Climate and energy

Check out this event – sponsored by Labette and Independence Community Colleges of Kansas:

What: Kansas Green Energy Summit
When: April 8th and 9th
Where: Independence Community College (Independence, KS)

Topics:

• Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Energy in Kansas,
• Costs Associated w/Renewable Energy,
• Energy Auditing & Thermal Imaging, USDA REAP Program,
  Green Initiatives for Businesses and School Campuses,
• Greening Curriculum, …and more

Speakers include:

Mr. Gary Hogsett, P.E., CEM, LC, LEED-AP

Mr. Gary Hogsett has provided energy analysis studies for more than 1500 buildings. His two engineering degrees, specializing in energy management, and his 28 years of experience in the Energy Management field have earned him a national reputation, as evidenced by his selection as speaker at eight different World Energy Engineering Congresses.

Bill Hanlon

Mr. Bill Hanlon is known as the “build ‘em tight” evangelist in Kansas. He has also had quite an influence on planning in Greensburg, KS. Mr. Hanlon has been involved in the construction field for 35 years as a carpenter, building contractor, truss manufacturer, and teacher. His work in the field has focused on energy efficient building, and the teaching of alternative methods and approaches to make homes more efficient and sustainable. For the past 14 years Mr. Hanlon has been an instructor in the Construction Technology program at Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Ks. and is currently the director of the Sustainable Living Center at the college.

Dr. Ruth Douglas Miller

Dr. Ruth Douglas Miller of KSU will speak on the Kansas Wind Industry. She is an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Kansas State University.

For more information and registration materials, contact:

Chenoa Bosch

Workforce Development Coordinator

KCWE Region V Director

Independence Community College

620-332-5621

cbosch@indycc.edu

www.indycc.edu