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Wanna check out solar panels, gray water systems and veggie oil cars? Come to the MREA Energy Fair June 20 -22, 2008. It's in central Wisconsin, and there's a bus this year from the Twin Cities. I'm going as a volunteer, and DG is a life member/volunteer.
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ENERGY FAIR NEWS
1. 19TH Annual Energy Fair June 20-22, 2008
2. Ticket Sales Extended until June 6th
3. Ride the Bus to the Fair
4. The Energy Fair Features Sustainable Communities
5. Help Spread the Word about the Energy Fair
6. Energy Fair Workshop Schedule available
7. Workshop Assistant Position Opening
WISCONSIN NEWS
8. Blue Sky Green Field Project Completed
9. Wisconsin Wind Projects for 2008
10. Carbon Neutral Buildings Presentation
MIDWEST NEWS
11. GLREA Fair June 27-29
12. 4th Annual Small Wind Conference
ENERGY FAIR NEWS
1. 19TH Annual Energy Fair June 20-22, 2008
Instead of a MREA news section this month it is (almost) all about the Energy Fair. We are putting the final touches on the 19th Annual Energy Fair for June 20-22, 2008 in scenic Custer, WI. There are over 270 exhibitors and about 200 workshops this year. There is something for everyone even if you have been to all the past Energy Fairs or this is your first one. Bring a friend and introduce them to the Energy Fair! We are excited to see all of you in a couple weeks!
2. Ticket Sales Extended until June 6
If you have forgot to purchase advanced tickets for a Home Tour or an extended workshop we have pushed back the advance purchase deadline to June 6. Please act now to reserve your spot. You can register online : http://www.the-mrea.org/fair_online_registration.php or call the office at 715-592-6595
3. Ride the Bus to the Fair
Leave the driving headaches to someone else and reduce your carbon footprint, take the bus to the Energy Fair! The MREA is offering coach bus rides to the Energy Fair from Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis and Green Bay. You must register for the bus by June 6. Register today online:
http://www.the-mrea.org/fair_online_registration.php or call the office at 715-592-6595
4. The Energy Fair Features Sustainable Communities
The idea of creating a sustainable community is taking root in towns and cities around the Midwest. This year, The Energy Fair will take a look at what it takes to build strong communities, specifically the impact of The Natural Step and eco-municipalities. Read more about sustainable community forums, workshops and presentations online:
www.the-mrea.org
5. Help Spread the Word about the Energy Fair
Want to help tell others about the Energy Fair, June 20-22? We need your help to put up posters and other promotional materials throughout the Midwest. Send an email to info@the-mrea.org to get some posters today!
6. Energy Fair Workshop Schedule available
The workshop schedule and exhibitor listing is now available online. Visit http://the-mrea.org/fair_workshops.php for the workshop listing, or visit http://the-mrea.org/fair_exhibitors.php for the exhibitor listing. Want the complete program guide? Send us an email or call the office.
7. Workshop Assistant Position Opening
The MREA is looking for a highly organized, outgoing individual, with excellent customer service skills to work with our Education Department. The Workshop Assistant works with the Education Director and Workshop Coordinator to plan, organize, and facilitate more than 120 renewable energy courses a year. Primary duties include registering, confirming, and tracking workshop participants. This is a full time job with health benefits. For more information contact Renea Dahms, MREA Operations Manager, at 715-592-6595, ext 10.
WISCONSIN NEWS
8. Blue Sky Green Field Project Completed
On May 19 We Energies Blue Sky Green Field wind project was placed into commercial service. The project includes 88 wind turbines with a capacity of 145 megawatts, each which will generate enough electricity annually for about 36,000 homes. Also most of the project was built with using Wisconsin companies.
9. Wisconsin Wind Projects for 2008
Were you wondering what commercial wind projects were in development in Wisconsin for 2008? Well rest easy the folks at RENEW Wisconsin have it all on their website. Check it out at:
http://www.renewwisconsin.org/index.html
10. Carbon Neutral Buildings Presentation
ICE: Interfaith Community for the Earth for a program on Net-Zero Energy and Carbon Neutral Buildings. Jeff Knutson will be speaking about saving money and energy in buildings. The presentation will be from 10 am to 12 pm Saturday June 7 in the Pinery room of the Portage County Library in downtown Stevens Point, WI.
MIDWEST NEWS
11. GLREA Fair June 27-29
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association will hold their 3rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair on June 27th - 29th, Visit them on line for more details: http://www.glrea.org. Make sure to stop by the MREA booth and say hello.
12. 4th Annual Small Wind Conference
Don’t miss the Small Wind Power Conference, June 17-18, 2008 in Stevens Point. It's the 4th annual conference that brings together manufacturers, installers and policy makers to address issues surrounding small wind systems. Get details or register here: http://www.the-mrea.org/smallwind.php
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Remember you can support the MREA while surfing the Internet. Use http://www.goodsearch.com and select MREA as the organization you want to raise funds for!
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eReNews is a publication of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI 54423, http://www.the-mrea.org If you have an item to submit to e-ReNews please send it to renews@the-mrea.org
More from Midwest Renewable Energy Association behind the cut...
ENERGY FAIR NEWS
1. 19TH Annual Energy Fair June 20-22, 2008
2. Ticket Sales Extended until June 6th
3. Ride the Bus to the Fair
4. The Energy Fair Features Sustainable Communities
5. Help Spread the Word about the Energy Fair
6. Energy Fair Workshop Schedule available
7. Workshop Assistant Position Opening
WISCONSIN NEWS
8. Blue Sky Green Field Project Completed
9. Wisconsin Wind Projects for 2008
10. Carbon Neutral Buildings Presentation
MIDWEST NEWS
11. GLREA Fair June 27-29
12. 4th Annual Small Wind Conference
ENERGY FAIR NEWS
1. 19TH Annual Energy Fair June 20-22, 2008
Instead of a MREA news section this month it is (almost) all about the Energy Fair. We are putting the final touches on the 19th Annual Energy Fair for June 20-22, 2008 in scenic Custer, WI. There are over 270 exhibitors and about 200 workshops this year. There is something for everyone even if you have been to all the past Energy Fairs or this is your first one. Bring a friend and introduce them to the Energy Fair! We are excited to see all of you in a couple weeks!
2. Ticket Sales Extended until June 6
If you have forgot to purchase advanced tickets for a Home Tour or an extended workshop we have pushed back the advance purchase deadline to June 6. Please act now to reserve your spot. You can register online : http://www.the-mrea.org/fair_online_registration.php or call the office at 715-592-6595
3. Ride the Bus to the Fair
Leave the driving headaches to someone else and reduce your carbon footprint, take the bus to the Energy Fair! The MREA is offering coach bus rides to the Energy Fair from Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis and Green Bay. You must register for the bus by June 6. Register today online:
http://www.the-mrea.org/fair_online_registration.php or call the office at 715-592-6595
4. The Energy Fair Features Sustainable Communities
The idea of creating a sustainable community is taking root in towns and cities around the Midwest. This year, The Energy Fair will take a look at what it takes to build strong communities, specifically the impact of The Natural Step and eco-municipalities. Read more about sustainable community forums, workshops and presentations online:
www.the-mrea.org
5. Help Spread the Word about the Energy Fair
Want to help tell others about the Energy Fair, June 20-22? We need your help to put up posters and other promotional materials throughout the Midwest. Send an email to info@the-mrea.org to get some posters today!
6. Energy Fair Workshop Schedule available
The workshop schedule and exhibitor listing is now available online. Visit http://the-mrea.org/fair_workshops.php for the workshop listing, or visit http://the-mrea.org/fair_exhibitors.php for the exhibitor listing. Want the complete program guide? Send us an email or call the office.
7. Workshop Assistant Position Opening
The MREA is looking for a highly organized, outgoing individual, with excellent customer service skills to work with our Education Department. The Workshop Assistant works with the Education Director and Workshop Coordinator to plan, organize, and facilitate more than 120 renewable energy courses a year. Primary duties include registering, confirming, and tracking workshop participants. This is a full time job with health benefits. For more information contact Renea Dahms, MREA Operations Manager, at 715-592-6595, ext 10.
WISCONSIN NEWS
8. Blue Sky Green Field Project Completed
On May 19 We Energies Blue Sky Green Field wind project was placed into commercial service. The project includes 88 wind turbines with a capacity of 145 megawatts, each which will generate enough electricity annually for about 36,000 homes. Also most of the project was built with using Wisconsin companies.
9. Wisconsin Wind Projects for 2008
Were you wondering what commercial wind projects were in development in Wisconsin for 2008? Well rest easy the folks at RENEW Wisconsin have it all on their website. Check it out at:
http://www.renewwisconsin.org/index.html
10. Carbon Neutral Buildings Presentation
ICE: Interfaith Community for the Earth for a program on Net-Zero Energy and Carbon Neutral Buildings. Jeff Knutson will be speaking about saving money and energy in buildings. The presentation will be from 10 am to 12 pm Saturday June 7 in the Pinery room of the Portage County Library in downtown Stevens Point, WI.
MIDWEST NEWS
11. GLREA Fair June 27-29
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association will hold their 3rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair on June 27th - 29th, Visit them on line for more details: http://www.glrea.org. Make sure to stop by the MREA booth and say hello.
12. 4th Annual Small Wind Conference
Don’t miss the Small Wind Power Conference, June 17-18, 2008 in Stevens Point. It's the 4th annual conference that brings together manufacturers, installers and policy makers to address issues surrounding small wind systems. Get details or register here: http://www.the-mrea.org/smallwind.php
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Remember you can support the MREA while surfing the Internet. Use http://www.goodsearch.com and select MREA as the organization you want to raise funds for!
--
eReNews is a publication of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI 54423, http://www.the-mrea.org If you have an item to submit to e-ReNews please send it to renews@the-mrea.org