Chicago, IL - The Illinois Wind Working Group (IWWG) will host their fifth annual Advancing Wind Power in Illinois Conference, July 21 - 22, 20101, at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois. The conference is co-hosted by the Center for Renewable Energy at Illinois State University and the Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation at Illinois Institute of Technology.

This webinar was hosted by Windustry and the Great Lakes Regional Wind Energy Institute with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on May 18, 2010. The webinar provided a discussion of discuss environmental assessments for land-based wind energy development in and near communities along the Great Lakes.

Some states have rebates for Small Wind Energy Systems, and the number of programs have increased with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Peoria, IL - The Illinois Wind Working Group (IWWG) will host their fourth annual Advancing Wind Power in Illinois Conference, July 14 - 15, 2010, at the Peoria Civic Center.  The conference covers many aspects of wind energy including large, community, and small wind. 

The Great Lakes Regional Wind Energy Institute Annual Meeting was held on March 1-2, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees heard presentations on a variety of topics, including: transmission planning and strategy for the great lakes region, wind project economics, renewable energy credit markets and state renewable portfolio standards, and challenges and opportunities in siting wind projects. Please see below for the agenda and archived presentations.

Macomb, IL - This workshop will enable manufacturers to evaluate their capabilities relative to customer requirements, and begin to develop their plan for penetrating the market.

Experts in the field of renewable energy will highlight market opportunities in the wind sector for attending manufacturers.

Skokie, Illinois - The Alliance for Lifelong Learning and Oakton Community College in Skokie, Illinois, will sponsor an introductory wind power class. 

Chicago, IL — Midwestern Wind Power Development & Finance Summit will bring together regulators, utility renewable energy policy and planning executives, developers and financiers to discuss how to develop and finance renewable energy sources effectively, efficiently and quickly.

Elgin (Chicago), IL - As the fastest growing industry in North America, involvement in wind energy is a huge opportunity for precision manufacturers, join FMA on Sept. 15 to find out if it's the right fit for your company!

Freeport, IL - The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the Highland Community College new Wind Turbine Technician Training Center on Wednesday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Festivities will include remarks by HCC President Dr. Joe M. Kanosky and EcoEnergy LLC President Shawn Gaffney.