Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA)

05/21/2026

Join Sandia’s Melissa Louie, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, and others on Thursday 5/28/26 to review distributed wind interconnection standards and challenges faced by the DW industry as an overview of recent Sandia report on the current landscape of DW interconnection standards.

Register to attend or watch the first in a series of joint Sandia-DWEA webinars! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5AwcQw1lS6u2jyeUJjHsKQ

03/18/2026

Join DWEA' s AgWind Team for our Monthly Open Office hours available from 11-Noon Pacific / 2-3 pm ET Friday March 20 and on the 3rd Friday of every month. Register for office hours Feb 20/Mar 20/Apr 17 here! https://bit.ly/4sQCLZV

03/17/2026

In his presentation at DW26, USDA’s Future in Distributed Wind, Aaron Morris, USDA Chief Lending Officer at Madison One Capital, highlights what it now takes to build a successful REAP-backed distributed wind project: right-sized systems grounded in real farm loads, conservative production forecasts, and clear benefits to agricultural operations and rural economies, aligning with AgWind’s mission to provide practical tools and technical assistance that help producers design credible, financially sound projects that truly serve their operations. https://bit.ly/3NLvmfH

03/17/2026

Missed DW26? No problem! Keep it here for presentations and pix from the conference that highlight resilient rural power systems with farm-focused wind projects.

In DER-Sales: A New Model for Rural Co-ops – Mike Bergey, Bergey Windpower presents a “DER-Sales” business model that enables rural electric cooperatives to sell and finance distributed wind microgrid systems, pairing small wind, storage, and backup generation for whole-house resilience.
https://bit.ly/4umNCg1

02/17/2026

⌛️COUNTDOWN TO Distributed Wind 2026: Charging Ahead!⌛️
We’re packing our bags and getting ready for our annual gathering of distinguished leaders of distributed wind energy in Arlington VA! There’s still room for you - register NOW for your printed name badge! See you there!!

DW26 is the annual conference and lobby day of the Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA). DWEA represents the U.S. industry that installs big and small wind turbines where people live and work. This event brings together the leading companies and federal research programs, fostering valuable co...

02/11/2026

👉DISCOUNT RATE EXTENDED 👈
Registration rates go up Monday, Feb 16!!!
Hear the latest from renowned leaders on the transformational developments about on-site wind, storage and microgrids in the US. Register TODAY! https://distributedwind.org/

02/04/2026

📣Speakers Announced!📣Distributed Wind 2026: Charging Ahead
Hear the latest about , and shaping our energy future. Join distinguished leaders and financial experts in the dynamic and microgrid industries in Arlington VA Feb 23-25 and learn about game-changing advances in powering rural America. Discount rates still available. Register TODAY! https://distributedwind.org/dw26/dw26-speakers/

01/18/2026

Join us and industry leaders at the upcoming Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) Annual Conference and Lobby Day on February 23-25, 2026 in Arlington, VA for insights into the future of distributed wind energy.

DW26 focuses on energy security, prosperity, American jobs, and domestic manufacturing, integrating with microgrids and storage. Distributed Wind can play a growing role in utilities’ innovative efforts for resilience and widespread electrification.

Apply to REpowering Schools' (REpS) Conference Experiences and Student Symposia program to attend the 2026 conference. Through these experiences, REpS provides unique on-site experiences and hotel accommodations for attendees of

Space is limited! Apply by February 1, 2026 at https://bit.ly/49Oy8ZH