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mULti-Project FeAtUre Winds of Change Sixty-seven massive wind turbines, part of the Trimont Area Wind Farm in Minneapolis, generate power for more than 29,000 homes. Project: trimont Area Wind Farm Firm: HDr, inc., minneapolis W hen a coalition of 43 rural Minnesota landowners banded together to transform 22,000 acres of land into a massive wind-fueled power station, the hope was to create a renewable energy source strong enough to serve the needs of some 29,000 homes. As construction on the 100-megawatt Trimont Area Wind Farm began in mid-2005, the group tapped HDR, Inc., to help prepare its Large Wind Energy Conversion System Site Permit application, support preparation of the Certificate of Need and prepare additional permits required for construction. HDR also assisted in devising an environmentally friendly location for 67 massive wind turbines; performed wetland delineations, biological surveys and reviews for endangered species; and coordinated with outside resource agencies. Michelle Bissonnette, HDR vice president and project manager, says company scientists “examined proposed construction areas for wetlands, streams, cultural resources and natural areas and used Global Positioning Systems to map features in the field during land surveys.” The information was then uploaded into the project’s Geographic Information System and used to manage environmental constraints in relation to the evolving site layout, including the future placement of turbines, roads and underground electrical lines. For HDR, Bissonnette says, one of the largest challenges was ensuring that all project participants had a voice in the process and that the landowners—all 43 of them—could weigh in on the structuring of the massive ownership co-operative. “We provided a constant flow of information concerning turbine placement, environmental impacts, longterm benefits, construction schedules and design implementation,” she says. “While the environmental perks are easy to explain to consumers, renewable energy projects bring a cascade of sustainable benefits, resulting in Michelle Bissonnette communities that are healthier and more attractive to live in,” says Darryl Shoemaker, HDR senior vice president. “People are finding that renewable energy also is good for the economy, providing income, jobs and investment.” Beyond the obvious environmental and economic upside, the wind project also will benefit landowners, adjoining counties and homeowners that receive electricity—not to mention the state of Minnesota, which is now closer to reaching its mandated renewable energy standard of 25 percent by 2025. 19 jANUAry / FebrUAry 2008 eNGiNeeriNG iNc.

Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008

Engineering Inc.
Table of Contents
From ACEC to You
News & Notes
Market Watch
Legislative Action
Trouble Below
Eco-Friendly Infrastructure Projects
Spring 2008 Course Catalog
Leadership & Ethics
Project Management & Project Delivery
Business Management & Quality
Human Resources
Finance & Economics
Contracts & Risk Management
Marketing & Business Development
Communications & Information Technology
Winning in 2008—ACEC’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit
On-Demand Courses
Online Seminars
Organizational Peer Review and Contracts & Risk Management Central
State Organization Spring 2008 Programs
Registration Form
Bachelor's Plus 30
2007 Professional Liability Insurance Carriers Survey
2008 Annual Convention Primer
Risk Management
Business Insights
Members in the News
One on One
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Engineering Inc.
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Cover2
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Table of Contents
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - From ACEC to You
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 3
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - News & Notes
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 5
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Market Watch
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 7
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Legislative Action
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 9
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Trouble Below
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 11
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 12
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 13
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 14
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 15
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Eco-Friendly Infrastructure Projects
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 17
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 18
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 19
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 20
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Spring 2008 Course Catalog
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-2
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-3
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Leadership & Ethics
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-5
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Project Management & Project Delivery
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-7
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Business Management & Quality
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-9
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Human Resources
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Finance & Economics
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Contracts & Risk Management
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-13
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Marketing & Business Development
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Communications & Information Technology
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Winning in 2008—ACEC’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-17
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-18
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - On-Demand Courses
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Online Seminars
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - I-21
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Organizational Peer Review and Contracts & Risk Management Central
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - State Organization Spring 2008 Programs
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Registration Form
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 21
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Bachelor's Plus 30
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 23
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 24
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 25
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 26
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 2007 Professional Liability Insurance Carriers Survey
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 28
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 29
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 30
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Risk Management
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 2008 Annual Convention Primer
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 33
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Business Insights
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - Members in the News
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 36
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 37
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 38
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - 39
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - One on One
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