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'2009 Federal & State Renewable Energy Incentives'
Monday, November 17, 6:15 - 7: 30 PM
Akron-Summit County Main Public Library, Meeting Room #1
60 South High Street
Akron, Ohio
Due to high interest in new federal and state renewable energy incentives, our November Akron Clean Energy Network Meeting will revisit this topic. Want to find out how you can maximize federal and state incentives being offered in 2009 to invest in clean energy technologies? Join GEO as NEO Program Manager, Athan Barkoukis, discusses federal tax credits for residential and commercial installations of alternative energy systems. Recent federal legislation extends the tax credit through 2016. Further, Barkoukis will discuss the existing Advanced Energy Commercial Grant Program offered by the Ohio Department of Development's Energy Office, and comment on the pending Advanced Energy Residential Grant Program. For more information, contact Athan Barkoukis at (216) 526--5545 or athan@greenenergyohio.org. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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'Tips & Strategies for an Eco/Energy-Conscious Home Buyer'
Thursday, October 30, 6:15 - 7: 30 PM
Progressive Field
2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland
Join GEO this month as the Cleveland Indians graciously host our October network meeting at Progressive Field. Whether you are getting ready to buy your next home and want to consider green features like energy efficiency, green construction and home health, or are planning on selling a home with green improvements, it's important to know how to be an educated green home consumer. What questions should you ask your agent and the sellers agent? If you are considering building new, what options may be available from the builder (with some encouragement from the buyer)? Where do you find and how do you market your current home to the green buyer? Certified EcoBrokers and Realtors, Carolyn Bentley (Howard Hanna) and Trisha Brown (ReMax Crossroads), will discuss the most important points to consider when buying or selling your green home. Also, if you are a Realtor interested in specializing in green construction and renovation, what are the advantages of becoming a certified EcoBroker and how do you go about doing that?
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Please RSVP to Athan Barkoukis by email: athan@greenenergyohio.org.
Directions: Park in the Players Parking Lot at the corner of East 9th & Carnegie Ave. A guard will direct you to the meeting room.
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Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 - 8: 30 PM
Kent State University Trumbull Campus
Technology Building, Room 117
4314 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren
Participated in the 2008 Ohio Solar Tour and now want to find out how you can maximize federal and state incentives being offered in 2009 to invest in clean energy technologies? Join GEO as NEO Program Manager, Athan Barkoukis, discusses federal tax credits for residential and commercial installations of alternative energy systems. Recent federal legislation extends the tax credit through 2016. Further, Barkoukis will discuss the existing Advanced Energy Commercial Grant Program offered by the Ohio Department of Development's Energy Office, and comment on the pending Advanced Energy Residential Grant Program. The combination of these two incentive programs makes the pay-back time for alternative energy installations shorter and more practical for the average homeowner or business. A review of GEO's Ohio Solar Tour held in early October will conclude the meeting. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at ambrose@infohio.org or 330-647-3666.
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Thursday, August 28 from 6:15 - 7:30 PM
10th Floor of City Club Building
850 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Join GEO this month as we explore the very hot topic of wind in Ohio. Featured speaker is Kemp Jaycox, GEO Wind Program Manager. Kemp will discuss the wind resources in Ohio, various applications of wind systems, debunk many common misconceptions about the technology and provide resources if you are interested in pursuing a project, but don't know what to ask or what direction to turn. Receive updates on various wind projects in Ohio and see what other communities are doing with wind energy.
For more information contact Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or (216) 526-5545.
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Solar Electric (PV): A Local Perspective
Tuesday, August 26 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kent State University Trumbull Campus
Technology Building, Room 117
4314 Mahoning Avenue, NW, Warren
Join Green Energy Ohio for the August Clean Energy Network meeting in Trumbull County. Featured speaker is Jim Kilpatrick, area resident who has installed a 6.7 kW system at his home. Kilpatrick will discuss issues related to planning the system, installation experience, bottom line on the electric bill and Q&A. The event is Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Dave Ambrose by email at ambrose@infohio.org or 330-647-3666.
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Food, Energy and the Environment
Thursday, July 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Crown Point Ecology Center
PO Box 484 - 3220 Ira Road
Bath, Ohio 44210
Join Green Energy Ohio and Crown Point Ecology Center this month for a special Local Foods Potluck Clean Energy Network Meeting. Hear from Christopher Norman, Crown Point's new Director, and Casey Hoy, Professor in the Department of Entomology at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), as they explore the role of food in the US economy and environment. Get answers to questions such as:
Where do US supplies of food come from?
What is the carbon footprint of your dinner plate?
What can you do to reduce your dinner plate's carbon footprint?
How does decreasing your dinner plate's carbon footprint lead to food safety and energy independence?
Share with the group dishes that promote a healthy and sustainable local food economy. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative local food dish! Learn more on upcoming clean energy events and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The Local Foods Potluck is Free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or call Crown Point at 330.668.8992.
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"Home Performance Assessments: The House as a System"
Tuesday, June 24th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Technology Building, Room 117
Kent State University - Trumbull Campus
4314 Mahoning Avenue, N.W.
Warren, Ohio 44483
Diane Heard, Senior Associate with IFC International, will provide information about FirstEnergy's Home Performance With Energy Star Program, part of a national effort from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). IFC International administers the Home Performance with Energy Star Program for FirstEnergy. The program includes home evaluations using state-of-the-art equipment that result in recommendations of comprehensive improvements to improve a home's energy efficiency.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at 330-647-3666 or ambrose@infohio.org.
ICF International is a global professional services firm that partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs, health, defense and emergency management. Heard has been with IFC since 2007, working with First Energy customers in Northeast Ohio from her Akron office. She has over 17 years of experience in housing and energy, has served as a board member for a multi-county Home Builders Association and has chaired multiple Parade of Home events. Heard has delivered many presentations to consumer groups and industry associations on Energy Choice and home performance.
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"Investment Strategies in the Green Energy Economy"
Thursday, June 26th, 6:15 to 7:30 PM
10th Floor of the City Club Building
850 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Want to contribute to the emerging green energy economy, but don't have a suitable site for a wind or solar project? Join GEO this month as we discuss opportunities to expand your portfolio to capitalize on this growing industry. Learn about green pricing programs offered by utility companies, discover the risks, benefits and investment strategies in 'green' stocks, bonds, funds and more.
Featured Speakers: Bob Martin - Wachovia Securities, Chris Dunmore - Ferris Baker Watts, Chris Verich - Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Snack on light appetizers and drinks. Learn more on upcoming clean energy events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public. Please RSVP by June 24th to Program Manager Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org.
Note: The City Club Building is on the corner of East 9th and Euclid Avenue. Due to the Euclid Corridor Project, the entrance to the City Club Building is open, but under construction. Suggested parking: street parking on Prospect, or in the parking garage attached to the City Club Building (4th Floor of parking garage connects to the City Club. Follow the hallway to the elevators and go to the 10th Floor). For security, entrances to the City Club lock at 7:00pm.
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"An Ohio RPS! How Was It Passed & What Does It Mean for the Akron Region?"
Thursday, May 29th, 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Ohio Brewing Company
222 S. Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Join GEO as we discuss a historical measure for the state of Ohio - the passage of Am. Sub. Senate Bill 221 that was signed into law by Governor Strickland on May 1st, 2008. This bill includes the adoption of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which provides that 12.5% of Ohio's Electricity will come from renewable energy resources by 2025. The RPS is part of the Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard [CLICK HERE]. See summaries of Am Sub SB 221 provisions on the Bricker & Ekler law firm site [CLICK HERE].
Speaker:
Amy Gomberg - Environment Ohio
Learn more on upcoming clean energy events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public.
Please RSVP by May 27th to Program Manager Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org.
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"Solar Energy in Northeast Ohio"
Tuesday, April 29th, 7-8:30 pm
Technology Building, Room 117
Kent State University
Trumbull Campus
Join Green Energy Ohio for the 2nd 2008 Clean Energy Network Meeting in Trumbull County. Featured speaker is Al Frasz, Vice President of Dovetail Solar & Wind. Al will provide an overview of solar technology and system components, typical prices for residential and commerical installations, and available grants, tax credits and other financing incentives for renewable energy systems.
Learn more on upcoming clean energy events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at 330-647-3666 or ambrose@infohio.org.
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"Turning Sewage Waste into Electricity"
Thursday, March 27, 6:15 - 7:30 pm
The University of Akron
Student Union, Room #335
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, Ohio 44325
Join Environmental Akron & GEO members, partners and friends for discussion and networking. Hear from Annette M. Berger, Vice President of Operations for KB Compost as she discusses a new plant being incorporated into the Biosolids Management Program at the City of Akron - Water Pollution Control Station. This new plant is relies on bacteria to turn sewage sludge into electricity, a process know as anaerobic digestion. View the Press Release. View Map of Akron University (Student Union is #60 on the Map)
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Snack on light appetizers and drinks. Learn more on upcoming clean energy events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or call (216) 526-5545.
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"Making Cleveland A City of Choice"
Thursday, February 28, 6:15 - 7:30 pm
10th Floor Conference Room
City Club Building
850 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Join GEO for our first network meeting in Cleveland in 2008. Featured speaker is Bill Eger, Energy Manager in the City of Cleveland's Sustainability Program. Established in May of 2005, the Program's goals are to save the City of Cleveland money and reduce its environmental footprint, use sustainability as a tool for economic development and introduce sustainability principles to City of Cleveland employees.
Bill will discuss energy policies and initiatives focused on driving sustainability in Cleveland in 2008 and beyond. Topics include the City of Cleveland's Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard, Cleveland Public Power's Energy Efficiency Initiative, the "Cleveland Conserve Campaign" that will be unveiled in 2008, and the Department of Public Health's program focusing on climate change.
Snack on light appetizers and drinks. Learn more on upcoming clean energy events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or call (216) 526-5545.
Note: The City Club Building is on the corner of East 9th and Euclid Avenue. Due to the Euclid Corridor Project, the entrance to the City Club Building is open, but under construction. Suggested parking: street parking on Prospect, or in the parking garage attached to the City Club Building (4th Floor of parking garage connects to the City Club. Follow the hallway to the elevators and go to the 10th Floor). For security, entrances to the City Club lock at 7:00pm.
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"How Does Your House Measure Up? Considerations for an Energy Audit."
Tuesday, February 19th, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kent State University Trumbull Campus ? Room 117
4314 Mahoning Avenue N.W.
Warren, Ohio 44483
Join Green Energy Ohio for the first 2008 Clean Energy Network Meeting in Trumbull County. Organized by a group dedicated to increasing awareness in sustainability, green building and renewable energy technologies, the meeting hopes to bring together other like-minded people in the Trumbull County area.
The main speakers are Dan Quinlan and Dave Quinlan, from Energy Detectives in Salem. They will talk about ?How Does Your House Measure Up? Considerations for an Energy Audit.? Topics include: How can an energy audit save money? What behavior changes yield the greatest savings? What home improvements yield the greatest savings? What is Energy Star? Where can I get more information?
A question/answer session will follow the Quinlans? presentation. Also, attendees will discuss future meeting topics. The event is Free and Open to the Public. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at 330-647-3666 or ambrose@infohio.org
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"Electric Cars"
Thursday, January 31, 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Mustard Seed Market and Cafe
West Market Plaza
3885 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44333
Join GEO in Akron for our first network meeting of 2008. Snack on delicious food from Mustard Seed while hearing from Dana Myers, President of Myers Motors. Located in Tallmadge, Myers Moters is dedicated to provide creative, innovative, functional, responsible and fun alternative forms of transportation (www.myersmotors.com). Learn more on upcoming environmental events, and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio. The event is Free and open to the public. RSVP to Athan at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or call (216) 526-5545).
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