Events - July 2012

The Illinois Wind Working Group is hosting its sixth annual conference with more than 40 speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise through plenary sessions, breakout seminars, and breakout panel sessions regarding wind energy topics.

The conference is open to the public and will be of special interest to landownersinterested in wind turbines or leasing their land, county board members, zoning boardadministrators, wind development companies, elected officials, policy makers,environmental groups, economic development officials, contractors, manufacturers, andschools and universities interested in wind energy.

The NREL Visitors Center will be closed for a special event at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

This premier power engineering conference will bring together practicing power engineers and academics from all over the world. The aim of the conference is to provide an international forum for experts to promote, share, and discuss various issues and developments in the field of electrical power engineering.

Learn how to hand-craft buildings and food systems, provide your own energy, and have a bountiful life requiring fewer resources. Rendezvous with Electric car clubs as they vow to again make “John Day or Bust.” Admission includes over 50 free workshops, and exhibitors will show you tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping available on-site (free for volunteers).

Learn how to hand-craft buildings and food systems, provide your own energy, and have a bountiful life requiring fewer resources. Admission includes over 50 free workshops, and exhibitors will show you tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources.