Welcome to the fourth issue of “Green Briefs” from NC GreenPower!
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Join us for our end-of-season
Field of Dreams Event!
Saturday, October 17th
from 2pm-5pm
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell Street in Durham
Durham Bulls Athletic Park is located at 409 Blackwell St. in Durham.
Socialize on the baseball field and take your picture with Wool E. Bull!
Bring up to 3 friends and your baseball glove. Children are welcome.
Food and refreshments will be provided. Beer will be available for purchase.
Parking is FREE and available in the adjacent parking deck. |
UPCOMING Speakers Bureau opportunities - Volunteers needed!
The NC GreenPower Speakers Bureau was created to help meet the demands for presentations to various groups throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the Speakers Bureau is to educate North Carolinians about renewable energy, carbon offsets and their availability through NC GreenPower. It also generates participation in NC GreenPower through corporate and residential contributions.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS
We are holding training in advance of the State Fair for our new volunteers. We plan to meet at our offices on NCSU Centennial Campus. Training booklets will be provided to you at the session. Please click here to RSVP by Friday, October 2nd and let us know which on-site training works best for you.
- Wednesday, October 7th 4pm-5:30pm, Raleigh training
- Friday, October 9th 4pm-5:30pm, Raleigh training
In addition, we would like to hold a remote webinar. We will send out additional information once we get enough responses to confirm one or both. If you would like a training booklet, please respond to let us know and include your mailing address.Please click here to RSVP by Friday, October 2nd to let us know which of the below times works best for you.
- Tuesday, October 6th 5pm-6:30pm, Webinar
- Thursday, October 8th 10am-11:30am, Webinar
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TRIANGLE AREA
State Fair, 10/15-25
Wake Forest Energy Fair – “Paint the Town Green” Wednesday, October 7th
Rho Inc. – Green Vendor Fair Friday, October 30th
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EASTERN NC
Sierra Club monthly meeting Monday, October 19th
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MOORE COUNTY
NATE-E-CON Boy Scout Event Saturday, October 10th
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CHARLOTTE
University City Leadership Summit Tuesday, October 13th
Charlotte 350 International Day of Climate Action Saturday, October 24th
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ASHEVILLE
Asheville 350 Day of Action Festival Saturday, October 24th
To find out more about these and other volunteer opportunities, please click here to visit our Calendar of Events.
Contact the NC GreenPower team at 866-533-NCGP (6247) or email: speaker@ncgreenpower.org
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UPCOMING events -
Second Annual Piedmont Green Gala - T.S. Designs, Burlington
T.S. Designs invites you to our 2nd Annual Piedmont Green Gala, Saturday, October 3, from 2pm- 8pm. Please join us in reconnecting with the local community in Alamance County. Local, now more than ever, is critical and the Green Gala is a celebration of our community's connection. Sustainable businesses and organizations will be highlighted throughout the day with ideas of how to live a greener lifestyle. Live music and local food will add a festive kick to this gala. Please plan to attend! Check out the Howie Dewitt Band that will be playing at the Green Gala.
Wake County Green Building Solar Tour - Kick off at Yes! Solar Energy, Cary
In partnership with community leaders, partner organizations and the American Solar Energy Society, The NC Sustainable Energy Association will once again host the annual Green Building & Solar Tour on Saturday, October 3 in communities across our great state.
The 2009 tour will educate citizens with the most up-to-date information on a wide range of green building solutions, technologies and energy efficiency measures. There will be a kick-off event at Yes! Solar Solutions of the Triangle energy outlet at 410 Ledgestone Way in Stone Creek Village (corner of High House Rd. and Davis Drive in Cary). A presentation at 10:00 a.m., Solar 101 explains the basics of photovoltaic systems, the economic and environmental benefits, and the process of installation. Attendees will receive maps/tickets for the tour sites, including photovoltaic and solar thermal installations and LEED certified and green buildings. The tour lasts from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m and is self-guided.
Tickets are available for $10 at the door on the day of the tour at Yes! Solar Solutions. Advance ticket buyers will be emailed a map and guidebook or can pick them up at the door at the kick-off event at Yes! for more information call 919-459-4155 or visit our website: www.wakegreensolartour.com
NCSEA - GROWING NORTH CAROLINA'S GREEN ENERGY ECONOMY:
Learning, Connecting & Creating Opportunities Together
Please join NCSEA and other leaders from across North Carolina for a major energy forum, NCSEA's Annual Membership Meeting & Networking Reception, October 8 & 9, 2009 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Join The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) and leaders from communities across our great state on October 8 & 9 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Register today to be part of this important gathering, high-quality educational sessions, timely discussions and valuable networking opportunities focused on GROWING NORTH CAROLINA'S GREEN ENERGY ECONOMY: Learning, Connecting & Creating Opportunities Together. Space is limited - don't delay.
Click here for more information
NC State University Sponsors Green Business Forum
The green economy encompasses the creation, distribution, and consumption of products and services that reduce carbon emissions and diversify the region’s energy sources. This economy includes the scientist who engineers a better biofuel, the entrepreneur who invests in a clean product, the manufacturer who builds wind turbines, the technician who installs energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and the individual who purchases LED light bulbs.
The Green Economy Forum will focus on the economic opportunity of the South’s researchers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and service providers in powering the South’s green economy today and into the future. Confirmed speakers include: Harry Wingo of Google, David Kirkpatrick with SJF Ventures, and Kil Hugh from the Pew Center on the States. This event is sponsored in part by NC GreenPower.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn where the South’s research and technology strengths lie and where new breakthroughs will emerge.
- Meet the entrepreneurs who are building new green businesses and jobs.
- Discuss strategies for the South to fully harness the potential of the green economy.
This one-day meeting will take place on October 23, 2009 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham, NC. Advanced registration is required. Visit the web page at www.ncsu.edu/feop/renewable/ or call 919-515-9563.
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FEATURED SPONSOR - AQUARIAN TELECOM joins NC GreenPower
Welcome to our newest 100% Offset Corporate Sponsor!
Talk-Save-Give!
Aquarian Telecom is the first green phone company, powered by solar energy. Call friends an family for a low monthly rate with no contracts, or "surprise" charges or fees. AND we donate 10% to the charity or non-profit of your choice, including NC GreenPower. Sign-up now and mention this newsletter to receive your 1st month free. You get additional savings if you refer a friend. Contact us at NCGP@aquariantelecom.com. or www.GreenPhoneCo.com
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SEPTEMBER UPDATE:
Customers: 12,988
Monthly 100 kWh Blocks: 26,745
Total subscribed annual generation:
32,093,820 kWh
Annual Carbon Offset Blocks: 4,164
Current generators:
Solar PV: 214 (including 7 large solar)
Wind: 7
Landfill methane gas: 2
Wood waste: 1
Small hydroelectric: 4
Total active generators: 228 |
