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February 07, 2012 | Tuesday | Education
Energy Crisis, Part I – Our Current Situation
Location: Catamount Institute, 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Energy Crisis, Part I – Our Current Situation
February 07, 2012 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Catamount Institute 740 W Caramillo St Colorado Springs CO 80907
Join Catamount Institute educators, energy professionals and local business leaders for an in–depth look at Colorado Springs’ current resource situation. Engage in hands–on experiments, discussions and a field trip to discover the facts for yourself. Learn skills that will save you money and resources at home. Each session will address a specific aspect of resource management.
Cost: $15 Member / $20 Non–Member
Contact Details
Tracy Jackson
jackson@catamountinstitute.org
719-471-0910
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February 22, 2012 | Wednesday | PPSBN
PPSBN Local Connections
Location: InteriLife, 301 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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PPSBN Local Connections
February 22, 2012 : 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
InteriLife 301 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
Local Connections is an opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services to a large group of like-minded professionals and a medium for members to connect and network.
At Local Connections, you will:
- Meet like-minded professionals from varying industries
- Increase your professional network
- Build on the success of your business
Don't miss this opportunity to develop new relationships and build the success of your business. Join us at InteriLife, a store that specializes in natural, non-toxic, organic, and eco-friendly interior products for the home, on Wednesday, February 22nd for our next Local Connections event. The networking starts at 5:30pm, be sure to RSVP. Food and drinks are included.
Networking
Local Connections Series
Members FREE if you RSVP online or $5 at the door
Non-Members $10
Contact Details
Jennifer Elledge
elledge@catamountinstitute.org
719-471-0910
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February 23, 2012 | Thursday | Sustainability
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - PANEL DISCUSSION
Location: Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - PANEL DISCUSSION
February 23, 2012 : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80921
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is hosting a panel discussion on hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a process where pressurized liquid is pumped into underground formations, causing fractures in the formation in order to release oil or gas for extraction.
Representatives of industry, environmental concerns and the media will be represented. The lecture is free and open to the public. The scheduled panelists are:
- Andrew Casper, Colorado Oil & Gas Association
- Scott Harvey, Green Cities Coalition
- Barry Noreen, The Colorado Springs Gazette
- Pam Zubeck, The Independent
Call (719) 488-0880 or rsvp@wmmi.org to RSVP for this panel discussion.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry www.wmmi.org
Contact Details
rsvp@wmmi.org
719-488-0880
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February 27, 2012 | Monday | Sustainability
Wintergreen 2012
Location: Nosh Resturant, 121 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, 80903 80903
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Wintergreen 2012
February 27, 2012 : 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nosh Resturant 121 S Tejon St Colorado Springs 80903 80903
Wintergreen is an annual anniversary celebration event hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Southern Branch. Lee Smit, Sustainability Manager, Douglas County Schools will present on the no cost energy program implemented at the school district and how the program encourages student leadership and puts money back into the classroom. Over the past four years the program has saved a total of $11M.
Agenda:
5:00 – 6:00pm: Beer, wine appetizers and networking hour
6:00-7:30pm: Lee Smit Presentation
Registration
- Non-member - $15.00 (USD)
- USGBC Colorado Chapter Member - Free
Parking: Parking is free under the restaurant. Access the underground garage from Colorado Ave between Tejon and Nevada. Do not enter the above ground garage.
Contact Details
USGBC south
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February 28, 2012 | Tuesday | Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers - Colorado State Capitol, 200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
February 28, 2012 : 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Old Supreme Court Chambers - Colorado State Capitol 200 East Colfax Avenue Denver CO 80203
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado in partnership with
U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter, AT&T Colorado,
Colorado Green Building Guild and Colorado Cleantech Industry Association
asks that you please join them for the:
8th ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
"Economics: The Cornerstone of Sustainability"
Register Online Now!
8:00-9:30am
Briefing
Updates from Senate President Brandon Shaffer, House Speaker Frank McNulty (invited)
and other Legislators on their 2012 Legislative Priorities
Keynote Address from Kim Jordan, CEO of New Belgium Brewing (invited)
10:00am-1:00pm
Collaborative Opportunities
Networking, Tours of the State Capitol and Meetings with Legislators
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Contact Details
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
events@sustainablecolorado.org
303-572-1536
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