Company Overview
"Where there is wind, there is power"
Our Vision
Our vision is to achieve energy independence, environmental responsibility, and financial benefits to communities.
Our Mission
We will achieve our vision through the development of utility-scale wind farm projects.
Our Objectives
PPC Wind believes in the vision for the United States to achieve energy independence by 2030. Our economy is heavily tied to foreign oil – a reality that has caused economic instability. PPC Wind wants to partner with the US and State governments, local landowners and investors to create an alternative energy source. PPC Wind believes in the Department of Energy’s "20% Wind Energy by 2030" Plan. By creating alternative energy sources, the United States will no longer be reliant on foreign energy sources and will no longer transfer its wealth to foreign economies. Wind development is a part of our solution to a better future.
See Also: RepowerAmerica.org
Enviromental Responsibility
Fossil fuels leave a carbon footprint on our environment causing climate shifts and damage to our atmosphere. In addition, fossil fuels are not renewable; while our generation may not see the day those fuels run out, we need to start planning for future generations. PPC Wind is committed to smart and responsible energy production and use. Wind farms generate energy leaving no carbon footprint at zero fuel cost. Wind energy is a key component in preserving our planet and our energy supply while meeting our energy needs.
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Financial Benefits to the Community
PPC Wind believes in building a stronger US economy by keeping the energy industry within local communities. Wind farms create local prosperity by broadening the tax base, creating new jobs, bringing new sources of income, and helping energy companies to meet expected and/or mandated energy production from renewable resources. In addition, local investors have an opportunity to invest in wind farm projects, benefiting their community while receiving a healthy return on their investment.
Our Strategy
Wind farm projects require the joint efforts of just about everybody in a community. From landowners to local, State and Federal governments to energy-provider companies, wind energy takes a consortium of people working together. There are many opportunities to get involved:
- Investors
- Landowners: Optimal Wind Sites
- Consultants: Land/Wind Studies
- Energy Producing/Distributing Companies
- Governments
- Development: Infrastructure
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Management and Maintenance
Our Services
- Wind power feasibility analysis
- Wind farm design and layout
- Wind resource assessment
- Acquisition of wind rights and leases
- Turbine foundation design, selection and acquisition
- Federal, state and local permitting
- Energy production estimates
- Construction management
- Equity and debt financing
- Wind turbine financing
- Tax favored financing
- Negotiations on power purchase agreements, transmission and interconnection agreements.
Wind Energy
Wind is becoming one of the main sources of renewable energy around the world. America's current generation from wind is 30,000 mega watts and is expected to increase exponentially in the next two decades. Wind will play an increasingly large role in our country becoming energy independent and revitalizing America’s rural economy. wecansolveit.org
Wind gives us the climate protection we all desire. 20% wind energy by 2030 is comparable to taking 140 million cars off the road. Wind energy provides clean, emission free electricity. 20percentwind.org
Economic Benefits
Wind turbines, once installed, generate almost free electricity; they require basic maintenance and servicing. This means wind turbines have a marginal cost of production close to zero. For example each additional kWh produced only requires more wind, but no additional spending. The cost of wind is essentially set at the time of construction. That cost is fixed and as the cost of electricity increases so does the return on your investment
The cost of electricity generated by wind has decreased dramatically and is now comparable to electricity generated by coal, natural gas or nuclear energy.
Production tax credits for investors.
Carbon credits as an additional source of revenue.
Economic developments in the form of new jobs, new industry, new revenue through electricity sales and associated growth and spending.
Zero fuel cost.
Additional source of income for local land owners.
Tax revenue, wind power generates an average of $10,000.00 in tax revenue for every MW of installed capacity. These dollars flow into the local community to help build schools, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Environmental Benefits
Clean water. Wind energy conserves water 600 more times than traditional production of electricity with fossil fuels.
Land preservation and visual aesthetics, wind farms are spaced over a large area with virtually no impact on crop production and live stock grazing.
No carbon foot print, traditional production of electricity is a major source of air pollution, acid rain, global warming, radioactive waste and oil spills.
Leadership
Jerry Kooiman, President and COO, PPC Wind, LLC.
Jerry Kooiman is the founder and President/COO of PPC WIND. With a growing need for renewable energy resources, PPC WIND has positioned itself to be one of the fastest growing wind developers on the East Coast of the United States and Canada.
Mr. Kooiman has more than 25 years of experience in project development, general contracting, consulting and construction management. Past experience includes residential, commercial and government projects.
Mr. Kooiman holds degrees from the Royal Dutch Business College and Regent University.
Gardner King, CEO
Gardner King blends 25 years of commercial real estate experience with his strengths in sales and marketing. Mr. King has consulted in the areas of business development and management, helping companies generate increased revenues through initiatives in business development, sales and marketing. He has also helped Fortune 86/500 clients navigate governmental roadmaps to develop increased business with Federal agencies.
He is particularly valued for his ability to grasp complex issues quickly and articulate them in a concise manner, skill honed during his work as a lobbyist.
Bill Wright, CFO
During a 20+ year career, Bill has held senior leadership positions in privately-held companies, with revenues ranging from $6M to $150M. With knowledge and experience in Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, M&A, Financial Management & Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, ROI Analysis, Financial Training & Leader Development, Financial Systems Implementation, and Process Improvement. With his many years of proven business experience to improve profitabilty, cashflows and long-term value, Bill has a reputation as a proven and respected business leader. He has been a CPA since 1989, has earned his MBA and holds a BS in Financial Accounting.
Roger Sherman
Regional manager of governmental affairs and public relations for Mead Westvaco since 1978.
National certified forester, BS Forestry from NC State University, Master of Forestry from Yale University.
Extensive experience in natural resource and energy policy and issue management.