Windustry and the Region Nine Renewable Energy Task Force are managing a Small Wind Bulk Buy Program to help rural enterprises take advantage of the state's wind resources and net-metering laws.

St. Paul - On the 24th of September Minnesotans will be gathering at the State Capitol at 2 pm. We will ride bicycles, We will process with Heart of the Beast puppets. But we won't just be cycling or marching--we'll also be delivering a strong set of demands that can have real political impact.

Saint Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources invites you to attend the first in a series of workshops beginning Thursday, Sept. 29 to examine opportunities and issues related to greater development of distributed generation resources in Minnesota.

The first step for planning a wind energy project is determining if you have enough wind to justify the expense of the system and the time and expense of operating and maintaining your equipment.

Great River Energy (GRE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for community-based energy development (C-BED) renewable energy resources. GRE seeks proposals for energy resources (minimum 40 kW nameplate capacity) delivered to the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) wholesale energy market that qualify as Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) under Minnesota Statute §216B.1612 (2010).

Rosemount, MN - Join in a community forum to help shape sustainability goals for the future community at UMore Park. The forum will begin with a brief presentation to highlight facets of sustainability including health, community culture, job creation and economic development, transportation, renewable energy, the environment and other areas.

Minneapolis, MN - This one-day workshop is the introductory workshop to Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) wind systems training and is a prerequisite for all other MREA wind workshops. It is designed as the first step in a professional track or for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business.

Augusta, Maine - This conference is an excellent opportunity for all energy professionals, businesses, homeowners, local communities, municipalities, legislators, utility personnel, and others to come together to learn and discuss the next steps for growing wind energy in Maine.

Clean Energy Project Builder (formerly REDI Resources) is an online directory of community and small wind, and solar power companies from all over the United States who serve Minnesota’s clean energy industry. The directory allows you to browse companies; to search by specific services like engineering, operations & maintenance, or legal services; to find companies near you using geographic search; and to find companies through a range of other details like service area, number of employees, or completed project capacity.

The CERTs 2011 Clean Energy Convergence will unite Minnesotans who are blazing the paths to a clean energy future by working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in their communities. You can learn, connect, and act with CERTs and 600 engaged community members on February 2-3, 2011 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.