by jboullion | Jun 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Watch and learn about this year’s keynote speakers: Will Allen, founder and CEO of Growing Power; Chris Paine, writer and director of Who Killed the Electric Car?; and a panel from the Central Wisconsin Resiliency Project. Enjoy lively entertainment provided by Baba Ganooj, VO5, Banned Wagon and other stellar talent. Don’t forget about the great food and local beer!
See who comes to the Fair, why they come, and what you can expect by attending. Enjoy viewing this video and share it with your friends!
by jboullion | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
From an Associated Press article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
More Wisconsin residents are looking for help with their heating and electricity bills.
The state Division of Energy Services reports that the number of low-income people seeking financial assistance is up 6% this year compared with last year.
The agency administers the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Spokeswoman Susan Brown said 9,000 households have sought basic assistance with their utility bills this year, and another 3,000 households sought crisis assistance.
Brown tells Wisconsin Public Radio the numbers could be up this year because of the struggling economy, but also because more people might be aware of the program.
by jboullion | Apr 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Subject: Green Drinks on Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm – Stella Blues
Hello Green Drinkers,
Instead of our regularly scheduled meeting tonight we’ll be meeting tomorrow (Thursday) after the Rally for the Earth event at Phoenix Park.
Join us at Stella Blues in Eau Claire for drinks and conversation after the rally.
See the link for more info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=207398302618780
by jboullion | Apr 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last year, over 300 individuals volunteered at the nation’s largest Energy Fair. From working the front gates to working in the MREA Café, the success of the Energy Fair depends greatly on our volunteers.
Sign up to volunteer 2 hours during The Fair and you’ll get free admission to that day of the Fair.
Sign up to volunteer for 12 hours or more during the week of The Fair and get free weekend admission and a Hardcore Volunteer t-shirt!
This year the MREA is partnering with the United Way Volunteer Center of Portage County to register volunteers for the 22nd Annual Energy Fair. Click here and register to volunteer for any of the 30 projects available from June 13-June 20.
by jboullion | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
From Erik Lindberg:
What: Basic Energy Literacy (and Numeracy)
When: Jan 22nd, 10:30 to 12:30
Where: Urban Ecology Center
I have been given the honor of teaching a basic energy literacy and numeracy class at the urban ecology center this January.
The class will cover all the basic energy information and assessment tools that inform Transition. We will talk about Peak Oil, current American and world-wide energy usage, world-wide fossil fuel reserves, the capacity of alternative energy to replace fossil fuels, energy and the economyh, and our energy prospects for the future.
After the class you will also have the tools to asses government and advertising claims about their programs and products. When you hear of a new oil-field discovery, you will be able to assess how big it really is. When someone announces a 1000 megawatt solar installationi, you will know how much power that produces. When you hear someone chant, “drill, baby, drill,” you will understand what they can actually hope to find.
I hope to see many of you there!
