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May21Mon
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Webinar – Green Chemistry in Action: Lubrication Technologies Develops Water Based Paint Booth Cleaner2:00 pm EDT – 3:00 pm EDT
Join this free webinar to learn about water based paint booth cleaner.
May 21, 2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Program
Lubrication Technologies offered to specifically develop a product for the St. Paul, Minnesota Ford Motor Plant that would be safer, more effective and able to replace high VOC emitting solvents used in their glass cleaning, floor cleaning and paint booth maintenance operations. Lubrication Technologies worked with the Ford Motor Company to develop and test a cleaning product that works better than a solvent, contains less VOC’s per gallon, improves worker safety and is competitively priced. After 17 prototypes, a formula was developed that breaks the paint sludge bonds by separating the solvent from paint solids thereby causing it to work effectively and longer on more surfaces than originally intended. As a result, Ford Sludge Remover (FSR) reduced paint department costs both in product and labor, provided a more employee friendly product and significantly decreased Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. Pollution is prevented at the source due to the reduced VOC content of the product coupled with the product’s ability to perform at a reduced usage rate.
Registration
Register for this free webinar. Seating is limited.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Hosted by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.
2:00 pm EDTWebinar – Green Chemistry in Action: Lubrication Technologies Develops Water Based Paint Booth Cleaner
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May24Thu
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How to Negotiate Your Contract with Waste Haulers – Webinar1:00 pm EDT – 2:30 pm EDT
Join the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Educational Series for this free webinar.
May 24, 2012
1:00 -2:30 p.m. ET
Program
The key to an effective working relationship between a contract administrator and a collection contractor is a clearly written and executed contract. Learn tips from industry experts on how to write and negotiate an effective contract with refuse and recycling haulers, while keeping costs under control and increasing recycling. This webinar will also give you each of the speakers’ first hand practical experiences on how to more effectively negotiate waste, recycling and composting contracts with haulers. Both speakers have reduced costs and significantly improved diversion rates. The session will also expand on the issues discussed in EPA’s March 12, 2012 webinar on Zero Waste Contracting by discussing more about reducing costs while also increasing waste diversion. The webinar is intended for anyone who contracts out their solid waste services, including commercial entities, institutions and governments.
Speakers
Robin Ennis, Chief of Collections, Division of Solid Waste Services in Montgomery County, Maryland
Amy Krause, Support Manager and Recycling Specialist for S. Freedman & Sons, a restaurant and janitorial supply distributor located in Landover, Maryland
Registration Information
Register for this free webinar.
Sponsored by the U.S.EPA and the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy.
1:00 pm EDTHow to Negotiate Your Contract with Waste Haulers – Webinar
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May30Wed
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Getting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs, Part Two – Webinar2:00 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT
This free webinar will explore various funding sources.
May 30, 2012
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Program
Explore the holy grail of local government program design during this webinar: finding sources of funding. A fast-paced presentation will cover seed funding versus sustainable funding; funding that can be used up versus what must be repaid, sources of revenue and more. Local government case studies will demonstrate how to identify and understand the sources of funding, including grants, energy savings, partnering with the private sector, fees and taxes, leasing agreements and bonds.
This webinar, Getting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs, is part two of a three part series. The Local Climate and Energy Webcast Series is hosted by the U.S. EPA.
Registration Information
Register for this free webinar.
2:00 pm EDTGetting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs, Part Two – Webinar
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Jun5Tue
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Introduction to Solar Water Heating Systems8:30 am EDT – 5:00 pm EDT
This course is designed to give students a strong introduction to solar water heating systems.
June 5 & 6, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
Program
This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to solar water heating systems, focusing on the two freeze-protected system types suitable for year-round use in Kentucky, pressurized glycol systems and drainback systems.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Solar Thermal Applications
- Safety
- Solar Fundamentals and Site Assessments
- Solar Thermal Collector Types
- System Types
- System Sizing and Design
- System Components
- Collector Mounting and Roof Penetrations
- Piping and Flow Rates
- Certifications – SRCC and NABCEP
- System Sizing Software & Economics
- Financial Incentives and Financing Options
- Solar Pool Heating
- System Start-up, Operations and Maintenance
Instructor: Bill Guiney, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Registration
Registration forms are available online.
Registration fee for the two-day workshop is $275 and includes lunch and refreshments each day.
This workshop is presented by Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest and the Kentucky Solar Partnership as part of their Sustainable Energy Training Series. The series is oriented towards professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and the scope of services they offer, as well as others interested in learning more about these important fields.
Scholarships
Thanks to the support of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), scholarships are available to those who live and work in eastern Kentucky, based on need. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the Kentucky Solar Partnership.
Sponsors
- MACED – Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
- Johnson Controls
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Maryland Green Registry Membership and Awards Event5:30 pm EDT – 8:30 pm EDT
June 5, 2012
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Robinson Nature Center
Columbia, Maryland 21044
Program
Come celebrate the 2012 Leadership Award Winners and the accomplishments of all Maryland Green Registry members at the beautiful Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, Maryland.
Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 Networking and refreshments
6:00 – 6:25 Roundtable Discussion #1: Effective Green Teams
6:30 – 6:55 Roundtable Discussion #2: Effective Green Marketing
7:00 – 7:25 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards Presentation
7:25 – 7:30 Group photo on the outside patio
7:30 – 8:30 Networking and Refreshments
Registration
Register for this event.
Hosted by the Maryland Green Registry.
5:30 pm EDTMaryland Green Registry Membership and Awards Event
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Jun7Thu
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Solar Industry Trends and New Technologies8:30 am EDT – 12:00 pm EDT
Attend this workshop to hear about the latest in the solar industry.
June 7, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 12 noon ET
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
Program
In this workshop, Bill Guiney, Director of the Solar Heating & Cooling Business at Johnson Controls, Inc. will discuss recent trends in the US and global solar markets, areas of greatest market growth and opportunity, and new solar technologies entering the market. Bill has 30 years of experience in the solar industry as a contractor, educator, distributor and manufacturer.
Registration
Registration forms are available online.
Registration fee for the workshop is $100.
This workshop is presented by Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest and the Kentucky Solar Partnership as part of their Sustainable Energy Training Series. The series is oriented towards professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and the scope of services they offer, as well as others interested in learning more about these important fields.
Scholarships
Thanks to the support of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), scholarships are available to those who live and work in eastern Kentucky, based on need. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the Kentucky Solar Partnership.
Sponsors
- MACED – Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
- Johnson Controls
8:30 am EDTSolar Industry Trends and New Technologies
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Jun12Tue
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Webinar – Online Resources for Safer Chemical Assessments2:00 pm EDT – 3:00 pm EDT
Join this free webinar to learn more about online resources for safer chemical assessments.
June 12, 2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Program
This webinar will walk attendees through the Safer Chemical Alternatives Topic Hub and the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) Safer Alternatives wiki.
Presenters
Michelle Gaither, Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC)
Pam Eliason, Senior Associate Director and Industry Research Program Manager, Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Registration
Register for this free webinar. Seating is limited.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Hosted by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.
2:00 pm EDTWebinar – Online Resources for Safer Chemical Assessments
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Jun13Wed
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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers 2012 Energy Conference8:00 am EDT – 5:00 pm EDT
Join KAM as they explore real solutions in an ever-changing energy world.
June 13 – 14, 2012
Crowne Plaza Louisville
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Program
From Kentucky’s manufacturers to economic developers to state politicians, there is a need for understanding and education in an uncertain energy environment. KAM’s second annual energy conference is built for the manufacturer and all who benefit from the growth of the manufacturing industry.
Registration
Registration and more information.
Hosted by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers.
8:00 am EDTKentucky Association of Manufacturers 2012 Energy Conference -
Keeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs, Part Three – Webinar2:00 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT
Learn how to choose and implement financing options that meet local needs.
June 13, 2012
2:00 -3:30 p.m. ET
Program
It’s one thing to secure initial funding to launch a clean energy program; it’s another to implement smart financing mechanisms that can help leverage existing funds and make clean energy investments more affordable for clean energy program audiences (residential, commercial and municipal sectors). In Part Three of this webinar series, learn how to choose and implement financing options that meet local needs. Hear from local governments about successful programs using a variety of financing models. Also learn about new resources from the U.S. EPA that can help identify and design financing programs that are specific to a community’s needs: the Financing Program Decision Tool and Clean Energy Financing Programs: A Decision Resource for States and Communities. This webinar is the third in a three part series. The Local Climate and Energy Webcast Series is hosted by the U.S. EPA.
Registration Information
Register for this webinar.
2:00 pm EDTKeeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs, Part Three – Webinar
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Jul10Tue
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Advanced Solar Photovoltaics8:30 am EDT – 5:00 pm EDT
This three-day workshop will provide in-depth discussion of solar electric system components and installation practices.
July 10 – 12, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
101 Lakeview Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
Program
During this three-day workshop, an operational photovoltaic system will be available to provide hands-on experiences with system components. Participants will be able to view wiring, mounting and programming features up close and will walk through the commissioning and troubleshooting process with the instructor. The model PV system used for the workshop will be a 1.4 KW battery-based off-grid system, built onto a Mobile Classroom trailer. Ample time for questions will be provided.
Topics to be Addressed:
- PV system components, characteristics & uses
- System types and relevant UL IEEE & NEC issues
- Installation techniques for systems
- Code issues
- Working with the PV array, wire runs, & balance of system
- Commissioning protocol
- System completion checkout
- Demonstrate system inspection
- Identify common mistakes
Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor, NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Registration
Registration forms are available online.
Registration fee for the three-day workshop is $415, and includes lunch and refreshments each day.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Photovoltaics.
This workshop is presented by Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest and the Kentucky Solar Partnership as part of their Sustainable Energy Training Series. The series is oriented towards professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and the scope of services they offer, as well as others interested in learning more about these important fields.
Scholarships
Thanks to the support of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), scholarships are available to those who live and work in eastern Kentucky, based on need. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the Kentucky Solar Partnership.
Sponsors
- MACED – Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
- Johnson Controls
8:30 am EDTAdvanced Solar Photovoltaics
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