Renewable Energy Events Calendar
Please email us at info@the-mrea.org if you have an event that you wish to add to this list.

May 2008

May 17 - 18
Green Festival

Hosted by Co-op America and Global Exchange
Location: Chicago-Navy Pier
Celebrating what’s working in our communities, green festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations and main stage speaking events.

Contact: Isabel Schechter 312-742-3563
Website: http://www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/230/200/

May 17
Solar Water Heating Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Outpost Natural Foods, Capital Drive, Milwaukee, WI
This two hour seminar will introduce students to the basics of heating home water with the sun. Students will learn how solar water heaters work, where they should be located, and what systems typically cost. The cost for this seminar is $15, and it is limited to We Energies customers.

Contact: Chad Wolf info@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

May 17
PV Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Outpost Natural Foods, Capital Drive, Milwaukee, WI
This two hour seminar will introduce homeowners to PV (solar electric) systems and how they work. Participants will learn how to determine if solar power will work for them, what it might cost, and the steps to getting a system. This seminar costs $15 and is limited to We Energies customers.

Contact: Chad Wolf info@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

June 2008

June 5
Solar Water Heating Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Michael Fields Agriculture Institute, East Troy, WI
Two hour seminar covers the basics of solar water heating systems - how they work, what they cost, and how they are installed.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

June 17 - 18
Windiana 2008

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Windiana 2008 is an opportunity for stakeholders in wind energy to learn and network.

Contact: Eric Burch eburch@oed.IN.gov (317) 232-8944
Website: http://www.in.gov/energy/technologies/Wind/IWindiana%20Conference.htm

June 17 - 18
4th Annual Small Wind Conference

Hosted by MREA
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Mark your calendars for the 2008 Small Wind Power Conference: June 17 & 18, 2008 in Stevens Point, WIsconsin at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. The Conference will be held just prior to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association's Energy Fair (June 20-22, 2008).

Contact: Kirsten Olson kirsten@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.the-mrea.org/smallwind.php

June 20 - 22
The Energy Fair

Hosted by MREA
Location: Custer, WI
Join us for the 19th annual Energy Fair June 20-22, 2008. The Fair will be held at the ReNew the Earth Institute. The ReNew the Earth Institute is located at 7558 Deer Road in Custer, WI. The Energy Fair is the world’s largest renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living educational event of its kind. Please join us this year! The Energy Fair features hundreds of workshops and exhibits all emphasizing clean energy & sustainable living and is fun for the whole family. In 2007, the Energy Fair hosted over 19,500 attendees. We hope to see you in 2008!

Contact: info@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.the-mrea.org/energy_fair.php

July 2008

July 10
PV Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Michael Fields Agriculture Institute, East Troy, WI
This two hour seminar covers the basics of solar electric (PV) systems, including how they work, what they cost, and how they are installed. Students will also learn about financial incentives that are available.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

August 2008

August 6
Solar Water Heating Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
This two hour seminar will introduce students to the basics of heating home water with the sun. Students will learn how solar water heaters work, where they should be located, and what systems typically cost. The cost for this seminar is $15, and it is limited to We Energies customers.

Contact: Chad Wolf info@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

August 23
Solar Water Heating Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, Milwaukee, WI
Two hour seminar that covers the basics of solar water heating systems, including how they work, what the cost, and how they are installed.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

August 23
PV Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, Milwaukee, WI
This two hour seminar covers the basics of solar electric (PV) systems, including how they work, what they cost, and how they are installed. Students will also learn about financial incentives that are available.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

September 2008

September 10
PV Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
This two hour seminar will introduce homeowners to PV (solar electric) systems and how they work. Participants will learn how to determine if solar power will work for them, what it might cost, and the steps to getting a system. This seminar costs $15 and is limited to We Energies customers.

Contact: Chad Wolf info@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

September 27
PV Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: MATC - Oak Creek
This two hour seminar will introduce home owners to PV (photovoltaic) systems and how they work. Participants will learn how they can use the sun's energy to create electricity to power their homes. Seminar will cover system size, siting, and costs. Financial incentives will also be discussed.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

September 27
Solar Water Heating Systems for Your Home

Hosted by MREA and We Energies
Location: MATC - Oak Creek
Learn how to use the sun to provide free hot water for your home needs, including showers, sinks and dishwashers. This two hour seminar will cover the basic of how solar water heating systems work, where they need to be located, and what they cost. Financial incentives will also be discussed.

Contact: Chad Wolf chad@the-mrea.org 715-592-6595
Website: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/workshop.htm

October 2008

October 29
2008 WAEE Fall Conference

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Attend the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Educators conference in Milwaukee this fall. There will be four tracks to follow: sustainable cities, urban outdoor explorations, bringing the classroom to life, and environmental justice.
Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/waee/Events/fall08.htm