Upcoming Events- Wind Power America

Upcoming Events

WPA Webinars
The WPA team hosts live Webinars on a variety of themes on the third Wednesday of every month. The Webinars will be posted on the Wind Powering America Web site after the events.
Join us on November 17 at 1 p.m. Mountain Time for a discussion on wind energy ordinances and new tools being developed by WPA partners to educate local planners. Speakers include:

• Tom Tuffy, PennFuture
• Erica Heller, Clarion Associates
• David Loomis, Illinois State University.

Audio Access Information:
Toll-free #: 800-369-1845
Toll #: 1-630-395-0408
Participant passcode: 6332912
Web Access Information:
https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW8599404&p=6332912&t=c
Save the dates for future Webinars:

• December 15: Market Acceptance
• January 19: Workforce Development.

Nebraska Wind Power 2010 Conference
Kearney, NE - November 9-10, 2010
This year's conference includes three tracks, 27 sessions and presentations, and 70 wind experts, including keynote speakers James A. Walker (vice chairman of the enXco board of directors and past president of the American Wind Energy Association board) and Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy. Experts will present on wind transmission issues, wind incentives in other states, types of farmer- and community-owned wind structures, small wind, and Nebraska's rapidly expanding wind education and training opportunities.
Windustry - Community Wind across America Conferences
Windustry is hosting regional community wind networking and educational conferences. Attendees will meet and learn from experts and colleagues about practical "how to" issues including permitting; local, state, and national policies; new business models; and options for financing community wind and small wind. Two more conferences are scheduled:

• Midwest region: St. Paul, Minnesota, November 15-16, 2010
• Mid-Atlantic region: State College, Pennsylvania, February 8-9, 2011.

AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium
Phoenix, AZ - November 17-19, 2010
This event provides an opportunity to share successes and lessons learned with wind industry peers while developing and enhancing professional relationships. Exchange ideas and experiences with industry leaders through networking opportunities.
AWEA Utilities and Wind Power Seminar
Phoenix, AZ – November 17, 2010
AWEA is offering an all-day seminar on the key, critical issues facing electric utilities as they integrate more wind power into their systems.
South Dakota Wind Energy Association Annual Meeting
Mitchell, SD - November 30, 2010
Contact Steve Wegman, South Dakota Wind Energy Association, for more information. Phone: (605) 295-1221
AWEA Small and Community Wind Conference and Exhibition
Portland, OR - December 7-9, 2010
The AWEA Small and Community Wind Conference & Exhibition unites wind industry leaders with economic development groups, municipalities, and consumers eager to play a bigger role in the use and expansion of wind energy and its economic potential.
Please visit the WPA Events Calendar to learn about more upcoming events.


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