This is a big issue facing every community: How do we best put renewable forms of power into our landscape in a way that does much more good than harm.
Initially, our thought is: How hard is it to position solar and wind; go where the sun shines and wind blows. But, as you know, life gets very complicated very fast--permitting, neighbors, current conditions of that site, including environmental issues, birds....and, ultimately, costs and return.
Tonight we get a good look at this issue with a skilled panel taking us through the discussion. If you are close by, come over to Rhode Island College (see our main site for information) and participate. If not tune on a future date was we will be co-hosting and filming tonight.
Environment Council of Rhode Island
...building an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy
Speakers representing a diverse group of interests and perspectives will come together to discuss the challenges of solar and wind project siting in the Ocean State.
On November 15th, the Environmental Council of Rhode Island, ReNewable Now Network and Rhode Island College are holding a forum on the often contentious but vital issue of siting renewable energy projects in Rhode Island.
The forum will feature speakers representing several of the groups who are the most involved and have the most at stake in the siting process, including farmers, renewable energy developers, conservationists, and government officials. We expect a lively discussion of what the current reality of siting projects is, as well as how we can handle these issues in the future.
Time & Date: November 15, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Rhode Island College, Alger Hall – Room 110, Providence (map)
Speakers:
◊ Brian Wagner, Town of Coventry
◊ Doug Doe, West Bay Land Trust
◊ Paul Raducha, Renewable Energy Developer
◊ Diana Kushner, Arcadian Fields Organic Farm
◊ Jeanne Boyle, City of Pawtucket
◊ Kaitlin Kelly, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
The forum will feature speakers representing several of the groups who are the most involved and have the most at stake in the siting process, including farmers, renewable energy developers, conservationists, and government officials. We expect a lively discussion of what the current reality of siting projects is, as well as how we can handle these issues in the future.
Location: Rhode Island College, Alger Hall – Room 110, Providence (map)
◊ Brian Wagner, Town of Coventry
◊ Doug Doe, West Bay Land Trust
◊ Paul Raducha, Renewable Energy Developer
◊ Diana Kushner, Arcadian Fields Organic Farm
◊ Jeanne Boyle, City of Pawtucket
◊ Kaitlin Kelly, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
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