If you weren't able to attend the ninth annual DuPage Environmental Summit or would like to revisit what you learned, here's a link to some of the presentations and resources offered:

CLICK HERE for DuPage Environmental Summit 2012 Resource Documents.

The DuPage Environmental Summit was held Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 from 11:30am to 5pm in the Krasa Center at Benedictine University in Lisle.  More than 250 participants attended this exciting mix of presentations by industry experts, professional exhibits, and networking opportunities.

What Was the Summit About?

This year's Summit focused on small scale renewable energy systems.  The United States currently relies heavily on coal, oil, and natural gas for its energy. Fossil fuels are non-renewable, that is, they draw on finite resources that will eventually dwindle, becoming too expensive or too environmentally damaging to retrieve. In contrast, the many types of renewable energy resources-such as wind and solar energy-are constantly replenished and will never run out.  Presentations included:

It Starts with Energy Efficiency First
Solar and Photovoltaic Systems
Small Wind Systems
Geothermal Systems
Challenges for Local Implementation
Investment Payback and Financial Incentives

 
Click here to view the Summit brochure

This year’s Summit was once again a “no waste, environmentally friendly” event.  Participants were encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint in the following ways:

-Consider carpooling with friends or business associates
-Bring your own mug or cup for beverages
-Don’t forget to bring a reusable bag to take home handouts