BTI Wind Energy http://windenergyisrenewable.com Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:40:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 BTI Wind Energy/Harvest the Wind Network :: Huffington Post Article http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energyharvest-the-wind-network-huffington-post-article/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energyharvest-the-wind-network-huffington-post-article/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:40:09 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=652 Good Day All,

If you’d like to have a good read that is sure to put a smile on your face, check out the following link to Rocky Kistner’s article in the Huffington Post!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rocky-kistner/on-the-prairie-pioneers-h_b_892449.html”

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energyharvest-the-wind-network-huffington-post-article/feed/ 0 Harvest the Wind Network and Pace Global Energy Partner http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-pace-global-energy-partner/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-pace-global-energy-partner/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:30:33 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=627 (Originally released on December 3rd, 2010)

 
Harvest the Wind NetworkTM and Pace Global Form Strategic Partnership
 
Collaboration to Advance Distributed Wind Energy Solutions
 
 
Greensburg, KS and Fairfax, VA — December 3, 2010…Harvest the Wind Network, LLC has partnered with Pace Global Energy Services, LLC (Pace Global) to provide distributed wind energy solutions to clients seeking to add renewable energy to their supply portfolio. The partnership combines the strength of Pace Global’s proven energy management services with Harvest the Wind Network’s established, nationwide community wind dealer network. Together the organizations will provide clients a depth of industry knowledge and experience coupled with the proven capability for execution and local, long-term project support, resulting in a turnkey solution unparalleled in the market today.

“This partnership is a commitment between two reputable organizations to provide outstanding service to our customers throughout the world” said Kelly Estes, President of Harvest the Wind Network. “It’s a step in the right direction for Harvest the Wind Network, Pace Global and Distributed Wind as an industry in pairing two world class companies to do what they do best, put the customer first!”

Timothy F. Sutherland, Pace Global’s Chairman and CEO, states “Distributed energy such as wind is going to play a major role into the future. By partnering with Harvest the Wind Network, we can provide our clients with clean wind energy. Further, existing incentives create an opportunity to realize immediate savings while creating a hedge against future energy price escalation.”

About Harvest the Wind Network
Harvest the Wind Network is made up of independent dealer groups throughout the United States & Canada who provide wind energy solutions for residential and community wind projects. Our expanding network currently extends to 35 states and provinces. Customer service, support and loyalty are the Network’s ambitions & goals. As evidenced by an average time in business of 50 years, each award winning Harvest the Wind Network dealer group has demonstrated that sustained service, support and loyalty to their local community and client base is essential to sustainable success. Harvest the Wind Network is a turn-key provider of long-term wind energy solutions, giving our clients confidence that they are working with a sustainable partner. For more information on Harvest the Wind Network please visit: www.harvesthewindnetwork.com
About Pace Global
Pace Global is a leading, independent energy management services provider and consultancy. By combining deep industry knowledge with commercial, technical, financial, and regulatory expertise, Pace Global helps organizations maximize value and manage risk in today’s complex energy and environmental markets. For more than 30 years and in over 60 countries, Pace Global has worked closely with clients to define strategies and implement solutions. The company offers a unique, integrated perspective clients have come to trust. For more information, please visit our website www.paceglobal.com.

Contact Information:

Harvest the Wind Network
Haley N. Estes
Vice-President of Operations
Phone: +1 913.636.1330
Haley.Estes@HarvestTheWindNetwork.com
Pace Global
Fred James
Executive Vice President, Industrial Markets
Phone: +1 703.227.2173
Fred.James@paceglobal.com
]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-pace-global-energy-partner/feed/ 0 Harvest the Wind Network and Northern Power Systems Partner http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-northern-power-systems-partner/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-northern-power-systems-partner/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:19:01 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=622

Northern Power Systems Partners with Harvest the Wind Network™

Northern Power Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of next-generation direct-drive wind turbines, today announced a partnership with Harvest the Wind Network. The Harvest the Wind Network was born out of a 4th generation family business – BTI Inc. BTI Wind Energy formed the Harvest the Wind Network of dealers to sell, service, and support wind energy products across North America.

“We are very excited to be partnering with Harvest the Wind Network” said Parthiv Amin, President of the Community Wind business at Northern Power Systems. “This partnership will enable us to expand our world class Northern Power™ 100 permanent magnet direct drive wind turbine global distribution channel through their well-established large equipment dealership network across the United States and Canada.”

Harvest the Wind Network is very pleased to announce a partnership with Northern Power Systems. “The highly reliable U.S. made Northern Power 100 with direct drive technology is a perfect match for our North American network of dealers and customers” added Kelly Estes, President of Harvest the Wind Network.

About Harvest the Wind Network
 Harvest the wind Network is made up of independent dealer groups throughout the United States & Canada who provide wind energy solutions for residential and community wind projects. Our expanding network currently extends to 35 states and provinces. Customer service, support and loyalty are the Network’s ambitions & goals. As evidenced by an average time in business of 50 years, each award winning Harvest the Wind Network dealer group has demonstrated that sustained service, support and loyalty to their local community and client base is essential to sustainable success. Harvest the Wind Network is a turn-key provider of long-term wind energy solutions, giving our clients confidence that they are working with a sustainable partner. For more information on Harvest the Wind Network please visit: www.harvestthewindnetwork.com

About Northern Power Systems
Northern Power Systems has over 30 years of experience in developing advanced, innovative wind turbines. The company’s next generation highly reliable wind turbine technology is based on a vastly simplified architecture that utilizes a unique combination of a permanent magnet generator and direct-drive design (gearless). This revolutionary new approach delivers higher energy capture, eliminates drive-train noise, and significantly reduces operation, maintenance and downtime costs. The company currently manufactures the Northern PowerTM 100 turbine, designed specifically for community wind or distributed power generation applications such as schools/universities, businesses, commercial farms, municipalities and remote locations. Later this year, the company plans to launch a 2.2MW turbine into the utility-scale marketplace for wind farm applications. Northern Power Systems is a fully integrated company that designs, manufactures, sells and services wind turbines into the global marketplace from its headquarters in Vermont with offices in Massachusetts and Michigan, USA, as well as Switzerland, UK and Italy.

For more information about the Northern Power 100 and our Community Scale Wind business, please visit: www.northernpower.com/community-wind

 

For Northern Power Systems, contact:
John J. Ciempa
Marketing Communications Specialist
Northern Power Systems
Phone: +1-802-461-2922
jciempa@northernpower.com

For Harvest the Wind Network, contact:
Haley N. Estes
Vice-President of Operations
The Harvest the Wind Network
Phone: +1-913-636-1330
Haley.Estes@HarvestTheWindNetwork.com

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/harvest-the-wind-network-and-northern-power-systems-partner/feed/ 0 BTI Wind Energy Installs 3 More 50kW Turbines in the Greenest City in the World! http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energy-installs-3-more-50kw-turbines-in-the-greenest-city-in-the-world/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energy-installs-3-more-50kw-turbines-in-the-greenest-city-in-the-world/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 22:11:11 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=578 In the past two weeks BTI Wind Energy, founding member of the “Harvest the Wind Network” has helped the  community of Greensburg Kansas solidify their initive to become the “Greenest City in America”! By installing Endurance E3120 (50kW) turbines for BTI Inc., the local John Deere Dealer, the new high school and a local agriculture producer, the folks in Greensburg continue to make history and save a bundle of money on electrical costs while doing it! “Each one of these turbines is on a different height or style of tower; combined with the very high winds in Western Kansas, making it a vitual wind energy lab.” said Andrew Trapanese, BTI Wind Energy’s Director of Project Development. BTI Wind Energy invites all interested parties to visit Greensburg and appreciate the new skyline! Installed at Greensburg High School Installed at BTI - Local John Deere Dealer Installed on Local Farm

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-energy-installs-3-more-50kw-turbines-in-the-greenest-city-in-the-world/feed/ 1 Money available for City, County & School Renewable Energy Projects http://windenergyisrenewable.com/money-available-for-city-county-and-school-renewable-energy-projects/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/money-available-for-city-county-and-school-renewable-energy-projects/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:24:26 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=545 Recently the US government as made funds available from the stimulus package (ARRA) for renewable energy and energy conservation projects. Below, I have listed the summarys of the incentives. Because these opportunities are offered as competitive grants, you may want to invest in a grant writer. BTI Wind Energy can recommend a grant writer to simplify your process. Pleased read the summary’s below and call us if you have additional questions.

 
Special Announcement for Kansas

$3.8 Million in Grant Funds Available for Renewable Energy in Kansas

State Energy Office accepting applications from local units of government

Topeka, KS–The State Energy Office (SEO), a division of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), announced today the establishment of the Renewable Energy Incentives Grant program.

The program utilizes $3,837,200 of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Local units of government are eligible to apply for grants to fund up to 25% of the development, implementation, and installation of renewable energy technology, up to $250,000.

“Projects funded through this grant will have long-lasting economic and environmental benefits for local Kansas communities,” said Thomas Wright, Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission. “Not only will these grants help put people back to work in Kansas, but the projects will reduce fossil fuel emissions through the generation of clean energy.”

Public entities including state agencies, cities and counties*, public colleges and universities, community colleges and technical schools, and unified school districts are eligible to apply for grants for qualifying wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, or hydropower projects.

Approximately $1 million will be awarded in each of the first three rounds. The remaining available funds will be awarded in round four. The deadline for submitting applications for round one is January 31, 2010. Round one awards will be made the second week of February.

 

*Cities or counties that received direct allocations through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant are not eligible.

 

 

 

Who can apply

  • State agencies
  • Cities and counties*
  • Public colleges and universities
  • Community colleges and technical schools
  • Unified school districts

Homeowners and businesses are not eligible for this program.

Other programs for homeowners and businesses:

 
 
 
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News Release

BTI WIND ENERGY AND THE HARVEST THE WIND NETWORK ANNOUNCE AN ELITE FULL SCALE LINE OF WIND

ENERGY PRODUCTS.

GREENSBURG, KANSAS February 1, 2010

unveiled their new business model moving forward. The new line up of wind turbines is being launched across the United

States with Canada and other strategic markets to follow soon thereafter.

With over 18 months of experience in Wind and 65 years in business the network led by BTI Inc. has taken the initiative to

expand beyond its small residential turbines. Due to the needs heard from their consumers, BTI and The Harvest the Wind

Network together are expanding into a wide range of product offerings, from as low as a 5kw residential turbine to the midrange

powering small commercial businesses and even encompassing the large community scale wind turbines up to

multiple megawatt machines.

Based on extensive consumer research, the new business model was implemented to enhance customer satisfaction,

expand business segments and create brand awareness for The Harvest the Wind Network to be a North American leader in

wind turbine distribution.

“Our network is made up of strong dealers that have been serving their communities for generations and the customer

support and satisfaction is what the consumer has come to rely on, we are giving them what they want and need.” said Kelly

Estes, President, BTI Inc

Endurance Wind Power will be a valued vendor of The Harvest the Wind Network. The current S Series (5kw Turbines), G

Series (35kw Turbines) and E Series (50kw Turbines) are going to represent the smaller end of the spectrum for the network

and will be joined by other top quality manufacturers in the wind energy industry.

The full line of products will be released to the public in segmented form. Pilot projects are underway for the mega-watt

scale turbines in the Midwest and the mid-range turbines are soon to follow across the United States. “The Harvest the

Wind Network will continue to approve and expand our lines as we see fit, we will also continue to monitor the quality and

reliability of our vendor’s products.” Mr. Estes added.

The new business plan and go to market strategies are the first in a series of important milestones in The Harvest the Wind

Network that will continue to strengthen the network’s position as the North American leader in wind energy distribution.

- BTI Wind Energy and The Harvest the Wind Network of dealers today

The Harvest the Wind Network

The Harvest the Wind Network is made up of dealerships around North America that distribute wind turbines to consumers

ranging from small residential projects to larger independent projects up to 10 megawatt’s in size. The networks has a team

of Wind Specialists who work with potential consumers to determine if wind energy will make sense for them, on an

investment, logistics and wind capacity level. Installation crews are trained, insured and bonded for most projects to

provide the highest quality of install. Service crews blanket the US and Canada to ensure the turbines run smoothly and the

consumer is worry-free.

. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at

www.btiwindenergy.com orwww.theharvestthewindnetwork.com

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/bti-wind-and-harvest-the-wind-network-expands/feed/ 0 Residential Wind Turbines Taking Flight In Your Neighborhood http://windenergyisrenewable.com/residential-wind-turbines-are-taking-flight-in-your-neighborhood/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/residential-wind-turbines-are-taking-flight-in-your-neighborhood/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:16:51 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=532 Look around, survey your surroundings, take note, residential wind turbines are beginning to show up everywhere! The green energy movement is surging forward at record pace. In the past year alone, during one of the worst economic downturns in American History, the small wind industry and more specifically residential wind energy grew by 78%. The projections for the near future of our industry our tremendous as the small wind segment in renewable energy is estimated to increase 30 fold in the next 5-10 years. So how does this effect you? The time is now to explore the feasibility of owning your own residential wind turbine. For the first time in our lifetimes, all of the pieces of the puzzle are in place. The regulatory environment is good and improving, the equipment (Endurance Turbines) is high performance and reliable, the service organizations and financing arms are in place for your benefit! Now is the time to consider taking control of your energy future, hedging against the future rising cost of energy and becoming a leader in your community for renewable energy! It is time to show your children and future generations that you care about the world we live in are willing to take the necessary steps to preserve our environment.  To help you determine if wind energy is right for you, please contact BTI Wind Energy for a high level analysis of your home site, wind resource and economic forecast for your potential project!

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/residential-wind-turbines-are-taking-flight-in-your-neighborhood/feed/ 2 AWEA Small Wind Conference http://windenergyisrenewable.com/andrew-trapanese-and-haley-estes-are-presenting-at-the-awea-small-wind-conference/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/andrew-trapanese-and-haley-estes-are-presenting-at-the-awea-small-wind-conference/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:47:57 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=514 Andrew Trapanese and Haley Estes are Presenting at the AWEA Small Wind Conference!
Industry folks and consumers alike…..Check out the highly educetional and “out of the box” presentations of Andrew Tapanese, Director of Project Management and Haley Estes, Director of Business Development; both from BTI WIND ENERGY!

They will be speaking at the American Wind Energy Associations Small Wind Conference in Detroit, November 3rd-5th. Check it Out!

]]> http://windenergyisrenewable.com/andrew-trapanese-and-haley-estes-are-presenting-at-the-awea-small-wind-conference/feed/ 0 Is wind energy really feasible for residential use? http://windenergyisrenewable.com/is-wind-energy-really-feasible-for-residential-use/ http://windenergyisrenewable.com/is-wind-energy-really-feasible-for-residential-use/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:29:52 +0000 bradestes http://windenergyisrenewable.com/?p=499 YES! Technology has progressed to the point that residential renewable energy can be produced at a cost that makes real financial sense. We recommend and sell the Endurance Wind Power suite of high performance turbines that are quickly becoming the power house of the small wind industry! Our residential models are designed to effectively offset up to 100% of your electric consumption.

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