New International Speakers Announced! Conference on Michigan's Future; + MiIPL Sustainable Strategies Conference

[Aaron Wissner]

Two quick announcements:  Conference on Michigan's Future + MiIPL Sustainable Strategies Conference:

CONFERENCE on MICHIGAN's FUTURE - November 1-3, 2013

Incredible new international speakers confirmed for Conference on Michigan's Future: Energy - Economy - Environment!

Speakers include David Hughes, William Catton, Marija Ilic, Jim MacInnes, Nicole Foss, Laurence Boomert, Peter Sinclair, Jim Olson, Paul Isley, Faith Morgan, Pat Murphy, Arnold Boezaart, Skip Pruss, John Sarver, Jan Mueller, Aaron Wissner and Brian Keeley.

http://www.futuremichigan.org/

The conference welcomes leaders from business, industry, government, and non-profit organizations to explore the future of energy, the economy and the environment of Michigan.

This year's venue is beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in north west Michigan; on the weekend of November 1-3, 2013.

This is the 8th annual conference organized by Local Future, a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit.  Early bird registration is now available for a discounted rate.

For more information, please visit the web site:

http://www.futuremichigan.org/

The program includes:

• Renewable Energy - esp. wind & solar - inc. transmission & storage
• Energy Efficiency & Conservation - inc. Passive House Standard, Plug In Electric Vehicles
• Hydrocarbon Deposits - inc. Extraction, Transportation, Fracking, Peaking & Supply
• Climate Change - Global Warming, Carbon Dioxide
• Food Growth & Distribution
• Land Use & Urban Planning
• Economics Update - inc. breakthroughs and findings in economic research
• Big Picture / Systems Thinking - Energy, Economy, Environment, Civilization

Speakers Include:

• David Hughes - The Future of Hydrocarbon Energy
• William R. Catton Jr. - Overshoot - The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change
• Marija Ilic - Smart Grid to Sustainability:  Two Low Cost Green Azores Islands
• Jim MacInnes - Biophysical Economics
• Nicole Foss - Energy & Environment
• Laurence Boomert - Localization
• Peter Sinclair - Climate Change
• Jim Olson - Protecting Michigan's Water
• Paul Isley - Michigan's Economy: Past, Present, Future
• Faith Morgan - Plug in Electric Vehicles
• Pat Murphy - Passive House Building Standard
• Arnold Boezaart - Off Shore Wind in the Great Lakes
• Skip Pruss - High Penetration Scenarios
• John Sarver - Community Solar
• Jan Mueller - Innovation, Investment & Adapting to a New Energy Reality
• Aaron Wissner - Designing for a Local Future
• Brian Keeley - Ordinances on Industrial Activity and Hydrocarbon Extraction

Visit the web site for details and for discount registration!

http://www.futuremichigan.org/

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SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES for PEOPLE, PROFIT, & PLANET - September 27-28, 2013

Michigan Interfaith Power & Light and Lawrence Technological University are proud to present "Sustainability Strategies for People, Profit, & Planet," 9/27-28 at LTU in Southfield.

This conference will bring together PEOPLE—architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, homeowners, educators, students and those responsible for non-profit buildings and houses of worship—to explore ‘green’ solutions for PROFIT and the PLANET.   AIA and GBCI Continuing Education credits are available, and discounted early-bird registration lasts until September 13!  

Our Keynote Speakers are: Terry Gips, a widely published ecologist, agricultural economist, sustainability business consultant, and speaker with more than 30 years experience in global environmental leadership, policy, sustainable development, and business management; and William Spratley, an Ohio-based advocate for environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices who has served on the U.S. Secretary of Energy Advisory Boards under three U.S. Presidents.  

The conference topics will assist attendees in meeting their sustainability goals, and include a wide range of topics, such as: Energy Efficiency Tips/Techniques, Urban Gardening, Efficient Lighting Options, Interfaith Theories on Faith & Sustainability, The Living Building Challenge (TM), Resource Reuse in Detroit, EPA Portfolio Manager Utilities Tracking Workshop, and much more.  

See the detailed schedule here: http://www.ltu.edu/sustain/conference_agenda.asp .  

To register, click here: http://www.ltu.edu/sustain/attendee_registration.asp .

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