Integrated Anaerobic Digester System Program
The State of Wisconsin is exploring innovation in manure management that includes approaches to add efficiency to solids and liquids handling, decrease agricultural wastewater volumes, reduce hauling costs, improve the agricultural benefits of the materials that are land applied, address pathogens, and maximize the renewable energy benefits of anaerobic digesters. To this end, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have put forward the Integrated Anaerobic Digester System Program and a Request for Proposals (RFP). A successful proposal will involve the creation of a consortium of parties using contractual means to build, operate and maintain a system that includes renewable energy production, water treatment, pathogen reductions, and transport of manure to and from a centralized location, among other innovations.
Please contact OEI@wisconsin.gov if you have questions about this opportunity.
Port of Green Bay to Remain Open Through Winter
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WECC's Energy Finance Solutions Launches PACE Wisconsin Program
MADISON, WI--(Marketwired - December 05, 2016) - WECC's Energy Finance Solutions (EFS) has launched PACE Wisconsin, a statewide program which enables commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. The program, which is now available for implementation by Wisconsin municipalities and counties, will be administered by EFS.
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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association Receives Approval for Veterans Education
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is thrilled to announce that a number of our solar and wind training courses have been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We can now proudly offer educational opportunities and benefits to veterans through the use of their GI benefits while training at MREA facilities in Custer and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Please find the full story and details below. Thank you in advance for your help in getting the word out to Veterans about renewable energy training opportunities with MREA. Visit the Department of Workforce Development website for more information.
Shine On-
The solar job market has increased 20% since 2012, and more than 50 people begin working in the solar energy field every day. It’s one of the fastest growing industries in the US, with 11 times more installations today than in 2008.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 4.1% of the Wisconsin veteran population was unemployed in 2015. The MREA’s VA-approved training will give those who have served an opportunity to join the growing renewable energy industry. Jobs in solar and wind not only help more veterans enter the workforce, but they also promote more domestic energy production, which lessens our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Solar career opportunities are not limited to installation only. MREA’s approved and accredited coursework provides students training for entry-level positions in sales and finance, operations and maintenance, site assessment, project management, and more.
Approved MREA courses for veteran students include:
· Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101)
· PV Site Assessor Training (PV 201)
· PV System Design (PV 202)
· PV Design and Installation Lab (PV 301)
· Wind Turbine Design and Construction (W 306)
This October, the MREA will hold an intensive PV training progression at our headquarters in Custer, WI:
· PV 101 – Tuesday, October 4
· PV 201 – Wednesday, October 5
· PV 202 – Thursday & Friday, October 6-7
· PV 301 – Tuesday-Friday, October 11-14
The MREA is in the process of getting more courses approved, and expanding our approval to other Midwest states.
Interested veterans should contact MREA Training Coordinator Jenny Heinzen at jennyh@midwestrenew.org or 715-592-6595-108. The MREA course schedule and registration links can be found at midwestsolartraining.org.
