Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Green Conference this Saturday

This Saturday, September 20th, Newport is the place to be for anyone with an interest in the energy future of Rhode Island. The Aquidneck Island Energy Conference will feature an impressive list of speakers and exhibitors, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Senate Majority Leader Teresa Paiva Weed, Cynthia Giles of the Conservation Law Foundation, Karina Lutz of People's Power & Light, and a diverse list of energy producers, wind advocates, and more. All will share their insight into how going green can save energy and money while creating new jobs. Topics include Solar, Wind, Geo-Thermal, Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Renovations and Retrofitting. The conference runs 9:00am to 5:00pm. Lunch will be available on the site. Suggested donation: $10.

The event is sponsored by Salve Regina University, Channing Memorial Church, and the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission to address global-warming related pollution and strategize among a wide cross-section of participants.

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