Weekly Update
February 20, 2012 08:00 AM CST
We are starting to gear up for our 20th Renewable Energy EXPO June 8-9-10 and will need all the help we can get. This year admission will be FREE so we are expecting a big crowd of enthusiastic folks interested in learning more about all aspects of Renewable Energy. More details can be found at http://www.irenew.org/Expo.html
February
28 Steve will be speaking at The Franklin Ave. Library in Des Moines
from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM about how to integrate renewable practices into
our personal lives and communities.
This library has undergone a recent renovation and now has almost 50,000
Watts of PV and over 50 Solar Thermal collectors installed on the roof!
Details can be found at http://www.pldminfo.org/branches_hours/franklin.html.
I strongly encourage our members from the area to support our work in your part of the state!
Weekly Update
February 13, 2012 08:36 PM CST
Howdy Members! With 2012 just starting to pick up speed we are struggling to figure out how to meet the needs of Iowans that are hungry for Renewable Energy guidance. We have come to an inescapable conclusion, We need your help! If you can help with letters to the editor, newsletter layout, event staffing, organizing Expo or events in your community please give Steve a call in the office (319-338-1076) to let him know what you can do or drop him an email at steve@irenew.org
Our good friends at the Iowa Environmental Council do an outstanding job monitoring proposed legislation. I strongly encourage you to sign up for their action alerts. http://iaenvironment.e-actionmax.com/default.asp
There are a couple of events coming up that you need to know about,
February 22, 2012 Environmental Lobby Day will be held at the Iowa State Capitol from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During that time, you’ll be able to visit with representatives from a number of our member organizations who will have displays set up in the Capitol rotunda, and you’ll be able to tell your elected officials why the health of our natural environment matters to you.
And if you join us at 10:30 a.m., you’ll be able to see a short press conference where we’ll share some of the Council’s priorities for this year’s legislative session. Specifically, we will seek that:
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The State will utilize its ample cash reserves to fund important priorities at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship.
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Critical conservation programs, such as Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection program (REAP) should receive the funding they need to carry forward Iowa’s conservation priorities until funding is available for the Iowa Outdoor Resources and Natural Recreation Trust Fund voters created in 2010. (For REAP, this means finally providing full funding, or $20 million this year.)
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Iowa should set forward-thinking, realistic goals for creating a renewable energy future in Iowa that prioritizes our development of wind and solar energy while avoiding other energy policy that distracts from these opportunities, such as the nuclear power plant bill which resurfaced this session.
Saturday, February 25th, 10am-4pm, The Cedar Rapids Mini Maker Faire is coming! Science Station Education Center, Lindale Mall to share your Maker projects. We currently have 43 Makers who have expressed interest in participating! go to makerfairecedarrapids.com for more information.
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Weekly Update
February 03, 2012 11:45 PM CST
Planning for the 20th Anniversary Iowa Renewable Energy Expo is underway. We plan to have all exhibitor spots booked and the presenter schedule finalized by the end of April. We want to have plenty of time to promote Best of Expo 2012! If you are interested in helping put on this exciting event, please drop us a line at (319) 338-1076 or email jyoti@irenew.org.
Bookmark our Expo page and check it often to see the latest updates on The Best of Expo 2012!
This week we only have one public event on the docket:
2/7/12 6:30PM - 8PM CST @ Franklin Avenue Library 5000 Franklin Avenue, 50310
Here and Now: The Current Trends in Renewable Energy. Learn more about the current trends/initiatives in renewable energy in the state of Iowa.
The rest of the Franklin Ave. Library Schedule - (6:30PM - 8PM Discussions)
2/28/12. Taking it Home. Discover how you can integrate renewable practices into your personal life and community.
3/6/12. Telling the Tale. Get tips on how to access information/resources and become advocates for renewable energy.
3/20/12. Exploring the Future. We'll focus on the future of renewable energy and learn how we can get involved.
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