45th Annual MREC Conference -- 2008 Top

 

Thank you to the speakers and attendees for making this conference in La Crosse, WI a great success!

**Download the final program/agenda here**

Proceedings and Presentations:

February 27, 2008-- Stray Voltage Measurement Workshop

Mark Cook, Tom Seidl and Doug Reinemann. Introductory Stray Voltage Testing Update.

Mark Cook, Tom Seidl. Advanced Stray Voltage Testing Update.

Dr. Bruce Wollenberg. University of Minnesota. Review of Filters for 'Dirty' Electricity

February 28, 2008

Track 1: Farm Wiring, Stray Voltage, and Electrical Distribution

Dr Bruce Wollenberg. University of Minnesota. Review of Filters for 'Dirty' Electricity

Chuck DeNardo. We Energies. IEEE Stray and Contact Voltage Working Group Update.

Paul Twite. 24-7 Power Inc.  Review of Fluke Ti555 Thermal Imaging for Distribution Monitoring.

Mark Cook.  PSC of Wisconsin. Farm Re-Wiring and Inspection and Transmission Underbuild Issues.

Jim Biesterveld. Dunn County Electric Cooperative.  Review of Waverider Setup for Stray Voltage Monitoring.

Linda Erdreich. Exponent. Meta-analysis of Stray Voltage Studies.

Nick Veverka. Alliant Energy. Considerations for 400 Amp+ Service on Single-Phase Distribution.

Stefan Salmonson. Protective Services. Dealing with Personally and Professionally Challenging Situations.

Track 2; Farm Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems

Stefanie Ashman. NRCS. Introduction to USDA/NRCS On-line Energy Self Assessment Tools

Joe Schultz. GDS Associates. NRCS Energy Efficiency Tools: Dairy and Beef Operations

Scott Sanford. UW-Madison. NRCS Energy Efficiency Tools: Greenhouses

Jennifer Brinker. GDS Associates. NRCS Energy Efficiency Tools: Ag Lighting, Livestock Waterers.

Scott Sanford. UW-Madison. NRCS Energy Efficiency Tools: Grain Drying, Irrigation, Potato Storage.

Jeannette LeBoyer. UW-Madison, MREC Scholar. NRCS Renewable Energy Tools: Wind, Solar, Biomass

Lisa Noty and Kelley Oehler. USDA Rural Development Program. Applying for State and Federal Energy Efficiency and Renewable Programs.

Norm Olsen. Iowa Energy Center BECON Facility. New Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass. 

February 29, 2008

Panel Discussion: Meeting Renewable Energy Goals

Bill Johnson. Alliant Energy. Moderator

Paul Johnson. Minnesota Power.

Mark Rathburn. Great River Energy

Chris Vandeventer. Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

Rob Benninghoff, WI Public Service Corp.

Steve Schultz. Ottertail Power