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SUMMARY:Distributed Wind 2024 Business Conference & Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION: Agenda | Hotel | Registration | Sponsors\nDistributed Wind 2024 Lobby Day & Business Conference \nFebruary 26th – February 28th \, 2024 Residence Inn Arlington Capital View 2850 South Potomac Avenue\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\nMeet experts and influencers face-to-face Gain insight into unlocking potential new markets Develop relationships with potential business partners Influence the future of the on-site power industry\nWhether you want to learn about distributed wind or are already committed to the industry\, Distributed Wind 2024 is THE annual business conference for the industry. This year marks the tenth annual event where the leaders of the distributed and community wind industry convene in Washington\, DC to showcase this sector of the wind industry to an audience of policy makers\, agency staff\, and renewable energy industry leaders. Attend to learn from and network with a broadened audience that wants to explore the industry’s approach for creating business opportunities in the growing on-site power sector.\nThe Business Conference will feature exciting new topics\, speakers\, and networking opportunities that will help attendees understand the full potential for on-site power in America’s clean energy future. On Lobby Day\, industry leaders will join forces with diverse on-site power industry members to more effectively lobby Congress on issues directly related to the future of our industry.\nWho attends?\n\nDWEA members invested in growing their business and the industry\nOrganizations working in renewable energy\nOrganizations that support the end users of distributed wind systems\nCompanies with financial interest in energy markets\nPolicy makers and influencers\nDistributed generation enthusiasts\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/distributed-wind-2024-business-conference-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Residence Inn Arlington Capital View\, 2850 South Potomac Avenue\, Arlington\, DC\, 22202
CATEGORIES:DWEA Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102
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SUMMARY:NAWEA/WindTech 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAWEA/WindTech 2023 Conference\, Broomfield\, Colorado\, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Details and registration available here.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/nawea-windtech-2023-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T140000
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SUMMARY:DWEA Service Provider Committee virtual meeting
DESCRIPTION:DWEA Service Provider Committee virtual meeting\, Oct. 19\, 1 p.m. ET. Contact Trudy Forsyth at trudyforsyth2@gmail.com for information.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/dwea-service-provider-committee-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200226T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200227T193000
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CREATED:20191210T055606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T070614Z
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SUMMARY:Distributed Wind 2020 Lobby Day & Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Home | Agenda | Hotel | Registration | Sponsors & Partners\nDistributed Wind 2020\nLobby Day & Business Conference \nFebruary 26 – 27\, 2020\nResidence Inn Arlington Capital View\n2850 South Potomac Avenue\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\nMeet experts and influencers face-to-face\nGain insight into unlocking potential new markets\nDevelop relationships with potential business partners\nInfluence the future of the on-site power industry\nWhether you want to learn about distributed wind or are already committed to the industry\, Distributed Wind 2020 is THE annual business conference for the industry. This year marks the ninth annual event where the leaders of the distributed and community wind industry convene in Washington\, DC to showcase this sector of the wind industry to an audience of policy makers\, agency staff\, and renewable energy industry leaders. Attend to learn from and network with a broadened audience that wants to explore the industry’s approach for creating business opportunities in the growing on-site power sector.\nThe Business Conference will feature exciting new topics\, speakers\, and networking opportunities that will help attendees understand the full potential for on-site power in America’s clean energy future. On Lobby Day\, industry leaders will join forces with diverse on-site power industry members to more effectively lobby Congress on issues directly related to the future of our industry.\nWho attends?\n\n\nDWEA members invested in growing their business and the industry\n\n\nOrganizations working in renewable energy\n\n\nOrganizations that support the end users of distributed wind systems\n\n\nCompanies with financial interest in energy markets\n\n\nPolicy makers and influencers\n\n\nDistributed generation enthusiasts\n\n\n  \nRegister Now!\n  \nThank you to our Sponsors:\n  \nCapitol Hill Sponsor\n \n  \n\n\nGold Sponsor\n\n\n  \nSilver Sponsors
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/distributed-wind-2020-lobby-day-business-conference/
LOCATION:Residence Inn Arlington Capital View\, 2850 South Potomac Avenue\, Arlington\, DC\, 22202
CATEGORIES:DW20,DWEA Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180410T170000
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CREATED:20180119T085929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T090727Z
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SUMMARY:Small Wind Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Gathering of Installers\, Manufacturers\, Dealers\, Distributors\, Educators and Advocates \nThe 14th Annual Small Wind Conference will be held April 9-10\, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza AiRE\, Bloomington\, MN\, right next to the MSP Airport and the Mall of America. Presentation proposals are being accepted through February 9th and conference registration is open! Visit the event website for further details.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/small-wind-conference-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180314T170000
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CREATED:20180212T204649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T204649Z
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SUMMARY:ACORE 2018 Renewable Energy Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:ACORE’s Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the only pan-technology renewable energy summit to address federal and state policy. Featuring engaging discussions between industry leaders and key elected officials\, the forum offers a pragmatic perspective on challenges and opportunities in the new Washington landscape. \nACORE’s Policy Forum convenes 250 industry executives from more than 160 companies in the renewable energy sector. Featuring financiers\, developers\, energy experts\, policymakers\, and other senior officials\, ACORE’s Policy Forum is the can’t miss event for the latest on policy\, investment\, and market trends. \nFor more information\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/acore-2018-renewable-energy-policy-forum/
LOCATION:Washington Marriott at Metro Center\, 775 12th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180228T080000
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CREATED:20170518T064324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180217T022631Z
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SUMMARY:Distributed Wind 2018 Business Conference & Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Home | Agenda | Hotel | Registration | Sponsors & Partners\nDistributed Wind 2018\nBusiness Conference & Lobby Day\nInvesting in America’s Future with On-Site Power\nFebruary 28th – March 1st\nJW Marriott\, Washington\, DC\nMeet experts and influencers face-to-face\nGain insight into unlocking potential new markets\nDevelop relationships with potential business partners\nInfluence the future of the on-site power industry\nWhether you want to learn about distributed wind or are already committed to the industry\, Distributed Wind 2018 is THE annual business conference for the industry. This year marks the seventh annual event where the leaders of the distributed and community wind industry convene in Washington\, DC to showcase this sector of the wind industry to an audience of policy makers\, agency staff\, and renewable energy industry leaders. This year’s theme is “Investing in America’s Future with On-Site Power.”  Attend to learn from and network with a broadened audience that wants to explore the industry’s approach for creating business opportunities in the growing on-site power sector.\nThe Business Conference will feature exciting new topics\, speakers\, and networking opportunities that will help attendees understand the full potential for on-site power in America’s clean energy future. On Lobby Day\, industry leaders will join forces with diverse on-site power industry members to more effectively lobby Congress on issues directly related to the future of our industry.\nWho attends?\n\n\nDWEA members invested in growing their business and the industry\n\n\nOrganizations working in renewable energy\n\n\nOrganizations that support the end users of distributed wind systems\n\n\nCompanies with financial interest in energy markets\n\n\nPolicy makers and influencers\n\n\nDistributed generation enthusiasts\n\n\n  \nDistributed Wind 2018 Sponsors & Partners\n  \n\n\nCapitol Hill Sponsors\n \n  \nGold Sponsors\n\n  \n\nSilver Sponsors\n \n\nEvent Partners
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/distributed-wind-2018/
LOCATION:JW Marriot\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:DW18,DWEA Event
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CREATED:20180117T034447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T034447Z
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SUMMARY:2018 NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference serves NASEO’s members\, the 56 governor designated State and Territory Energy Offices. As agents of energy policy and program innovation\, these offices advance practical energy policies and support public-private partnerships that advance energy technology research\, demonstration\, commercialization\, and deployment. The conference also features a wide array of federal and private sector partners that the State Energy Offices work with on a day-to-day basis\, such as Federal and congressional offices; state and local planners\, developers\, and regulators working in energy\, housing\, transportation\, climate\, and resilience; grid operators and transmission organizations; and businesses and investors interested in clean energy economic development. For more information\, please visit www.energyoutlook.naseo.org.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/2018-naseo-energy-policy-outlook-conference/
LOCATION:The Fairmont\, Washington\, DC\, 2401 M St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T012048Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Distributed Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Home | Agenda | Hotel | Registration | Sponsors\nDistributed Generation: Eastern Colorado’s Clean Energy Future\nDecember 4th\, 2017\n9:30 am to 5:00 pm\nYuma Community Center\n421 E 2nd Ave\, Yuma\, CO 80759 \nThe rapid growth of on-site renewable energy in Colorado has concentrated in the more urban and suburban communities\, leaving the rural and agricultural regions of the state underserved. Through collaboration between rural electric cooperatives\, state and local officials\, and distributed energy developers\, an untapped market can be realized and lead to economic opportunities for all stakeholders. The Distributed Wind Energy Association presents a day-long workshop on distributed generation and northeast Colorado’s clean energy future. \nJoin us in December to receive an education on the fundamentals of distributed wind and solar and learn about the opportunities to leverage these renewable resources for local economic benefit. Interact and network with leading manufacturers\, installers\, rural electric cooperatives\, and state and local policy makers. Hear from local farmers about why they chose on-site wind and better understand the ways you and your community can access these technologies. Learn from leaders in the industry to better understand on-site power and the current trends in the distributed generation industry in Colorado. \nAudience:\nThe intended audience for the workshop includes rural cooperatives and utilities\, farmers and agricultural producers\, state and local policy makers\, cleantech industry members\, major developers\, corporate purchasers\, and all other interested parties. \n  \nThank you to the DWEA Colorado Distributed Generation Workshop Sponsors!
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/colorado-distributed-generation-workshop/
LOCATION:Yuma Community Center\, 421 E 2nd Ave\, Yuma\, CO\, 80759
CATEGORIES:DWEA Event
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SUMMARY:GridNEXT 2017
DESCRIPTION:TREIA is taking its annual conference to the NEXT level. Connect with thought leaders and businesses across the Texas energy industry at the GridNEXT conference being held October 23-24 in Georgetown\, Texas at the Sheraton Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center. \nWhy Attend:\nGridNEXT is the only power industry conference in Texas that focuses specifically on ways new renewable technologies\, business models\, and grid modernization initiatives are transforming the energy landscape and the grid itself. Come learn\, connect\, and innovate with your peers about the latest energy trends and developments. \nWho Should Attend:\nTechnology Providers\nUtilities\nEnergy Consumers/Prosumers\nDevelopers/Integrators\nSolution Providers including: Policymakers\, Regulators\, Consultants\, Academics\, and Thought-Leaders. \nFor the full agenda\, registration\, and hotel information please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/gridnext-2017/
LOCATION:Sheraton Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center\, 1101 Woodlawn Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T084753Z
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SUMMARY:Kansas Distributed Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join DWEA for a Distributed Generation Workshop co-hosted by the Clean Energy Business Council and Kansas Department of Commerce alongside the Kansas Energy Conference September 26-27 in Wichita\, Kansas. The half-day Distributed Generation Workshop will follow the conference on September 27th and will be presented as an add-on option for conference attendees. \nDuring the conference and workshop attendees\, sponsors\, and presenters will participate in general and breakout sessions\, meet local and national energy experts\, and visit diverse exhibits. Rural cooperatives and utilities\, farmers and agricultural producers\, state and local policy makers\, cleantech industry members\, major developers\, corporate purchasers\, and all other interested parties are invited to participate. The full conference agenda\, registration information\, and additional details are available here. We hope to see you in Wichita! \n\nDistributed Generation Workshop\nWednesday\, September 27th\n12:00PM – 5:00PM \nWorkshop Presentations \n12:00PM -12:45PM\nLunch and Facilitated Discussion \n12:45PM – 2:15PM Panel I\nDG 101: The Fundamentals of Distributed Generation\nModerator: Bob Solger\, Solar Design Studio \n\nResidential Solar – Mark Horst\, King Solar\nSmall Commercial and Industrial Solar – Ian Spomer\, Cromwell Solar\nDistributed Wind for Agricultural and Commercial/Industrial Applications – Trevor Atkinson\, Northern Power Systems\nO&M and Engineering: DG Wind and Solar – Patrick Rush\, Ethos Distributed Solutions\nEocycle Kansas Distributed Wind Case Study – Matt Pascal\, Alternative Electric\n\n2:15PM – 3:30PM Panel II\nSuccess Stories: Telling the Tale of DG in Kansas \n\nBob Dixson\, Mayor of Greensburg\, KS\nKansas Representative Boyd Orr\, Fowler Feeders\nMike Morley\, Midwest Energy\, Inc.\nBill Dorsett\, Flint Hills Renewable Energy & Efficiency Cooperative\, Inc. (FHREECK)\nDr. Bill Wentz\, National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University\n\n3:30PM – 3:45PM\nNetworking break \n3:45PM – 5:00PM Panel III Moderated Discussion\nState of the State: Panel Discussion Defining the DG Market in Kansas\nModerator: Jennifer Jenkins\, Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) \n\nWhy Kansas is So Appealing? – Jason Kaplan\, United Wind\nWhat’s Hot in Solar? – Scott White\, Cromwell Solar\nPolitical Landscape: Current Incentives and Opportunities – Dorothy Barnett\, Clean Energy Business Council\n\n5:00PM\nAdjourn \n\nThank you to the DWEA Kansas Distributed Generation Workshop Sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/kansas-distributed-generation-workshop/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Wichita Airport\, 2098 Airport Road \, Wichita\, KS\, 67209
CATEGORIES:DWEA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T170000
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SUMMARY:Kansas Energy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Clean Energy Business Council will partner with the Kansas Department of Commerce to host the 2017 Kansas Energy Conference September 26 – 27\, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport\, in Wichita\, Kansas. \nDuring the 2017 Kansas Energy Conference\, attendees\, sponsors and presenters will participate in general and breakout sessions\, meet local and national energy experts and visit diverse exhibits. Additional details will be available in the coming months. Mark your calendar for the 18th year of the Kansas Energy Conference! For more information\, please visit the conference website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/kansas-energy-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Wichita Airport\, 2098 Airport Road \, Wichita\, KS\, 67209
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T170000
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SUMMARY:ACORE Renewable Energy Finance Forum
DESCRIPTION:REFF-Wall Street is the premier renewable energy financing event in the U.S. The event draws an especially senior audience\, comprising of over 600 decision makers\, lenders\, investors\, investment bankers\, private equity investors\, venture capitalists\, and other top transactional professionals in renewable energy finance. To learn more\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/acore-renewable-energy-finance-forum/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170602T170000
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SUMMARY:World Small Wind Conference (WSWC2017)
DESCRIPTION:“SMALL WIND & SOLAR HYBRID SYSTEMS: Key to a Self-Sufficient Energy Future” \nThe World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and Intersolar Europe are pleased to invite the small and medium wind stakeholders as well as the Solar PV and Energy Storage industry to participate in the World Small Wind Conference (WSWC2017)\, taking place in Munich/Germany on 1 and 2 June 2017\, in parallel with the Intersolar Europe exhibition 2017 (31 May – 2 June 2017). \nParticipants from over 30 countries gathered in each of the seven internationals small wind conferences organised by WWEA in previous years – including top small wind manufacturers\, representatives from international organisations like IRENA\, national small wind associations\, members of the academia and consumers. \nThe main theme of the conference is Small Wind & Solar Hybrid Systems – Key to a self-sufficient energy future. The conference is aimed at jointly exploring the current status and future developments of the wind & solar hybrid technology as well as to present new innovative business models that could exploit the market of self-supply electricity. For more information\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/world-small-wind-conference-wswc2017/
LOCATION:ICM – Internationales Congress Center München\, Messe München GmbH\, Messegelände\, 81823\, Munich\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170522T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20170405T183553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T183910Z
UID:5286-1495436400-1495717200@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:AWEA Windpower 2017
DESCRIPTION:WIND is an American Resource creating American Jobs. WINDPOWER contributed more new electric generating capacity in 2015 than any other source. WINDPOWER is on a path to generate 10% of American electricity by 2020. \nWINDPOWER is Big League. \nWINDPOWER is the choice of some of the world’s most iconic brands. Google\, Microsoft\, Amazon\, Walmart\, General Motors\, IKEA\, Yahoo! to name just a few. \nWINDPOWER has a Brand New Attitude. \nWINDPOWER is also the largest North American wind energy trade show and we will introduce our Brand New Attitude in Anaheim this May. \nFor more information\, please visit the WINDPOWER website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/awea-windpower-2017/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Anaheim\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170410T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20170106T024812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T024812Z
UID:5162-1491811200-1491930000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Small Wind Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Gathering of Installers\, Manufacturers\, Dealers\, Distributors\, Educators and Advocates \nThe 13th Annual Small Wind Conference will be held April 10-11\, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza AiRE\, Bloomington\, MN\, right next to the MSP Airport and the Mall of America. \nPresentation proposals are being accepted through February 10th and conference registration is open! Visit the event website for further details. \n 
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/small-wind-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170315T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20161208T081340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T083610Z
UID:5105-1489564800-1489687200@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:ACORE National Renewable Energy Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together senior officials and renewable energy leaders to assess challenges and opportunities in a changing Washington landscape! \nThe leading national conference on renewable energy policy returns to the nation’s capital for the 14th year. Come join us and be part of the discussion as industry leaders and key elected officials offer a pragmatic perspective on challenges and opportunities for the industry in the new political alignment. To learn more\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/acore-national-renewable-energy-policy-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160405T200651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T020417Z
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SUMMARY:Distributed Wind 2017 Business Conference & Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Home | Agenda | Hotel | Registration | Sponsors & Partners\nDistributed Wind 2017\nBusiness Conference & Lobby Day\nFebruary 27th – March 1st\nJW Marriott Washington DC\nMeet experts and influencers face-to-face\nGain insight into unlocking potential new markets\nDevelop relationships with potential business partners\nInfluence the future of the distributed wind industry\nWhether you want to learn about distributed wind or are already committed to the industry\, Distributed Wind 2017 is THE annual business conference for the industry. For the sixth year in a row\, DWEA is focused on making this the premiere event with educational sessions that discuss new strategies and approaches for market opportunities. Plus\, for those interested in making a difference on Capitol Hill there will be a full day of lobbying on behalf of distributed wind.\nWho attends?\n\n\nDWEA members invested in growing their business and the industry\nOrganizations working in renewable energy\nOrganizations that support the end users of distributed wind systems\nCompanies with financial interest in energy markets\nPolicy makers and influencers\nDistributed generation enthusiasts\n\n\nSponsors\n\nCapitol Hill Sponsors\n \n\nGold Sponsors\n \n\nSilver Sponsors\n\n  \n\n\nEvent Partners
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/distributed-wind-2017-business-conference-lobby-day/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:DW17,DWEA Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161109T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160922T015613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T220220Z
UID:4986-1478675700-1478871000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA) GridNEXT Conference
DESCRIPTION:TREIA is taking its annual conference to the NEXT level. Connect with thought leaders and businesses across the Texas energy industry at the GridNEXT conference being held November 9-11 in Georgetown\, Texas.  \nGridNEXT is a two-day conference\, focused on the new business models\, technologies and grid modernization initiatives needed to grow the renewable energy industry in Texas and across the U.S. For more information\, please visit the GridNEXT website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/texas-renewable-energy-industries-alliance-treia-gridnext-conference/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://distributedwind.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GridNEXT-e1474505740522.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20161018T014519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T014519Z
UID:5037-1477987200-1478192400@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:CanWEA Annual Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Canadian Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition is the meeting point for all members of the wind energy industry – top business executives\, technical experts\, decision and policy makers\, and government representatives – to come together and address the key issues facing the industry today. For more information\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/canwea-annual-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:BMO Centre\, 20 Roundup Way SW Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2W1\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://distributedwind.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CanWEA16-e1476751498332.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161101T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20161012T232210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T232210Z
UID:5021-1477985400-1478028600@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:ACORE Finance West
DESCRIPTION:ACORE Finance West is an exclusive forum that convenes a select group of prominent renewable energy executives\, investors\, corporate purchasers\, and other top transactional professionals to assess recent developments\, increase deal flow and maximize opportunities for financing and development of renewable energy in the Western U.S. For more information\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/acore-finance-west/
LOCATION:Parc 55\, 55 Cyril Magnin Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160922T013345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T191231Z
UID:4985-1476975600-1476979200@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:DWEA Webinar: Off-Grid Distributed Wind Systems
DESCRIPTION:As the worldwide demand for cleaner energy continues to grow\, particularly in developing countries with weak transmission infrastructure or no centralized utility grids and in rural areas where building transmission lines is cost-prohibitive\, off-grid distributed wind energy has a vital role to play in generating on‐site electricity. \nJoin DWEA Members Ken Kotalik\, Primus Wind Power\, and Andrew Hickok\, Pika Energy\, for an hour-long webinar on off-grid distributed wind turbine technologies and applications. \n* The webinar is FREE but space is limited. A GoToMeeting weblink and dial-in instructions will be provided in your registration confirmation e-mail.\n \nNote: The webinar is Thursday\, October 20th from 3-4 pm ET. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/dwea-webinar-off-grid-distributed-wind-systems/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:DWEA Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161013T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160922T023824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T023824Z
UID:4995-1476343800-1476541800@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) 2016 Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Renewable Energy Vermont Conference & Expo (REV2016) is Vermont’s annual convention bringing together key players in the clean energy sector. This year’s conference will take place on October 13 & 14 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington\, VT. The conference highlights current energy challenges\, Vermont’s leadership role in the energy industry\, and the steps needed to implement an integrated energy infrastructure. For more information\, please see the REV2016 website.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/renewable-energy-vermont-rev-2016-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel & Conference\, 870 Williston Road\, Burlington\, VT\, 05403
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160609T213224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T213256Z
UID:4881-1466668800-1466699400@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:2016 Virginia Offshore Wind Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Offshore Wind Forum is the first of its kind in Virginia\, and is intended to stimulate dialogue and facilitate relationship building among the stakeholders engaged in and supportive of the future offshore wind industry in Virginia and the U.S. The Forum will provide a unique opportunity for networking among those representing industry\, academe\, government\, non-governmental organizations\, not-for-profits\, and others who seek an opportunity to engage in the opportunities to advance offshore wind in Virginia\, the region\, and the nation.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/2016-virginia-offshore-wind-forum/
LOCATION:James Madison University\, Festival Conference Center\, Harrisonburg\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160622T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160609T212652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T213421Z
UID:4879-1466584200-1466616600@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:AWEA State Wind Energy Forum – Virginia
DESCRIPTION:The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is hosting the AWEA State Wind Energy Forum – Virginia in collaboration with partners and colleagues in the state. You’ll learn about the benefits and challenges of Virginia’s potential for land-based and offshore wind industry from state policy\, industry\, government\, and other thought leaders\, as well as experts on national\, regional\, and state wind markets; grid integration; wildlife impacts and mitigation; economics; local economic development benefits; and water and air impacts.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/awea-state-wind-energy-forum-virginia/
LOCATION:James Madison University\, Festival Conference Center\, Harrisonburg\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20151029T182147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T192528Z
UID:4401-1465804800-1466010000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Small Wind Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:A Gathering of Installers\, Manufacturers\, Dealers\, Distributors\, Educators and Advocates\nThe Small Wind Conference is a terrific conference for those interested in distributed wind technology and smaller scale distributed renewable electricity in general. It is the place to go to get the most accurate and up-to-date information on small wind turbine technology. \n 
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/small-wind-conference-2016/
LOCATION:Holiday In Hotel and Conference Center\, 1001 Amber Avenue\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160311T014412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T190433Z
UID:4683-1464944400-1465056000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Small Wind Energy Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Appalachian State University’s Small Wind Research and Demonstration Site will host a 2-day\, hands-on workshop on small-scale\, distributed wind energy. Participants will learn about the typical costs\, economics\, and maintenance involved with a distributed wind energy project; a variety of distributed wind energy technologies; and case studies of successful projects. Workshop attendees will engage in classroom and hands-on activities. Continuing education credits are offered for architects and engineers.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/small-wind-energy-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Appalachian State’s Small Wind Research and Demonstration Site\, Beech Mountain\, NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160601T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160418T185311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T223617Z
UID:4727-1464766200-1464957000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:Distributed Energy Development & Deployment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Infocast’s Distributed Energy Development & Deployment Summit will provide a platform for Federal\, State and Local-Level representatives to outline their distributed energy deployment programs and plans to move towards a decentralized\, resilient and modern grid. The event will also bring utilities and renewable energy developers together with system integrators\, financiers and representatives from distributed energy enabling technologies like energy storage\, microgrids and smart cities to tackle the technical and financial challenges of developing the grid of the future. \nDon’t Miss the Pre-Summit: Designing & Implementing Distributed Energy\, Energy Storage and Microgrid Projects Executive Forum\, which will cover the technical and regulatory integration challenges of deploying distributed energy projects\, including the utilization of energy storage\, DERs\, EVs\, Fuel Cells\, CHP\, microgrids and smart inverters/controls.
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/distributed-energy-development-deployment-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20151028T222825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T183648Z
UID:4390-1463990400-1464282000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:AWEA Windpower 2016
DESCRIPTION:AWEA Windpower 2016\nMay 23-26\, 2016\nNew Orleans\, LA\nWe have an incredible opportunity to take our industry to the next level and WINDPOWER 2016 is where that happens. It’s where you generate business and where together\, we generate actionable ideas. This is Generation Wind. \nMore information on Windpower 2016 can be found HERE
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/awea-windpower-2016/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Boulevard\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160518T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164352
CREATED:20160428T021853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T214926Z
UID:4738-1463583600-1463589000@distributedwind.org
SUMMARY:SMART Wind Roadmap Virtual Briefing – hosted by DWEA in partnership with WINDExchange
DESCRIPTION:Panelists | Key Takeaways | Consortium Participants | Roadmap File Downloads\nThe distributed wind industry stands dedicated to advancing technology\, lowering manufacturing costs\, and being a competitive electricity generation source for the U.S. to rely on for energy independence. The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) convened the targeted SMART Wind Consortium to develop a consensus-based\, shared-vision Roadmap that identifies common distributed wind research and manufacturing gaps and barriers\, prioritizes solutions to those gaps for today and for future scalability\, and facilitates a rapid transfer of innovation into American-manufactured wind turbines. This initiative will open up new market opportunities and expand the number of distributed wind applications\, thereby maintaining U.S. global competitiveness and leadership. \nJoin members of the SMART Wind Consortium for a 90-minute Roadmap briefing highlighting the top priority action steps identified by the Consortium to address key distributed wind industry barriers and opportunities. \nThe webinar is free. A GoToMeeting weblink and dial-in instructions will be provided in your registration confirmation e-mail. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://distributedwind.org/event/smart-wind-roadmapwindexchange-webinar/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:DWEA Event,SMART Wind
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