Illinois Sustainable Technology Center - University of Illinois

Calendar

Below is a list of of events, training sessions, and conferences that ISTC is involved in. Check back here regularly since this list is updated often.


ISTC Sponsored Research Symposium

September 9, 2009
ISTC
Type: Event

Description:
This all-day symposium will highlight some of ISTC's sponsored research projects that are ongoing or recently completed. There will be eight presentations by researchers on topics in the areas of environmental contaminants, ecotoxicity testing, efficiency performance contracting, and technology advancements for pollution prevention. The symposium is free and open to the public. There will be a charge for the catered lunch. Registration for the symposium will be available beginning July 15.

Contact Information:
Contact: Nancy Holm
Phone: 217-333-8940
E-Mail: nholm@istc.illinois.edu


Go Green and Save Money: Fiscally Sound Green Practices

September 16, 2009
Triton College, River Grove IL
Type: Training

Description:

Save money and improve your organization's environmental performance through green business practices. Specific topics include: greening the office, green purchasing, activity based cost accounting, greening the supply chain, recycling, and green cleaning/janitorial practices. Energy efficiency opportunities associated with common office functions, such as heating/air conditioning electronic devices, appliances, and lighting will also be covered.


Contact Information:
Contact: Jon Grigalunas
Phone: 708-456-0300 x3708
E-Mail: jgrigalu@triton.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/?eventid=2717


Industrial Energy Efficiency, Part 1

September 17, 2009
Parkland College, Champaign IL
Type: Training

Description:

Introduction to the analysis of energy efficiency associated with common industrial processes including: process heating, HVAC, compressed air, pumping systems, motors, and lighting. Participants will be able to identify opportunities for reducing electricity and natural gas usage through cost effective changes in operating practices and technologies. Participants can explore opportunities for improvement in their own workplace, which they will investigate outside the classroom prior to Part 2.


Contact Information:
Contact: Paul Bover
Phone: 217-353-2102
E-Mail: pbover@parkland.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/?eventid=2718


Industrial Energy Efficiency, Part 2

September 24, 2009
Parkland College, Champaign IL
Type: Conference

Description:

Participants will learn to analyze energy use scenarios to determine the technical and economic feasibility of implementing specific energy efficiency practices related to commone industrial processes and equipment. Real world applications where energy is being wasted at their own facilities will be examined and options for improving energy performance will be evaluated. Technology options for improving energy efficiency and alternative energy are reviewed. Calculation of carbon footprint reduction that can be achieved through energy efficiency improvements is also presented.


Contact Information:
Contact: Paul Bover
Phone: 217-353-2102
E-Mail: pbover@parkland.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/?eventid=2719


Introduction to Practical & Effective Ways to Make Your Organization "Green"

September 24, 2009
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee IL
Type: Training

Description:

Learn how to improve your bottom line through sustainable business practices. ISTC experts will discuss what it means to be green, how your organization can reduce material & energy waste, and how going green cuts costs. Participants also will receive a listing of available resources to help your organization.


Contact Information:
Contact: Mary Posing
Phone: 815-802-8202
E-Mail: mposing@kcc.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Introduction to Practical & Effective Ways to Make Your Organization "Green"

September 25, 2009
Elgin Community College, Elgin IL
Type: Training

Description:

Learn how to improve your bottom line through sustainable business practices. ISTC experts will discuss what it means to be green, how your organization can reduce material & energy waste, and how going green cuts costs. Participants also will receive a listing of available resources to help your organization.


Contact Information:
Contact: Laura Lewis-Barr
Phone: 847-214-7802
E-Mail: llewis-barr@elgin.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Green Industrial Performance through Waste Minimization

October 14, 2009
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Improve your industrial competitiveness through better materials use. Participants will learn how to identify process losses and potential efficiency improvements in packaging, industrial parts and facilities cleaning, fluids purification, water use minimization and purification, and construction activities. Specific topics include best practices and technologies to improve performance through waste minimization, pollution prevention, recycling, green process development, activity based cost accounting, and improving the value of by-products.


Contact Information:
Contact: Jon Grigalunas
Phone: 708-456-0300
E-Mail: jgrigalu@triton.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Green Industrial Performance through Waste Minimization

October 15, 2009
Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Improve your industrial competitiveness through better materials use. Participants will learn how to identify process losses and potential efficiency improvements in packaging, industrial parts and facilities cleaning, fluids purification, water use minimization and purification, and construction activities. Specific topics include best practices and technologies to improve performance through waste minimization, pollution prevention, recycling, green process development, activity based cost accounting, and improving the value of by-products.


Contact Information:
Contact: Paul Bover
Phone: 217-353-2102
E-Mail: pbover@parkland.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Industrial Energy Efficiency, Part 1

October 22, 2009
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Introduction to the analysis of energy efficiency associated with common industrial processes including: process heating, HVAC, compressed air, pumping systems, motors, and lighting. Participants will be able to identify opportunities for reducing electricity and natural gas usage through cost effective changes in operating practices and technologies. Participants can explore opportunities for improvement in their own workplace, which they will investigate outside the classroom prior to Part 2.


Contact Information:
Contact: Mary Posing
Phone: 815-802-8202
E-Mail: mposing@kcc.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Industrial Energy Efficiency, Part 2

October 29, 2009
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Participants will learn to analyze energy use scenarios to determine the technical and economic feasibility of implementing specific energy efficiency practices related to common industrial processes and equipment. Real world applications where energy is being wasted at their own facilities will be examined and options for improving energy performance will be evaluated. Technology options for improving energy efficiency and alternative energy are reviewed. Calculation of carbon footprint reduction that can be achieved through energy efficiency improvements is also presented.


Contact Information:
Contact: Mary Posing
Phone: 815-802-8202
E-Mail: mposing@kcc.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Go Green and Save Money: Fiscally Sound Green Practices

November 12, 2009
Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Save money and improve your organization's environmental performance through green business practices. Specific topics include: greening the office, green purchasing, activity based cost accounting, greening the supply chain, recycling, and green cleaning/janitorial practices. Energy efficiency opportunities associated with common office functions, such as heating/air conditioning electronic devices, appliances, and lighting will also be covered.


Contact Information:
Contact: Paul Bover
Phone: 217-353-2102
E-Mail: pbover@parkland.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/


Green Industrial Performance through Waste Minimization

December 3, 2009
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL
Type: Training

Description:

Improve your industrial competitiveness through better materials use. Participants will learn how to identify process losses and potential efficiency improvements in packaging, industrial parts and facilities cleaning, fluids purification, water use minimization and purification, and construction activities. Specific topics include best practices and technologies to improve performance through waste minimization, pollution prevention, recycling, green process development, activity based cost accounting, and improving the value of by-products.


Contact Information:
Contact: Mary Posing
Phone: 815-802-8202
E-Mail: mposing@kcc.edu
URL: http://www.istc.illinois.edu/calendar/