Signs of the times

We've seen the first trades in wind-based carbon credits as IPPs and utilities test the waters of the merchant markets; the G8 set up a renewable energy task force; more businesses opted for green power; Turkey said no to nuclear -- and turned to wind; commercial financiers are knocking on wind's door; Ford is planning a merchant wind-gas plant, the second wind-gas deal and a corporate first; power giant ABB has taken a new direction, including booking regular advertising in Windpower Monthly; corporate America got together to buy 1000 MW of wind.