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Maine Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Public Workshops Re-ScheduledDate: 5/1/2008 to 5/8/2008Location: MEMaine's Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) operations and decisions are guided by a 10-Year Comprehensive Plan, which the Commission is in the process of updating.
LURC staff will host a series of informal public workshops from late April 2008 through early May 2008 to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the unorganized territories of Maine. The purpose of the workshops is to provide information about trends and issues, answer questions, and gather public feedback about the draft and important issues. Written comments can be made at any time during this process, and the staff is available to meet with organizations to discuss the CLUP revision.
The workshop schedule is available.
The CLUP will undoubtedly take into account the just-passed bill on wind power development in the state, because the bill directs LURC to establish expedited permitting areas, as well as different standards for assessing visual impacts from wind development. Date: 5/3/2008Location: San Diego, CA8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
A professional workshop in association with the American Solar Energy Society's Solar 2008 Conference. Date: 5/4/2008Location: Edgerton, WIPhone: 715-592-6595This one-day course is a prequel to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association wind systems workshops and for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business. This course will inform students as to what wind energy is, how it works and what it can do for you. Students in this course will learn the basics of wind energy. Topics will include: wind resources, basic system components, system types, turbine types, applications, and tower types. Please see the Web site for full information. Date: 5/5/2008 to 5/10/2008Location: Edgerton, WIPhone: 715-592-6595This six day workshop will involve participants in the installation of a residential 10kW, ARE 442 utility-tied system on a 140' freestanding tower using a crane. Please see the Web site for full information. New Great Lakes Wind Collaborative to Hold 1st Annual MeetingDate: 5/6/2008 to 5/7/2008Location: Buffalo, NYHyatt Regency Hotel. The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) will hold its 1st Annual Meeting May 6-7, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The meeting will provide an opportunity for interested stakeholders to learn more about this new collaborative and become engaged in wind issues on a regional level. Presentations on the role of wind energy in meeting the Great Lakes region's energy needs of the 21st century as well as the Midwestern Governors Association's Energy Security and Climate Change Platform and its implications for wind energy in the Great Lakes region will be part of the program. Topical presentations and discussions on issues surrounding off shore wind development and environmental and wildlife impacts of wind power are also part of the two-day event. The newly-formed GLWC will unveil a first year workplan. Participants will be invited to provide feedback on the first year activities.
Breakout sessions will further provide participants with an opportunity to help shape future activities of the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative. Specific topical areas to be discussed include environmental planning, siting and permitting, research gaps, off shore aspects, transmission and power system integration, and economic development aspects of wind power. Interested stakeholders can go to the Web site to sign up for periodic updates on GLWC activities. A draft agenda and registration information for the meeting will be available on the GLWC Web site in the near future.
The GLWC is a group established to build consensus and identify and address issues affecting the planning, development, and operation of wind power facilities in the Great Lakes region. The GLWC provides a forum for dialogue and an opportunity for analysis and exchange of information among key stakeholders to facilitate sustainable wind power development in the region.
The Great Lakes Commission serves as the Secretariat for the GLWC, with funding in part from the U.S. Department of Energy - National Renewal Energy Laboratory. Ownership Matters: Community-Based Wind Development in ColoradoDate: 5/7/2008Location: Lamar, COPhone: 303-283-3524Community College. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., lunch provided.
Registration Form (PDF 81 KB) Download Adobe Reader
Please join us for an information-packed day on wind energy to learn how you can take advantage of wind resources and develop a wind project that benefits you and your community.
Learn from wind developers, public policy leaders, and technical experts. Agenda topics include:
- Economic development benefits to you and your community...Trends in public policy
- Transmission considerations... Financing and legal issues
- How to make the business deal work...What power purchasers need
- Co-developing community wind with corporate projects
Date: 5/7/2008 to 5/8/2008Location: Broomfield, COPhone: 865-691-5540, ext. 141Utility Wind Integration Group. A major goal of the workshop is to increase the visibility of engineering career opportunities in the wind industry, with an emphasis on power engineering. Toward this end, the workshop discussions will highlight growing needs for power engineering professionals knowledgeable in all aspects of wind energy. The workshop will also address sources of support for university research and education programs capable of expanding the numbers of qualified engineering graduates and launching them onto rewarding career paths in the wind and electric power communities. Date: 5/7/2008 to 5/9/2008Location: Scottsdale, AZThe Phoenician. This three-day conference will focus on:
- current debt and tax credit equity structures for wind financing, providing a solid understanding of how deals come together;
- up-to-date information on pending legislation and current federal and state policies for wind energy;
- techniques for minimizing permitting, zoning, environmental, and other regulatory roadblocks;
- best practices for financing, warranties, and debt and tax structuring, including addressing investor concerns;
- special issues and tactics for locally owned, locally beneficial community wind projects; and
- methods for raising capital to fuel wind energy companies.
Ownership Matters: Community-Based Wind Development in ColoradoDate: 5/8/2008Location: Wray, COWRAC 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., lunch provided.
Registration Form (PDF 81 KB) Download Adobe Reader
Please join us for an information-packed day on wind energy to learn how you can take advantage of wind resources and develop a wind project that benefits you and your community.
Learn from wind developers, public policy leaders, and technical experts. Agenda topics include:
- Economic development benefits to you and your community...Trends in public policy
- Transmission considerations... Financing and legal issues
- How to make the business deal work...What power purchasers need
- Co-developing community wind with corporate projects
Ag Outreach Webcast: Wind FarmingDate: 5/8/2008Location: COPhone: (303) 384-69629:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST, and 12:00 pm EST
The second in a series of Webcasts sponsored by Wind Powering America with the purpose of reaching out to the agricultural community. The presentation will last approximately 1 hour and will be followed by a half hour available for questions and answers.
The topic of this Webcast is "Wind Farming" and will be presented by David Kolsrud. David Kolsrud has over 13 years of experience in renewable energy and is well recognized nationwide. He has helped to develop, organize, and fund over 20 renewable energy projects — primarily ethanol, biodiesel, and wind projects. In 2006, he formed DAK Renewable Energy, which manages 11 LLCs with investments in multiple renewable projects. David's thesis has been that community ownership of biofuels plants has had a significant positive benefit which can be repeated or enhanced using wind energy. He will talk about wind farming — some of the steps from conception to completion. David provides a supplementary document, "Locally Owned Energy Projects: From Conception to Completion (PDF 112 PDF) Download Adobe Reader."
Please find the details for the Webcast below and we look forward to having you join us.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Corrie Christol.
Audio Access Information
Phone Number: 888-790-1765
Participant Passcode: 3358785
Leader Name: Larry Flowers
Web Access Information
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference Number: PG4463689
Participant Passcode: 3358785
Join the event directly. Date: 5/12/2008 to 5/14/2008Location: Albuquerque, NMSandia National Laboratories. Topics will include:
- International Trends
- Innovative Airfoils
- Adaptive Control
- Materials
- Manufacturing
- Design/Analysis Codes
- Testing
- Distributed Wind
Regional Renewable Energy Development Workshop: Great Plains TribesDate: 5/12/2008 to 5/15/2008Location: Rapid City, SDThis workshop focuses on the renewable energy development opportunities available to tribes in a specific region. This interactive course is designed to explore strategic energy planning and energy options to meet the long term energy goals of your Tribe. The workshop is focused on: 1) renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency concepts; 2) renewable energy project development; 3) organization and legal framework for development; and 4) financing options leading toward sustainable tribal communities. Agenda and registration information will be posted, once available, on the Tribal Energy Program Web site. Date: 5/13/2008 to 5/14/2008Location: Newport, RIHyatt Regency Newport Hotel, Goat Island. This annual two-day conference unites industry leaders and public officials with a stake in the Northeast energy markets to discuss and debate critical industry issues. Concerns over climate change and an increased desire to control carbon emissions have spurred debate over an appropriate fuel mix to meet increasing regional demand. Many questions remain unanswered. How should more renewables and demand side management policies be encouraged? How can market price signals be delivered promptly and efficiently to end users? How can energy facility siting be encouraged, without sacrificing environmental protection? How can resource adequacy requirements be met given growing regional demand and aging electric generation facilities? Finally, how can an adequate transmission and distribution infrastructure be maintained, allowing benefits from solving these issues to flow to all end users? The implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the carbon tax debate further complicate these concerns. This conference will update attendees on the search for solutions and offer insight into the quandary of balancing energy supply needs with climate change concerns. Date: 5/14/2008Location: Hudson, MAPhone: 877-878-4060The Alternative Energy Store, 43 Broad Street, Suite A408. 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Find out how renewable energy can play a more direct part in the daily operation of your home or business. Wind power is one of the topics to be discussed. Please see the Web site for more information. Public Participation to Gain Acceptance of Renewable Energy WebinarDate: 5/14/2008Location: COPhone: 720-962-72719:00 - 11:00 a.m. PDT
Discover techniques to involve the public, determine public opinion and gain acceptance for renewable energy projects and other utility operations and plans. The webinar will also include an overview of DEED's Public Participation for Consumer Owned Utilities:
An Implementation Guide. Date: 5/15/2008Location: Pendleton, ORContact: Betsy Kauffman, Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.Phone: 503-459-4072Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 72789 Highway 331. 7:00 p.m.
Energy Trust of Oregon is sponsoring this free workshop that will explain small wind technology and how much energy landowners can generate from a residential system. Participants will also learn about costs, financial incentives and tax credits, and how to assess the available wind resource. Date: 5/15/2008Location: Stratton Mountain, VTRenewable Energy Vermont. Stratton Mountain Resort. Date: 5/17/2008Location: Hastings, MIPhone: 800-434-9788Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's renewable energy seminars answer commonly asked questions about three of the most popular types of renewable energy applications: solar heating, solar electricity, and wind electricity. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Please see the Web site for an agenda and for registration information. Date: 5/19/2008 to 5/24/2008Location: Forestville, WIPhone: 715-592-6595Building your own wind power system from scratch can be both rewarding and cost effective. The process of building a wind turbine involves basic electricity, wood working, metal working, resin casting, and a variety of other skills. During this workshop attendees will complete and test at least one 10' diameter (rated at approximately 700 Watts) wind turbine and work towards the completion of a larger 17' diameter 3000 Watt turbine and possibly a 3rd machine if time permits. These turbines are designed for battery charging systems. Please see the Web site for full information. Connecticut Wind Working Group MeetingDate: 5/21/2008Location: CTPhone: (860) 257-2345 Funding Options and Financial Incentives for On-Site Renewable Energy Projects WebinarDate: 5/22/2008Location: DCNational Association of Counties. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Public sector entities are helping meet their energy needs with on-site renewable energy facilities. One key to the long-term success of an on-site renewable project is financing: how will construction be funded and what incentives can be leveraged to ensure the financial feasibility of the project? In addition to county case studies, this Webinar will cover:
- Financing options available to counties
- Performance contracting as a deal structure
- Government, utility, and market incentives for on-site renewable energy projects
- Monetizing the attributes of renewable energy, such as renewable energy credits (REC's), Energy Efficiency Certificates (EECs)
The Webinar is free thanks to the generous support of Green Government sponsors. The primary intended audience is any elected official or county staff; however anyone interested in learning more about the county role in green government practices is encouraged to register. Date: 5/22/2008Location: Rochester, MIOakland University's Meadowbrook Hall. With the proper resources, wind power and wood chip boiler projects can provide cost savings while simultaneously offering living laboratories for renewable energy systems within our schools, colleges, and cities. Come learn who is doing this now and how to bring this vision to your institution.
The workshop is for administrators and facilities managers for public institutions such as K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and municipalities who are looking toward sustainable energy systems with the following goals:
- reduce your reliance on fossil fuels
- hedge against future utility rate increases
- integrate sustainable technologies into your learning environment
- install energy projects with a positive cash flow
- invest in Michigan or regional based energy resources
- reduce your institutions carbon footprint
Please see the Web site for full information. Land-Based Wind Energy Session 2: Siting and Project DevelopmentDate: 5/29/2008Location: Boston, MAEnvironmental Business Council. The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter Street. 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Following on the three Environmental Business Council (EBC) seminars on Off-Shore Wind, the EBC presents this new two-part series that focuses on Land-Based Wind Energy in New England. This first seminar focused on actual projects and early siting issues. The second seminar will focus in more detail on siting issues and project development. Please see the Environmental Business Council Web site for full details. Date: 5/30/2008Location: Columbus, OHPhone: (614) 466-8425
Other Wind Calendars
American Public Power Association (APPA)
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Workshops
National Association of Counties (NACO) Green Government Initiative Webinars
National
Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
National
Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
National Wind Coordinating Committee
(NWCC)
Public Renewables Partnership
Solar Energy International's (SEI)
Wind Power Workshops
Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG)
Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative Workshops
Windustry
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