Blue Sky Wind
10 New King Street , White Plains, New York, United States

In the coming years, wind power will be a visible form of energy generation in over 27 states and several Canadian provinces. BlueSkyWind, L.L.C.’s (“BlueSkyWind”) strategy is simply the creation of distributed wind energy projects and small cluster wind farms wherever suitable wind, land use and avian issues permit. We seek places where the electrical infrastructure is in place and where supplemental energy is needed and cost effective. BSW will consider urban, suburban, industrial, farm and rural settings for wind projects.  Originally founded in 1995 as a land use planning and development company, BlueSkyWind’s focus changed in early 2001 due to its interest in the field and stronger wind turbine technology which improved the industry worldwide. BlueSkyWind a privately held Limited Liability Company is striving for a leading role in this segment of the industry through the use of wind turbines ranging in sizes from 30kW to 1.65 MW in name plate capacity.  BlueSkyWind is specialized toward the development of onsite wind-powered generation in North America. BlueSkyWind positions wind turbines in windy industrial sites, commercial office parks, public and private schools, resorts, universities, hospital properties, water treatment plants and wherever there is a combination of strong winds and costly energy rates. Although like a large wind farm, distributed energy projects often have as many development steps, they differ in the land area required for placement. These projects can be placed within the confines of a company’s property boundaries. Subject to zoning, turbines can be placed well within city boundaries where power generation is most needed. As a result, BlueSkyWind will reach a goal of over 1000 megawatts of dispersed wind power before 2010. By creating energy generation in this manner, BlueSkyWind will be producing energy around the clock somewhere in North America.  As a full service developer of wind projects we will bring together all aspects of a project including operation and maintenance programs once the wind turbine is up and running. Your site will be matched with the right size turbine to your entity’s energy requirements.  We can also assist your own project development by providing site selection skills, wind resource assessment, governmental and environmental review and permitting, project financing and construction management.  Wind power will contribute to managing our expanding energy requirements through a long-term cost effective, cleaner and more efficient process than what is available today.  Wind energy is an intermittent form of power production which unlike other methods of power creation emits no harmful by-products such as mercury, carbon dioxide and other airborne pollution during the energy production process. Also important, wind turbines do not use water for cooling purposes. Unlike coal, natural gas or nuclear power generation wind energy will not create soil and water contamination where the energy is produced.

Services

• Site Selection- In order for a site to be effective it is critical that a number of key factors fall into place. Here are the major points BlueSkyWind will consider during the due-diligence period

• Wind Resource Assessment: Certain parts of states have greater wind conditions due to elevation, ridgelines, mesas, river valleys and water bodies. Consistent wind speeds ranging from 14 to 22 mph is the target zone for wind development at the hub height of the turbine (120’ to 240’ high). BSW undertakes careful wind measurement and wind source research to determine what the expected power output of each potential site. We will utilize in-house and independent industry specialists to make a final determination

• Interconnections to the grid: Small wind projects and distributed wind energy can be established on distribution lines of a grid system, or behind the meter on a site where the power will be used

• Avian Issues: Care needs to be taken with the development of a wind project to avoid notable areas of low flight bird migration routes. From time to time, birds collide with buildings, planes, power lines, cars, etc., the turbine could also be another potential obstruction

• Environmental Assessment: New land-use activities such as a wind turbine or a wind farm must follow local, state and federal land use guidelines to secure approvals for development. Proximity to special scenic settings, historical conditions, unique plant and animal wildlife along with proximity to residential districts are factors reviewed in an assessment

• Access: The site will require a 30 foot road easement to the foundation of the wind turbine. This access point will be used for the lifetime of the turbine to allow for maintenance and repairs

• Permits: In suburban or urban settings, a conditional use application will most likely be necessary for a wind turbine or wind farm application. Typically either the proposed use and/or the height of the turbine(s) are contrary to an existing zoning code. In some cases the property may be rezoned to allow for the use to occur. BSW will work with the various local, state and federal agencies to assure that all concerns are addressed

• Project Financing: BSW has a strong base of relationships and expertise to readily secure financing for wind projects in the United States and Canada

• Equipment Procurement: BSW is not affiliated with any wind turbine manufacturer. Based on safety and reliability, BSW will procure the most competitive and technically appropriate wind turbines for each specific assignment

• Construction Management: Only construction teams with solid verifiable building records of wind farms will be invited to bid on BSW wind projects.

• Operations and Maintenance: Once the wind project is completed and fully operational BlueSkyWind will oversee the operations and maintenance services provided by the wind turbine manufacturer. To maximize returns over the life of the project it is critical that the turbine(s) be properly maintained at all times.