CELEBRATE EARTH DAY’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ECO
This year, ECO will celebrate Earth Day’s big day with a festival featuring music, children’s programs, community gardening, tree planting, water quality testing, electric cars, workshops, student films and a benefit concert all at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock on Saturday, April 24th. Stay tuned for more details.
2009 Program:
EXHIBITORS
Advanced Thermal Solutions Back Home Magazine
828-693-3334 828-696-3838
gotsun.com backhomemagazine.com
Solar, photovoltaic, radiant heat Sustainable, self-reliant living
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Destination Center Blue Ridge Community College
828-698-2546 828-694-1700
nps.gov/blri blueridge.cc.nc.us
LEED Certified Building Associate & certificate programs
Conservation Pros FLS Energy, Inc
828-281-7466 828-669-5070
conservationpros.com flsenergy.com
Energy conservation for existing buildings Solar Energy
Environmental and Conservation Organization Ken Gaylord Architects
828-692-0385 828-698-3310
eco-wnc.org 310southmain.com
Environmental advocacy org sponsoring expo Hendersonville green buildings
Henderson County Schools Hendersonville Tree Board
henderson.k12.nc.us 828-697-3000
Global Warming Task Force Four Seasons Sierra Committee
savetheearthnc.org 828-694-3738
Educational group on climate Change Environmental education
Stillwater Construction, Inc. Henderson County Habitat for Humanity
828-674-6833 828-694-0340
stillwaterconstructioninc.com habitat-hvl.org
Energy & resource efficient construction Affordable housing-healthy built homes
McNutt Service Group Southern Energy & Environment Expo
828-693-0933 828-696-3877
mcnuttservicegroup.com seeexpo.com
Furnace, heat pumps, & AC August 21-23 WNC Agricultural Center
Sundance Power Systems New Life Journal Magazine
828-645-2080 828-251-9289
sundancepower.com newlifejournal.com
Renewable energy systems healing, green homes, sustainable living
Think Green Building Jones’ Breath Easy
901-489-1701 828-685-8460
thinkgreenbuilding.com Clean air & water products
WNC Energy
828-236-9236
encenergy.com
Air Krete insulation & weatherization
Presented by:
Southern Energy & Environment Expo, McNutt Service Group, Conservation Pros, FLS Energy, Ken Gaylord, Stillwater Construction, Back Home Magazine, Architect/310 South Main Condominiums, Advanced Thermal Solutions, Home Energy Partners, Hendersonville Tree Board, Sundance Power Systems, Mike’s on Main, Three Chopt Sandwich Shop, Rick Bayless, Narnia Studios, Blue Water Seafood Market Co., The Biltmore Estate, and Linda Patterson
SPEAKERS
11:00 KEYNOTE: Our New Energy Policies and You
Steve Smith: Executive Director: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Dr. Stephen A. Smith has been executive director of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy since 1993. Dr. Smith’s experience, knowledge and expertise on regional energy issues has permitted him opportunities to testify before the Great Smoky Mountain Congressional Caucus; the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Public Works and Transportation and the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight; and several state public service commissions.
There are a number of pressing issues in front of us from the global warming- and the loss of polar ice, to the local-protecting our mountain air and the recent coal ash disaster. Battles on Capitol Hill include debating our renewable energy policies and a climate bill that will set industry standards. Citizens in NC are in the forefront of much of these battles and can have a lot of influence on how the debate gets resolved.
1:00 Appalachian Energy/Vanir Energy: Matthew Clark of Vanir Energy. Matt has been with Vanir/Appalachian Energy since 2005. He specializes in HVAC. In addition to acting as construction manager, he is involved with sales and consulting.
Mr. Clark will discuss the world’s largest solar installation they are building at the Fletcher Business Park and how solar is a dynamic part of the future of America’s new green energy infrastructure that creates jobs and protects the planet.
2:00 The ABC’s of ECO Green: Ned Doyle: Southern Energy & Environment Expo. Ned has been active in sustainable energy and environmental issues for over 30 years, providing presentations and workshops nationwide on topics ranging from composting to wind power.
The ABC’s are “Agriculture, Buildings and Cars”, and there are many positive, affordable options for everyone to take action. What can you do personally and for your community to make it Earth Day every day? What investments can be made in these difficult times that profit you, and your community? A lively presentation and discussion about the available options that make sense for ‘green’ action and your budget.
EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES
Car Exhibit
An exhibit of alternative fuel vehicles will include those powered by electricity, compressed natural gas, clean diesel fuel, biodiesel, propane, and ethanol. A plug-in hybrid will be on display.
Student Energy Projects
(Including Hendersonville Middle School and Apple Valley Elementary School) View local students’ work on environmental projects from homemade solar panels, to evaluating car energy efficiency and creating recycled paper from kudzu, see the efforts made by the younger generations to be more aware of the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Green Vendor Exhibits
Learn about the wealth of green businesses in WNC that can help you make your home more energy efficient as well as local organizations dedicated to protecting our local environment. (A full list of the exhibitors is on the back cover.)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
10:15 Furnace/Heat Pump Systems: The Other Inconvenient Truth
Rick Bayless, McNutt Service Group. Home energy inspections can help turn an energy wasting home to one humming with energy efficiency. Learn more at this workshop.
12:00 Ampmobile® Conversions, LLC
Mike and Paula Moore convert various gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles. Learn the nuts and bolts of this conversion plus the long range outlook for electric vehicles.
12:45 It Ain’t Rocket Science-It’s Building Science!
Carl Donovan, Conservation Pros. Explore ways to increase the comfort, safety and efficiency of your existing home and learn about the new incentive program that makes it a classic no-brainer.
1:30 Applied Solar Energy-Home Electricity and Home Hot Water.
Tomas Koenig, Advanced Thermal Solutions: A workshop focusing on basic components essential to a solar system providing hot water, heating, cooling or electricity for home applications-what size is best for you and how to choose a system that will fit your needs.