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Get Energy Smarter Community Expo

October 12, 2008

Hosted by Conservation Consultants Inc., this family friendly expo will feature numerous exhibitors, giveaways and contests!  Get energy saving tips for your home, register to win a free home insulation package and trade in 3 of your old bulbs for 3 new energy saving bulbs.  For more information visit www.getenergysmarter.com.  And don't worry - Sunday the 12th is a Steelers bye-week!

This is a free event.

Contact for more info: 412-431-4449
 


Sustainable Energy Field Day

October 16, 2008

Get the latest on materials, technologies, and techniques to make your home, yard, and life more energy efficient. Plus, join in the special discussion: "H+T Affordability Index" – the true affordability of a house that factors in travel costs to work, school, shopping, and social events.

9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Workshops), followed by an Open House until 6:00 pm

Fee: $20 includes all workshop sessions (four of your choice) and lunch.  Space is limited, call Mimi for registration at 724-837-5271 or mimi@wcdpa.comOpen House is free and does not require registration.  See www.wcdpa.com for more info.

Westmoreland Conservation District, GreenForge and 214 Donohoe Road buildings – all located adjacent to each other, Donohoe Road, Greensburg (1 mile from Westmoreland Mall/ U.S. Route 30)



Heinz Talks: Climate Change and Energy Policy - Advice to our Next President

October 20, 2008

What direction will the US energy policy take in the next four years?

Four leaders will give their perspectives on climate change and energy policy and the resulting impact on economic growth and technological innovation. The discussion will focus on bold and critical recommendations for our next president. Welcome and introduction by Teresa Heinz; moderated by Moira Gunn, host, NPR’s Tech Nation.

RSVP: Space is limited.  Contact Kristin Niceswanger at (412) 268-6066 or kristinn@andrew.cmu.edu to register.
More information at
http://heinztalks.blogspot.com

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