Mechanical & Industrial Engrg 697WE - ST- Wind Energy I
Fall
2020
01
3.00
James Manwell
UMass Amherst
68336
On-Line
manwell@ecs.umass.edu
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the regulatory principles affecting wind project development from greenfield to decommissioning or repower. The course begins with an overview of basic real property laws and principles to consider when planning a wind project, including title and ownership principles, severance of rights in the estate, zoning considerations, easements, FAA and FCC regulations on airspace, and wake effect case law. Students will learn the legal concepts of nuisance as they relate to relevant "wind turbine syndrome" cases involving complaints of noise, vibration, flicker effect, and diminished property values. Students will then learn about basic corporations and contract law as it relates to the structuring and financing of a wind project. Students learn the basic forms of financing and ensuring a project including PPAs, VPPAs and hedges. The course
then moves on to contracts including landowner leases and EPCs (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts). Students also learn about environmental health and safety issues and regulations in the industry and how they affect development and operation of wind projects. A module focuses on federal wildlife regulations and treaties impacting development. Additional topics covered include Decommissioning, Repower, and Department of Defense, Tribal Lands, and Federal issues in wind energy development. Finally, we cover the state of regulation and policy in offshore wind development in the U.S. and as this relates to the industry as a whole.
then moves on to contracts including landowner leases and EPCs (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts). Students also learn about environmental health and safety issues and regulations in the industry and how they affect development and operation of wind projects. A module focuses on federal wildlife regulations and treaties impacting development. Additional topics covered include Decommissioning, Repower, and Department of Defense, Tribal Lands, and Federal issues in wind energy development. Finally, we cover the state of regulation and policy in offshore wind development in the U.S. and as this relates to the industry as a whole.