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The 4th Annual Energy Efficiency Finance Forum to be held in Chicago, May 20-21, 2010

Karl — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:47:21 +0000

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Financial Research Associates (FRA) will be holding a conference, “Financing, Capital, & Deal Sourcing for Energy Efficiency,” May 20-21, 2010, at The Standard Club, Chicago, IL.

If you’re looking for financing, new deal structuring ideas or brand-new investment opportunities in the energy efficiency landscape, this event will offer more information and answer many questions. More info. . .

Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture to be held in Madison, Wis., Feb. 7-9, 2010

Karl — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:15:34 +0000

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has extended the early bird registration for the 2010 Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture, February 7-9, 2010, and the Economics of Sustainability and the Dairy Industry, February 10, 2010, Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin.

Early bird registration has been extended for the 2010 Ag Forum and associated events until December 18, 2009.

Simply go to:www.aceee.org/conf/10ag to get more information about registering, housing arrangements, and this year’s exciting events. Follow the quick and easy steps to register to get the Early Bird rate of $275. Make your hotel reservations by January 8, 2010 to receive the discounted room rate of $125. A draft of the program is also now available.

The 2010 Ag Forum brings together a diverse group of participants to raise awareness, share information, form new collaborations, and establish new visions regarding energy efficiency in agriculture.

The 2010 Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture will focus on the importance of energy efficiency as a “first fuel” not only on the farm or ranch but also in the wider rural community.

Presentations will discuss issues of climate change, on-farm energy efficiency, the human dimensions of agricultural and rural energy efficiency, and efficiency in the dairy industry among other topics.

As a part of this year’s Ag Forum there will be a one-day conference on Wednesday, February 10th, “The Economics of Sustainability and the Dairy Industry.” This event is hosted by the Madison, Wisconsin-based Dairy Business Innovation Center.

Webinar on Biomass Crop Assistance Program, June 25th

Karl — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:51:26 +0000

The Minnesota Project, a nonprofit group focused on sustainability issues, is organizing a 90-minute webinar on June 25th, covering a variety of aspects in the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. The webinar is scheduled for 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (CDT).

More details about the webinar’s topics, speakers and how to register are available at: Biomass Crop Assistance Program webinar

Ethanol: Where is the industry heading?

Karl — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:22:41 +0000

What is the ethanol industry’s financial future? This question plus an overview about the current financial state of the ethanol industry will be covered by three of the most influential ethanol organizations in the United States during the 5th Annual Biofuels Financial Conference, which will be held in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 24 – 25, 2009.

The conference is being sponsored by Christianson & Associates, PLLP, certified public accountants and consultants for the biofuels industry.

The conference will focus on the financial challenges and opportunities for the biofuels industry. Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy, Brian Jennings, Executive Director of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) and Jim Redding, Vice President Industry Relations for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) will all take the stage and discuss how the current financial landscape is affecting the ethanol industry today and tomorrow.

Participants will also learn about commodity risk management, leadership best practices and hear technical and industry updates.

Bioenergy Engineering ‘09 conference, Oct. 11-14, Bellevue, WA

Karl — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:33:47 +0000

St. Joseph, MI — The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and 25x’25, in partnership with peer engineering and professional organizations, announce BIOENERGY ENGINEERING ’09, the first comprehensive multi-disciplinary international bioenergy engineering conference October 11-14, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington. Read more . . .

Wis. Biogas Development Group to meet April 16th, Madison

Karl — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:15:24 +0000

The Wisconsin Biogas Development Roundtable Group plans to meet Thursday, April 16, 2009, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., in the Board Room located at the Wis. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison.

You can download a copy of the proposed agenda (including a link to directions) by going to:

Wis. Biogas Development Group

Briefing on wood-based bio-energy, Washington, D.C.

Karl — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:14:40 +0000

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) announces a briefing to discuss sustainability issues and stewardship opportunities arising from the use of woody biomass for energy.

The Briefing will take place at: 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Thursday, April 9, 2009, starting at 2 p.m. (ending around 3:30 p.m.).

Speakers for this event include:

Robin O’Malley, Program Director, The John H. Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment, and
V. Alaric Sample, President, Pinchot Institute for Conservation.

This briefing is largely based on the results of a February 2009 symposium, Ensuring Forest Sustainability in the Development of Wood Biofuels and Bioenergy: Implications for Federal and State Policies.

This briefing is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. For more information, contact Jesse Caputo at (202) 662-1882 or jcaputo@eesi.org

Pink Floyd Forever

Karl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:07:31 +0000

Fuel up and play the game

Karl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:47:56 +0000

Flash animation by: Greg Ohm

Renewable Energy Summit, Milwaukee, Wis.

Karl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:39:43 +0000

The 2009 Wisconsin Renewable Energy Summit will be held on March 25-27 at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

This comprehensive summit is designed to inform and assist all stakeholders in a “great green transition”.

This year’s theme is: “Green Business –– Unlimited Economic Opportunity,”and organizers expect more than 2,000 attendees from business, industry, government and education.

Visit the Summit’s web site for more information.