Wind Turbine Company EMD Turbines
Summary
SCH Number
2001078071
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Wind Turbine Company EMD Turbines
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/5/2001
Document Description
The overall goal is to develop a commercially viable wind turbine capable of competing in the existing de-regulated electrical power industry without subsidies or premiums to compete in the electricity marketplace. The aim is to reduce the cost of electricity (COE) with a more reliable, lighter-weight and cost-effective turbine using an advanced two-bladed, downwind design incorporating new structures, component technology and power electronics. This contract will extend the proof of concept work conducted under the PIER RD&D contract (500-97-032) to a California site and demonstrate the turbine in a commercial setting.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Libonati
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306(6)
Reasons for Exemption
This PIER contract is for basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in major disturbances to an environmental resource.
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