August and September Energy Events

By Cliff Day

The following four events (scheduled in August and September) will present  speakers, workshops, and exhibits which will be of interest to those who are concerned about alternative energy, energy conservation, and the impact of global climate change.

 Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair

When:
9:00 AM to  6:00 PM on Saturday, August 11th, 2007
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Where:
Ogle County Fairgrounds, in Oregon, Illinois

 Admission:
Adults $7 per day or $10 for both days
Youths (12-16) $3 per day or $5 for both days
Children (12 and under) Free, if in the company of an adult

Intended audience:
The general public

Presented by:
The Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA) supports sustainable energy development in Illinois.  The IREA provides hands-on opportunities for the Illinois public to learn about the benefits, potentials, and uses of renewable energy and energy-efficiency for our homes and businesses.

For further details on speakers and workshops:
http://www.illinoisrenew.org/events/fair.htm

 University of Iowa Energy Expo 2007

When:
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Where:
University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa

Intended audience:
The general public

For further details:
Call 319-335-5241 or see:
http://energy.uiowa.edu/2007/index.htm

I-RENEW Energy Expo 2007

When:
September 8 & 9, 2007

Where:
Solon High School
600 West Fifth Street in Solon, Iowa

Admission: $5 Individual, $10 Family

Presented by:
Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), a membership based, nonprofit
organization dedicated to educating Iowans about renewable energy.

Intended audience:
The general public

Description:
The EXPO features workshops and speakers covering many topics- from
renewable energy- wind, solar & more, green building, entrepreneurship
and DIY (Do-it-Yourself), childrenÂ’s art, energy efficient technology, renewable
fuels, alternative transportation, advocacy, etc.

For further details on speakers and workshops:
http://www.irenew.org/expo.html

 Physicians for Social Responsibility Conference:
Health Consequences of Global Warming
Examining the Links; Breaking the Chains

When:
Friday afternoon September 14 through Sunday noon September 16, 2007

Where:
Hotel Vetro Conference Center, 201 S Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa

This conference jointly sponsored by:
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Physicians for Social Responsibility

Intended Audience:
Academicians, professionals, and students in the health
sciences, law, environmental science and engineering, as well
as environmental activists, from around the country and region
are invited to participate in this unique and exciting event.

For further details and conference brochure and registration form:
http://www.iowa-psr.org/