09/12/2010 - 09/15/2010 25th Annual WateReuse Symposium Presented by the WateReuse Association the conference will feature more than 100 technical presentations on topics such as disinfection technologies, desalination case studies, reuse applications in green buildings, pre-conference workshops, poster session, exhibition, technical tours, and a national legislative and water policy outlook session. http://www.watereuse.org/conferences/symposium/25
10/04/2010 - 10/06/2010 Midwest Wind Summit and Expo Representatives from industry and all levels of government will explore policy and technical aspects of wind energy, including the regulatory limits and opportunities for wind energy, financing options, and distributed generation and demand for microgrids. Indoor and outdoor exhibits will showcase new advances in wind technologies and services. http://www.midwestwindsummit.com/docs/Wind%20Summit_Brochure.pdf
10/05/2010 - 10/07/2010 2010 GreenGov Symposium The White House Council on Environmental Quality is sponsoring a national symposium to address challenges and best practices relating to greening the government. Focusing on the Obama EO 13514, the conference will cover topics such as clean energy, water efficiency, achieving zero waste, green the supply chain, and sustainable communities. The conference is hosted by George Washington University in Washington, DC. http://www.whitehouse.gov/greengov
10/18/2010 - 10/21/2010 Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy: Expediting and Economizing Cleanups Technical and educational opportunities will address clean-up technologies and policies. Live equipment demonstrations will augment the exhibition section, brining real-world application to the technical theory. Platform sessions will include practical case studies. http://www.umasssoils.com/
10/21/2010 - 10/23/2010 The Power of New Energy: 2010 World Green Energy Symposium and Expo Topics include subject matter experts in field of new & sustainable energy, GREEN initiatives, policies and rebates, exhibits and more. See existing and new innovative products and technology with a focus on New Energy, Wind, Solar, BioFuels, Green and New Energy Construction, and Green Transportation. http://www.worldgreenenergysymposium.us/
11/17/2010 - 11/19/2010 Greenbuild 2010 This annual showcase of green design policies, technologies, and strategies will offer plenary sessions, tours, and an extensive exhibit of green building technologies and tools. A detailed agenda and list of speakers will become available in the summer. Proceedings from previous conferences are available. http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/Home.aspx
11/30/2010 - 12/02/2010 Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop: Meeting DoD’s Environmental Challenges This annual conference draws over 1,100 participants to discuss and showcase cutting edge environmental technologies and ideas, as well as communicate the most difficult challenges of our defense establishment. Plenary, break-out, and poster sessions, plus an exhibit hall, provide opportunities to review the latest research on environmental performance specifically for military interests. The Executive Director of SERDP and ESTCP will conduct a session for researchers interested in funding. http://www.serdp-estcp.org/symposium2010/
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Jacksonville Aviation Survival Training Center Receives Solar, Natural Gas Heating System 08/29/2010 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville's Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) steam heating system was replaced Aug. 4 with a new solar thermal and natural gas system which will dramatically reduce the command's utility expenditures.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Public Works Department (PWD) Project Manager Nick Bloomer said the new system consists of 168 flat-plate, solar-thermal collectors on the roof of the ASTC Jacksonville building which are interconnected with an efficient, natural-gas-fired heating system.
Senators Weigh in on Renewable Energy at Nevada Forum 08/27/2010 LAS VEGAS (AFNS) -- Two senators addressed Nevada Forum attendees here Aug. 25 to laud the Air Force for its leadership in green initiatives and offer support in finding safe, compatible ways to continue renewable energy without impeding military training missions.
SECNAV Hosts Chesapeake Bay Commanders Conference 08/25/2010 ANNAPOLIS (NNS) -- The secretary of the Navy in conjunction with the governor of Maryland hosted the Maryland Chesapeake Bay base commander's conference at the U.S. Naval Academy Aug. 25.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley were joined by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and commanders of military installations in the Chesapeake Bay region.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest and most biologically diverse estuary in the United States. According to the Chesapeake Bay Project website, the region is home to oysters, more than 350 fish species, hundreds of migratory bird species, approximately 418 million blue crabs and 17 million people.
Air Force officials discuss training, energy compatibility at Nevada Forum 08/25/2010 LAS VEGAS (AFNS) -- The undersecretary of the Air Force and representatives from government, industry and the Department of Defense kicked off the three-day Nevada Forum here Aug. 24 to brainstorm ideal ways to blend military missions with renewable energy projects.
Journal Honors Base's Green Efforts 08/23/2010 LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- An honor three years in the making, Lackland AFB was recently named a recipient of the San Antonio Business Journal's 2010 Going Green award, distinguishing the installation from a pool of about 100 nominated local businesses.
In an Aug. 13 Business Jounral article, Lackland AFB was highlighted, along with 16 other San Antonio businesses, for its conscientious efforts to save the planet.
NAVFAC Southwest Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Photovoltaic Carports 08/23/2010 SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Naval Base Coronado (NBC) Aug. 18 celebrating the completion of a 206 kilowatt solar photovoltaic carport in Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.
Tyndall Officials Unveil 'Green' Fitness Center 08/20/2010 TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Tyndall Air Force Base officials opened the first building in the Air Force expected to reach the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum level here Aug. 20. The platinum level is the highest rating possible under the group's green building rating system.
Holloman Energy and Water Conservation Projects Hit the Ground 08/18/2010 HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- Officials here are making progress toward reducing energy consumption, which currently costs the base $18,000 per day.
The Air Force is funding more than $5 million in energy conservation projects at Holloman AFB. The projects include upgrading the lighting in hangars and high-bay facilities, converting office lighting to more efficient fixtures, installing occupancy sensors for lighting and installing meters on all buildings that are more than 35,000 square feet.
