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First Ski Resort in the Country with a Windspire Wind Turbine

Reno, NV (November 15, 2010)- Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe unveils its newest energy source – the Windspire® (http://www.windspireenergy.com)  wind turbine! The three 33-foot tall turbines were installed on the north side of its Winters Creek Lodge. The turbines will help offset the lighting costs for the new Winters Creek Lodge during the upcoming season.
“Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe is a large advocate for using the Earth’s natural resources in its daily activities” said Ron Cox, Director of Sales at Windspire Energy. “We are excited that the Windspire will now be a part of their efforts to move more towards environmental sustainability and stewardship.”

Considered a relatively small wind turbine, the Windspire provides a low-cost, safe and energy efficient method for harnessing power from the wind. It produces approximately 2000 kilowatt hours per year in 12 mph average winds. This is approximately one-third to one –fifth of the energy usage of an average U.S. Home for an entire year.

Becoming a sustainable ski resort is an effort that Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe has been making for the past decade. According to a statement by General Manager, Paul Senft, “Mt Rose- Ski Tahoe continues its dedication toward maintaining a sound and successful environmental policy that will both sustain and strengthen its precious natural resources.” Some of their initiatives include restoring native vegetation, a recycling and waste reduction program and transportation initiatives that decrease air pollution. To learn more about how you can Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe’s initiative to “Go Green” log on to http://www.mtrose.com/on-the-mountain/green-rose and read “Sustainable Slopes.”

About Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe

Mt. Rose is Tahoe’s closest skiing to Reno, located 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Mt. Rose boasts over 1200 acres of terrain, including the 200+ acre Chutes, and the new Winters Creek Lodge.
About Windspire Energy

Windspire Energy, Inc. (formerly Mariah Power, Inc.) is the developer of the innovative Windspire wind turbines.  Made in the USA, Windspires are designed for use in urban, suburban, and rural settings.   The propeller-free, vertical-axis design enables silent operation and features patented technology that maximizes energy conversion from wind into electric power, regardless of changing wind speed and direction.  The Windspire has been featured in The New York Times, Fortune, Popular Science, and on “20/20”, CNN and NPR. For more information, visit www.WindspireEnergy.com.

Renewable Energy Alternatives helps Cermak Plaza go GREEN

Berwyn, Illinois — November 22, 2010— Cermak Plaza has joined the green revolution by adding 12 new wind turbines in the parking lot located at Harlem Avenue and Cermak Road.

“Cermak Plaza has long provided public art for its patrons and the neighborhood to enjoy. When I saw the elegant wind spire turbines – it clicked, we could generate electricity while at the same time keeping true to the David W. Bermant (Cermak Plaza’s original developer – 1957) philosophy of ‘Color, Light and Motion’,” states Michael Flight of Concordia Realty Corporation (the principal developer for Cermak Plaza Associates LLC), “The interplay of light bouncing off the rapidly spinning turbines really adds to our $10 million renovation. And the really fantastic thing is they will also reduce our common area energy costs. It really is a homerun!”

“Cermak Plaza has always enjoyed a rich history of breaking the mold and providing more than an average shopping experience,” Robert J. Lovero, Mayor of the city of Berwyn, announced, “The use of green energy continues their innovative pursuits. The City of Berwyn encourages their pursuit of sustainable development.”

“We are thrilled too that we were chosen to install the new turbines and help promote our green initiative,” said Bernie Schmidt, CEO of Renewable Energy Alternatives, located in Northbrook, IL. “It’s exciting to see that going green is no longer just a fad but rather something that Chicago and it’s surrounding areas are embracing and moving forward with such as the Cermak Plaza has done this year. With a variety of both State and Federal incentives currently available for new customers, our energy specialist are able to assist each client in making sure that they receive the maximum incentives available to them” states Mr. Schmidt.

The 12 new turbines, manufactured by Windspire Energy, will produce an approximate total between 18,000-24,000 kilowatts of electricity per year. They work best where average winds are 11 mph. Unlike the traditional wind turbines, the unique monopole vertical-axis is a result of years of research, plus a creative strategy to turn renewable energy into an everyday realtiy.

About Renewable Energy Alternatives LLC
Renewable Energy Alternatives LLC is the Midwest’s largest and most experienced Windspire installer. We perform wind and site evaluations, design the projects and perform the installations and commissioning. Our innovative engineering team can design custom and standard Windspire installation for residential and commercial. Our in house financial team will calculate electricity cost savings and payback information as well as procure all available grants for our clients. Bernie Schmidt, BSCE our founder and CEO has been featured on several local TV news spots for his innovative Zero Energy Homes in Chicago, found on You tube under “Solar Verde”. Or you can go tour website at www.renewableenergyalt.com for more information.

About Windspire Energy
Windspire Energy, Inc. is the developer of the innovative Windspire wind turbines. Made in the USA, Windspires are designed for use in urban, suburban, and rural settings. The propeller-free, vertical-axis design enables silent operation and features patented technology that maximizes energy conversion from wind into electric power, regardless of changing wind speed and direction. The Windspire has been featured in The New York Times, Fortune, Popular Science, and on “20/20”, CNN and NPR. For more information, visit www.WindspireEnergy.com.

Windspire installed at Universal Academy in Irving, TX

In partnership with Green Education Alliance (GEA), Concept Renewable, LLC recently installed a Windspire vertical axis wind turbine at Universal Academy in Irving, Texas (UA Irving).

This turbine will be connected to the grid, reducing the school’s electricity demands. Concept Renewable will also supply a computed-based real time montoring system, that will log hourly, daily, and monthly electricity production.

Learn more about this installation.

The City of San José and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today the opening of the San José Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase, an interactive new innovation center housing installations of cutting-edge clean energy technologies available on the market today and in the future; including the Windspire.

Read the full press release.

First Ski Resort in the Country with a Windspire Wind Turbine

Reno, NV (November 15, 2010)- Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe unveils its newest energy source – the Windspire® (http://www.windspireenergy.com)  wind turbine! The three 33-foot tall turbines were installed on the north side of its Winters Creek Lodge. The turbines will help offset the lighting costs for the new Winters Creek Lodge during the upcoming season.
“Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe is a large advocate for using the Earth’s natural resources in its daily activities” said Ron Cox, Director of Sales at Windspire Energy. “We are excited that the Windspire will now be a part of their efforts to move more towards environmental sustainability and stewardship.”

Considered a relatively small wind turbine, the Windspire provides a low-cost, safe and energy efficient method for harnessing power from the wind. It produces approximately 2000 kilowatt hours per year in 12 mph average winds. This is approximately one-third to one –fifth of the energy usage of an average U.S. Home for an entire year.

Becoming a sustainable ski resort is an effort that Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe has been making for the past decade. According to a statement by General Manager, Paul Senft, “Mt Rose- Ski Tahoe continues its dedication toward maintaining a sound and successful environmental policy that will both sustain and strengthen its precious natural resources.” Some of their initiatives include restoring native vegetation, a recycling and waste reduction program and transportation initiatives that decrease air pollution. To learn more about how you can Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe’s initiative to “Go Green” log on to http://www.mtrose.com/on-the-mountain/green-rose and read “Sustainable Slopes.”

About Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe

Mt. Rose is Tahoe’s closest skiing to Reno, located 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Mt. Rose boasts over 1200 acres of terrain, including the 200+ acre Chutes, and the new Winters Creek Lodge.
About Windspire Energy

Windspire Energy, Inc. (formerly Mariah Power, Inc.) is the developer of the innovative Windspire wind turbines.  Made in the USA, Windspires are designed for use in urban, suburban, and rural settings.   The propeller-free, vertical-axis design enables silent operation and features patented technology that maximizes energy conversion from wind into electric power, regardless of changing wind speed and direction.  The Windspire has been featured in The New York Times, Fortune, Popular Science, and on “20/20”, CNN and NPR. For more information, visit www.WindspireEnergy.com.