Interest is increasing in the use of renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency, both by the general public and by energy professionals. Spurred by increasing public interest and new technology, renewables are producing increasing opportunities for supplying sustainable energy to our economy. The Midwest, as a distinct region of the country, has a unique blend of renewable energy challenges and opportunities that require different development profiles compared to other regions of the country. The focus of the "Advancing Renewables in the Midwest" conference is to increase communication regarding renewable energy development in the Midwest. Region-based renewable energy projects and technologies, including the diverse resources of wind, efficiency, biomass, and solar, are discussed and exhibited at this one-day event sponsored by the Ames Municipal Electric System, Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University.

Schedule at a Glance:

A letter from Iowa State University President, Gregory Geoffroy, to welcome you to Ames: