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              Enviro-Events Calendar    
 Environmental events, including seminars, workshops and social events
 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York--and beyond  
       
 

December 3-5
Western Renewable Energy Development Summit, Hilton Del Mar, San Diego, CA Join the key decision-makers as they discuss opportunities & challenges in today’s Western renewable energy development arena. Register

December 4
STAR: A Roadmap to Sustainable Communities, 1 - 2:30 p.m. EST, A U.S. Green Building
Council webinar. Register

December 7
Third Annual Green Trading Post  Noon - 4pm, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Bishop
Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Township, NJ. Traditional holiday bazaar will
offer holiday gift merchandise (including books, videos, calendars, food, clothing, bird feeders
and houses, children's’ toys and games) from local non-profit environmental organizations.
Also, Pinelands photography exhibit and tours of historic farmhouse and barn. Location:
Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ.
Contact: (609) 859-8860, Email: ppa@pinelandsalliance.org  Web: www.pinelandsalliance.org

Now through December 21
PPA's Pinelands Visitor Center Holiday Hours Extended The Pinelands Preservation Alliance's Visitor Center will be open for extended holiday hours through Sunday, December 21. In addition to regular Monday-Friday,
9 to 5 hours, the center will be open Sundays, from Noon to 4
in November, and both Saturdays and Sundays, from Noon to 4
in December through the weekend before Christmas. Why not stop by the Pinelands Visitor Center at the Bishop Farmstead
to do your holiday shopping? You will find many different Pinelands-related items that would make the perfect "green gifts" for friends and family, including topical books and apparel. Click here for directions. Questions? Email ppa@pinelandsalliance.org or call (609) 859-8860 x 11.
 

December 9
2008 NJBIA Public Policy Forum: Economic Policies and Solutions,  7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center (Formerly Sheraton at Woodbridge Place) Iselin, NJ. NJBIA has convened many of the State's top political and business leaders for a day of lively discussion
about the many challenges facing your business today. Invited keynote speakers include Governor
Jon Corzine and the winner of New Jersey's US Senate race. Network with many of New Jersey's
most influential business executives. Top legislative leaders and seasoned political observers/
experts on the economy will tell you what to expect in 2009. $170 per person for NJBIA members
and $230 for nonmembers (includes breakfast and lunch). Register online now or for more
information, contact Katie Wittkamp at 609-393-7707, ext. 239. To become a sponsor, contact
Sherry Esteves at 609-393-7707, ext. 219.
 

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December 9
Pennsylvania Energy Summit II: Practical Steps You Can Take Now Radisson Penn Harris
Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill, PA. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, the event brings together top experts in the field to provide a better understanding of the solutions to today's energy challenges, what companies should include in their plans, and what alternative types
of energy they may want to consider-especially if they plan to build a new facility, expand, or upgrade their current systems. Topics include: recent federal policy developments and predictions for 2009;
the "how to" to the energy problem: what companies must begin to do to assess their future energy needs, analyze costs and learn how to negotiate with energy providers; cost-cutting strategies and lessons learned from deregulation--what worked, what didn't. Agenda  Registration 

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December 9-10
The Nuclear Power Congress  Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, FL.  A unique event that brings together energy industry stakeholders and decision-makers to explore a new generation of business solutions for the financing, construction and deployment of nuclear projects. For full agenda details
or to register visit www.NuclearCongress.com or call 888-224-2480 and mention Priority Service Code: SP1 to receive a $100 discount. 

December 10-12
Energy Planning & Resource Procurement Summit Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA
Best practices, latest developments and new approaches for optimizing utility energy planning and resource procurement Download brochure  Register  

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December 16
Aging Workforce in Utility Industry: Trends and Best Practices  Free Webcast, 1 p.m. Eastern.
Al Yonkman, Business Development Executive, IBM Global Business Services, will explore technical, procedural and training techniques, while not losing sight of change management implications for your organization Click to register

 
January 8
New Jersey Construction Lien Law 8:30 to 10 a.m., Builders League of South Jersey, 114 Haddontowne Court, Cherry Hill, NJ. James A. Kozachek, a construction law attorney at Flaster/Greenberg, will present details on filing and defending against lien claims and will discuss
both recent case law interpreting and applying to the Construction Lien Law and current efforts before the state legislature to amend key provisions of the law. Kozachek, a Columbus, NJ resident, concentrates his practice on construction law, real estate law, and environmental law, serving as counsel to developers, business owners, operators, contractors, sub-contractors, insurers, bonding companies, engineers, architects, and other licensed design professionals. The cost to attend the seminar is $25 and RSVPs must be received by January 2, 2009.  A continental breakfast begins
at 8:30 a.m. and the seminar follows at 9. For additional information on the program, call
(856) 616-8460, email Marlene Spencer, director of marketing & operations at the Builders League
of South Jersey, at marlene@blsj.com, or visit www.blsj.com 

January 2-11
Princeton Environmental Film Festival The festival goal is to use film
as a medium to encourage discussion about the environment, raise awareness about environmental issues and concerns, and stimulate community action to develop make more environmentally sustainable choices and create more livable communities. Sponsored by the
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ.

We are pleased to announce this initial selection of films, talks and workshops.

Please stay tuned for additional film selections, announcements,
updates and a complete schedule.



January 10
New Approaches to Community Building and Growing an Environmental Economy

January 26-29
Web Self-Service for Utilities, Hyatt Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale Click here for Agenda

January 27
Leadership in Green Building Policy 1 - 2:30 p.m. EST, A U.S. Green Building Council Webinar. Register

January 28-29
Intelligent Demand Response for Electricity Summit, Mövenpick Hotel, Amsterdam

 
February 3-4
Concentrated Photovoltaics Summit USA San Diego Are you serious about doing business in the Concentrated Photovoltaics market (with installations set to exceed over 6GW by 2020 according to greentechmedia)? Do you crave the opportunity to meet and hear from the leading CPV players in the industry?  Then you need to join the 350+! Delegates who are attending the Concentrated Photovoltaics Summit USA, taking place February 3 - 4 2009.
Click here now to download the summit brochure with agenda and fantastic speaker line up!
 

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February 9-13
CERAWeek 2009, Houston, TX - What will the global economic crisis mean for the energy future? How will the industry respond to the new risks and opportunities? What are the implications of the new US administration for the energy industry? Economic security and the new realities of risk are reshaping energy strategies. CERAWeek 2009, our 28th annual event, will be a timely and significant opportunity to address the new challenges—and to gain insight and perspective on the choices and decisions in the wake of the economic crisis. Priorities and plans are being tested and revisited as companies and countries seek to restore confidence and create resilient approaches for a turbulent time. The landscape has changed for energy, geopolitics, markets, and investment. Demand is on a new course. CERAWeek 2009 will bring together a remarkable community of executives, officials, and experts from across the energy industries and the financial community—along with thought leaders from CERA, joined by experts from outside the industry and from CERA sister companies in IHS.
Of particular interest to the electric power community are 3 full days of in-depth and comprehensive insight into the future of the global and North American power industries. Part of the expanded power program is a separate, full day event from our sister company, The McCloskey Group, a respected authority on coal markets and analysis. Some of our confirmed speakers will be: Dr. Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President and CEO, Public Service Enterprise Group; David Joos, President and CEO,
CMS Energy; James Miller, Chairman, President and CEO, PPL Corporation, and Daniel Yergin, med CERA chairman. Register by November 30, 2008 to save $1,000 on each CERAWeek Pass  


February 12-13
BioPower Generation Held in Brussels as part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2009, the conference gives you a unique opportunity to listen to 8 real case studies from leading utilities. Together with leading market players they will identify the main opportunities, challenges and
barriers faced by the bio power industry. Claude Turmes, a member of the European Parliament,
will open the proceedings. He is joined on the speaking panel by leading utilities who are pioneering the use of bio power. Register Now

March 7
13th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally, Hyatt New Brunswick, NJ. New Jersey’s Land Conservation Rally is one of the nation’s largest statewide land conservation training and networking events. Over 300 land conservationists, committed to protecting New Jersey’s forests, farms, trails, parks, water, and natural resources, attend each year.  The Rally is a daylong event offering more than 30 educational workshops, informative roundtables, and plenty of time to network and visit exhibitors. The 2009 Keynote Speaker is Charles Jordan.  Registration will open in January 2009.  
For more information visit: http://www.njconservation.org/rally/index.htm  Rally Planning Committee Member Organizations:  Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, Conservation Resources, Inc., County of Passaic Planning Department, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Monmouth Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Audubon Society, New Jersey Conservation Foundation,
NJDEP Green Acres Program, NJDEP Land Use Regulation Program, State Agriculture Development Committee, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey,·  The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land and the Upper Raritan Watershed Association

March 10-12
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (formerly POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels) has a proven track record as renewable energy’s leading event. It offers a worldwide audience who will hear papers, panel discussions and presentations during technical sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, biofuels and hydrogen fuels sectors. There has never been a better time to be a part of the exciting, ever-growing world of renewable energy! Click here to register now!
                                           

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