2010 Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Workshop & Expo
In addition to providing information and resources on wind, solar, biofuels, and geothermal energy, this year’s event will focus
on affordable technologies and projects, and provide information on renewable energy careers. Also new this year will
be a panel of landowners who have renewable energy on their property.
Applications for speakers and vendors are still being accepted. Click here for registration form.
Help spread the word! Print out and post our flier in your neighborhood!
Presentations confirmed as of May 5
Vendors confirmed as of May 5
This year we have activities for Kids!
And, once again, Refreshments & Food are available.
We couldn’t pull off this important event without the generous support of our donors. Friends of New Troy and REgroup
Michigan extend a warm and heartfelt, "Thank you!" to the following donors:
| Benefactors (donated $500): | |
| Indiana Michigan Power Three Rivers, MI |
Signature Automotive Group Benton Harbor, MI |
| Sponsors (donated $150): | |
| New Buffalo Savings Bank New Buffalo, MI |
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| Patrons (donated $100): | |
| Cooney's Hardware and Lumber Sawyer, MI |
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| Supporters (donated $50): | |
| REcoop Harbert, MI |
Thomas Gloe Builders, Inc. New Troy, MI |
| Certified Energy Consultants Watervliet, MI |
Center of the World Woodshop Sawyer, MI |
| Website Work: | |
| Win/Win Solutions Bridgman, MI |
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Presentation Schedule
(Note: This schedule will adapt as additional speakers sign on):
10:00 am
"Gorilla Solar Systems: Power to the People — One Year in Review"
Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power Systems L.L.C.
11:00 am Option A
"New Energy Saving Devices"
Joseph Willmeng, Certified Energy Consultants
11:00 am Option B
Homeowners Panel Discussion
Noon — Keynote Speaker
"Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems"
John Richter, co-founder Institute for Sustainable Energy Education (ISEE) and former president of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.
1:00 pm Option A
"Cooking with the Sun"
Jodie VandenHeede, solar cook
1:00 pm Option B
"Energy Efficiency and Conservation"
Tom Hackley, energy auditor
2:00 pm
"Do-It-Yourself Solar Hot Air Panels"
Dan VendenHeede, did it himself
3:00 pmOption A
"Energy Efficiency And Smart Grid"
Barry Visel, CEcD
3:00 pm Option B
"Energy Efficiency for Beginners"
Tammi Phillippe, Michigan Coordinator, National Energy Foundation
Vendors:
(This list will expand as additional vendors sign on)
Geothermal Specialist, Inc.
LaPorte, Indiana
www.geothermal-specialists.com
REcoop
Harbert, MI
www.recoop.us
Village Greene Construction, L.L.C.
Three Oaks, MI
www.villagegreene1.com
Solar Winds Power Systems, L.L.C.
Shelbyville, Michigan
www.thesolarwinds.com
Indiana Michigan Power
www.IndianaMichiganPower.com
Certified Energy Consultants
Watervliet, MI
www.certifiedenergyconsultants.org
Center of the World Woodshop
Sawyer, MI
www.centeroftheworld.net
Burkett Heating
Stevensville, MI
www.burkettheating.com
Signature Toyota
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
www.signaturetoyota.com
Sawyer Woodworks
Sawyer, MI
www.sawyerwoodworks.com
West Michigan Careers Institute
Harbert, MI
www.SWMInstitute.com
Green Structure Supply, L.L.C.
www.greenss.com
Lake Township Water System
Bridgman, MI
www.lake-township.org
Shore of Plenty Gardeners Collective
Bridgman, MI
Zieve Studios
Three Oaks, MI 49128
www.zievestudios.com
Solar Solutions of Michigan
Nashville, MI
Kids’ Activity Room:
Art Workshop:
Recycled Object Constructions
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 4 through 12
Led by Niffadora Krumrie of Scarlet Macaw Art Center, and Edwin and Laurel Shelton, in the Community Center’s Book Room.
Good Eatin’!
Courtesy of Spiritualist Circle of Light Church, to benefit FONT
Donuts in the morning
Lunchtime selection of:
grilled hamburgers, Boca burgers, hot dogs, brats, beans, coleslaw, potato salad,
and desserts.
Plus homemade soup from Chef Joe Warburton of Sawyer Garden Center.
Coffee, tea, soda, and water available all day.