The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will be joining forces this summer in Madison, Wisconsin, June 12-21, 2000 to offer the public access to products and information about renewable energy and sustainable living. The American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Energy Conference is the annual forum for the exchange of information about advances in solar energy technologies, programs and concepts. The Solar 2000 Conference will include over 200 technical, symposium, and plenary presentations on the entire range of solar technologies, presented by leaders in technical and professional fields. This conference will be held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, WI. Full Conference registration includes: Attendance at conference sessions from Monday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 21, Welcome Reception, one day pass to MREA Energy Fair and Exhibit, Awards Banquet, and conference proceedings on CD-ROM. There are special rates and conditions for students and one-day attendees. In addition, professional workshops and tours are scheduled June 12-18, and June 22. Workshop highlights include: Women's Photovoltaic Design, June 12-16; Interconnection of Renewable Energy Generating Systems to the Utility Grid, June 16; Photovoltaic Energy Conversion PV Technology, Cost, Products, Markets, Systems, Forecast: 2010, June 17; World Wind Energy Development, June 18. Tours focusing on Alternative Energy Homes, Businesses, and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright will also be available. Locations, hours, and prices vary, please contact ASES for more information on these workshops and tours. SOLAR 2000 is sponsored by: United States Department of Energy Wisconsin Energy Bureau Duke Solar Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Spire Corporation/Spire Solar Chicago Energy Center of Wisconsin Madison Gas & Electric Pacific Gas & Electric Home Power Magazine To learn more about the Solar 2000 Conference, contact: ASES, 2400 Central Ave. G-1, Boulder, CO 80301. (303) 443-3130. American Solar Energy Society web site is: http://www.ases.org The Midwest Renewable Energy Association will be hosting the ASES conference in conjunction with their annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair, to be held at the Dane County Expo Center, June 16-18, 2000. The Energy Fair is a three-day festival designed to teach the public about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. This year the Energy Fair will offer over 100 different workshops throughout the weekend. Workshop topics will include solar electrical systems, wind electrical systems, solar water heating, solar space heating, energy-efficient home and building design, alternative transportation, biomass, fuel cells, straw bale construction, organic gardening, solar cooking, food preservation, and sustainable urban living. We will also have round table discussions on renewable energy policy issues. Confirmed speakers include: Native American activist Winona LaDuke, Earth Odyssey author Mark Hertsgaard, and one of the world's leading experts on wind power, Paul Gipe. There will be a complete track of activities for children, so bring the whole family. To learn more about the MREA and the Fair contact: MREA, 7558 Deer Rd., Custer, WI 54423, 715-592-6595, or visit our web site at http://www.the-mrea.org .
