The University of Iowa
Energy Expo 2006
September 27, 2006
The Energy Expo 2006 is the centerpiece of a Week of Renewable Energy and Sustainability on the UI Campus, September 24 -30.
- The BigTen & Friends Energy Conservation & Management Conference on September 24-27
- Energy Expo September 27
- Engineers for a Sustainable World International Conference, September 27–30.
The University of Iowa’s Energy Expo: The Energy Expo provides a unique opportunity to bring together industry, academics, students, government and the public to focus on energy conservation initiatives, innovative technological solutions, and sustainability. The Expo is free and open to the public. Energy Expo 2006 will feature:
- Exhibits
- Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Herky the Hawk
- Free T-shirts and prizes
- Entertainment
- Workshops and panel discussions
- And, a special visit from Philippe Cousteau, environmentalist and grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, president of EarthEcho International. EarthEcho seeks to inspire actions that sustain and enhance our water planet. Philippe is currently producing a series of radio adventures for National Public Radio’s “Living on Earth” and is involved in the creation of an interactive, simulated edutainment game. Philippe was recently named chief ocean correspondent for Discovery’s Animal Planet Channel.
When: Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The University of Iowa east campus and in downtown Iowa City, including University Capitol Centre, City Plaza (Pedestrian Mall), and the Sheraton Iowa City Convention Center.
Sponsors: The University of Iowa Energy Conservation Advisory Council; UI Student Government and Engineers for a Sustainable World; The University of Iowa President’s Office, Office of the Provost, Facilities Management, UI Lecture Series; and UI business partners
Highlights:
- Innovative Technologies – Be among the first to see an affordable, residential, small business and farm-scale wind turbine that is rolling off the production line in late September
- Renewable Energy Sources – Discover the latest information about renewable fuels from biomass to wind power: what is happening now and what is on the horizon.
- Legislative and Policy Trends -- Hear what the DNR and others have to say about supporting renewable energy development.
- UI Initiatives -- Find out why The University of Iowa is an emerging leader in renewable energy strategies and what is in the works.
More Information:http://energy.uiowa.edu/2006/
Media contact: Wendy Moorehead, 319-335-1246, wendy-moorehead@uiowa.edu
The Energy Expo will offer opportunities to get involved and stay involved!
