Floydada, TX - A free meeting with speakers from Tres Amigas, a superstation which will serve as the nation's first renewable energy market hub, and OwnEnergy, a wind energy developer looking to help communities generate their own renewable power, will be hosted by Caprock Plains Wind Energy Association (CPWEA) on August 12th at 6p.m.

Rosemount, MN - Join the University of Minnesota and others interested in renewable energy for a community forum on Thursday, July 29, to highlight the launch of wind energy research and the siting of a cutting-edge wind turbine at UMore Park.

Bloomington, MN - Minnesota Environmental Initiative’s (MEI) second session of the 2010 Business and Environment Series will provide attendees with an overview of renewable energy options and a roadmap and decision-making tools to enable scaled application of various renewable energy technologies.

Watertown, NY - Upstate NY Power and The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency are seeking local contractors, vendors and suppliers to be involved with the Galloo Island Wind Farm project. An event open to all companies in our region will be held by the JCIDA and Upstate NY Power on Friday, May 7th at the Watertown Elks Club.

Minneapolis, MN - A surprisingly large number of Minnesotans took part in the recent global climate talks. IATP joined climate activists, state and federal legislators, local officials, academics, students, businesses, researchers, NGOs and others from across the state in travelling to Copenhagen to address the challenge of global climate change.

Hawkeye, IA - This meeting is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and to learn how to start your wind generation project, according to organizer Jim Franzen. The meeting will take place at the Hawkeye Community Center, 102 E. Main St, Hawkeye, IA, on Thursday, July 16, at 5 p.m.

Speakers

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

Floyd County, TX - The Caprock Plains Wind Energy Association (CPWEA) will host a free and public symposium at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, US Hwy 70 & TX Farm Rd 786, between Floydada and Lockney.

Presenters include PUC Commissioners Dusty Johnson, Steve Kolbeck and Gary Hanson.

Cincinnati, OH - CARE Crawley Building, University of Cincinnati.  This exciting evening supports the non-profit efforts of Green Energy Ohio.  Katherine Brass, GE Energy will be the featured speaker, a presentation entitled:  "Ecomagination:  Lessons Learned."  Networking opportunities and silent auction.