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NESEA Events
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October 13, 2001The National Tour of Solar HomesVarious LocationsThe National Tour of Solar Homes will take place on Saturday, October 13th. The tour is an annual event that is free and open to the public. Contact Information: Call Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) at 1-877-44-SOLAR if you wish to visit a home(s) participating in the 2001 tour. If you live outside of the northeast, you can go to the website of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) for further information about the Tour.
October 18-19, 2001Energizing Schools 2001King of Prussia, PA - Greater Philadelphia area near Valley Forge.A two-day regional conference for educators on how to meet education standards and motivate students with themes of renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation issues, and alternative-fueled vehicles - COMBINED WITH - a one-day conference for school business & facilities managers on how schools can save money and improve student’s learning environment through investments in clean energy and transportation options and better energy and resource management. For more information: Visit the Education Program section of NESEA's website.
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Other Events in the Northeast
(For environmental building events in other parts of the country, see Environmental Building News. For renewable energy events in other parts of the country, see SolarAccess.com.) |
September 6 - 9, 2001The Century of The EnvironmentOmega InstituteRhinebeck, NYJane Goodall, Amory Lovins, Lester Brown, Hazel Henderson, Peter Matthiessen, James Hillman, Francis Moore Lappe, Cathrine Sneed, Anita Roddick, Gunter Pauli, and Satish Kumar will offer hard-hitting discussion and inspire creative thinking on issues including sustainable development, deep ecology, environmental economics, renewable resources, and other topics. This conference is for environmentalists, educators, scientists, business leaders, spiritual teachers, grass roots activists, and individuals concerned about environmental challenges. Contact information: www.eomega.org or www.resurgence.org Individual Registration 800-944-1001 Group Registration (10+) 800-266-4444 x212 September 3 - 8, 2001Introductory Timber FramingSeptember 10 - 15, 2001Advanced Timber FramingFox Maple School of Traditional BuildingBrownfield, METhe intro and advanced courses cover the full array of timber framing in-depth and in detail. Combining both courses back-to-back, offers a great opportunity to learn timber framing from beginning to end and to solidify a solid base of understanding. Contact information: foxmaple@foxmaple.com (include your mailing address) Phone: 207-935-3720 Fax: 207-935-4575 September 13, 2001 - 7 p.m.Cape Wind Associates' Proposed Nantucket Sound ProjectBASEA Forum1st Parish Unitarian Church#3 Church Street - Harvard SquareCambridge, MA
Dennis Durry, VP of Energy Management, Inc. and other project experts will brief BASEA members on this exciting first-ever offshore wind project in the US. Proposed for Horsehoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound, this project is capable of producing as much power as Cape Codders use during the peak summer season. Come hear about this clean, environmentally friendly project with the ability to offset 85 million gallons of oil, 500,000 tons of coal or 11 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
We will discuss the ecological resources; fisheries; and other environmental factors that are being studied. Please join us for an exciting and informative evening.
Contact Information: Henry K Vandermark hkv@solarwave.com
September 14, 2001 - 9:15 a.m.Visions for a Sustainable Rhode Island - the 2nd Annual RI Sustainability ConferenceUniversity of RI - Providence Campus - Shepard Building - Paff AuditoriumThis year the sustainability movement will take a deeper look at creating meaningful lasting change. Using a methodology called the Natural Step, conference participants will have a chance to "think outside the box" and create powerful visions for sustainability in RI. Contact information: The Apeiron Foundation 109 Somerset St. Providence, RI 02907 401-861-0995 Email: apeiron@ids.net
September 17, 2001 - 8 a.m.The Greening of Community Development2nd Annual Regional Sustainable Development ForumMIT, Room 10-25077 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA
New Ecology, Inc. has organized this 2nd Annual Regional Sustainable Development Forum to share information about how CDC's, municipalities and other community based organizations enhance their missions and effectiveness by incorporating principles of sustainability. Many concurrent sessions, including Beth Tener & Sarah James of SSNE and Sarah James and Assoc on "How to Integrate Green Principles Into Your Current Organizational Activities."
Contact Information: New Ecology, Inc - 617-354-4099
September 20, 2001 - 7 p.m.Introduction to Energy Efficient Green BuildingsCambridge Senior Center806 Mass Ave, 1st floor, Hall BCharlotte Matthews, Sustainable Building Specialist at Payette Associates & co-chair, Committee on the Environment, Boston Society of Architects, will present this program to introduce energy efficient green buildings. Directions: Just west of Red Line stop at Central Square, Cambridge. Parking available on the street, at public lots one block north of Mass Ave. on Bishop Allen Drive, and at Green St. garage one block south of Mass Ave.
September 26, 2001Oil, Electricity, and New Alternatives: The Power of Energy ChoicesSturgess Room, New Canaan Nature CenterNew Canaan, CTThe first of the New Canaan Nature Center's 2001-2002 Series on Sustainable Futures. We need more energy. Global warming is a scientific consensus. How can we meet both realities? Contact Information: Dilip Das, Executive Director New Canaan Nature Center 203-966-9577 x19 September 29, 2001Sustainability for Business WorkshopTufts UniversityMedford, MAWorld-class companies are beginning to recognize that environmental trends will require new business models and strategies. These proactive companies have already shifted their perspective from viewing environment as a cost or risk factor to an opportunity - a source of competitive advantage. Sustainable Step New England is presenting a one-day workshop on today's environmental challenges and how business can respond with innovative approaches for improving profits through increased resource efficiency, energy conservation, product redesign, and other strategies. Participants will learn how The Natural Step framework can guide decision making towards long-term sustainability.
Co-sponsored by Tufts Institute of the Environment & the Boston Society of Architects. Cost: $125 for Corporate ($150 after Sept. 21) $90 for Individuals/Government/Non-profit ($110 after Sept. 21) Contact Information: Anna Sommer 90 Conwell Ave. #1 Somerville MA 02144 617-230-2003
October 27, 2001Environmental & Population IssuesBrandeis UniversityWaltham, MAWorldwatch Institute in partnership with the New England Coalition for Sustainable Population will host a conference on global environmental trends, including population growth, with focus on ways in which residents of New England can approach these issues. Contact Information: susangbryant@yahoo.com for more information & reservations.
November 6 & 7, 2001Empire Energy & Environment ExpositionEmpire State Plaza Convention CenterAlbany, NY
The Empire Energy & Environmental Exposition will showcase businesses that manufacture, sell, install and consult in alternate energy generation, energy efficiency and conservation, environmental remediation, alternative fuel, green building products, and pollution prevention and recycling equipment. Seminars on LEED training, greening health care, greening schools, and more are planned.
Contact Information: Exhibitor Information - Walt Darbin at 518-432-6400 x227 or walt@eba-nys.org Other Information - Donna Way at 518-432-6400 x224 or donna@eba-nys.org
November 8, 2001 - 8:30 a.m.Green Design 2001: Solar Energy in BuildingsBuffalo Convention CenterBuffalo, NYSpeakers will include Don Aitken, Dennis Andrejko, Hillary Brown and Steven Strong. This conference will include presentations and workshops for design & building trade professionals. Topics will include passive solar, daylighting and building integrated PV in green design context. Contact Information: Erin Cala 716-829-3535 January 7 - 18, 2001Experience Solar Culture in NicaraguaGrupo FENIX and Skyheat FoundationNicaraguaAn opportunity to offer your hands, heart, and a unique gift: Electricity! Interested parties are invited to participate in an 11-day workshop/tour in which participants learn about solar energy systems, study applications specific to Central America, visit renewable energy installations, and install PV lighting systems in a rural village. The program includes recreational and cultural activities as well as excursions. The $850 cost (not including air fare or airport expenses) includes a $200 subsidy towards solar equipment for the village where we will work. Cost: $850 (excluding air fare and airport fees) Contact Information: Richard J. Komp Skyheat Associates RR 2, Box 7751 Jonesport, ME 04649 207-497-2204 email: sunwatt@juno.com |