Global Wind Day (photo courtesy of woodleywonderworks via Flickr Creative Commons)

The first annual Global Wind Day is Monday, June 15.  Thirty countries, worldwide, including the United States will be participating in the event to bring awareness of the potential of the renewable resource and promote its possibilities for a realistic solution to global climate change challenges.  Of course, green job opportunities in the wind industry will also be highlighted.

Global Wind Day is the brainchild of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), and is supported in the United States by the American Wind Energy Association.  Urging adoption of the national renewable electricity standard currently under Congressional consideration, the CEO of the AWEA , Denise Bode, stated:

“In the United States, Global Wind Day comes at a time when the nation is surging forward in wind and renewable energy development, but risks loosing this momentum and leaving tens of thousands of jobs on the cutting room floor if we do not adopt a strong renewable energy policy.  America trails China and Europe in passing renewable energy policy commitments.  It’s time for a national renewable electricity standard (RES) here in the U.S. to seize this historic opportunity to create jobs, build up our renewable energy industry, and fight climate change.”

Support wind power on Global Wind Day

photo credit: Calc-tufa

Wind-focused events will take place all over the world on Global Wind Day.  There is an interactive map at the official website that illustrates where you can go.  Even if your hometown is not holding a sponsored event, you can still make a difference by contacting your Congressional representatives and urging them to support a strong national renewable portfolio standard (RPS).

We even put together a primer to show you how to ask your elected representatives to support renewable energy.

Need some ideas of what to say?  The Global Wind Day site summarizes it perfectly:

At a time of energy and climate crisis, it is vital to explain to the decision makers why the world crucially needs an energy shift. Policy makers are seeking solutions and the wind industry offers the best way to produce CO2-free electricity quickly and efficiently.

Wind can be found everywhere, and energy from wind is helping ease the widespread dependence on fossil fuels. In addition, wind energy creates jobs and contributes to economic growth by offering highly technical know-how and the possibility of exporting wind energy and its technology

Once again, this is a prime example of how grassroots efforts can make a difference.  Each of us has the power to do something to mitigate climate change.  Whether you write a letter, attend a Global Wind Day event, or sign an online petition, you can make your voice heard.

What will you be doing on Monday?

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