The Heating the Midwest 2013 Conference will bring together leaders of the woody and agricultural biomass industry interested in supporting and expanding the use of biomass for heat and combined heat and power in the Midwest!
CERTs is co-hosting the event and exhibiting, and we’d love to see you there at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN on the 24th and 25th of April! Please read on to see all of the details.
Wednesday, April 24: Pre-Conference Biomass Tours
- Tour 1 (Wisconsin)
- Great Lakes Renewable Energy, Hayward WI (wood pellet producer)
- Midwest Forest Products, Hayward, WI (biomass boiler for building heat)
- Xcel Energy, Ashland, WI (biomass processing for electrical)
- Ashland Memorial Medical Center, Ashland, WI (biomass heating system)
- Tour 2 (Minnesota)
- Fond du Lac Waste Transfer Center, Cloquet MN (biomass boiler)
- Silver Bay Eco-Industrial Park, Silver Bay, MN (biomass boiler)
- Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, MN (biomass heat)
- Duluth Steam Cooperative (city district energy facility)
- Evening Reception
Thursday, April 25: Keynote Presentations & Speakers
- Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass – A Midwest Vision. T.J. Morice, Co-Chair Heating the Midwest and William Strauss, President, FutureMetrics
- The Northeast Biomass Thermal Vision: Accomplishments and What it Means for the Midwest. Adam Sherman, Biomass Energy Resource Center and Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group
- Green Energy, Green Jobs. Christiane Egger, Deputy Manager, O.O. Energiesparverband (Upper Austrian Renewable Energy Agency)
- Biomass Heating EXPO. Indoor and outdoor exposition areas where 30+ vendors, businesses and organizations will demonstrate the latest in biomass technologies, information and support.
Friday, April 26: Keynote Presentations & Speakers
- Swedish Biomass Study Tour and Opportunities for Minnesota and the Midwest: Ellen Anderson, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Energy & Environment, Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
- Advancing Biomass Thermal in the Midwest: Kathryn Fernholtz, Executive Director, Dovetail Partners
- Biomass Breakout Sessions: Feasibility Assessments; Policy Strategies; Education & Advocacy
- Biomass Heating EXPO. Indoor and outdoor exposition areas where 30+ vendors, businesses and organizations will demonstrate the latest in biomass technologies, information and support.
You can click here to download the complete, detailed agenda and visit http://www.heatingthemidwest.org for registration, sponsor & exhibitor information.
Five Reasons to Attend This Year’s Event:
- Midwest Biomass Heating Vision Unveiled: A biomass heating vision and supporting economic analyses will be presented.
- Biomass Heating Real World Project Presentations: You will hear case study examples of successful biomass heating projects in the Midwest.
- Network with Sponsors and Exhibitors: Join with indoor and outdoor Expo exhibitors as they share the latest in technology and products.
- Leading Industry Presentations: Keynote presentations focused on understanding the potential impacts of biomass heating by leaders like Christiane Egger of Austria!
- Help Build Momentum for Midwest Biomass Thermal and CHP: This conference brings together a coalition of biomass thermal
advocates committed to working together to advance the use of biomass for heating and combined heat and power (CHP) in the midwestern United States.
Breakout Sessions:
- Biomass Resources and Demographics
- Community/Institutional Real World Projects – Success Stories
- Biomass Thermal Market Development
- Combined Heat and Power and Commercial Real World
Project Success Stories:
- Thermal Heating Fair
- Advancing Biomass Thermal in the Midwest
Registration Information and Rates:
- Pre-Conference Biomass Facilities Tour $50 (limited availability)
- Conference and Expo: $220 ($270 after March 23, 2013)
- Co-Host Registration: $220 for members of co-host organizations
- Conference and Expo Student Rate: $75
Conference Location: The conference will be held at the Black Bear Casino Resort located in Carlton, Minnesota. Accommodations are available for a special conference rate of $52/night through March 23, 2013. To reserve your room please call the hotel direct at 1-888-771-0777 and mention “Heating the Midwest Group Block.”
Visit http://www.heatingthemidwest.org for registration, sponsor & exhibitor information.
Looking for other biomass events? Join us for a Northwest CERT Biomass Tour & Forum in Red Lake Falls
Thursday, April 4, 2013 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hosted by Northwest CERT and Northwest Manufacturing
Northwest Manufacturing, 600 Polk Ave SW, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
Description: Are you interested in installing a biomass system for your home or place of business? Would you like to learn about biomass projects in the area and opportunities to expand the industry in the Northwest region? Join NW CERT on April 4th for a free tour and conversation as we explore this often under-utilized form of energy! Register online for this free event at http://nwbiomass.eventbrite.com or call 612-626-0555 to save your spot.
Agenda:
1:00–1:15pm: Greeting and Introductions
1:15–2:00pm: Tour of Northwest Manufacturing (maker of Woodmaster biomass furnaces)
2:00–2:15pm: Break
2:15–4:00pm: Forum and facilitated conversation with area experts about projects and opportunities
4:00pm: Meeting Adjourns
Cost: Free
Register online at http://nwbiomass.eventbrite.com or call 612-626-0555 to save your spot.
