These stories appearing in the print edition only... subscribe today! Cover Story With A National RPS Likely, Utilities Must Adapt Electric ultilities must consider pertinent cost issues alongside shifting requirements for their portfolios' composition. Project Profile High Sheldon Captures Sweeping N.Y. Winds Navigating idiosyncratic rules and regulations did not deter Invenergy from building its first New York wind project. Spotlight Turbulent Times Hit N.Y. Wind Energy Market Even as the global credit crisis pushed some developers out of state, New York's wind energy market remained vibrant last year. Industry At Large Changing Winds Ahead For M&A Activity? Despite last summer's credit meltdown, several industry factors portend more big mergers and acquisitions. Bats Surpassing Birds As Ecological Concern This summer, a partnership between TransAlta Wind and the University of Calgary debunked a popular belief about bats. Combating Fugitive Dust On Wind Farms Combating fugitive dust and erosion on wind farms can be expensive and problematic. Will Canada Meet Its Kyoto Commitments? The Canadian government has avoided a lawsuit alleging that the country has not met its Kyoto commitments. FREEDM Systems Center Targets The Smart Grid A new research center will depend on industry partnerships to speed the introduction of new technologies to market. Marketplace Trainers Learn Calm, Creative Safety Theory Denmark-headquartered Avanti Wind Systems recently sent its safety managers to wind turbine safety training. Access Systems Increase Tower Maintenance Efficiency Maintenance crews can incorporate customized high-access systems to increase worker efficiency and productivity. Lean Manufacturing Delivers Cost Savings For successful implementation of lean principles, component manufacturers should partner with supply chain members. Light & Sound Advancements In Wind Assessment While sound- and light-based measurement technologies have advanced assessment services, one provider is targeting the turbine itself for its new system. | 
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