Calendar
February
Title: Public Lecture: Science for Siting: Engineering for Locating Wind Turbines.
When: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 from 6-7pm
Where: Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Description: Besides an overview of land based wind energy resources in Rhode Island, URI researchers Malcolm Spaulding and Gopu Potty will share a strategy for siting wind energy facilities that considers wind resources, technological and development constraints, and ecological issues. All are welcome, but space is limited so please RSVP to Amber at amber@crc.uri.edu or 874-6106.
March
Title: Renewable Energy Siting Partnership Stakeholder Meeting
When: Thursday March 1, 2012, 6-9 p.m.
Where: URI Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium (please note room change)
Description: The RESP stakeholder process will provide a forum to engage key constituencies and interested citizens. The stakeholder group members will be able to voice their concerns and issues, provide thoughtful input, and learn about renewable energy research in Rhode Island. They will also have opportunities to preview tools the RESP project is developing to assist in the analysis of land-based wind, water and solar energy issues. Attendees must RSVP to Amber Neville at 401.874.6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu due to space limitations. Directions are available at http://www.gso.uri.edu/about-gso/directions
Title: Public Lecture: Wind Power and Wildlife: Assessing Potential Impacts on Birds and Bats
When: Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6-7pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown, RI
Description: Science provides some answers, sometimes surprising, regarding how these animals respond to infrastructure such as wind turbines. URI bird scientist Peter Paton will share this science, as understanding these responses can inform the community dialogue about renewable energy choices. All are welcome, but space is limited so please RSVP to Amber at amber@crc.uri.edu or 874-6106.
Title: Rhode Island RESP Renewable Energy Day
When: Saturday, March 31st,, 9:00am-3:45pm
Where: Community College of Rhode Island Newport County Campus
Description: VIEW THE AGENDA. Join the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP), Roger Williams University and the East Bay Energy Consortium (EBEC) for a public education event featuring opportunities for the public to learn about the effort to develop community guidelines for siting renewable energy facilities in Rhode Island, and see how new tools and local collaborations are being created to foster public engagement with this issue. Coffee breaks and lunch will be provided. Attendance is free, but registration is required. REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.
