[Hidden-tech] Why Attend Co-op Power's 2008 Sustainable Energy Summit ?

[Rich]

*For those who have not heard of it, the summit is happening at UMass on 
June 20-21.

The summit will feature dozens of exciting workshops on cost saving
energy ideas for homeowners, businesses, and communities and
full-day green job training sessions and networking opportunities.*

*Register now at* *www.cooppower.coop* <http://www.cooppower.coop/>* or 
call 1-877-266-7543.
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*Top Ten Reasons to Attend!*

*# 10*   *You'll learn practical things to start saving money and energy 
right away.  *Sign-Up for full-day Friday green jobs skills trainings on 
Solar Hot Water Installation, Solar Electric Installation, Energy 
Auditing and Efficiency, Green Computer Systems, Collaborative Community 
Planning or Permaculture!
 
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*# 9*    *There are sooooo many good choices on Saturday!* Choose from 
36 energizing workshops and dozens of exhibits that will stimulate real 
cost-saving, sustainable solutions to today's skyrocketing energy costs 
at your home, business, school and community. (see workshop descriptions 
under schedule at www.cooppower.coop <http://www.cooppower.coop/> .
 
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*# 8*    *You can bring the whole family! *Your kids will have as much 
fun as you in the super fun & exciting programs for Grades K-8, led by 
The Urban Ecology Institute, "the official science partner of the Boston 
Public Schools." Things like cooking tasty treats in solar ovens, 
building sail cars and racing them, harnessing the energy of the 
human-body and even worm composting!!  Excellent childcare for younger 
children too.
 
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*#7*     *You can party with us Friday night!*
It starts with a Carbon Footprint mixer at 5:30, then up to the 10th floor
of the Campus Center for a delicious buffet dinner, keynote speaker and live
Latin sounds of Conjunto Tipico Sabor Campesino and your favorite dance
tunes with DJ Brando. Bring your friends!
 
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*#6*     *You'll get inspired by David Morris* -one of the "nation's most
innovative thinkers" according to Bill Moyers. He'll speak on how
communities need to take action now or be left to beg at the door of
multi-national energy giants.
 
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*#5*    * You'll listen and talk with Carl Anthony* - one of the preeminent
thought leaders on environmental justice in the USA who'll be laying out a
roadmap to change the way America deals with energy, pollution, green jobs
and marginalized communities.

*#4*     *The cost of admission is tiny compared to what you will save* 
over the next few years in energy costs if you put all that Ask the 
Expert's advice
to work!
 
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*#3*     *You'll be a local hero in your school, town, business or campus!
*Bring to your community or workplace cost-saving solutions from the 
full-day
networking meetings on Cost Reduction Solutions for Business and 
Community Leaders, or learn from the leaders in Energy Savings and 
Transitioning to a Sustainable Campus like Mt. Wachusetts' massive solar 
electric initiatives.
 
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*#2*     *Being around people who envision a more beautiful future is 
good for your mental health!*  The excitement for positive change will 
be palpable.
 
*#1*     *Because it's the right thing to do! *-  for ourselves, our 
children,
their children, for peace and for the Earth! If we don't plan our energy
future who will? (We know that Exxon-Mobil, BP, GM, etc. are making their
plans for a "green" future - so let's make ours!)

Learn more, read workshop descriptions and sign-up now at 
www.cooppower.coop <http://www.cooppower.coop/>

*Don't Forget to Invite your friends!*

Thanks to Our Summit Sponsors

UMass Amherst Office of Research
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Solidago
Stiebel Eltron
Juhl Energy Development
Equal Exchange
Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources
Mount Wachusett Community College
Russell Biomass
Western Massachusetts Electric Company

And Community Supporters

ACTION for Regional Equity
Alternatives for Community and Environment
American Institute of Architects - Western Mass. Chapter
CAN - Citizens Awareness Network
Center for Ecological Technology (CET)
Clean Water Action
Dennis Skey
Green Fields Market
Joanne Sunshower
Massachusetts Woodland Coop
Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Mass
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Peoples Action for Clean Energy (PACE)
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Pioneer Valley Local First
ReNew Building Materials & Salvage
Representative Daniel Bosley
RideBuzz
Sirius EcoVillage Community
Solar & Environmental Workshop
Warm and Toasty Windows

And Exhibitors!

Advanced Energy Panels
Alternative Energy Investing
The Cadmus Group
CG Finance: Creating Common Good Banks
Cozy Home Performance, LLC
Deerfield Valley Heating & Cooling
Emmet's Essentials
Enviro Lubrication Solutions
Greendustry Park
Remineralize the Earth
Pioneer Valley Photovoltaic PV2
Solarwrights

Viessmann Manufacturing
Wilson Services, Inc.