WednesdayMarch 5, 2014

Energy Innovation Conference 2011Sustainability - The Future is Now

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8:00 - 8:30Registration / Packet Pick-up

8:30 - 3:45 These interactive displays are available all day

LLC’s Wind Program and Turbine Ben Brazzell & Ian Ippolito WB 123

Electric Vehicles KC Summers WB 123

Ameren’s Smart Grid Trailer Bryan Fink WB 123

8:30 - 9:15Energy Management Solutions Greg Gillespie WB 101Introduction to Residential Solar Power Jeff Oder WB 102An Introduction to Cover Crops Mark Niemerg WB 103Hypermiling Jack & Mike Rudibaugh WB 112Residential Wind Joe Tillman WB 113Using Native Plants in the Modern Landscape Dyke Barkley WB 119Readjusting our Relationship with the Autumn Olive Dustin Kelly WB 120Geothermal 101 Chris Smith WB 121Green Tours LLC Student Ambassadors WB 124Rain Gardens: Benefits and Installation Stacy James WB 127Coal's Impact on Clean Water Carrie Otto WB 138

9:30 - 10:30 Keynote PresentationKeynote - Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live Ed Begley, Jr. WB 045

10:45 - 11:30Colonial Solar House Scott Willenbrock WB 101Climate Issues Facing Illinois Jim Angel WB 102Nuclear Power/Naval Nuclear Power Program Marmaduke Simms WB 103Home Food Preservation Lucinda Horton WB 112Energy Efficiency to Improve your Bottom Line Holly Nelson WB 113The Crux of Sustainability: Ecology, Economy, Society Jack Erisman WB 119Restoration Agriculture Dana Hunter & Mary-Kate Carter WB 120Energy Sustainability in the Home and Other Places Tom Dersch WB 121Green Tours LLC Student Ambassadors WB 124Sustainable Landscapes: Specifying Success Andy Stahr WB 127The State of Green Business in Illinois Cassie Carroll WB 138

11:45 - 12:30Versaponics: Versatile Hydroponics for the Traditional Farmer Brian Phillips WB 101Vermicomposting Charlotte Stumpf WB 102Locally Grown Food Opportunities and Resources Dave Shiley WB 10330 Years of DIY Construction and Experience Phillip Geil WB 112The Road Less Traveled Michelle Hibbard & Eric Kruzan WB 113

Own Your Own Power Plant! Craig Pals WB 119

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At a GlanceGoing Off-Grid: A Case Study Jim Greuel WB 120Geothermal 101 Chris Smith WB 121Rain Gardens: Benefits and Installation Stacy James WB 127

Coal's Impact on Clean Water Carrie Otto WB 138

12:30 - 1:00 BreakSaathoff’s Catering Lunch served 10:00-2:00 Atrium

1:00 - 1:45Award Ceremonies WB 045Energy Management Solutions Greg Gillespie WB 101A Smarter Grid: What Does it Mean for Illinois? Lochmann, Reed & Oder WB 102Nuclear Power/Naval Nuclear Power Program Marmaduke Simms WB 103Using Energy Efficiency to Improve your Bottom Line Holly Nelson WB 113SEEKit Jackie Perrin WB 119

Restoration Agriculture Dana Hunter & Mary-Kate Carter WB 120Is Geothermal or Solar Power Applicable to You? Tom Dersch WB 121

Sustainable Landscapes: Specifying Success Andy Stahr WB 127The State of Green Business in Illinois Cassie Carroll WB 138

Switch Energy Project Documentary is from 1:00-2:45 See page 22 for more info. WB 112

2:00 - 2:45Versaponics: Versatile Hydroponics for the Traditional Farmer Brian Phillips WB 101Ameren's SmartGrid Training Trailer Ameren Illinois - Bryan Fink WB 102Microgrids and Local Energy Robert & Sonia Vogl WB 103The Road Less Traveled Michelle Hibbard & Eric Kruzan WB 113Own Your Own Power Plant! Craig Pals WB 119

Readjusting our Relationship with the Autumn Olive Dustin Kelly WB 120

Vermicomposting - Composting with Worms Vickie Herman WB 121Lowering Your Electric Bill Without Sacrificing Comfort Kermit Miller & Dean Lingley WB 127Organic Gardening: One Family's Experience Katie Lotz WB 138

3:00 -3:45Colonial Solar House Scott Willenbrock WB 101

Upskilling Illinois Workers Today for a Smart Energy Future Lochmann, Reed & Oder WB 102

Vermicomposting Charlotte Stumpf WB 103

Illinois Agriculture and Water Quality Lauren Lurkins WB 112

Residential Wind Joe Tillman WB 113Locally Grown Food Opportunities and Resources Dave Shiley WB 119Climate Issues Facing Illinois Jim Angel WB 120Sustainable Research and Education at EIU Thomas Canam WB 121

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Professional Speaking EngagementsWhen it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, he has served as chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He serves on the boards of many organizations, including the Thoreau Institute and the Midnight Mission. His work has earned awards from numerous environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, the Santa Monica Baykeeper and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. He co-starred for three seasons in the hit Planet Green television series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of "living green" with his wife Rachelle Carson, who's not quite as enthusiastic about a rain barrel as he. His first book, Living Like Ed, hit the streets nationally in February 2008 and the second book, Ed Begley's Guide to Sustainable Living came out in August of 2009.

Ed Begley is currently the gold standard for sustainable living and energy efficiency advocacy, as well as one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America. He has been practicing sustainable living for over 42 years. His theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, has been received by standing ovations at over 200 events in just the last four years. His empowering and humorous message on sustainable living includes stories from his 1970 electric car to helpful hints on picking the 'low hanging fruit' of energy savings. Since 2007, he has professionally endorsed products and services of over 24 different nationally recognized companies, including Panasonic, AO Smith, Hunter Fan Company, Ford Motor Company and many others.

Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Begley became an actor. He first came to audiences' attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then, Begley has moved easily between feature films, television and theatre projects. He has appeared in several Christopher Guest films, including A Mighty Wind, Best In Show and For Your Consideration. Recent feature film credits include Woody Allen's Whatever Works with Larry David, as well as Pineapple Express with Seth Rogan. Begley has also appeared in Batman Forever, The Accidental Tourist and The Inlaws. In 2008, Begley appeared in the HBO feature Recount starring Kevin Spacey, as well as the Emmy-nominated Lifetime movie, Georgia O'Keefe, with Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen in 2009. In late 2012, Begley completed work on a new HBO feature film about the life of boxer Muhammad Ali.

On television, Begley has had recurring roles on Six Feet Under and Arrested Development. He has also guest starred on such series as The West Wing, The Practice and Boston Legal. Most recently, Begley was featured in Gary Unmarried, The New Adventures Of Old Christine and Party Down. In 2009, Begley again worked twice with director Christopher Guest - once on a series of commercials for DirecTV, and again on a series of commercials for the 2010 Census. Begley also worked as a guest star on two network series - NBC's Outlaw starring Jimmy Smits and Fox's The Good Guys starring Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford. He recently reprised his role on the long-running CBS series CSI Miami, and is also appearing in another episode arc of the hit TNT series Rizolli and Isles. He is also involved in several online projects including the new Arrested Development and several comedies for Funny or Die. He is also co-starring in the Amazon.com series Betas.

Begley also starred in the West Coast premiere of David Mamet's Cryptogram at the Geffen Playhouse, in a role that he first performed in Boston and then in New York. He also starred in Mr. Mamet's production of Romance at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. In September 2012, Begley starred in the David Mamet play November in Los Angeles.

This talented actor has also directed several episodes of the hit TV series NYPD Blue as well as a stage play that he wrote and directed called Cesar and Ruben that won a Nosotros Award and four Valley Theater League awards. The play was re-launched at Santa Monica City College in Los Angeles for a 2011 fall run.

Begley lives in Studio City, Calif. in a small, energy efficient home with his wife and co-star Rachelle Carson and their daughter Hayden. He is currently constructing a new LEED Platinum home that will be a showcase of energy efficiency and sustainable living.

Ed Begley, Jr. is currently one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America. His theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, has been received by standing ovations at over 200 events in just the last four years. His empowering and humorous message on sustainable living includes:

• How he began his 42-year eco-journey in 1970, including humorous stories about his first electric car and his first attempt at composting;

• Saving money while helping to save the environment;

• The success in California to clean up the smog and how that helped local businesses thrive;

• Challenges to green living like global climate change, pollution and dependency on foreign oil;

• Products and services used for green living; and

• How our planet is an asset with value!

Ed Begley, Jr.Keynote Speaker

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8:00 - 8:30Registration / Packet Pick-upLocation: Atrium 038

8:30 - 3:45 These interactive displays are available all day!

Ben Brazzell and Ian IppolitoTitle: “LLC's Wind Program and Turbine - Come Check Out the Inside of a Turbine”Location: West Building Room 123Description: Ben Brazzell and Ian Ippolito are renewable energy majors and have been involved with Lake Land College’s Community Based Job Training program. Ian and Ben worked heavily in the deconstruction of the nacelle that occurred this past summer. Both are also currently working to assist in the troubleshooting and repair of the nacelle. They will be available all day, with the nacelle, to discuss and answer questions regarding Lake Land College’s wind program and the turbines located behind the West Building.

KC SummersTitle: “Electric Vehicles”Location: West Building Room 123Description: Stop by room 123 to check out the latest in electric vehicles with KC Summers.

Ameren Illinois - Bryan FinknTitle: “Ameren's SmartGrid Training Trailer”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Come check out representatives from Ameren Illinois performing a demonstration of their trailer used for training its employees on utility-facing smart grid technology.

8:30 - 9:15Greg GillespieTitle: “Energy Management Solutions”Location: West Building Room 101Description: This session is to provide information on the need for energy management in today's ever- changing industrial and manufacturing environment. We will focus on the types of technologies and resources available to implement energy management in various types of facilities. Whether it is to control the rising cost of manufacturing, stay ahead of government/environmental regulations, or simply determine energy cost per part, the necessity for energy management is a must.

Jeff OderTitle: “Introduction to Residential Solar Power”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Join Jeff as he talks about the fundamentals of photovoltaic power as it applies to residential applications. Topics covered include system types and sizing, photovoltaic modules, invertors and system siting. In addition, the grid interconnections associated with different types of power systems will be discussed. Participants will also learn about proper installation procedures and a cost and return on investment analysis.

Mark Niemerg Title: “An Introduction to Cover Crops”Location: West Building Room 103Description: This session will introduce participants to various types of cover crops and how they could potentially impact crop production and the environment.

Jack and Mike Rudibaugh Title: “Hypermiling: Understanding Commuting Cost and Ways to Expand Vehicle (MPG).”Location: West Building Room 112Description: Speakers will overview specific research on commuting cost for LLC students and also present techniques to expand vehicle MPG from observations using first generation hybrids from Honda (Insight).

Joe TillmanTitle: “Residential Wind”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Thinking about the possibility of owning a wind turbine? Wondering if a wind turbine would pay for itself? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, then this presentation is for you. This session covers the basic parts of wind turbines and looks at some of the residential wind systems that are on the market. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their electric bill for matching their electrical consumption to expected turbine production.

Dyke Barkley Title: “Using Native Plants in the Modern Landscape”Location: West Building Room 119Description: Join Dyke, horticulture instructor at Lake Land College and owner of Barkley Farms Nurseries, as he discusses the use of native plants in your landscape. People are familiar with native plants; unfortunately, those native plants will be pictured in the native prairies or simply as out of control weeds.

Many of today’s landscapes are highly manicured and require large amounts of manpower, water, chemicals and fertilizers in order to maintain them. Native plants can be easily incorporated into the home landscape. Native plants can offer many benefits to the individual homeowner as well as for the environment’s stability and the Earth’s sustainability.

Dustin Kelly Title: “Readjusting our Relationship with the Autumn Olive”Location: West Building Room 120Description: There are many opportunities to benefit from adjusting our interaction with the Autumn Olive tree. Our approach recognizes the inherent value in a tasty, nutritious, local, wild food source. We cherish the diversity and lushness the tree restores to empty environments. We anticipate the industrial potential of harnessing this massive biological force that has spread across such vast areas.

Chris SmithTitle: “Geothermal 101”Location: West Building Room 121Description: Introduction to the features and benefits of geothermal technology plus information on how the system works and the 30% tax credit.

Student Ambassadors - Kallie Koester, Marie Locke, Hilary Rhode and Tori DanielsTitle: “Green Tours – Take a Student Lead Tour of the Greener Parts of Campus! ”Location: West Building Room 124Description: Join the Lake Land College Student Ambassadors on a tour of the “greener” parts of our campus. Walk out to the wind turbines and check out some of the other cool sustainable projects, through the eyes of current students. Wear your walking shoes!

Stacy JamesTitle: “Rain Gardens: Benefits and Installation”Location: West Building Room 127Description: This presentation describes what rain gardens are, their role in capturing stormwater and how they can be constructed and maintained. Attendees will gain enough knowledge and resources to construct their own rain gardens.

Carrie OttoTitle: “Coal's Impact on Clean Water”Location: West Building Room 138Description: This presentation will focus on the ways coal mining and coal-fired power plants pollute drinking water and threaten fish and wildlife. Attendees will learn about grassroots efforts throughout the state to protect and preserve our water from coal pollution.

9:30 - 10:30Ed Begley, Jr. "Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live" Keynote PresentationLocation: West Building Atrium 045Description: Join Ed Begley, Jr and hear his humorous message on sustainable living.For a full description, see pages 5-6.

10:45 - 11:30Scott WillenbrockTitle: “Colonial Solar House”Location: West Building Room 101Description: Scott describes his efforts to retrofit his 1929 home into a net zero energy house via weatherization, geothermal heating/cooling and solar photovoltaic modules.

Jim AngelTitle: “Climate Issues Facing Illinois”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Illinois is facing several climate issues with regards to current and potential future climate change. We will examine the 2012 drought, the challenging 2013 growing season, the November tornado outbreak, the severe 2013-14 winter and what it means for the future.

Marmaduke SimmsTitle: “Nuclear Power/Naval Nuclear Power Program”Location: West Building Room 103Description: Discussion of nuclear power, submarines, basic concepts of fission, basic reactor operation, jobs available in Navy/post-Navy job availability, nuclear Navy schooling and benefits.

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Lucinda HortonTitle: "Home Food Preservation"Location: West Building Room 112Description: Join Lucinda for a brief introduction to drying, freezing and canning of your garden crops.

Holly NelsonTitle: “Using Energy Efficiency to Improve your Bottom Line: Making the Smart Energy Choice ”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Organizations all over Illinois are discovering that energy efficiency is a good investment. The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) provides free assistance to public, private and nonprofit entities seeking to incorporate energy efficiency. From quick guidance over the phone, to energy assessments, to assistance with incentive applications, SEDAC works with clients at each step in the process. Our presentation will focus on SEDAC’s portfolio of services and an overview of funding opportunities.

Jack ErismanTitle: “The Crux of Sustainability: Ecology, Economy, Society”Location: West Building Room 119Description: An interactive discussion of the intersecting dynamics and why there is infinite change.

Dana Hunter and Mary-Kate CarterTitle: Restoration AgricultureLocation: West Building Room 120Description: Come join us for an informative session on Restoration Agriculture. Restoration Agriculture is the intentional restoration of healthy, functional ecosystems as the context for economically viable farm operations. Perennial crops, livestock, fungus, and pollinators are integrated to produce abundant food, fiber, and fuel and simultaneously restore critical ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, water purification and infiltration, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

Tom DerschTitle: “Energy Sustainability in the Home and Other Places”Location: West Building Room 121Description: Learn how to cut energy costs and harness clean-renewable energy at your home and other places. Tom’s company specializes in helping others improve building energy performance, lower utility bills and keep one’s living environment comfortable. Tom lives his recommendations, implementing many energy-sustaining methods in his own home – from the basic to

the complex, now a "NET-ZERO Utility Energy Home" for six months of the year. This session will cover methods and investments, including but not limited to geothermal and solar energy, that can pay for themselves many times over.

Student Ambassadors - Kallie Koester, Marie

Locke, Hilary Rhode and Tori DanielsTitle: “Green Tours – Take a Student Lead Tour of the Greener Parts of Campus! ”Location: West Building Room 124Description: Join the Lake Land College Student Ambassadors on a tour of the “greener” parts of our campus. Walk out to the wind turbines and check out some of the other cool sustainable projects, through the eyes of current students. Wear your walking shoes!

Andy StahrTitle: “Sustainable Landscapes: Specifying Success”Location: West Building Room 127Description: This presentation is intended for an audience already familiar with the concepts, application, design and benefits of natural areas restoration and management. The intent is not to detail concepts or methods for the management itself, rather it is intended to challenge the “industry standard” methodologies utilized in the planning process for natural area installation, management and monitoring. We will discuss innovative adaptations to design and specification development that have resulted in a higher rate of successful invasive species control and native plant establishment. This presentation will introduce a new way of thinking about native seed mix and planting design, seed quality standards, site preparation, herbicide use, management timing, monitoring methodologies and performance criteria.

Cassie CarrollTitle: “The State of Green Business in Illinois - Finding Opportunities and Saving Cash”Location: West Building Room 138Description: Learn about green business trends and development in programming in Illinois. Find out more about regional and local programs and how you can reduce costs, retain current customers and attract new ones!

11:45 - 12:30Brian PhillipsTitle: “Versaponics: Versatile Hydroponics for the Traditional Farmer”Location: West Building Room 101Description: A no nonsense approach to incorporating aeroponic, aquaponic, venturiponic, as well as other aspects of hydroponics into a traditional garden and/or farm setting.

Charlotte StumpfTitle: “Vermicomposting”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Charlotte will explain what vermicomposting is and how it differs from traditional composting. Participants will learn how to get started with your own compost bin at home or on your farm. She will also talk about the benefits of vermicomposting and how it can help you meet your goals of sustainability.

Dave ShileyTitle: “Locally Grown Food Opportunities and Resources”Location: West Building Room 103Description: What are locally grown foods and where can I find them? Learn about Illinois food networks, community supported agriculture and how to find farmers markets near you. Do you want to become a grower of local foods? In this session you will learn about resources to help you get started growing, marketing and selling.

Phillip GeilTitle: “30 Years of DIY Passive Solar, 7 of Wind and PV: Construction and Experience”Location: West Building Room 112Description: Come hear a discussion and slideshow on building a timber frame, passive solar house, with low voltage switching, solar thermal for a swimming pool in a green house, 10 kW wind and 16 kW solar.

Michelle Hibbard and Eric Kruzan Title: “The Road Less Traveled”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Energy efficiency is the untapped bottom-line-saving avenue that is the least explored. Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy Business Program offers thousands of dollars in cash incentives to implement energy efficiency projects so that business/non-profits can save on their utility bills in the future.

Craig PalsTitle: “Own Your Own Power Plant!”Location: West Building Room 119Description: Each time you pay your electric bill, you are essentially paying rent to the local utility company. How would you like to be the power plant owner instead of the tenant? This session will show you how energy-efficiency, solar & wind, and energy management can allow you to “own” your power and provide energy independence.

Jim GreuelTitle: “Going Off-Grid: A Case Study”Location: West Building Room 120Description: Join Jim as he discusses his journey to become energy independent and free himself from the grid.

Chris SmithTitle: “Geothermal 101”Location: West Building Room 121Description: Introduction to the features and benefits of geothermal technology plus information on how the system works and the 30% tax credit.

Stacy JamesTitle: “Rain Gardens: Benefits and Installation”Location: West Building Room 127Description: This presentation describes what rain gardens are, their role in capturing stormwater and how they can be constructed and maintained. Attendees will gain enough knowledge and resources to construct their own rain gardens.

Carrie OttoTitle: “Coal's Impact on Clean Water”Location: West Building Room 138Description: This presentation will focus on the ways coal mining and coal-fired power plants pollute drinking water and threaten fish and wildlife. Attendees will learn about grassroots efforts throughout the state to protect and preserve our water from coal pollution.

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12:30 - 1:00Lunch / Catered by Saathoff'sLocation: West Building AtriumDescription: Meal A-Ham & American/Chips/Cookie/Water Meal B-Turkey & Swiss/Chips/Cookie/WaterMeal C-Strawberry Chef Salad (no meat or cheese)/Cookie/WaterMeal D-Grilled Chicken Salad/Cookie/WaterAll meals are $5.00 each

1:00 - 1:45Title: “Award Ceremonies”Location: West Building Room 045Description: Awards for the Energy Fair will be presented along with the awards for the Maker Competition.

Greg GillespieTitle: “Energy Management Solutions”Location: West Building Room 101Description: This session is to provide information on the need for energy management in today's ever- changing industrial and manufacturing environment. We will focus on the types of technologies and resources available to implement energy management in various types of facilities. Whether it is to control the rising cost of manufacturing, stay ahead of government/environmental regulations, or simply determine energy cost per part, the necessity for energy management is a must.

Marcia Lochmann, Norm Reed and Jeff OderTitle: “A Smarter Grid: What Does it Mean for Illinois? ”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Come check out representatives from Ameren Illinois performing a demonstration of their trailer used for training its employees on utility-facing smart grid technology.

Marmaduke SimmsTitle: “Nuclear Power/Naval Nuclear Power Program”Location: West Building Room 103Description: Discussion of nuclear power, submarines, basic concepts of fission, basic reactor operation, jobs available in Navy/post-Navy job availability, nuclear Navy schooling and benefits.

Holly NelsonTitle: “Using Energy Efficiency to Improve your Bottom Line: Making the Smart Energy Choice ”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Organizations all over Illinois are discovering that energy efficiency is a good investment. The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) provides free assistance to public, private and nonprofit entities seeking to incorporate energy efficiency. From quick guidance over the phone, to energy assessments, to assistance with incentive applications, SEDAC works with clients at each step in the process. Our presentation will focus on SEDAC’s portfolio of services and an overview of funding opportunities.

Jackie PerrinTitle: “SEEKit”Location: West Building Room 119Description: Energy conservation is an important topic for middle school students. Learning how to preserve vital resources and ensure a brighter future for themselves and the planet helps students become the responsible citizens of tomorrow. Ameren Illinois is pleased to introduce The Student Energy Education Kit (SEEKit) program, which provides a solid foundation for your energy conservation coursework. The program provides in-school presentations, which highlight the need for more energy efficient products and provides students with the knowledge to better understand why energy conservation is so vital. Each student will receive a personal energy efficiency kit to take home along with an Energy Pursuit Worksheet as a way to seek out misused or wasted energy around their home. Each kit contains: two energy efficient bulbs, a high efficiency shower head, faucet aerators for the bathroom and kitchen and thread seal tape (with instructions).

Dana Hunter and Mary-Kate CarterTitle: Restoration AgricultureLocation: West Building Room 120Description: Come join us for an informative session on Restoration Agriculture. Restoration Agriculture is the intentional restoration of healthy, functional ecosystems as the context for economically viable farm operations. Perennial crops, livestock, fungus, and pollinators are integrated to produce abundant food, fiber, and fuel and simultaneously restore critical ecosystem

services such as carbon sequestration, water purification and infiltration, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

Tom DerschTitle: “Is Geothermal or Solar Power Applicable to You?”Location: West Building Room 121Description: Learn what's necessary to harness geothermal or solar power at your home and other places. Tom’s company specializes in helping others harness these clean, renewable forms of energy, lowering utility bills, and keeping one’s living environment comfortable. Tom lives his recommendations, implementing many energy-sustaining methods in his own home – from the basic to the complex, now a "NET-ZERO Utility Energy Home" for six months of the year.

Andy StahrTitle: “Sustainable Landscapes: Specifying Success”Location: West Building Room 127Description: This presentation is intended for an audience already familiar with the concepts, application, design and benefits of natural areas restoration and management. The intent is not to detail concepts or methods for the management itself, rather it is intended to challenge the “industry standard” methodologies utilized in the planning process for natural area installation, management and monitoring. We will discuss innovative adaptations to design and specification development that have resulted in a higher rate of successful invasive species control and native plant establishment. This presentation will introduce a new way of thinking about native seed mix and planting design, seed quality standards, site preparation, herbicide use, management timing, monitoring methodologies and performance criteria.

Cassie CarrollTitle: “The State of Green Business in Illinois - Finding Opportunities and Saving Cash”Location: West Building Room 138Description: Learn about green business trends and development in programming in Illinois. Find out more about regional and local programs and how you can reduce costs, retain current customers and attract new ones!

1:00 - 2:45 Switch Energy Project DocumentaryLocation: West Building Room 112Description: Dr. Tinker explores the world’s leading energy sites, from coal to solar, oil to biofuels, many highly restricted and never before seen on film. He gets straight answers from the people driving energy today – international leaders of government, industry and academia. In the end, he cuts through the confusion to discover a path to our future that is surprising and remarkably pragmatic. Switch is the first truly balanced energy film, embraced and supported by people all along the energy spectrum – fossil and renewable, academic and environmental.

2:00 - 2:45Brian PhillipsTitle: “Versaponics: Versatile Hydroponics for the Traditional Farmer”Location: West Building Room 101Description: A no nonsense approach to incorporating aeroponic, aquaponic, venturiponic, as well as other aspects of hydroponics into a traditional garden and/or farm setting.

Ameren Illinois - Bryan FinknTitle: “Ameren's SmartGrid Training Trailer”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Come check out representatives from Ameren Illinois performing a demonstration of their trailer used for training its employees on utility-facing smart grid technology.

Robert and Sonia VoglTitle: “Microgrids and Local Energy”Location: West Building Room 103Description: We had to push for local foods; now we feel there is a need to push for local energy as well. The Microgrid would fit into that scenario.

Michelle Hibbard and Eric Kruzan Title: “The Road Less Traveled”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Energy efficiency is the untapped bottom-line-saving avenue that is the least explored. Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy Business Program offers thousands of dollars in cash

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incentives to implement energy efficiency projects so that business/non-profits can save on their utility bills in the future.

Craig PalsTitle: “Own Your Own Power Plant!”Location: West Building Room 119Description: Each time you pay your electric bill you are essentially paying rent to the local utility company. How would you like to be the power plant owner instead of the tenant? This session will show you how energy-efficiency, solar & wind, and energy management can allow you to “own” your power and provide energy independence.

Dustin Kelly Title: “Readjusting our Relationship with the Autumn Olive”Location: West Building Room 120Description: There are many opportunities to benefit from adjusting our interaction with the Autumn Olive tree. Our approach recognizes the inherent value in a tasty, nutritious, local, wild food source. We cherish the diversity and lushness the tree restores to empty environments. We anticipate the industrial potential of harnessing this massive biological force that has spread across such vast areas.

Vickie HermanTitle: “Vermicomposting - Composting with Worms”Location: West Building Room 121Description: Vercomposting: Easy composting with daily leftovers, cardboard, shredded paper/plant materials with the use of worms.

Kermit Miller and Dean LingleyTitle: “Lowering Your Electric Bill without Sacrificing Comfort ”Location: West Building Room 127Description: Want to know how to lower your electric bill by a minimum of 8-20% guaranteed, while making your home safer from less EMFs? Attendees are encouraged to bring along their electric bill for matching their electrical consumption to expected savings with the EnergyMizer.

Katie LotzTitle: “Organic Gardening: One Family's Experience”Location: West Building Room 138

Description: This session will focus on the basics of organic gardening. Topics include composting, rain water collection, and other tips for starting your own successful garden.

3:00 - 3:45Scott WillenbrockTitle: “Colonial Solar House”Location: West Building Room 101Description: Scott describes his efforts to retrofit his 1929 home into a net zero energy house via weatherization, geothermal heating/cooling and solar photovoltaic modules.

Marcia Lochmann, Norm Reed and Jeff OderTitle: “Upskilling Illinois Workers Today for a Smart Energy Future”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Lake Land’s Jeff Oder will give a tour of his smart grid classroom complete with a demonstration of how the improved power grid will interface with a your home or business and how this information fits into the curriculum.

Charlotte StumpfTitle: “Vermicomposting”Location: West Building Room 103Description: Charlotte will explain what vermicomposting is and how it differs from traditional composting. Participants will learn how to get started with your own compost bin at home or on your farm. She will also talk about the benefits of vermicomposting and how it can help you meet your goals of sustainability.

Lauren LurkinsTitle: “Illinois Agriculture and Water Quality”Location: West Building Room 112Description: This presentation will discuss water quality issues involving nutrients and what Illinois farmers are doing to improve water quality.

Joe TillmanTitle: “Residential Wind”Location: West Building Room 113Description: Thinking about the possibility of owning a wind turbine? Wondering if a wind turbine would pay for itself? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, then

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Women with ToolsBeginner ’s Workshop

Attention ladies! Lake Land College is offering an opportunity for you to learn more about home improvement and auto maintenance through its Women with Tools Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Lake Land College’s West Building.

For more information and to register online using Visa/MC/Discover, go to www.lakelandcollege.edu/learn. Choose the “Community Learning” button and select the “Technology” link. For More information, contact the Office of Community and Professional Programs at 217-234-5219.

this presentation is for you. This session covers the basic parts of wind turbines and looks at some of the residential wind systems that are on the market. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their electric bill for matching their electrical consumption to expected turbine production.

Dave ShileyTitle: “Locally Grown Food Opportunities and Resources”Location: West Building Room 103Description: What are locally grown foods and where can I find them? Learn about Illinois food networks, community supported agriculture, and how to find farmers markets near you. Do you want to become a grower of local foods? In this session you will learn about resources to help you get started growing, marketing and selling.

Jim AngelTitle: “Climate Issues Facing Illinois”Location: West Building Room 102Description: Illinois is facing several climate issues with regards to current and potential future climate change. We will examine the 2012 drought, the challenging 2013 growing season, the November tornado outbreak, the severe 2013-14 winter and what it means for the future.

Thomas CanamTitle: “Sustainable Research and Education at EIU”Location: West Building Room 121Description: We will discuss the various sustainable energy research projects and resources, and education curricula at EIU.

4:00 Conference Wrap-up / Prize Drawings

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Associate Vice President of Workforce Development, Linda VonBehren will be leaving Lake Land College after more than 27 years of service. On behalf of the Energy Innovation Conference Committee, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Linda for her years of service and for her dedication to the annual Energy Innovation Conference.

2007 marked the inaugural year of the Energy Innovation Conference and Linda played a big part in bringing this new and exciting event to the college. As part of an innovative group of faculty and staff, Linda traveled to Hudson Valley Community College in New York state to explore the idea of bringing an energy conference to Lake Land. Since then, she has been a vital member of the Energy Innovation Conference team, and through her guidance and vision, the conference has grown to what it is today.

Linda began at Lake Land in 1986, as a part-time instructor, teaching financial accounting. In 1988, she became the director of Admissions and Records and in 1997 she became the Dean of Admissions Services. In 2002, Linda was hired at the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development and will retire from that position at the end of this month.

Thank you, Linda!

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at Lake Land CollegeGreen Educational Oppor tunities Lake Land College currently offers courses in the sustainability field and provides state-of-the-art equipment and materials to offer students hands-on learning experiences in emerging Green Job Technology fields such as building, retrofitting, solar and wind power, and smart grid technologies. Lake Land College is leading the nation in creating an energy independent campus and green courses and programs that meet the career demands of the growing sustainability field. A student in one of the college’s green courses or programs will experience training on industry equipment and instruction in:

• Solar energy/photovoltaic systems • Wind power including four educational wind turbines • Energy efficient construction & weatherization • Sustainability • Smart grid technology • Renewable & alternative energy • Bioenergy

Green Jobs cover a wide spectrum of opportunities from wind energy maintenance and the development of renewable energy sources, to jobs that support lifestyles of health and sustainability. The programs are delivered in a flexible format to meet the demands of those seeking to upgrade skills, re-enter the job market or those who are passionate about sustainablilty.

Future of Green JobsLake Land College’s faculty is creating programs and courses that meet current technical demands as well as the business side of the growing sustainability field. The programs span from learning technical skills like installing renewable energy systems and servicing equipment, to gaining business knowledge in areas like sales or marketing.

Future courses and programs will include training in low-impact, energy efficient construction techniques, integration of digital networks in home construction, training in SCADA, wind energy, smart grid operation, renewable/alternative energy, energy efficiency, weatherization, resource sustainability, solar thermal applications, bioenergy and site assessment for renewable energy.

New certificate and degree programs that have been developed will provide opportunities to specialize in green technology, earn an associate degree or prepare for additional training at a four-year college or university.

For more information about green courses and programs at Lake Land College, contact Tim VanDyke at (217) 234-5313 or tvandyke@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Lake Land College offers the following degrees and certificates in the emerging Green Job Technology fields • Renewable Energy Certificate • Renewable Energy Management Certificate • Associate of Applied Science in Renewable Energy

List of Green Courses & Electives @ LLC • EET 065 Home Technology Integration • EET 068 Photovoltaic Systems • EET 070 Photovoltaic Technician • WND 040 Introduction to Wind Technology • WND 041 Wind Technology Maintenance I • WND 042 Tower Rescue and Competent Climber • TEC 057 Introduction to Renewable Energy • TEC 058 Alternative Energy • TEC 059 Weatherization Technician/Installer • TEC 061 Solar Energy • TEC 062 Solar Thermal Applications • TEC 063 Electric Power Distribution • TEC 064 Bioenergy • TEC 065 Energy Efficiency • TEC 066 Resource Sustainability • TEC 067 Smart Grid Introduction • TEC 068 Special Topics in Renewable Energy • TEC 069 Site Assessment for Renewable Energy • CAD 063 Wind Energy Design

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Lake Land College would like to thank the following Vendors:

Ameren IllinoisRepresentative: Victoria Busch

Ameren SG Training TrailerRepresentative: Bryan Fink www.ameren.com

Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergyRepresentatives: Michelle Hibbard and Eric Kruzanhttp://www.ActOnEnergy.com

Autumn Berry InspiredRepresentative: Dustin Kellywww.autumnberryinspired.com

Center for Clean Energy Research & Education (CENCERE) Representatives: Austin Cheney, Peter Ping Lui & Isaac Slaven

http://castle.eiu.edu/energy

Center for Renewable Energy, ISURepresentatives: Janet Niezgoda, Dr. David Loomis, Matt Aldemanhttp://RenewableEnergy.IllinoisState.edu

Charleston High SchoolRepresentatives: Sam Stowell, Katie Jo Pierson & Emily Bumpus

Citizen's Utility Board (CUB)Representative: Rajiv Ravulapatihttp://www.citizensutilityboard.org

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Coles-Moultrie Electrical CooperativeRepresentatives: Sam Adair, Tim Bohnhoff & Heidi Hall

DayStar/Central DaylightingRepresentatives: William Schlabach

Dersch EnergiesRepresentative: Tom Dersch

Douglas-Hart Nature CenterRepresentatives: Marissa Grant & Dakota Radford

Eastern Illinois University School of TechnologyRepresentatives: Austin Cheney, Peter Ping Lui &Isaac Slavenhttp://www.eiu.edu/tech

ecology + vision, llcRepresentatives: Andy Stahr & Cassie Saarihttp://www.ecologyllc.com

Energy Learning Exchange, Illinois State UnivesityRepresentatives: Janet Niezgoda, Dr. David Loomis &Matt Aldemanhttp://www.Energy.IllinoisState.edu

EnergyMizerRepresentatives: Dean Lingley, Dean Misner & Kermit Millerhttp://www.savekwhs.weebly.com

EnerTech GlobalRepresentative: Chris Smithhttp://www.geocomfort.com

Ewe Poo Compost Co.Representatives: Becky Weber & Charlie Bedingerhttp://www.ewepoo.com

Five Feline FarmRepresentatives: Julia Miller & Donna Cooncehttp://www.fivefelinefarm.com

Home DepotRepresentatives: Aaron York & Jerry Krebshttp://www.homedepot.com

Illinois Green Business AssociationRepresentatives: Cassie Carrol, Anthony Santarelli & Ryan Wolberhttp://www.illinoisgba.org

Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN)Representative: Marcia Lochmannhttp://www.igenccc.org

Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®Representative: Mark Milbyhttp://www.illinoishomeperformance.org

IntegraRepresentative:Kim Cooperhttp://www.integraseating.com

KC SummersRepresentative: Hans Warnerhttp://www.kcsummers.com

Kids ActOnEnergyRepresentative: Jackie Perrinhttp://www.kidsactonenergy.com

LLC Envionmental ClubRepresentative: Jeff White

LLC Horticulture ClubRepresentative: Dyke Barkley

LLC Renewable Energy ClubRepresentative: Joe Tillman

LLC Student Activity BoardRepresentative: Valerie Lynch

LLC Wind Program and TurbinesRepresentatives: Ben Brazzell & Ian Ippolitolakelandcollege.edu

Moonshine Dairy GoatsRepresentative: Karie Cook

Nicor GasRepresentative: Alison Giangrassehttp://www.NicorGasRebates.com

Northern Illinois University - Environmental StudiesRepresentative: Melissa Burlingamehttp://www/niu.edu/ese

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Olmsted Brothers Insulation Inc.http://www.olmstredbrosinsulation.com

Pairie River NetworkRepresentative: Carrie Ottopairierivers.org

Savanna InstituteRepresentative: Mary-Kate Carterhttp://www.savannainstitute.org

Smart Energy Design Assistance CenterRepresentatives: Holly Nelson & Marcus Riccihttp://www.sedac.org

Springfield ElectricRepresentative: Don Harrodhttp://www.springfieldelectric.com

Tick Tock EnergyRepresentative: Craig Palshttp://www.ticktockenergy.com

University of Illinois Department of Crop ScienceRepresentative: Wendy Whitewww.cropsci.illinois.edu

University of Illinois Extension, Unit 19 serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby CountiesRepresentative: Dana Homannhttp://web.extension.illinois.edu/ccdms

US NavyRepresentatives: Joshua McMasters, Jon Dixon & Marmaduke Simmshttp://www.navy.mil

Versaponics, LTDRepresentative: Brian Phillips

VersatechRepresentative: Greg Gillespiehttp://www.versatech1.com

WLKLRepresentative: Greg Powershttp://899themax.com/

Help support the 8th Annual Energy Innovation Conference. Visit lakelandcollege.edu/foundation to make your gift today.

Is fracking polluting our water? How dangerous is nuclear? Will we run out of oil? Can we clean up coal? Will renewables power our future?

Get the straight answers to today’s most important energy questions in Switch, the acclaimed new documentary and web video series.

In Switch, energy visionary Dr. Scott Tinker travels the world, explor-ing leading energy sites from coal to solar, oil to biofuels, most of them highly restricted and never before seen on film. He seeks the truth from international leaders of government, industry and aca-demia. In the end, he cuts through the confusion to discover a path to our energy future as surprising as it is practical.

Switch is part of the Switch Energy Project, a non-partisan film, web and outreach effort to increase energy understanding and promote efficiency.

It includes the acclaimed feature documentary, with nearly 3,000,000 viewers in theaters and classrooms worldwide; a huge video-based website with 5 hours of short form video content; and coming soon, a new suite of 5th-12th grade energy education videos co-developed with the American Geological Institute and NEED.org. The project is produced by Arcos Films and directed by Harry Lynch.

VISIT SWITCHENERGYPROJECT.COM FOR MORE INFO AND DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS1

“Smart and refreshingly free of hot air.”– Washington Post

“Intelligent, honest and quite effective.”– Variety

“Agenda free journalism - that’s what makes Switch so impressive.”– Cinespect

“Affable, reasonable and unfailingly curious.”– Boston Globe

“An admirable job untangling the issues.”– Los Angeles Times

“Must-see entertainment for every person in America.”– DC Film Review

“I took my students to a screening of Switch, and we spent most of the following class discussing it, a testament to its value as an educational tool. It was amazing…”– Amy Jaffe, Rice University Energy ProgramCONTACT US AT SWITCH@ARCOSFILMS.COM

“My students walked out of the film with a belief that everyone can and should take action, and that they have a role in the energy future.”– Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine

This documentary is screening in Room 112 from 1:00 - 2:45.

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