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July 10, 2008
5-6:30 p.m.
Bill Reed: The Practice of Regenerative Design - Sustainability is Only Half the Story
Bill Reed, an internationally recognized proponent and practitioner of sustainability and an architect, will discuss his work in sustainable and regenerative design. This work centers on creating the framework for and managing the integrative, whole-systems design process; emphasizing building evolutionary capability in design, construction, and engagement with our environment. The objective is to improve the overall quality of the physical, social and spiritual life of our living places.
Location: Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th Street at Wynkoop, Denver
Contact: 303-572-1536
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July 16-17, 2008
Green Real Estate 2008
Green Real Estate 2008 is a two-day conference and expo for certified EcoBroker and Association of Energy & Environmental Real
Estate professionals. The conference features national speakers, business building tracks to help maximize utilization of green real
estate tools and resources, and a green products expo. Topics include affordability, durability, comfort, and homeownership; the
latest in green finance options for your clients; working with conservation easements, energy raters, and real estate consumers; the
latest energy technologies and real estate applications; greening the MLS; and grassroots community change. Registration is $139 per
member through May 30, 2008; $179 after May 30.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver
Contact: E-mail customerservice@ecobroker.com or call 1-800-706-4321
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July 17-18, 2008
Lean and Green Summit
The Lean and Green Summit is designed for professionals in the manufacturing industry, including executive leaders and their planning teams. Conference organizers aim to bring together the passions of two committed groups: advocates of operational excellence who see the implications lean principles have in sustainability, and environmental advocates wanting to move the industry toward sustainability. Presenters will offer information on greening operational processes, cradle-to-cradle design philosophies, life-cycle analysis, sustainability and corporate culture, and performance measurement. Darcy Winslow, senior advisor at the Nike Foundation, and Tim Hunter, chief engineer fabrication and assembly at Harley-Davidson, will provide opening and closing keynote presentations. Conference registration is $995. Off-site tours to Pangea Organics, Roche Colorado and New Belgium Brewery will also be offered for an additional $350.
Location: St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder
Contact: 317-813-5455
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July 19, 2008
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
NREL Visitors Center Open House
Enjoy a day of learning at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Visitors Center. Free, docent-guided and self-guided tours will be offered throughout the day. No scheduling is necessary. Each program takes 1 1/2 hours and includes a 10-minute video, "Energy for the 21st Century," along with virtual tours of the labs working on biomass, solar, wind and buildings technology, a show-and-tell segment, and a guided tour of the Exhibit Hall. You will learn about NREL's research and development of renewable fuels and electricity that advance national energy goals to change the way we power our homes, businesses, and cars. You will also get tips on energy efficiency and savings.
Location: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden
Contact: Call 303-384-6566
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July 23, 2008
Noon-1 p.m.
Making Vehicle Power Electronics COOL
Power electronics are expensive, yet critical, components of fuel-saving advanced vehicle powertrains such as hybrid electric vehicles. Power electronics are used to convert, transform and control the flow of electrical energy between batteries and electric motors. However, they don't like the heat. Learn more from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Michael O'Keefe about the role power electronics play in making advanced vehicles possible, ways to reduce their cost, and cutting edge technologies to cool these amazing components. This presentation is part of NREL's "Visitors Center Power Lunch Lecture Series." Participants are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy.
Location: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden
Contact: Call 303-384-6566 to make a reservation
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July 24, 2008
5:30-7 p.m.
Choosing Renewable Energy Investments
As interest has increased in renewable energy over the past few years, more money has been pouring into renewable energy investments. Tom Konrad, a nationally recognized expert on investing in alternative energy companies, will show you how best to take advantage of this trend from an investor's point of view. Konrad is a stock analyst and writer of numerous columns, including one on green investing for Smart Energy Living magazine. He has a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University, and is the former treasurer of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society. He now serves as their policy committee chair. A reception with refreshments and networking will follow the event. Admission is free for CRES members and only $5 for non-members.
Location: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden
Contact: 303-806-5317
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July 24-25, 2008
Context Sensitive Solutions: Designing Transportation Projects for People and Places
The Surface Transportation Policy Partnership and Chicago's Center for Neighborhood Technology are hosting a workshop for transportation advocates, local officials and engineering professionals in government and transit agencies, and design consultancies. Participants will gain an understanding of "context sensitive solutions" principles and how they can be used to balance and integrate the needs of travelers and communities in the planning and design of urban transportation systems. The workshop will feature leading transportation experts, land use planners, and state and local officials as speakers and panelists. There is a registration fee of $50 for citizen advocates and nonprofit staff, and $150 for government employees, elected officials and consultants.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1400 Welton Street, Denver
Contact: 773-278-4800
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July 29, 2008
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Colorado CleanTech Initiative
In coordination with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, CORE Colorado, the Rockies Venture Club and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, this event offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the Colorado CleanTech marketplace and to network with many colleagues. There will be a guest speaker from the CleanTech field and two business cases will be presented and reviewed by investors. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Location: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, 1445 Market St., 5th Floor, Denver
Contact: E-mail Vickie Rightmyre or call 303-592-4083
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July 29, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Land Series with Courtney White
Author Courtney White will discuss and sign his latest book, Revolution on the Range: The Rise of a New Ranch in the American West. This thought-provoking book argues that ranchers and environmentalists have more in common than they realize, and that cattle and conservation can go hand in hand. Environmentalist Bill McKibben says, "Community is the most important solution to the environmental crisis we face. When it works, it's the result of hard work and real attempts at understanding. This fine volume is a handbook for that kind of work."
Location: Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th Street at Wynkoop, Denver
Contact: 303-436-1070
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August 21, 2008
5:30-7 p.m.
The Road from Fossil Fuels to a Sustainable Energy Economy: The Strategy in Iceland as a Model
The tiny island nation of Iceland has one of the world's most ambitious plans for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Discover how America and the rest of the world can learn from Iceland's example in this presentation by Chuck Kezar, a professor from Vermont's Lyndon State College and a Retired Colonel from the U.S. Air Force. Kezar spent six years with the Energy Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives' Science Committee, and several years with the U.S. Department of Energy, before moving to strategic defense work. Using data from his research in Iceland, Kezar will demonstrate ways we can move to a renewable energy economy using geothermal resources and smart planning. A reception with refreshments and networking will follow the event. Admission is free for CRES members and only $5 for non-members.
Location: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden
Contact: 303-806-5317
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August 21-23, 2008
AREDAY: American Renewable Energy Day
Celebrate advancements in renewable energy technologies, learn from experts in the field, and see what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and be part of the solution for a sustainable future. Keynote speakers include Ted Turner, founder of Turner Enterprises; Pat Mitchell, president & CEO of the Paley Center for Media; and philanthropist Peter Buffett. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Aspen Institute's Paepcke Auditorium with a screening of Burning the Future: Coal in America, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers. Friday's Distinguished Speaker Series will include Colorado Governor Bill Ritter; Mayor John W. Hickenlooper; Chief Arvol Looking Horse of the Wolakota Foundation; Lester R. Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute; Jerome Ringo, president of the Apollo Alliance; Bill Becker, executive director of the Presidential Climate Action Plan; and many others. There will also be an 8 p.m. screening at the Wheeler Opera House of the movie, Fields of Fuel: Make Fuel Not War. Saturday's events include renewable energy demonstrations, educational booths, live music with John Oates, and family activities at Cooper Street Mall and Wagner Park. Sponsors include the City of Aspen, Pitkin County, the Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA), the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, Snowmass Village, Holy Cross Energy, and more. All activities are free and open to the public.
Location: Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen
Contact: 1-970-948-9929
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August 24, 2008
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Green Frontier Fest
The Green Frontier Fest is a showcase of a full spectrum of sustainable options, from cutting-edge renewable technologies to everyday solutions that can be implemented in the home. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy interactive and educational exhibits, a farmers market of local and organic produce, a children's area, eco-carnival games, music and entertainment and special presentations by guest speakers, among many other activities.
Location: Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sculpture Park, 950 13th St., Denver
Contact: E-mail Sarah Wells or call 303-819-5935
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September 18, 2008
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Envirofest
Share an evening of dinner, cocktails and networking with other environmental professionals from engineering organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, and academic institutions. This year's theme focuses on current public and private efforts to reduce the state's environmental footprint and the resulting impact on the economy. Speakers will include members from the Governor's Energy Office, the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee, Xcel Energy, and the Home Builde's Association. Ticket prices range from $25-$80. Envirofest is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Association of Environmental Professionals.
Location: PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver
Contact: E-mail katie.thompson@pacelabs.com
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September 20-21, 2008
9th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair
More than 50 presentations, workshops and demonstrations on sustainable living will take place over this two-day event, including topics such as going solar, building an energy efficient home, gardening and Xeriscape™ landscaping, alternative fuels, home craftsmanship, straw bale construction, biodiesel, and more. This year's keynote speakers include George Siemon, founder of the Organic Valley Family of Farms; actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr.; educator and author Rahima Baldwin Dancy; and entrepreneur Kevin Danaher. Musical entertainment, kid zones, a Zen sand garden and other unique events round out the weekend. Admission is $5 per day; free for kids 12 and under. The event is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, which aims to increase awareness of and improve accessibility to sustainable building materials and renewable energy sources for people throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Fair hours are: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Rocky Mountain Raptor Center, 720 E. Vine Drive, Fort Collins
Contact: 970-224-3247
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September 25-27, 2008
Design Forward: the AIA Colorado 2008 Design Conference
This year's annual conference of the American Institute of Architects brings together an exciting group of speakers to address emerging technologies, trends and issues in sustainable, socially-responsible and forward-thinking design. Speakers include James Timberlake, founding partner of KieranTimberlake Associates; Sandra Mendler, principal of Mithun; James Polshek, senior design council to Polshek Partnership Architects; Alex Steffen, executive editor of Worldchanging; Gary Lawrence, director of sustainability at Arup; Ken Yeang, principal of Llewellyn Davies Yeang; and more. Attendees also have the opportunity to learn practical skills for managing a design firm or business, including workshops on marketing and sales, human resources issues, greening a design practice, leadership training, and public speaking. The conference will culminate with the AIA Colorado 2008 Design Awards Gala. Registration ranges from $75-$335 for AIA members; $95-$535 for non-members. Additional event fees apply.
Location: Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail
Contact: E-mail Robin Hickey or call 303-446-2266
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