St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is offering a renewable energy class, which is open to the public. MRES is a non-profit dedicated to helping Minnesotans gain knowledge of and access to renewable energy technologies.

Chamberlain, SD - As the need for energy independence increases and the search for alternative sources continues, wind energy has surfaced to fill the gap. This one-day seminar will review the mechanics of wind-powered generators and the wind park development process. Local, state, and federal policies will be discussed and the land ownership issues will be reviewed.

White Bear Lake, MN - Century College and the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society have co-developed a new half-day course for people interested in exploring renewable energy careers.

This three-day course will lead participants through all the necessary background information required to site and install a small wind turbine (up to 40 kW in capacity).

St. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is offering a renewable energy class, which is open to the public. MRES is a non-profit dedicated to helping Minnesotans gain knowledge of and access to renewable energy technologies.

U of CA, Davis, CA - Given over two full days, Wind Energy for Technicians provides a comprehensive, technical foundation for those currently working or considering future work in the wind industry.

Estherville, IA - Safety Solution Resources is offering 2.5-day courses at Iowa Lakes Community College to educate participants on the theory, principles and practice of fallprotection and rescue techniques applied to at-heights work onstructures common to the wind industry.

Pittsfield, MA - Lightning Technologies, Inc. (LTI) will present a professional training two-day course to provide design engineers, operators and maintenance personnel with the principles of lightning protection design for wind turbine blades, structures and electronic systems.

 UPDATE  The Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop is now full, and registrations will be added to a waiting list in case of cancellations. Contact the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society for more information.