Breakouts highlight successful partnerships
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1:30-2:45pm: Solar for Humanity: Renewable Energy
& Energy Efficient building in affordable housing
The Midwest Renewable Energy
Association has teamed up with We Energies and Habitat for Humanity on the
one-of-a-kind Solar for Humanity program. The goals of the partnership are
training, education and bringing solar to low-income areas. Learn how Habitat
for Humanity designs and builds "solar-ready" homes, how MREA trains the future
solar workforce on actual homes, and how home owners are able to have a low,
stable energy bill. The presentation will describe the partnership and how it
prepares solar installers with real-world experience while educating consumers.
3:15-4:30pm: Greenways and sustainable corridors:
a plan for the upper Milwaukee River renaissance
A diverse team is working with the
Milwaukee River Work Group to create a vision of a recreation and restoration
corridor for a stretch of the Milwaukee River. The challenge is to create a
compelling plan that prioritizes ecological integrity in an area that has known
contamination, is a well-used recreational corridor, and is highly impacted by
location in the heart of the city. The
presentation will describe the process and product of the effort including the
creation of a unique river conservancy agent, a self-funded structure, and an
ecologically-based decision making structure to protect and enhance this unique
greenway.
During the afternoon breakout sessions, you'll have a chance to get a great look at the design elements, approach to construction, funding and partnerships that make these projects exceptional. AND, these sessions qualify for continuing education for GBCI and AIA.
Read more about the program and presenters on the SE2 Website
Next week's features: Focus on Energy and Affinity Healthcare
Claim your seat and sign up today
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SE2 Award Winners to be announced at conference
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 Who will be the winners in 2010?
The SE2 Award program recognizes leadership in
energy efficient and sustainable design, construction and operation of
Wisconsin commercial and other non-residential buildings and related
systems. The goal of the program is to encourage greater collaboration
among owners, designers, builders and operators by highlighting the
value of projects that enhance the built environment.
Each year, our applicants are judged by an out-of-state team of experts, and the winners are announced in a ceremony at our SE2 Conference. There are 3 levels of Awards: Focus on Energy Award of Excellence, Award of Merit, Special Citation.
Don't miss the awards ceremony and presentation on the winning projects!
More information on the SE2 Conference.
Go directly to Attendee Registration
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Local Food Spotlight
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In an effort to make our event more sustainable, WGBA has committed to sourcing all ingredients for the meals, snacks, and the kick off event from
local producers. We aim to support the local economy and Wisconsin farmers. Each week, we'll feature an item from our menu, along with information on the source.
 Dominion Valley Farm
Allenton, WI
Providing Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich for Conference
All of the animals at Dominion Valley Farm are raised strictly on
pasture, where they eat what they love - grass clover, other rich greens and
bugs. None of the chickens, pigs,
cattle, ducks or turkeys receive growth hormones or antibiotics, but they do
get natural sunlight and clean bedding every day. Owners Brandon and Tammera
purchased the land in Allenton, WI in 1997 and together with their four sons
are growing their farm - this year planning to increase their number of
chickens and turkeys.
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learn more, visit... www.dominionvalleyfarm.com |
Events on the Horizon
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Continue your green building and sustainability education into the fall with these great events:
The early registration deadline for Greenbuild has been extended to Sept 17. Don't miss this national event, just down the road in Chicago.
www.greenbuildexpo.org
Wisconsin's Solar Decade Conference is coming soon! Check out this great opportunity to learn how solar power is affecting the built environment, and how you can become involved as a green building practitioner. www.solardecade.com |
Thanks to our Sponsors!
| We appreciate the support of these companies and organizations: We Energies (Platinum), Focus on Energy (Gold), Town & Country RCD (Silver), ESI (Bronze), Boldt Construction (Bronze), Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (Bronze), HGA (Bronze), Miron Construction (Local Food), Mortenson Construction (Signage), Central Waters (Beer)
It's not too late to sign up as a Sponsor. Visit our website for more information.
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WGBA is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are also an Affiliate of the US Green Building Council. We invite you to join our mission to grow green building in Wisconsin, and welcome you to participate in our many activities and initiatives.
Sincerely,
Susan Loomans
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance |
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