Dennis Scanlin (technology) has received the Small Wind Advocate of the Year Award for the Southeast region from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America program. He was honored for his leadership in small-scale wind energy activities in Western North Carolina.

Scanlin is a professor and coordinator of Appalachian’s appropriate technology program.

The award was presented June 5 at the annual Wind Powering America State Summit which followed the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) annual WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition held in Houston.

Scanlin has coordinated Appalachian’s appropriate technology program for 24 years. He also directs the small wind activities as part of Appalachian’s Energy Center, including the ongoing North Carolina Small Wind Initiative, a public service program sponsored by Appalachian and the N.C. State Energy Office to raise awareness.