BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND:20190305T150000Z UID: 6833dc03722ed DTSTAMP:20250525T221203Z LOCATION:The Gerber Center for Student Life DESCRIPTION: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. \;\n\nRegistration is free and will take place from 9 ¨C 9:30 a.m. Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students\, faculty and staff do not need to register.\n\nSchedule\n\n9:30 ¨C 9:50 a.m. Opening remarks and introductions \;\n\n10- 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 \;\n\n11- 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 \;\n\nNoon Lunch \;\n\n1- 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 \;\n\n2- 2:50 p.m. "Money on the Table: Energy efficiency incentives for municipal facilities" by Ameren\, ComEd\, and MidAmerican Energy \;\n\nThis 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.\n URL;VALUE=URI:/about-us/events/2019/bi-state-alternative-energy-conference SUMMARY:Bi-State Alternative Energy Conference DTSTART:20190305T150000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR