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University of Minnesota
presents a series of workshops on
"The
Profitable Use of Biomass at Ethanol Plants"
February 19th, 2008: Mankato, MN
February 20th, 2008: Norfolk, NE
February
21st, 2008: Des Moines, IA
These meetings focus on evaluating
alternatives for using biomass fuels (DDGS
or other ethanol co-products and/or corn
stover) to generate electricity and process
heat at ethanol plants. We believe this
approach can positively impact key issues
affecting the ethanol industry.
These meetings are for:
• Ethanol Plant Managers and Board Members
• Bankers Financing Ethanol Projects
• Regulators
• Utilities
• Engineering Companies
• Policy makers
Follow this link for more information.
New and Improved Stray Voltage Investigators Course Offerings!
We are in the process of redesigning the series of stray voltage investigators’ courses with the following objectives:
- 1. Reduce time out of office, travel time and time in the classroom
- 2. Improve knowledge retention
- 3. Review basic materials at home before attending the course
Our strategy is to combine web-based instructional modules with our classroom sessions.
When you enroll for a course you will be sent instructions on accessing the web-based instructional material.
You will need to successfully complete these instructional modules before attending the class room session. Each instructional module will have a short quiz to test your knowledge. After the classroom session you will take a ‘final exam’ on-line as well.
The dates for the classroom sessions are:
- 8 April 2008: Introduction to Stray Voltage
- 9-10 April 2008: Stray Voltage Testing
- 14-15 May 2008: Advanced Stray Voltage Analysis
Click here for registration info
Mark Your Calendars for the Premier
Agricultural Energy Conference of 2008!
NEW- JUST UPDATED!
You can download the
2008 Conference Brochure here
for details and registration
46th Annual Rural Energy
Conference
February 27-29, 2008
At the LaCrosse, WI Radisson Conference
Center Come join your peers and colleagues for the
46th Annual Rural Energy
Conference. Be a part of the
longest-running event addressing the most
up-to-date and relevant topics to help you
succeed in advancing your rural energy
agenda. The MREC and its member energy
providers and land grant universities in
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota
have been at the heart of agricultural
energy issues for the past 50 years.
This
year we will return to La Crosse, WI to
discuss recent trends in electric
distribution technology, distributed
generation and interconnection, stray
voltage issues, energy efficiency in
agriculture and meeting the needs of the
expanding bio-energy market.
The MREC 2008 conference will include two
days filled with informative workshops from
rural energy professionals. These workshops
will be sure to make this the most
worthwhile event you’ll attend in 2008. Our
keynote speakers will be announced in the
near future.
Keep yourself updated by checking our
website. Download the most recent
2008 Conference Brochure here.
2007 Annual MREC
Educational Conference, Feb 21-23, 2007
Conference Brochure
The 45th annual MREC
conference will have two tracks; One devoted
to Farm wiring, electric code and stray
voltage, and the other focusing on energy
efficiency, distributed generation and
assessment of renewable energy options.
Our keynote speaker will give us an overview
of the changes occurring in rural
communities in the upper Midwest:
demographically, economically and socially.
We will also hear about a major study of
integrating wind into the grid and get and
overview of the ethanol boom from the
perspective of corn growers, cooperatives
and utilities serving these electric and gas
loads. For more information and to
register for the conference download this
brochure.
This year's pre-conference Workshop
will provide you with an update on the
latest measurement tools and techniques for
stray voltage investigation. We will give
you an in-depth understanding of how to
program and use the PMI, SVM-10 Stray
Voltage Monitor. Our second session will
give you an overview of 'non-standard' stray
voltage measurements that you might run
across in the field. Chuck Forster will
give us an overview of DC voltage
measurements and Doug Reinemann will give an
overview of the influence of DC voltage on
animal sensitivity. Chuck will also discuss
issues relating to proper and improper
measurement and interpretation of high
frequency transient events. The last
session will be a panel discussion with of
the speakers and other MREC members to
answer your specific questions on both rural
and urban stray voltage.
Investing in Agriculture: A one-day Educational Program and Ag Venture Fair to be held on
December 14, 2006 in Wisconsin Dells.
This year's
conference will focus
on "Bio-Fuels, Bio-Energy, Bio-Products."
The program is intended for
farmers and anyone else with an interest in
these emerging areas as a
potential investment opportunity.
Major Sponsors include the University of
Wisconsin-Extension, the Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection, and Badger AgVest
LLC.
To register for the conference at the Early
Bird rate by Dec 4, go to:
Investing in Agriculture
For an update on the companies presenting at
the Ag Venture Fair, visit
www.badgeragvest.com as the conference
draws closer.
The brochure is also available at:
Investing in Agriculture: Brochure
Investing in Agriculture:
Press Release Document
For more information, contact:
Greg Lawless,
glawless@wisc.edu
Co-Director, Agricultural Innovation Center
UW-Extension Senior Outreach Specialist
216 Ag Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI
53706
phone: (608)265-2903 fax:
(608)262-6055
AIC Home Page:
http://aic.uwex.edu
Farmstead Wiring Classes Schedule
MADISON, WI
Electricians, electrical inspectors and
others working on farm electrical needs may
want to attend upcoming classes offered by
Wisconsin Technical Colleges. These classes
are part of the Wisconsin Farmstead Rewiring
Program that is cosponsored by the Wisconsin
Public Service Commission, Wisconsin
Department of Commerce, Wisconsin Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Protection,
Wisconsin Technical College System and
electric utilities. For more information
click
here.
2006-07 Farm Rewire Electrician Classes
Dates and Locations
6-Hour Recertification Sessions 2.00 - 9.00 p.m.
January 24, 2007 Madison Area Technical College Watertown Campus 1300 W. Main St (Abbreviated session)
January 25, 2007 CROPP Corporate Headquarters, One Organic Way, Lafarge
January 16, 2007 Willy Wire Hand Room, Riverland Electric Cooperative, N28988 State Road 93 Arcadia
January 18, 2007 Rooms 223 and 225, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Campus 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake
3-Hours Update Sessions
2.30 - 7.00 p.m.
December 12, 2006 Monroe Alliant Energy Office 1915 State Road 69S, Monroe
December 14, 2006 Rooms 2602 and 2604, Blackhawk Technical College 6004 Prairie Road, Janesville, WI
January 9, 2007 Western Wisconsin Technical College, 1000 College Avenue, Mauston
January 10, 2007 Moraine Park Technical College, Rooms A102 & A103, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac
January 15, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Sparta Campus, 11177 County Road A, Sparta
January 17, 2007 Chippewa Valley Technical College, 770 Scheidler Road, Chippewa Falls
January 31, 2007 Westwood Conference Center 1800 W Bridge St Wausauu
February 1. 2007 Stadium View, 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay
December 12-13, 2006.
MIDWEST AG ENERGY
NETWORK SUMMIT,
St. Paul, MN.
This conference seeks to "build a network
across states and across organizations for
moving the Midwest towards clean energy
independence with locally owned ag energy
production."
website.
December 3-6, 2006. 11th
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETING
CONFERENCE,
San Francisco, CA.
This event calls itself “the preeminent conference for communicating directly
with leading renewable energy and green power industry stakeholders.”
website.
November 1-2, 2006.
9TH ANNUAL FARMER
COOPERATIVES CONFERENCE,
Minneapolis, MN. Attendees will focus on the
topics of “the future growth and impact of
renewable energy; involvement of regional
and local cooperatives in sourcing grain for
ethanol and bio-diesel production;
opportunities in marketing these fuels and
by-products; and business structures to
finance renewable energy ventures.”
website.
November 2-5, 2006.
AGRICULTURAL FUTURE OF
AMERICA CONFERENCE, Kansas
City, MO. The Agricultural Future of America
is dedicated to the development of America’s
future agricultural leaders. At this
conference, “sessions are presented by
nationally recognized leaders in
agriculture, business, government and
education. Delegates have the opportunity to
expand their personal and professional
skills through discussions and training.”
website.
November 15-17, 2006.GREENBUILD
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO,
Denver, CO. This event, presented by the
U.S. Green Building Council, features “three
days of extensive educational programming,
workshops, a vast exhibition floor, and
ample networking events”, making it “the
place you can go to learn what's now and
what's next in green building.”
website.
November 27-29, 2006.
FUTURE FUELS 2006,website..
October 26-27, 2006.
Summit on Emerging Technologies in Energy
Efficiency,
The
Long Beach Hyatt Long Beach, California."
Come be part of the diverse audience
of policymakers, program planners and
implementers, researchers, technology
developers, financiers, manufacturers, and
end users who will share and discuss the
latest innovations in energy-efficient
technologies and practices. We will look at
policy considerations, commercialization
strategies, and financing opportunities as
we explore how to maximize the short-term
impact and long-term benefits of some of
today's most promising energy-saving
technologies."
website.
October 24-25, 2006.
EXPANDING
THE RURAL ECONOMY THROUGH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY,
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, Ames, IA.
Ames, IA. This
conference is sponsored by the Chicago
Federal Bank and the Iowa Department of
economic Development. "Participants will
gain valuable insights from experts who will
address the issues and opportunities
involved with expanding the rural economy by
capitalizing on Iowa's alternative energy
potential, sustainable agricultural
practices and entrepreneurial talent."
website.
October 24-26 ,
2006. Advanced Stray Voltage Investigation . Location: Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, see brochure.
October 22-25,
2006.
Annual Conference and
Trade Show, Location:
Winnipeg, Manltoba.
The Canadian Wind Energy Association 2006
Annual Conference and Tradeshow will be held
in Winnipeg. Several pre-conference events
are available free of charge to delegates
subject to availability. The Manitoba
Composite Innovation Tour is one of the
pre-conference events that is running on
Sunday, October 22, 2006. Take a look at the
following weblinks for information on this
exciting conference and the pre-conference
events and learn about the rapidly growing
Wind Energy Industry and how Manitoba is
part of this growth.
Composite Innovation Tour,
Pre-conference
Event Regustration.
October 17-18,2006.
"Seeding Our Future:
Expanding Clean Energy Development in the
Next Farm Bill"
in Des Moines, IA.
website.
October 16-19, 2006.
SOLAR POWER CONFERENCE AND EXPO, San Jose,
CA. At “the largest business-to-business solar event held in the United States,”
more than 130 exhibitors and 100 speakers will each bring ‘something new’ to
share with attendees,” showing them “what’s new under the sun in the areas of
solar technology, energy policy, and market opportunity.”
website.
October 19-20, 2006.
, Danville, VA.
“Farmers and industry professionals will learn the best ways to market their
product at the 2006 Virginia Agriculture Summit,” which includes several
sessions devoted to bioenergy.
websitee
October 10-12, 2006.
ADVANCING RENEWABLE
ENERGY: AN AMERICAN RURAL
RENAISSAINCE, St. Louis, MO.
The goal of this USDA and DOE hosted
conference is "to help create partnerships
and strategies necessary to accelerate
commercialization of renewable energy
industries and distribution systems."
website.
June 6-8. 2006.
Stray Voltage
Investigation. Location: Arlington, Wisconsin. For more
information see brochure.
June 5 , 2006. Introduction to Stray Voltage Training Course. Location: Arlington, Wisconsin. For more information, see brochure.
March 8 , 2006. Energy Management in Your Dairy Plant . Location: Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, see brochure.
February 16-17th, 2006. 44th Annual Rural Energy Conference. Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin. See conference page.
February 15th, 2006. National Agricultural Electric Code Seminar. See conference page .
October 25-27th, 2005. For more information, see conference brochure.
September 12-15th, 2005. 5th Annual BioCycle Conference on Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling. Location: Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, see conference brochure.
StrayVoltage Investigator Training Courses. For more information, see conference brochure.
April 25-27th, 2005. National Food and Energy Council Annual Conference. Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information, visit the NFEC websitee.
March 2-4th, 2005. 43rd Annual Rural Energy Conference. Location: Holiday Inn; St. Paul East, MN. For more information, see brochure
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