The presentation discussed renewable energy economic development at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). It outlined UMES's areas of focus in renewable energy which include wind, bioenergy, and solar. Specific projects discussed were UMES's 2.2 MW solar farm and research on rural solar business models and wind resource measurement. Smart micro-grid technology was also presented. The presentation was given by G. Dale Wesson and Juliette B. Bell to promote renewable energy and economic development.