Renewable Energy Academy

Dates, Locations, and Registration

Register for the regional Renewable Energy Academy near you. All events will cover the same information. Lunch and snacks will be provided at all locations. This event is at no cost to attendees.

Northern WI

Ashland, Ashland County
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vaughn Library

Northeast WI

Appleton, Outagamie County
April 2027

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Southwest WI

Dodgeville, Iowa County
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 (complete)

Southeast WI

Kenosha, Kenosha County
April 2027

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Northwest WI

Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County
May 2027

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Central WI

Stevens Point, Portage County
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
(complete)

Local elected officials (county, city, village and town).

Planning, zoning, and economic development staff.

Anyone making decisions about renewable energy development in their community.

How Wisconsin’s energy regulatory system works — and where local authority fits

What tools your community has: ordinances, comp plans, developer agreements.

Lessons from communities that have already navigated renewable projects.

How to have productive conversations with residents on all sides.

Leave with a clear next steps for your community.