COMMUNITY ENERGY PRESENTS THE KEYSTONE SOLAR FARM TOUR!

Community Energy is hosting an open-house solar tour at the Keystone Solar Farm on July 20th for customers, partners, friends, family (bring the kids!) and newcomers. The event at Keystone Solar Farm includes a catered lunch and discussion-based presentations on the state of renewables and customer electric choice in Pennsylvania. Clean Energy Explorer activities will be provided for the kids. Join us for a day of sun and fun in Lancaster County with this unique opportunity to check out Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm in action!

WHEN: Saturday, July 20th, 2013, 11AM
WHERE: Keystone Solar Farm, 1067 Lancaster Pike (at Deaver Road) Lancaster County, PA 17566
COST: $5 per person
DETAILS: Contact Amy Failing, Community Energy, Inc. Sales & Marketing Associate, at Amy.Failing@CommunityEnergyInc.com or go to http://www.communityenergyinc.com/solartour

ENERGYPATH 2013 COMING TO VILLANOVA!

The Sustainable Energy Fund is hosting EnergyPath 2013,
the region's largest sustainable energy conference

being held this summer at Villanova University. The event has attracted over 600 industry professionals, policymakers and academia from all over the world, covering different sustainable practices affecting transportation, residential and commercial building sectors and renewable energy technologies.Workshop attendees can gain hands-on training and certification in  sustainable energy technologies likeSolar PV, Wind, Micro Hydro and Energy Efficiency.
For students and educators:Receive a complimentary scholarship to the conference and our energy camps. This includes tickets to a movie premiere, keynote dinner and professional certifications in solar, wind, micro hydro, energy efficiency or intro to sustainability.
For Industry Professionals:Attend seminars on over 50 topics relating to sustainable energy led by leaders in academia, industry and government.
For Exhibitors and Sponsors: Get exposure in front of a like-minded sustainability audience
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WHEN:  July 29 to August 2, 2013
WHERE: Villanova University,
MORE INFO: visit  www.energypath2013.com or contact Walter Diehl, Energypath Leader at 610-264-4440 x7017 or wdiehl@thesef.org

REVIVE: Recycle, Upcycle , and the Lost & Found Art Show

Revive is a group exhibition featuring local artists who incorporate 50% or more of recycled/upcycled materials in their work. This show will take over 5,000 square feet of Hancock Garage, Fishtown's newest underground hotspot, featuring wall to wall art, bands, an upstairs lounge, pool table, stage, DJ booth, and plenty of space for dancing for the after party! (https://www.facebook.com/garage.mahal.9?fref=ts).The show starts at 7pm with music provided by Kevin and The Shapes and the Dance Party starts at 10pm!

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2013.7:00pm until 2:00am
WHERE: 2026 North Hancock St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 ( 6 min walk from the Berks St. El Stop )
COST: FREE | $5 Beer Cups
TO RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/594165560607919/

Thanks to Julie Hancher of Green Philly Blog for letting us know about this show; read the original article here.

GREEN DRINKS NO LIBS MOVES UPSTAIRS!

That's right, we're moving the action upstairs! From June to September 2013, Green Drinks Delaware Valley will be holding its events on the 2nd floor deck at the Standard Tap. Catch the summer breeze wafting down Poplar Street as you meet your sustainable peers while drinking and dining on the very best locally made food and craft brews in Nothern Liberties.

Just follow the signs directing you upstars or talk to Ron Johnson, 1st floor bartender; either way, come out and meet us there!

Sustainability In Manufacturing Philadelphia!

This event focuses on tools and technologies required for improvement of manufacturing and recycling; varied methods of energy management and other cost saving methods; and various tools and designs of recycling process and sustainability in manufacturing. Come out and see where the future of green packaging and consumer end products are headed!

WHERE: Philadelphia Convention Center, One Convention Center Place, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHEN: June 18 - 20, 2013 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
RSVP: http://www.biztradeshows.com/visitor-registration.html?id=47652

ARE WE THERE YET? Becoming America’s Greenest City

Peek inside the inner workings of our city government and hear straight from the people who are implementing Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks Philadelphia plan. Director of Sustainability Katherine Gajewski and her colleagues will tell success stories, recount challenges, and talk about what’s next for the future of Philadelphia. How far must we go to become America’s greenest city? Find out on June 20, and network with other sustainability advocates during the post-program reception.

WHERE: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
WHEN: Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
COST: Free!
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6331482635/efblike#

PARK CLEANUP WITH ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB) is an organization that focuses on designing and implementing communities without basic human needs like access to clean water. Now their Philadelphia chapter will be giving back, in our own back yard! They're conducting a park cleanup event with Friends of Pennypack Park.  Help them restore the part to its natural state while meeting your new friends and neighbors. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please dress in attire you are comfortable getting dirty in!

WHEN: Saturday, May 25th, 2013

WHERE: Ryan Avenue and Sandyford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136(Google Map here)

TIME: 10:00AM to 1:00PM

RSVP: If you are interested in joining the event, please reply to Leslie Tuason at lesat06@gmail.com