From Grassroots to Blade Tips: Growing Wind Energy in Maine September 28
We recently received a press release for an event that may be of interest to many of our readers…
AUGUSTA, September 22, 2009– Maine’s first comprehensive wind conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th from 7:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Wind Powering America Program, Maine Public Utilities Commission, USDA Rural Development, and others, the conference features Opening Remarks from Governor Baldacci, who will have just returned from a trade mission tour of European wind companies and will offer his views on growing wind energy in Maine. This will be followed by morning plenary presentations and an afternoon set of five breakout sessions with topics of interest to municipalities, schools and science teachers, developers, entrepreneurs, farmers, small businesses, manufacturers, vendors, innovators, and others. The conference will feature a full day of updates, information and previews of forthcoming programs and events, as well as exhibitors – something for everyone who is interested in growing wind energy in Maine.
Read about the program and register online at www.mainewindenergyconference.com.