Non-hydro renewable electricity generation has doubled in the last four years and nearly half of all the new electrical generating capacity installed in the United States in 2012 came from renewable energy sources. Utilities across the U.S. are employing a host of strategies to integrate renewable energy into their operating systems. This Forum will examine these strategies and the opportunities and challenges related to the expanded use of re...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You'll find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement pr...

Our Portland gathering on November 13th will bring together leaders, public engagement practitioners, philanthropists, academics, students and citizen groups from across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia). Participants will: Create a learning community to explore what quality public engagement is and how we can create more of it Meet and network with others interested in public engagement Share what kinds of quality...

GOSCON 2010 • October 27 - 28 2010 • Portland, Oregon • The Nines Hotel Registration is now open for GOSCON 2010! registration fees - full pass to conference & exhibits, meals, reception and materials, plus igniteGov evening: government and not for profit registration (early bird) $195.00 Corporate (early bird) $295.00 early bird registration discount has been extended to Oct 18 Stay at the Conference Hotel - Discount Extend...