institute for sustainable technology

Caldwell Going GreenEducating our Community

Leading by Example

Objectives Define Sustainability Provide an overview of the reasons to “Go Green” Introduce CCC&TI’s new Institute for Sustainable

Technology Explain how the IST can play a role in our

community’s economic development

Sustainability

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

to meet their own needs

Reasons to Go Green…

“In every deliberation we must consider the impact on the seventh generation…even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine.”

Reasons to Go Green…

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Windmills dot the western Dyess skyline; 100 percent of Dyess' energy comes from renewable sources like wind energy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Juenke)

Reasons to Go Green…

Our American Tradition of Hunting and Fishing

Reasons to Go Green…In May 1992, 150 religious heads and prominent scientists joined together across historic antagonisms with “The Joint Appeal by Religion and Science for the Environment.”

The National Religious Partnership On The Environmentnrpe@nrpe.org

“Green” Business Energy Production

Biofuels Biomass Wind Solar

Energy Efficiency Green Building and Existing

Structures Retrofit

Advanced Manufacturing Renewable Energy

Equipment Biotechnology Electronics Polymers Advanced textiles

Recycling

“Green Collar” Jobs Renewables Market Specialist

Restoration Technician

Green Building Consultant

Reclaimed Water Technician

Solar Energy Installer

Facilities Manager

Integrated Pest Management Specialist

Source: http://jobs.greenbiz.com

Enhancing “Green” Markets

Supply and Demand Business and Industry Contractors Entrepreneurship Consumers

Course Offerings Lead by example

Key Course Offerings

Going Green 101 – Business Going Green 101 – Consumer Sustainable Development Building Science Advanced HVAC Renewable Energy Technology Green Landscaping

Go Green 101 - Business

Simple methods to reduce energy consumption

Reduce waste Improve the bottom-line Importance of local sourcing Course is offered online Final session is a seated

class Cost is $55

Go Green 101 - Consumer

Sustainable Development Simple methods to reduce

energy consumption Rethink wastefulness Basic renewable energy solutions Water harvesting solutions Importance of local heritage Course is hybrid seated/online Cost is $55

Back to the Basics Moral Responsibility Patriotic Healthy Economic Stability

Avoid “Greenwashing” Identify ways to enhance

our people, our planet and our profits through education in sustainability

Offer courses that are truly “green” in terms of content

Educate the public on how they can contribute to the cause

Lead by example

Final ThoughtsEducation

Outreach through courses

Market Development and Enhancement

A healthier, more comfortable, community

Destination for “Green Business” and sustainable lifestyles

Leadership

Campus Image – Be a good example!

President’s Climate Challenge

Cultural and Social Impact

Stewardship

Reduce energy use

Reduce waste

Cost avoidance