AESP NW February Happy Hour Event
Wednesday, February 15th @ 5:15 to 7:00 PM
Topic: Industrial Sector Strategic Energy Management and O&M
Kim Crossman, Energy Trust of Oregon
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Location: Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis St.
Appetizers served at 5:30 sharp by your favorite local energy folks
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The Oregon Sustainability Center will achieve net-zero energy and water performance — going far beyond the industry standard of LEED Platinum. It will also be the tallest mixed use building striving to meet the Living Building Challenge ™. The OSC project will also serve as the nucleus for the Portland State University Ecodistrict. Lisa Petterson will discuss the technical and design innovations the project team has employed to meet the lofty goals of this groundbreaking project.
Please join us Tuesday, April 5th at 7pm for the next Green Drinks event featuring Chandra Brown, Vice President of Oregon Iron Works.
Chandra started with Oregon Iron Works as a temp in 1993 and has worked her way to the top. Oregon Iron Works manufactures the only American-Made Streetcars and wave and tidal energy devices, along with a host of more common things made of metal.
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, the speakers starts promptly at 7:00. Announcements will follow the speakers and networking will continue until 8:45.
Location
EcoTrust Building BFJ Conference Center, 2nd Floor
Roger Pielke, Jr.
Political scientist Roger Pielke, Jr. maintains that we'll make better progress on climate if we focus on energy innovation. Pielke is Professor of Environmental Studies at University of Colorado, and has held leadership positions at NCAR, CIRES, and the Breakthrough Institute. He is also author, co-author or co-editor of seven books, including The Honest Broker: Making Sense of Science in Policy and Politics, and The Climate Fix: What Scientists and Politicians Won't Tell you About Global Warming.
The African American Resource Group at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is hosting a Federal Job Application Workshop to help job seekers better understand the process of applying for a federal job.
“Party Like it’s 1979”
Saturday, June 12th 7 pm—9 pm
Hipbone Studios, 1847 E Burnside, Portland
1979 was last year that Oregon did not have a coal plant. The Oregon Beyond Coal Campaign, seeks to make 2014 a year where, yet again, Oregon will be without a coal plant, but this time it will be for good.
So break out your best disco or 80’s wear and join us for rocking good time!
Winner of the best costume contest will get a prize.
Free drinks and snacks (and beer for those 21 and over).
Get your photo taken and be a part of our giant photo petition to the PUC!
The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBAP) program is a nine-month program specifically designed for professionals working or interested in the areas of green building and high performance buildings: residential and commercial. Register at 503-491-7235. For more information go to: www.mhcc.edu/sbap
This free workshop covers the basics of why solar is a smart choice for Oregon homeowners. We will show you:
How well solar works in Oregon's climate
Available solar technologies
Financial incentives and tax credits
How to choose a contractor
Residential tax credits and incentives often pay for up to 80% of the cost! Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems and will be prepared to do more focused research on their own and start working with a contractor.
This event is free, but seating is limited. Please use the link below to RSVP.
