2008 Events at the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC)
:: Energy Division ::
Oct. 6th - 9th, 2008: Solar Week Workshops
:: ReSource Division ::
Oct. 3 - Nov. 2: Fall Weekend 25% Off Sales
:: Water Division ::
Free Water-Wise Workshop: Converting to Drip Irrigation – What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 9; 6-8:00PM
Center for ReSource Conservation (2639 Spruce St)
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
Do you have a sprinkler system that waters your trees or flowers? Are you interested in finding out about efficient irrigation? If so, this workshop is for you. Landscaping experts will be on hand to teach you how to change your existing sprinkler system to drip, saving water and money in the process.
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:: Partner Events ::
Boulder Green Building Guild:
All BGBG events are held at the REI Community Room, 1789 28th Street in Boulder, unless otherwise noted. Visit the BGBG website for more information and to register for all listed events. *Note: The first half hour of brown bags, 11:30am – 12:00pm, is networking time. Talks begin at 12:00pm.
BGBG Residential Brown Bag Series: Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Wood Construction Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Learn about alternative products including plastic lumber, engineered wood, FSC Wood and what the pros/cons are of using these products. We will also discuss the embodied energy of such products as compared to traditional wood construction. Speaker: Greg Shope, Alpine Lumber Company
BGBG Commercial Brown Bag Series: The Energy Challenge – A New Agenda for Corporate Real Estate
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 11:30am - 1:30pm
This session is aimed at providing building professionals and executives with state-of-the-market information, action items and inspiration to overcome barriers to achieving energy efficiency with corporate real estate. Speakers: Aalok Deshmukh & Caroline Fluhrer, Rocky Mountain Institute
BGBG Residential Brown Bag Series: Green Finishes, Remodels & Retrofits
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 11:30am – 1:30pm
An overview of energy efficiency improvements and materials that have low environmental impact along with a great look. Speaker: Nate Burger, EcoHandyman Inc.
BGBG Commercial Brown Bag Series: Energy Service Companies & the Forces Shaping the Energy Market
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Come see how local and national forces are shaping and changing the energy market and identify strategies that you can use to improve the energy efficiency in your buildings. Speakers: TBD
BGBG Residential Brown Bag Series: Home Energy Efficiency & Modeling Software Differences Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Discuss an overview of energy modeling software, compare systems, practical uses and available training in the energy efficiency field. Join us in welcoming speaker Adam Stenftenagel a RESNET Certified Home Energy Rater, LEED Accredited Professional, Principal of Sustainably Built, LLC and BGBG Board Member.
Longs Peak Energy Conservation :
Energy Sweep Volunteers Needed October 11th
Longs Peak Energy Conservation (a division of Boulder County Housing) needs your help. If you want to have a real impact on lowering the energy expenses of low and moderate-income households and increase their environmental awareness, the Energy Sweep is your perfect opportunity. Come join other volunteers in “sweeping” a pre-selected, pre-notified neighborhood in Boulder (Oct. 4th), or Longmont (Oct. 11th). You’ll go door-to-door in teams of 2-3, installing energy saving devices like compact fluorescent light bulbs and conversing with families on ways they can reduce their energy use while helping the environment. No experience is necessary but a mandatory 2-hour training is required (dates and location TBD). Minimum age for volunteering is 15. Spanish speakers are needed!
For more information or to sign up, contact Dave Hatchimonji, Energy Sweeps Coordinator at (303) 441-3912, or email here.
Governor's Energy Office:
Governor’s Conference on Managing Drought and Climate Risk October 8 -11, 2008
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter invites you to attend the Governor’s Conference on Managing Drought and Climate Risk in Denver, October 8 -11, 2008. This comprehensive and diverse 2 1/2 day water conference will help water providers, planners, managers, and agency and local government officials assess drought risk, impacts, and preparedness in Colorado and the improvements that may be needed for management under different conditions such as climate change. Conference goals are to share information and experience on drought preparedness and planning strategies, to announce plans for a comprehensive State Drought Plan, and to identify pathways for adaptation to the impacts of climate change and demands on water resources in the State.
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The Colorado River Basin has been undergoing the effects of prolonged drought since 1999. The region, including the State of Colorado, has experienced droughts in the past; however, the present and future reliability of its water resources face the combined effects of increased growth, changing landscapes, and climate change. Climate change, together with natural variability and increasing demand, may lead to the State of Colorado and the region experiencing drought conditions rarely or never observed in the historic record. Preparedness is the key to successfully addressing the challenges of increasing drought risk and demands on water availability. Drought preparedness includes drought early warning and mitigation planning, implementation of proactive adaptation measures, and increased public awareness. |
Please join Governor Ritter and other water professionals and stakeholders to confront these vast challenges facing Colorado and collectively identify solutions.
Conference Registration Information:
- $100 includes registration, meals (breakfast and lunch), & conference proceedings - Register Today!
- For conference information, contact CWCB at 303.866.3441 (ext. 3238)
- Self-parking is available at several lots close to the hotel. Parking fees at the Grand Hyatt range from $10-$26/day.
Conference Topics:
- Drought & Climate in Colorado
- History of Drought in Colorado
- Climate Change Projections for Colorado & the Upper Colorado Basin
- Current State Initiatives Addressing Water Adaptation to Climate Change in Colorado
- Colorado's State Drought Plan
- National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
- Monitoring & Forecasting
- Developing Drought Triggers
- Developing Risk Assessment and Scenarios
- Communication with and Between Preparedness Communities
- Lessons from Drought Planning and Management
- Other State, Regional and International Perspectives
- Panel Discussions on the following:
- Water for Agriculture
- Water for Urban Demands
- Water for Environment & Recreation
- Watershed, Regional, County Land Use Planning
CU:
CU Boulder Sustainable Practices Course: RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY
CU Boulder Campus, October 25 - 26, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Taught by Dan Chiras, $330,CU Faculty, Staff and Students as well as current BGBG members receive a 10% discount. For more info click here.
CU Environmental Center Presents New Energy Day
October 7 10:30-3
CU-Boulder UMC (University Memorial Center) on the corner of Euclid and Broadway
Free solar powered french fries, electric motorcycles, green jobs, free light bulbs. Join the CU Environmental for a day of learning about exciting new ways we can create and use clean energy. Also check out the Smart Grid Experience at Balch Plaza, and see how Boulder is becoming the first "Smart Grid City".
Colorado Bioneers
October 17-19, 2008
CU-Boulder
The annual Bioneers conference is a hub of visionary and practical solutions, gathering people at the crossroads of ecological restoration, human health, social justice and the sacred. The 6th annual Colorado Bioneers features a live simulcast of Bioneers plenaries; the Green Living Expo; film, music and arts; children’s activities; and sessions and workshops. By linking internationally renowned speakers with local topics and experts, the Colorado Bioneers satellite conference inspires a potent ‘global-local’ approach towards local and regional solutions. Colorado Bioneers is produced by CU-Environmental Center with numerous partner organizations. Click here for more information.
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