April 29 – May 1, 2014: 3rd Annual Heating the Midwest Conference
Following the success of last year’s Heating the Midwest Conference, this year’s event will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, April 29 – May 1,2014. On April 30, as an added bonus the conference will feature a Biomass Heating Expo.
Accommodations are available for a special conference rate of $89/night (double/queen and king) until April 5, 2014. To reserve your room please call the hotel direct at 1-920-494-7300 and mention “Heating the Midwest Group Block.”
Conference and Expo Highlights:
- Pre-conference Tour of Biomass Heating Facilities (April 29)
- Keynote Presentations focused on a expanding biomass thermal
- Biomass Heating Expo (indoor and outdoor booths)
- Breakout Sessions
- Real Project Presentations
- Biomass Heating Expo
2014 Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Available!
Primary Sponsorship Levels:
- Platinum (2) $7,500
- Gold (SOLD OUT) $3,500
- Silver (SOLD OUT) $1,500
- Bronze (10) $500
- Booth Exhibitor $750
Other Opportunities:
- Vendor Reception Sponsor (3) $1,500
- Lunch Sponsor (1) $1,500
- Breakfast Sponsor (2) $750
- Refreshment Break Sponsor (1) $750
- Industry Tour Sponsor (3) $500
For more information, please download the sponsorship/exhibitor agreement.
Call for Project Presentations
The HTM Conference Planning Committee is developing a breakout session featuring successful biomass thermal projects. We will have opportunities for up to 10 real project presentations of 15-25 minutes. These projects can range from small to large projects, focused on the Midwest. This includes:
- Residential / Small Commercial (2.0 mmBtu/hr and under)
- Large Commercial / Institutional / District Heating (2.0 mmBtu/hr and up)
- Combined Heat and Power, Cooling and Innovative Technologies
This abstract should have the following information:
- Location, facility type and brief description of thermal energy needs
- Brief description of biomass system
- Project capital costs (with a breakout of biomass system)
- Biomass fuel utilized: type, cost, volume
- Fuel offset by biomass: type, cost, volume
- Annual operational savings from biomass system
Discounted or complimentary registration fees will be available for accepted submissions.
You may also mail your ideas to:
HTM Conference & Expo
c/o UMD NRRI – Brashaw
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811-1442
Please send your suggestions today!