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by Ali on September 29th, 2007

Upcoming Green Events & Workshops

Annual Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling (Oct 1-3) Indianapolis, IN

States champion renewable power, fuels, landfill gas recovery; project development, financing trends; energy production from food processing, industrial organics; anaerobic digester start-ups. Presented by Biocycle. (610) 967-4135 ext 21

Hands-On Biodiesel Workshop (Oct 1-5) Pittsboro, North Carolina

Learn the fundamentals of this alternative fuel source that can be used in any diesel engine. Participants will make biodiesel fuel with locally available materials, visit existing small scale production plants and learn from top biodiesel industry specialists. Presented by Solar Energy International. Contact Soozie Lindbloom (970) 963-8855 or sei@solarenergy.org.

Solar Hot Water (Oct 1-3) Fontana, California

Learn the nuts and bolts of designing & installing domestic hot water systems. Topics covered include safety procedures, batch heaters, anti-freeze systems, PV powered pumping, radiant floor heating, maintenance, mounting options, lessons learned and more. Classroom theory will be complemented with tours of working systems. Presented by Solar Energy International. Contact Matthew Harris (970) 963-8855 or sei@solarenergy.org.

International Life Cycle Assessment & Conference (Oct 2-4) Portland, Oregon

This conference is the sixth in a series of US based conferences on life cycle assessment. This conference brings together business, government and academia, to discuss both new applications of life cycle assessment and new results and methods. This year in addition to our ususal sessions on life cycle assessment and management, we will have a focus on using LCA for investment, both internal and external. Some of that investment is in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and so we will also have a focus on energy and climate policy. Presented by American Center for Life Cycle Assessment. Contact Mary Rose maryr@nbis.org.

4th Annual Sustainability Leadership Summit (Oct 2) New York, New York

This NYC-based nonprofit is focused on mobilizing businesswomen to support social responsibility and advance sustainable development by giving women a voice in the sustainability debate. Presented by the Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future. Contact Ann Goodman info@wnsf.org.

Green Skyline Portland (Oct 3) Portland, Oregon

Take a walk through the buildings that make Portland’s skyline among the greenest in the world. Five of Portland’s most innovative high performance buildings will open their doors to show the public what smart design, construction, and operations look like.Presented by Cascadia Region Green Building Council. Contact Jenny Seifert (503) 228-5533 or jenny@cascadiagbc.org

Sustainable Industries Economic Forum 2007 (Oct 3) Seattle, Washington

Join Seattle’s top business leaders for a breakfast panel discussion and networking event. Hear the former Western Regional Economist for US Bank, along with presidents and CEOs in the energy, green building, and entertainment industries discuss the economic potential of sustainability in our region, and meet other industry leaders that are working to develop business opportunities around sustainability. Presented by Sustainable Industries. Contact Kate Carone (800) 433-9301 or events@celilo.net.

Solar & Radiant Heating (Oct 4-6) Fontana, California

Design practical and efficient solar and radiant heating systems for energy and cost savings with comfort of underfloor heating. Presented by Solar Energy International. Contact Matthew Harris (970) 963-8855 or sei@solarenergy.org.

Washington, DC, Green Festival (Oct 6-7) Washington DC

Green Festivals celebrate what’s working in our communities—across the District, Maryland and Virginia—for people, for business and for the environment. You’ll enjoy more than 125 visionary speakers and 350 green businesses (start your holiday shopping now!), great how-to workshops, green films, a fair trade pavilion, yoga and movement classes, organic beer, delicious organic cuisine and live music. Presented by Coop America & Global Exchange. Visit Green Festivals for more info.

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