Wanamingo, MN - The Southwest Initiative Foundation will host a forum focusing on utility scale wind energy projects:

• Community wind economics
• Business models and finance
• Lands leases and other legal concerns
• Siting and permitting
• Environmental and health considerations
• Wind energy case studies

Sponsored by the National Wind Coordinating Collaborative - (1:30-3:30pm CDT; 12:30-2:30pm MDT; 11:30am-1:30pm PDT) In this first webinar, participants will seek to understand the purpose and goals of various state planning processes, as well as the challenges associated with data collection and the technical tools used to identify and classify zones.  State planning efforts unde

La Jolla, Calif. - Energy storage is already hot, and can only get hotter. Infocast's "Storage Week" features three connected meetings covering opportunities in the fundamental reshaping of the power industry via energy storage.

Elkton, MI - Catch the Breeze.  Sponsored by the Elkton Chamber of Commerce.  A full day of fun activities including Wind Turbine Tours and free movie screenings of Kilowatt Ours.

St. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is offering a renewable energy class, which is open to the public. MRES is a non-profit dedicated to helping Minnesotans gain knowledge of and access to renewable energy technologies.

Times are Mountain Daylight Time

Discover how utility-owned wind projects have established effective turbine maintenance programs.  Featuring both in-house and contractor-led perspectives, speakers will cover staffing requirements; maintenance training planning and costs; and new wind maintenance applications and techniques.

White Bear Lake, MN - Century College and the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society have co-developed a new half-day course for people interested in exploring renewable energy careers.

Times are Mountain Daylight Time.

Examine different approaches to municipal utility wind power projects through three case studies.  The studies will look at utility-owned projects, purchase power projects, financing and contractual arrangements, overcoming management and technical barriers, reasons for choosing particular technologies, and more.