensus - products Purpose: Section I of the GLWC Charter The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) is a group established to build consensus on identifying and addressing issues affecting the planning, development, and operation of wind power facilities in the Great Lakes region. provide a forum for dialogue and an opportunity for analysis and exchange of information among key stakeholders to facilitate sustainable wind power development in the region. GLWC members include representatives from a broad spectrum of interests

Role of Great Lakes Commission secretariat project administration membership recruitment workgroup support financial management meeting facilitation data management and web site design communication and information services research, report production, and public liaison The GLC provides staff support in the following areas Level of staff support is contingent upon an accepted work plan and available funding resources.

Structure Workgroups Wind Stakeholders Advisory Committee Steering Committee Wind Stakeholders The Wind Stakeholder group is the broadest membership group of four categories of participation in the GLWC. This group is comprised of individuals who agree with the purpose of the Wind Collaborative as stated above, have an interest in keeping abreast of the work of the GLWC and who would like to provide input into GLWC priorities and activities, but do not want to make a commitment to active or regular participation in GLWC activities. These individuals will be sent periodic updates on GLWC work and will be asked to provide general feedback on and input into GLWC work plans, but will not necessarily be involved in implementing the work. An exception can be made when a Wind Stakeholder has been invited to or has requested to participate in a special work group because of his/her interest or expertise. Steering Committee Governing board of the GLWC Representing their sectors’ interests in a decisionmaking capacity and serve as a liaison between the GLWC and their agency or organization Help develop GLWC workplan and budget to support it Lead workgroups Make decisions regarding GLWC products and activities Help identify appropriate funding sources to support the work of the GLWC The Steering Committee shall consider the advice of the Advisory Committee in its decisions.

Advisory Committee Membership 7 Federal agencies (U.S. and Canadian) 8 States 2 Provinces Tribes/First Nations Municipal Interests Trade and not for profit assoc./orgs Environmental NGOs/associations Electric Utilities Wind Industry Academic interests At-Large Observers Co-chairs are: John Sarver, Michigan Energy Office Jennifer Keyes, Renewable Energy Manager, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Mark Sinclair, Clean Energy States Alliance Advisory Committee: Role and Operations Provide guidance and advice to the Steering Committee on behalf of a broader array of interests through review of and feedback on GLWC products and activities, including the GLWC annual work plan and budget. Operate by consensus. If the Advisory Committee cannot reach consensus on a particular issue, the Advisory Committee will elevate the issue to the Steering Committee. Co-Chairs

Steering Committee Membership 3 federal agencies (U.S. and Can) 2 state/provincial (1 each) 1 tribal/First Nation 1 municipal 1 wind trade assoc. 1 Env. NGO 1 wind industry 1 utility/trade assoc. 1 professional assoc. (non industry) 1 at-large Steering Committee Governing board of the GLWC Representing their sectors’ interests in a decisionmaking capacity and serve as a liaison between the GLWC and their agency or organization Help develop GLWC workplan and budget to support it Lead workgroups Make decisions regarding GLWC products and activities Help identify appropriate funding sources to support the work of the GLWC The Steering Committee shall consider the advice of the Advisory Committee in its decisions. 2 Co-Chairs

Funding Mix of Sources Federal: DOE–NREL (Base Funds) State/Provincial Funds NY Power Authority (Transmission) MI Sea Grant Integrated Assessment MI, OH, MN, Ontario Energy Funds Private Sector (Offshore) Potential Foundation Funding For the MI Sea Grant project, we’re a subcontractor with MSU’s Land Policy Institute. That project will: Identify Coastal Community Concerns of wind projects through facilitated public meetings in 2-3 coastal counties in Michigan; Design and Complete an Integrated Assessment for Wind Development – emphasis on creating an Integrated Assessment tool that will help coastal communities address challenges of multiple competing uses for coastal land; Once the tool is completed, it can be used as a model and disseminate it through channels like the GLWC, GLIN, the Sea Grant Network, and others.

GLWC Workplan Leadership, Regional Coordination and Policy Support Communication and Outreach Research and Data Management (i.e. Wind Atlas) Environmental Planning, Siting and Permitting Offshore Transmission and Power System Integration Economic Development Next 10 slides or so will feature some details of each of these 7 areas of the GLWC workplan

5 GLWC Workgroups Environmental Planning, Siting and Permits Offshore Great Lakes Wind Atlas Transmission Economic Development

Research Center Regional Perspective Build off of existing strengths Collaborate

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