11 July 2010
Join Us 7/13!
Posted by Stephanie Hastings under: News .
Please join us for the next regular Naperville for Clean Energy and Conservation (NCEC)meeting this Tuesday, July 13th. We are meeting at 7:30 pm in the lower level of the Municipal Center. Our meetings are open to the public and we always welcome new faces.
NCEC BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
Please let me know if you are interested in serving on NCEC’s Board of Directors. Board members set the mission and vision of the organization to be carried out by the Executive Committee. Attendance at regular NCEC meetings is encouraged, but not mandatory. The only requirements which have been set for this position are you must be at least 18 and a resident of Naperville. You may nominate yourself or others. Nominations received to date include: Stephanie Hastings, Jodi Trendler, Jim Weihrouch, Beth Schwartz, Frank Oboikovitz and William Dawe. Ideally the board will consist of seven directors.
Following is an overload of good information and key dates I have attempted to consolidate for all of you.
NEWS/ARTICLES/VIDEOS/NEWSLETTERS/NOTES:
CLEAN COAL DREAM A COSTLY NIGHTMARE
Article from today’s Tribune with latest and summary information about the Prairie State Coal Plant in which Naperville has invested via the IMEA http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-coal-plant-20100710,0,3046966,full.story
AURORA COMMITTED TO GREEN POWER
The City of Aurora has partnered with BlueStar Energy Solutions, Illinois‘ only independent provider of residential green power, to offer residents the option of purchasing 100% renewable energy. Aurora residents interested in participating can sign up on-line for renewable energy at 5% less than the cost of traditional power. http://www.gogreenaurora.com/. Information on how to become a Green Power Partner is available at http://www.epa.gov/grnpower/.
2012 ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING CODES - CALLS FOR STRICTER CODES
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=181514.0&dlv_id=155526
ILLINOIS ENERGY SUBSIDIES ARTICLE
https://illinoispolicy.org/uploads/files/Energy%20Subsidies.pdf
NEW IL SOLAR BILLS
House Bill 6202 sets yearly targets for utilities to purchase solar energy, while House Bill 5429 removes obstacles for homeowners that want to install solar. Both have passed the IL House and Senate and most likely will be signed by Quinn.
OBAMA/GULF OIL VIDEO - CALLS FOR CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/cleanenergyupdate
TOXIC COAL ASH VIDEO - CALLS FOR REGULATION
CLEAN AIR COUNTS - A TON OF EVENTS AND RESOURCES ON THIS LINK
http://www.mayorscaucus.org/fileBroker/Events.doc
JULY/AUGUST - ASES “SOLAR TODAY” ISSUE
http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/20100708#pg1
IL EPA - SUMMER 2010 Citizen Newsletter
http://www.epa.state.il.us/newsletter/
Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) Newsletter
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/627942/14c236d06a/283203653/e2bea47d1a/
STYROFOAM BANNING EFFORT IN CHICAGO
DELTA INSTITUTE IS HIRING
http://www.delta-institute.org/Jobopportunities.php
NEW “MEET-UP” GROUP (FYI)
http://www.meetup.com/Naperville-Area-Sustainability-Group/
UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS:
JULY 16 - SIERRA CLUB IL CHAPTER Ravinia Event
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=181662.0&dlv_id=155624
JULY 16 - USGBC Event, Cruizin’ the Fox Lake
JULY 17 - MCDONALD FARM OPEN HOUSE & CONSERVATION @ HOME DAY
JULY 21 - LEED GREEN ASSOC. CREDENTIAL
JULY 22 - USGBC Business Meeting
JULY 27 - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREEN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING
Any NCEC member can attend these meetings now for no extra charge. These meetings are typically the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 am. For details or questions, please contact our VP of Sustainable Business, Jim Weihrouch jw2050@aol.com.
JULY 27 - CMAP EVENT “GOING GREEN AND PAYING FOR IT” (Tools for Municipalities)
AUG 7 - LIVING GREEN EXPO @ HOTEL ARISTA
http://www.nihba.com/nihiba-news/schedule-of-events.html#bf_calFrame_471
AUG 7 & 8 - RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR
http://www.illinoisrenew.org/events/2010_fair.html
NEXT GREEN DRINKS - TBD
Contact Jodi Trendler for questions or details jodi@trendler.net.
NCEC RESIDENT EDUCATION
NCEC is looking for member-based groups who are interested in having a NCEC representative attend their meeting and give our educational presentation titled, “Are You Effectively Green?”. This presentation has been well received by many local groups.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
8/10– Meeting Room A
9/14– Meeting Room A
10/12– Meeting Rooms B&C
11/9– Meeting Room A
12/14– Meeting Room A