Though the level of expertise of the collaborators is vast, the following section summarizes some broad areas of expertise that each partner brings to NWRC.

Texas Tech University | The Wind Alliance | Innovate Texas Foundation
University of North Dakota | Texas State University | Texas State Technical College
American Wind Energy Association | Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance | Development Corporation of Abilene
Southwest Research Institute | Midland Development Corporation
Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development | University of Iowa
Texas Wind Energy Institute | Texas State Technical College
Lamesa Economic Development Corporation | Plainview Industrial Foundation

Texas Tech University has an established multi-disciplinary Wind Science and Engineering Research Center with a 38 year history, world-recognized faculty/staff and measurement/ analysis facilities, and the only doctorate level degree in Wind Science and Engineering in the nation. Texas Tech is one of very few research organizations in the United States to offer both a functional workforce educational program along with advanced research degrees for future engineers and scientists in the wind energy sector.

The Wind Alliance is a coalition of universities, government agencies and corporate partners including New Mexico State University; Old Dominion University; University of Houston; Texas A&M University; Texas Tech University; University of Texas–Austin; West Texas A&M University; the Texas General Land Office; Texas Workforce Commission; Texas State Energy Conservation Office; the Greater Houston Partnership; BP; DOW; Vestas Wind; Huntsman; PPG and Shell Wind. (Only a selection of partners is outlined here. In all, there are 14 industry partners, 6 public sector partners and 10 University partners who are members of The Wind Alliance.) The Wind Alliance is in the process of finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas Tech to become a research collaborator in this initiative through their members.

Innovate Texas Foundation is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, created to address the 2008 Texas Governor’s Competitiveness Council’s recommendation for a “statewide foundation” to coordinate and connect clusters of innovation across Texas. Innovate Texas Foundation connects Texas’ wealth of intellectual capital with financial capital to create an abundant economic opportunity, new jobs and stronger universities.  In order to enhance business and economic expansion opportunities in Texas, Innovate Texas Foundation coordinates activities to facilitate transactions and to create efficiencies by connecting communities within the innovation economy, aiming to build Texas as the world’s premier destination for economic expansion and innovation. 

University of North Dakota houses the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), one of the world's leading developers of clean energy. The EERC conducts research and development to provide practical solutions to today's most critical energy and environmental issues and challenges.

Texas State University boasts over 30,000 students in 101 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and nine doctoral degree programs. Located in San Marcos, Texas, the university’s campus has grown from just 300 acres to over 450 in the past century. Texas State University is committed to wind research and advancement.

AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry. AWEA is a go-to source for up-to-date research and statistics about wind energy, whose mission is to promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation hopes to build a stronger and more diversified economy in the greater Amarillo area. The Amarillo EDC targets five of the top growing industries including aviation and aerospace, business and financial services, diversified manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and food technologies. As the wind industry continues to grow, Amarillo EDC aims to support and facilitate its development, positioning Amarillo as the heart of wind energy.

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance aims to bring companies into Lubbock and help them thrive. LEDA uses its resources to assist in everything from finding real estate to identifying ways to reduce business costs. As a partner of Texas Tech University, LEDA is eager to help the growth of the wind industry.

Development Corporation of Abilene strives to build a healthy economy in Abilene, by strengthening businesses, building a stronger economic base, and creating jobs for Abilene residents. Through development of the wind industry, DCOA hopes to bring this innovative industry into the Abilene community.

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization. The staff of more than 3,200 specializes in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provides nearly 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices. SwRI's total revenue for fiscal year 2009 was $564 million.

The Midland Development Corporation (MDC), created in January 2002, offers incentives to qualified new and existing employers who create jobs for the community. Midland voters made these incentives possible when they approved a quarter-cent increase in the local sales tax rate, with additional revenues earmarked to promote economic development and diversification. A five-member board appointed by the City Council governs the Midland Development Corporation. The Midland Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division, through a contract with the Midland Development Corporation, administers the area's economic development program.

Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development (S.E.E.D.) provides expanding businesses with ample information necessary for choosing a new site location. S.E.E.D. offers new and existing businesses a variety of financial and non-financial incentives from the federal, state and local levels. It is our desire to establish an incentive package that will meet your company's immediate and future needs. Learn more about Sweetwater and discover the numerous possibilities your company has in this ideal Texas town!

University of Iowa

The purpose of the Texas Wind Energy Institute is to develop curriculum, course and programs, expand capacity and recruit and prepare students to meet the workforce need of the rapidly growing wind power industry in Texas. The vision of the Texas Wind Energy Institute is to position Texas as the leader in technical, managerial and professional education for the Wind Power industry. The Institute will utilize industry experts to validate and to ground its curriculum. Resulting curriculum will be licensable to other institutions where wind power education is in demand. The Institute will obtain sustaining funds through revenue generated by educational programs, licensing, assessment protocols, industry sponsors and/or supporting grants. The Institute’s initial focus will include the development of safety courses currently needed by the wind power industry.

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. With a statewide role and mission, TSTC is efficiently and effectively helping Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today’s global economy, in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions. TSTC has high graduation rates, exceptional postgraduate success rates, and an outstanding record in graduating individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Lamesa Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to bringing business into Lamesa. The West Texas town is central to all the large population concentrations in West Texas including Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Abilene and Amarillo. Seven excellent highways pinwheel out of the city in every direction making Lamesa a straight shot to wherever you're headed.

The purpose of the Plainview Industrial Foundation is to promote economic development in Plainview and Hale County. The Plainview/Hale County Industrial Foundation has been successful in creating over 5000 jobs in less than 15 years. Their success has come as a result of a partnership between the Industrial Foundation, City of Plainview, County of Hale, and the Plainview Chamber of Commerce.