Announcements (Updated 2/14/08)
The Virginia State-Based Anemometer Loan Program based at James Madison University was established in 2001 and has served more than 30 sites throughout the Commonwealth since then. In 2007, the program was temporarily halted to allow time for equipment upgrades and program assessment. The Virginia SBALP will resume operation, with updated mission and protocols, in Spring 2008.
Featured Photo (Delaplane, VA (Oct. 2003)
Wind News in the Region
Wind is Given 2nd Look As Energy Needs Grow, Washington Post (Aug. 3rd, 2008)
Community Wind Energy 2008, Windustry (Feb. 28th, 2008)
USDA Outreach Conference at Virginia State University, USDA (Feb. 28th, 2008)
2008 Renewable Energy Workshops, North Carolina Wind Energy (Feb. 25th 2008)
Wind farm proposed near Elkins, Charleston Gazette (Feb. 13th, 2008)
An Island Of Energy, Daily News Record (Feb. 6th, 2008)
Mission
- Installation completed in Floyd County, Virginia. January 10, 2003.
The Virginia State-Based Anemometer Loan Program is designed to empower landowners by generating their interest in wind energy through the borrowing of meteorlogical towers and encouraging wind development.
James Madison University will now be accepting applications to participate in the State-Based Anemometer Loan Program (SBALP). SBALP is designed to spur the development of wind power in the state of Virginia by helping potential wind turbine users quantify their wind resource. Applications are currently being accepted. To participate in the program fill out an application and mail it to the address indicated.
