Projects
As part of the IN R-STEP program, the collaborative is spearheading research, education, and technical projects. As projects get underway, updates can be found below.
IN-APA and Purdue Extension will host 2-4 webinars each year for community planners and local decision-makers about renewable energy planning topics.
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Thanks to those who joined us for the R-STEP: Introduction to Renewable Energy on Zoom on April 1st!
We heard that some individuals had trouble getting into the meeting, and we’re sorry if that happened to you. Technology is our frenemy!
If you missed it (or just want to revisit the discussion), you can watch the full recording here:
We’d also appreciate your help with a few quick follow-up items:
Thank you again for attending this event and supporting APA Indiana.
Center for Energy Education will deliver 3-6 regional workshops on renewable energy for local decision-makers annually.
Purdue Extension and CN Consulting will host 3 renewable energy bus tours a year for community decision-makers visiting utility solar and wind developments and hearing from both developers and local leaders about the project process.
- State of the Energy Industry- Connie Neininger, CN Consulting
- Overview of Local Planning and Permitting-Tamara Ogle, Purdue Extension
- Agrivoltaics-Sheep Grazing- Billy Bope, Starke Co farmer
- Economic Impact of Renewables- Lee Lewellen, Lewellen Progress Strategies
Bus Tour
IN-ACRE will provide 2-4 webinars a year for land owners about utility-scale renewable energy topics.