Renewable Energy Events Calendar
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September 2010

September 10 - 12
Growing Power's National-International Urban & Sma

Hosted by Growing Power
Location: Milwaukee National Headquarters and Urban Farm, 5500 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53
Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round, no matter what the climate, and how you can build markets for small farms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better health and more closely-knit communities.

Contact: ming@growingpower.org 414-527-1546
Website: http://www.growingpowerfarmconference.org/

September 11 - 12
Harvest Festival & Energy Fair

Location: Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN
Highlights This Year Farmers Market: Open from 8AM-4PM and free to enter between 8AM and 10AM. Local farmers selling honey, veggies, fruit, fermented veggies, organic granola, flowers, jams and more. Energy Fair & Festival Exhibitors: Over 60 businesses and organizations sharing information about energy conservation, renewable energy, and sustainable living solutions. Arts & Craft Village: Nearly 20 different artists and entrepreneurs selling a variety of handcrafted and local items such as pottery, jewelry, clothing, tiles & artwork. Keynote Speakers: This year, thanks to a grant from Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program we are elated to bring John E. Ikerd and Nate Hagens to this years event as keynote speakers. * 4PM - Nate Hagens, Post Carbon Institute Board of Directors, Managing Editor of the OilDrum.com will present - The Coming Energy, Food and Financial Transition * 2PM - John E. Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri Columbia, author and character in the movie FRESH will present - Sustainable Energy from Agriculture:A Question of Food and/or Fuel Music & Concert: Enjoy live music throughout the day and join us for a closing concert with Stephanie Nilles and Yeltzi at 5:30PM following Nate Hagens keynote. Its a great way to relax, enjoy some excellent music and company. Workshops: A variety of workshops will be held every 1/2 hour between 11:30am-3:30pm in the workshop tent. Kids: From a free Kiwanis Kite Fly to Storytelling tent, petting zoo to making art from nature, large puppets to the maypole. Hartley Nature Center hands on energy games to UMD Outdoor Ed kids compost classes - there is something for all ages! Local Food and Ale: Local business will serve a variety of food and this year the Brewhouse Brewery has made a special handcrafted ale from local hops and barley - the Harvest Ale.

Contact: Nicole Wilde info@theharvestfestival.org 715-209-0370
Website: http://www.theharvestfestival.org

September 11
Food & Energy Fest

Hosted by Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers Network
Location: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Rd, Chilton, WI
This event brings together our area's food-growers, businesses, artists, artisans, friends, families, teachers and experts to celebrate a shared commitment to local food and alternative energies. 9am-4pm.

Contact: fkdepies@chartner.net 920-418-2718

September 19
Election Cycle

Hosted by Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
The Election Cycle is on Sunday, September 19th, 2010. The ride starts in Madison at noon with check-in beginning at 11:00 am. Registration for the ride will start online sometime this summer at www.conservationvoters.org . We have three rides for people to choose from: 10 miles, 25 miles, or 50 miles.

Contact: Hilary Carroll blueblueskies@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.conservationvoters.org

September 25 - 26
The Very Very Basic Straw Bale - Earthship - Build

Hosted by Blue Rock Station
Location: Zanesville, Ohio
This two-day workshop is perfect for those folks who are thinking they might like to build a straw bale building one day - but are not yet ready to commit to spending their life's savings and all their vacation time flying out west somewhere to get the total immersion program. From start-to-finish we will learn all the skills necessary to build a small garden outbuilding - at the same time utilizing all the skills that you would use to build a much larger project. Sort of a "walk before you run approach." Held at Blue Rock Station, a sustainable living center in SE Ohio that features the first Earthship built east of the Mississippi.

Contact: Jay Warmke jay@bluerockstation.com 740-674-4300
Website: http://www.bluerockstation.com/

September 29
Wisconsin's Solar Decade

Location: Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
The Wisconsin Solar Decade Conference offers a comprehensive solar energy educational opportunity for your home, business, and career. Through panel discussions, workshops, and keynote addresses, you will explore the latest solar technologies and applications, the state of the market, and what’s in store for solar energy in the future. Check out the industry’s latest and greatest technologies on display in the exhibit hall and take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with consumers, manufacturers, retailers, and installers who share your interest in solar energy.
Website: http://www.solardecade.com/

October 2010

October 4 - 6
Midwest Wind Summit & Expo

Location: Brookings, South Dakota
The Midwest Wind Summit & Expo in Brookings, South Dakota from October 4-6, 2010 at the Swiftel Center. An expected audience of over 400 attendees from across the US and Canada will participate. The program will include leaders from the wind and solar industry, federal and state government, academia, trade groups, environmental leaders, and research centers to address the opportunities and urgency to develop more investment and expansion in wind, solar, transmission capabilities and a smart grid for the Midwest and the nation.

Contact: info@midwestwindsummit.com
Website: http://www.midwestwindsummit.com

November 2010

November 16 - 18
Midwest Biomass Conference

Hosted by Northeast Iowa Resource
Location: Dubuque, IA
The conference will provide the opportunity to explore the current and future potential for biomass energy production and local energy sustainability in the Midwest, a largely underserved area for biomass resources until recently. The conference will also offer outstanding networking opportunities between potential biomass producers, biomass users, manufacturers of biomass solutions or equipment, students, researchers, consultants and market developers. Don't miss your chance to attend the premier biomass conference in the Midwest!

Contact: Paul Berland
Website: http://www.midwestbiomassconference.com/

December 2010

December 7 - 9
Small & Community Wind Conference

Hosted by AWEA partnering with MREA
Location: Portland Convention Center, Portland, OR
AWEA has created the Small & Community Wind Conference & Exhibition, now in it's second year, to bring together industry leaders, new entrants, project developers, economic development groups, municipalities, land owners and others to formulate and enact growth strategies for small and mid-sized wind applications. Focusing on important topics such as national renewable energy legislation, technology costs, zoning requirements, utility interconnection, tax revenues and investment opportunities, this conference offers valuable information on how best to capitalize on wind technology.

Contact: conference@awea.org 202-383-2512
Website: http://www.smallandcommunitywindexpo.org/

February 2011

February 2 - 3
CERTs 2011

Location: Saint Cloud Civic Center, 10 4th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Join CERTs and hundreds of other Minnesotans for our fourth biennial conference! CERTs connects you and your community members with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency & renewable energy projects.
Website: http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/events/CERTs2011

April 2011

April 3 - 5
PV America

Hosted by PV America Exposition Management
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
PV America 2011 will be presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) through Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC, a new partnership announced by the organizations at the Solar Power International 2009 conference and trade show. Unlike other PV conferences, all proceeds support the expansion of the U.S. solar energy market through SEIA’s and SEPA’s year-round advocacy, research, and education activities.

Contact: pvamerica@jspargo.com 800-564-4220
Website: https://events.jspargo.com/pva11/public/enter.aspx