Bi-State Alternative Energy Conference

The Bi-State Alternative Energy Conference will address the alternative energy industry as a job-creator and spur to tax revenue growth. Attendees may learn more about practices that position communities to maximize benefits and avoid pitfalls. 

Registration is free and will take place from 9 – 9:30 a.m. Augustana students, faculty and staff do not need to register.

Schedule

9:30 – 9:50 a.m. Opening remarks and introductions 

10- 10:50 a.m. "Let the Sun Shine: Model ordinances and community initiatives" by Brian Ross, Great Plains Institute, and Nick Hylla, Midwest Renewable Energy Association 

11- 11:50 a.m. "From Brownfields to Brightfields: Repurposing sites for solar farms" by MeLena Hessel, Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator, City of Dubuque 

Noon Lunch 

1- 1:50 p.m. "Good Neighbors: Prairie patches and pollinator habitats at energy installations " by Rob Davis, Fresh Energy, and Leroy Walston, Argonne National Lab 

2- 2:50 p.m. "Money on the Table: Energy efficiency incentives for municipal facilities" by Ameren, ComEd, and MidAmerican Energy 

This event is made possible through support from the Quad Cities Community Foundation Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies and presented by Bi-State Regional Commission.