Join Marshall University’s Center for Business and Economic Research and the West Virginia Division of Energy for this FREE, one-day conference highlighting renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Conference will bring together organizations and individuals with experience implementing and managing renewable energy projects in West Virginia. While fossil fuels dominate the State’s energy resources, renewable energy also employs many West Virginians and generates significant tax revenues. The conference will include presentations on solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and passive geothermal systems. Attendees will learn firsthand about owning and operating commercial and residential solar arrays, small and large wind turbines, micro- and commercial-scale hydroelectric systems and about biomass utilization in West Virginia.
When: Thursday, June 5, 2014
8:30am – 4:00pm
Lunch provided
Where: Days Inn Conference Center
2000 Sutton Lane
Flatwoods, WV
Click here for more information or to REGISTER for the conference.

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