institute for sustainable technology
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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 [email protected]
“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
