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The Third Annual Solar & Wind Expo will offer consumers valuable information about saving energy and saving money while being good to the environment at its Mid-Atlantic Expo at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland the weekend of May 11-13, 2012. The training is in addition to the valuable information offered to consumers by exhibitors.

The Expo will bring consumers together with national and local companies that supply all types of renewable energy products and related businesses. The Solar & Wind Expo is the premier event for those who are looking to conserve energy and integrate renewable technologies such as solar, wind and geothermal energies, both for financial reasons and for reducing their carbon footprint. The Solar & Wind Expo is the place to learn how to migrate and upgrade old systems to cleaner, more Earth friendly and renewable energy systems, thus helping to make green a reality.

The sights and sounds associated with Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church are much like those of many older urban churches across America. Tall columns outside the entrance recall old-world neoclassical architecture. Inside, high ceilings and stone floors create a wonderful echo for the organ that plays every Sunday. But something a little extra special is energizing the church these days. Wind energy.

On Wednesday, April 11th, from 6 pm to 9 pm, join the Trans-American team and GreenPedals for a presentation, discussion, and hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Meet the Team at the GreenPedals store location at 105 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, Maryland.

Yesterday I called Maryland State Senator Bryan Simonaire of District 31, the district I reside in, to ask about the Maryland Offshore Wind Act of 2012 and to ask him to support it.

Mount Laurel, NJ Krannich Solar is launching a National Solar Tour from April 23rd-May 2nd. The tour will hit 8 cities for 2 days each and will deliver exciting and informative Product and practices training from Solar PV Manufacturer's such as Axitec, Fronius, Everest Solar Systems, and Solar-Log.

The National Governors Association (NGA) has sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC), as well as an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for the first 3,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind installed in the U.S.