In this WindTalk podcast, we’re discussing distributed wind energy with Russell Tencer, the Founder and CEO of United Wind. United Wind is currently the only company and the first ever to offer little to no money down leasing options to small wind customers in the United States. During our conversation, Russell provides insight on distributed…
United Wind to install more than 50 distributed wind turbines to power Smithfield farms in Colorado
United Wind, the nation’s distributed wind energy developer, announced that it has signed an agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc., a global food company, to power dozens of Smithfield farms in Colorado with onsite wind energy. The partnership will provide Smithfield with long-term, low-cost renewable energy for its agricultural operations and contribute to its industry-leading goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by…
United Wind brings distributed wind to national network of farmers
Distributed wind energy developer, United Wind, announced a new agreement with Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. (FBN), the largest independent farmer-to-farmer network in the U.S., which now spans over 13 million acres of member farms. United Wind is the first renewable energy provider to offer its WindLease through the FBN network’s farmer-direct marketplace. The agreement means WindLease will…
Leasing options for small wind energy
United Wind offers leasing options to small wind customers in the United States. The company’s unique WindLease program lets qualified users generate wind power on their property with no upfront costs. In this podcast, we speak with United Wind’s Co-founder and CEO, Russell Tencer. He talks to us about small and distributed wind power and…
United Wind continues growth and opens office in Kansas
After riding a wave of momentum with a $200M financing deal, New York-based United Wind, a provider of distributed wind-energy leasing solutions, has set its sights on the wind and farm-rich Kansas market, according to its co-founder and CEO, Russell Tencer, who has announced the addition of sales staff in Topeka, Kansas. Similar to the…
United Wind secures exclusive financing partnership with Bergey Windpower
United Wind, a provider of distributed-scale wind energy through its WindLease platform, recently announced the company’s partnership with Bergey WindPower. Under terms of the agreement, United Wind will be the exclusive provider of 3rd party financing options to customers seeking to lower their electricity costs today and into the future using the best-in-class turbines manufactured…
United Wind to introduce wind lease model at RIT wind power workshop
United Wind, a provider of distributed-scale wind energy announced that company president, Tal Mamo has been selected by the Wind Power Workshop to discuss Financial Considerations and Wind Incentives on December 10, 2013, 10 am to 12:30 pm, at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. The event, sponsored by CEC Energy, a division of…
U.S. DOE highlights wind energy financing model by United Wind
United Wind, a provider of distributed-scale wind energy through its WindLease platform, today announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has highlighted its wind energy financing programs within the organization’s 2012 Market Report on Wind Technologies in Distributed Applications report. The detailed report hails the company’s financing model for reducing upfront costs while underscoring the…
United Wind secures $25 million commitment for U.S. projects
United Wind, a leading provider of distributed-scale wind energy through its WindLease platform, announced that it has secured a tax equity commitment from GSG Energy Finance, an energy equipment leasing company, enabling the company to deploy up to $25 million towards wind energy projects in the United States. With this commitment, United Wind can now…
Talco and Wind Analytics join forces for affordable wind energy
Providing customers with affordable wind energy options – Talco, specialists in distributed-scale wind turbine sales and Wind Analytics, an industry leader in wind resource and financial modeling – today announced the two companies have merged to form United Wind. The company, through its proprietary WindLease platform, will provide customers with affordable, hassle-free wind energy, for little to no money…