The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife, with a focus on Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Training Goals and Outcomes
– Understand current wind energy development and projections in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, & Wyoming, including opportunities and challenges.

Learn about:
– State of the science on wind energy and wildlife, focusing on bats, grouse, and eagles.
– Federal and state laws, guidance, and regulations.
– Strategies to reduce risk during siting, permitting, and operations.
– Explore opportunities for problem-solving and collaboration.