Webinars

Times are EDT - The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) Regional Transmission Workgroup invites you to join a two hour discussion on transmission cost allocation, particularly as it pertains to the connection of wind energy facilities to the grid. Representatives from the major transmission organizations in the Great Lakes region will provide an overview of their respective cost allocation processes and plans for future changes. General discussion on the drawbacks and advantages of the different cost allocation methods is encourage.

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Times are CDT - Have you ever wondered what the Midwest's energy future looks like? Join the Great Plains Institute for a free introductory webinar on the Energy Choice Simulator to find out. The Energy Choice Simulator (ECS) is a user friendly and open source energy model that provides a portrait of future energy trends and their environmental impact in the Midwest.

Times are ET - Please join Windustry and the Great Lakes Regional Wind Energy Institute for a webinar on Tuesday May 18th at 11am ET to discuss environmental assessments for land based wind energy development in and near communities along the Great Lakes.

Attendees will learn about:

• Current research efforts in the region on public opinions regarding wind energy in communities next to and near the Great Lakes;
• The recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wind turbine guidelines committee recommendations;
• Environmental assessments from the environmental consultant perspective.

Times are ET - We will be discussing potential policies and methods for financing clean technology and job creation in the new green economy. Two different organizations are presenting material, both aimed at developing financing mechanisms and strategies to increase access to capital and the green economy, especially for low-income communities and communities of color.