WORKSHOP
Wind Power for Communities
a workshop for residents of rural Oregon
Presented by: Energy Trust of Oregon and Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development 
  The Dalles, OR
  Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
  April 6, 2010

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development is pleased to present a workshop for rural landowners, public officials and community members interested in learning more about wind energy development. Workshop attendees will come away with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure wind developments, large and small, result in the greatest local benefit. The workshop will include an introduction to modern wind technology, the various scales of wind development, and state incentives and policies affecting wind energy projects. Afternoon break-out sessions with subject matter experts focused on small/community wind projects and landowner participation in large-scale wind projects will also be offered. Registration closes March 26th.

Cost: $35.00 with light lunch provided. (Exhibitors are encouraged to attend for a fee of $90.00.)
For more information contact:
  1-866-759-SEED
  info@nwseed.org
  http://www.nwseed.org/

CONFERENCE
Future Energy Conference
The Business of Renewable Energy & Efficiency in the Northwest
Presented by: Northwest Environmental Business Council, Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, and the Portland Business Journal
  Portland, OR
  Oregon Convention Center
  April 21-22, 2010

Now in its fourth year, this conference is the Northwest event addressing the business side of energy. For 2010, the conference is being extended to two days with an expanded trade show. Topics go beyond developing electricity and bioenergy projects to include energy efficiency in buildings and industry, and developing the regional supply chain. This business-to-business conference brings together project developers, service and equipment providers, energy end users, utilities, government, and others involved in building the new energy economy - creating an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development.

Cost: $248 ($50 registration discount for RNP members. Contact Dave Wolf at RNP for details.)
For more information contact:
  http://www.futureenergyconference.com

CONFERENCE
WINDPOWER 2010
Conference & Exhibition
Presented by: American Wind Energy Association
  Dallas, TX
  Dallas Convention Center
  May 23-26, 2010

The aggressive growth and future needs of the wind industry has opened new and exciting opportunities for new players to enter the wind market, helping expand wind's growth and strengthen the world economy. This expansion will require bold, forward-looking action from wind leaders who recognize that addressing America's economic, energy, and climate challenges must be a top priority in the coming years. These leaders will all be at the WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition, the largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world, last year featuring over 23,000 attendees and 1,280 exhibitors. We hope for another amazing turnout May 23rd - 26th, 2010, at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas. The time to act is now. The place to start: WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition.

Cost: This information will be forthcoming shortly -- check back soon!
For more information contact:
  http://www.windpowerexpo.org/index.cfm

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