Energy Happenings

UM FLAT Opportunities

2009-10-28T14:05:00.001-06:00

The UM FLAT or Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology is essentially a University-owned home that has been given to our organization as a resource to demonstrate sustainable living practices. Over time, we hope to develop programs and courses that will serve as educational resources to UM students. One of our objectives is to complete an energy retrofit to the home and expand to offer this

AERO Seeks Energy Conservation Organizer

2009-10-13T15:25:00.001-06:00

The Alternative Energy Resources Council is looking for an AmeriCorps/VISTA member who will serve as an Energy Conservation Organizer. To read the full announcement, click here.

Missoula Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Expo

2009-09-23T08:59:00.000-06:00

NorthWestern Energy invites all of its customers in the Missoula area to attend its Home Energy Makeover Expo this Saturday (September 26) at the Missoula Fairgrounds Home Arts Building, 1101 South Avenue West from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details see http://www.northwesternenergy.com/OurCompany/NewsCenter/displaynews.aspx?Article=6841&item=20

NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam

2009-07-24T14:23:00.000-06:00

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) approved the Department of Applied Computing and Electronics at The University of Montana College of Technology as a provider of the Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam. According to their website, NABCEP is a volunteer board of renewable energy stakeholder representatives that includes representatives of the solar industry

19th Annual EPAC Conference

2009-05-04T10:05:00.002-06:00

EPAC (Ethanol Producers and Consumers) will he holding their annual conference at the Gran Tree Hotel in Bozeman on June 29 & 30. Join key stakeholders from around the world to learn, network, and discuss emerging technologies about biofuels. The day and a half long conference is titled “Fuel, Food and the Future”. One session will expand on the well received discussion on distillers grains (DG)

Volunteer Opportunities @ Montana Biofuels Conference May 11 & 12

2009-05-04T08:55:00.003-06:00

On May 11-12, the Western Governors Association will be having a bioenergy conference at the Hilton Garden Inn. Alternative Energy Technologies will be demonstrating and talking about Brian’s USDA BioMax trailer as part of the program. 5-10 UM student representatives are requested to help with greeting, directing, picture taking, session scribes, and pre-session name card placement. Any

Wind Energy Careers & the Wind Montana Project

2009-04-29T13:41:00.002-06:00

The third installment of the“Energizing our Workforce” workshop series will be held Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2 at Stone Child College on the Rocky Boy's Reservation. This session will feature Peggy Beltron from 25 X 25 America's Energy Future, Wendy Kleinsasser from WindPark Solutions America, and MREA members Jenni & Logan Bryce from Pine Ridge Products, LLC. Saturday will feature a field

Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Project

2009-04-27T08:26:00.003-06:00

On Thursday, May 7th at 7 pm the Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Project will be holding an informative meeting at the Missoula Public Library. The meeting will discuss the project which is a vision for wild country and sustainable communities in Missoula's backyard: the Big Blackfoot-Clearwater River Valley.Learn more at www.blackfootclearwater.org

Opportunities in Oilseed & Biodiesel Production in Montana

2009-04-22T13:23:00.003-06:00

“Energizing our Workforce” is a series of workshops and field visits that provides anoverview of emerging energy-related careers in Montana, with a focus towardsopportunities in the Northcentral Montana region. These workshops are FREE andOPEN to all. Lunch and transportation to and from site visits are provided.The second installment of this series "Opportunities in Oilseed & Biodiesel

Energizing Our Workshop Series Offered by Stone Child College

2009-04-14T14:03:00.003-06:00

During April & May Stone Child College on the Rocky Boy's Reservation will be hosting a workshop series entitled “Energizing our Workforce”. This series of workshops and field visits will provide an overview of emerging energy-related careers in the State of Montana, particularly for the North central Montana region.Presentations include job opportunities, training resources, preparing for and

Energizing Our Workforce Workshop April 17 & 18

2009-04-14T13:51:00.004-06:00

“Energizing our Workforce” offers a series of workshops and field visits that provides an overview of emerging energy-related careers in Montana, particularly for the North central Montana region.Presentations include job opportunities, training resources, preparing for and accessing the training needed for these emerging industries. The workshops focus on having a talented, trained workforce as

Garden City Local Fest May 18th

2009-04-07T09:50:00.003-06:00

Celebrate the Soul of MisSOULa with the Sustainable Business Council and the Missoula Downtown Association at Caras Park. The festival will be held from 12:30-7:30pm and features LOCAL food, drink, music, art, kid stuff, products, services, in-river kayak show, and Seth Warren on his KAVU Elements Tour.This is a fun, family-friendly community event aimed at encouraging sustainability and local

Earth Day Events in Missoula

2009-04-07T09:46:00.002-06:00

The university is organizing a week long celebration for Earth Day. Events include Green Vehicle Conversion Seminars hosted by Paul Williamson from Alternative Energy Technologies, film festivals, and an Earth Day Celebration sponsored by Missoula Urban Development at Caras Park.For more details and the full calendar of events please visit:http://www.umt.edu/greeningUM/earth_week.htm

Montana Businesses: Solutions to Climate Change

2009-04-07T09:37:00.001-06:00

Join the Sustainable Business Council on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30pm at the MCT Theater for the Performing Arts, for an informative event on the future of Montana's Green Economy in a changing climate.Speakers include Beth Berlin, with Climate Solutions, Amy Cilimburg, of Montana Audubon, and Stephen Handler, from ClearSky Climate Solutions. These speakers and others will present ideas on what

Earth Day Film Festival

2009-04-07T09:34:00.001-06:00

Free and Open to the Public!Join us on the eve of Earth Day, Tuesday April 21st for a free showing of three powerful films: Kilowatt Ours, Burning the Future, and Grizzly. The three films will run in succession in the University Theater from 3:00 - 6:00 pm and then again from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.Kilowatt Ours is a documentary by Jeff Barrie that has become a national movement to promote energy

MT Campuses Get Grant for Wind Turbines

2009-03-24T16:41:00.002-06:00

Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology announced that it has received a $2 million federal grant to implement its wind turbine program and develop wind energy programs at other campuses around the state. “We’ve been researching wind energy technology and industrial technology for more than a year now,” said Joe Schaffer, interim dean of MSU-Great Falls. “We’ve also been

Waste Not Montana Conference & Sustainable Living Expo

2009-03-17T10:49:00.002-06:00

Billings will be hosting the Waste Not Montana Conference & Sustainable Living Expo April 30-May 3. The Expo is geared towards recycling businesses & small community programs. Training in construction/demolition recycling, marketing & getting maximum value for materials, funding, getting the right equipment, etc. For more information please visit http://www.headwatersrecycle.com/conference2009/

Recycling Training for Construction & Demolition workers

2009-03-17T10:44:00.002-06:00

DEQ Recycling is sponsoring a Recycling Training for Construction & Demolition workers.WHEN: Monday,April 27 from 8:30am-4:30pm WHERE: Double Tree Hotel, MissoulaCost: $150.More info at: DEQ recycling (http://www.deq.mt.gov/recycle/) or email Sandra at SBoggs@mt.gov

Blue-Green Alliance meeting

2009-03-17T10:40:00.001-06:00

This meeting explores the potential use economic stimulus funds to promote good green jobs in Montana. WHEN: April 2 (Thurs), 5pm ish (after work) WHERE: Union Hall, 208 E. Main (below the Union Club in the back conference room).For more info, contact Dennis Daneke 406-549-8067 . Meetings are first Thurs of each month.

Biomass Energy for Town of Seeley Lake

2009-03-17T10:37:00.002-06:00

There will be a presentation at Clearwater Resource Council's monthly meeting regarding alternative energy methods for the Seeley Lake area.WHEN: Tuesday, March 24 at 7 pmWHERE: Seeley Lake Community Hall.All welcome. For more info, contact Megan at: Megan@crcmt.org

Stimulus May Get Small Wind Turbines Spinning

2009-03-17T10:27:00.002-06:00

/technology recently published an article on the possible effect the stimulus package could have on the wind industry. The story highlights are: The $787 billion economic stimulus package could boost the "small-wind" industry The bill provides a 30 percent tax credit to consumers who buy small wind turbines Unlike huge windmills, small wind turbines are designed

PV Design Workshop

2009-02-24T11:05:00.001-07:00

High Sun Engineering, the West Coast's leading solar engineering firm, presents an intensive 3-day solar workshop for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners.Register at

Green Griz Game

2009-02-19T13:43:00.000-07:00

The UM Sustainability Center has teamed up with Dining Services, UM Recycling and the Athletic Department to put on a Green basketball game on February 21 at 4:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help out with composting, recycling and educational outreach.Please contact Jessie Davie at ASUM.Sustain@mso.umt.edu if you can help out!Come cheer for the Griz and the GREEN.

Mayor's Panel on Sustainability

2009-02-19T13:39:00.001-07:00

On Thursday, March 19th a panel will be held featuring Mayor Engen, Former Missoula Mayor Kadas and Former Bozeman Mayor Kirchhoff. This free meeting will allow audience members to hear the opinion of current and past office holders as well as allow for community participation.Please join us from 5:30-7:00 pm at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts Mezzanine Room (i.e. Missoula Children's

Towards A Green Economy Lecture-April 8th

2009-02-19T13:37:00.001-07:00

Described by The New York Times as the "Paul Revere of globalization's woes," Dr. Kevin Danaher's analytical expertise, sense of humor and blunt eloquence make him an exceptionally dynamic speaker.Since co-founding Global Exchange in 1988, Dr. Danaher has spoken at hundreds of universities and for community organizations throughout the U.S. Please join us as we welcome him Wednesday, April 8th to

HERS Training in Butte

2009-02-19T13:26:00.002-07:00

NCAT (National Center for Appropriate Technology) is conducting a workshop April 13-17 in Butte. The workshop incorporates information about how the Energy Star Homes Program is operated both national and locally. This training is to prepare participant's for the tests necessary to become a certified HERS (Home Energy Rater), an Energy Star Homes Northwest Energy Star Verifier, and an Energy

20th Annual Big Sky Career Fair

2009-02-12T10:38:00.002-07:00

20th Annual Big Sky Career Fair 2/25/2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The University of Montana - University Center Ballroom Join us for the 20th Annual Big Sky Career Fair. This is an excellentopportunity to meet with recruiters to find out about full time,internship and summer employment. Learn what to expect

Construction Workshop

2009-02-11T12:25:00.004-07:00

MUD will be be hosting a Cold Frames construction workshop Saturday, February 14th. It will take place from 1-2:30 pm at 839 Turner St. The workshop will cost $10 for MUD members and $20 for non-members. All money collected will benefit MUD and assist in continuing to provide workshops in the Missoula area. Cold frames are inexpensive, easy to build, and can provide you with fresh produce

UM Environmental Action Community

2009-02-11T12:23:00.001-07:00

On Wednesday February 11th, the UM Environmental Action Community will meet at 7pm in 202 Rankin Hall. The agenda for this meeting includes: planning campus sustainability projects and recruiting new leaders for the future. For more info, contact belinda.hays[at]umontana.edu

UM Recycling Committee

2009-02-11T12:15:00.005-07:00

For those students interested in promoting recycling on the UM Missoula campuses please consider attending the UM Recycling Committee meetings. They are held at the Environmental Studies conference room in Rankin Hall, the second Wednesday of every month from 12 noon until 2 pm.All are welcome and should you have any questions please visit the EVST office in Rankin Room 106A.

UM FLAT Meeting Wednesday, January 28

2009-01-28T11:45:00.002-07:00

Come join the UM FLAT 'Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology' as we design plans to renovate our property into an energy efficient home for sustainability at UM.We are meeting at 4:00 Wed, at the FLAT house to tour the property and discuss project ideas for the spring semester. The home is just off the NW corner of campus and 633 5th Street is the spot.Everyone welcome!For more information

Green Building Seminar Series in Missoula

2009-01-28T11:24:00.005-07:00

WHEN: Febraury 4th & February 18thWHERE: COT East Campus 909 South Ave WestHealth and Business Building, Room HB 01TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 pmFEB 4TH: A panel presentation entitled "Passive Solar Construction" which will cover patterns and elements of passive solar design and construction. Topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of this technology will be discussed along with lessons learned

Geothermal Power Lecture - Thursday, January 29

2009-01-28T11:21:00.002-07:00

What: “Iceland: A Small Powerhouse in the North”Who: Hlynur Gudjonsson, Icelandic Trade Commissioner for North AmericaWhere: UC330, University of MontanaWhen: Thursday, January 29th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Please join the Office of Senator Tester, the Department of Environmental Studies, and the Energy Technology program for an evening presentation titled "Iceland: A

Eco-Film Screening

2008-11-10T16:12:00.001-07:00

National Geographic's Human Footprint Film will be shown at 7:00pm on Friday, November 14th at the Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks. This great documentary about human consumption and what that looks like is sponsored by Earth Folk. Admission is free.

Sustainable Energy for Montana

2008-11-10T16:08:00.001-07:00

Pat Judge of MEIC shows how Montana can become clean-energy-self-sufficient with wind, solar and megawatt plants.WHEN: 3:40-5pm on Tuesday, November 18thWHERE: UM's Social Science room 352.ALL WELCOME.

Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project Meeting

2008-11-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

The Clearwater Resource Council, Pyramid Mountain Lumber, and the Blackfoot Challenge invite you to join us for a discussion about the future of the Blackfoot-Clearwater Watershed.Please come to learn and show your support for the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project. The Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project will protect our homes, our jobs, and our heritage by making investments in the

Sustainable Transportation for Missoula

2008-11-10T16:02:00.001-07:00

Bob Giordano (MIST) and Nancy Wilson (ASUM Transportation) show how to get around Missoula without burning up the planet.WHEN: 3:40-5pm on Thursday, November 13thWHERE: UM's Social Science room 352.All Welcome.

Protecting Montana's Resources Lecture

2008-11-10T16:01:00.000-07:00

Director of MT Dept of Env. Quality to speak at UM DEQ director Richard Opper will speak on -- DEQ: Protecting Montana's ResourcesWHEN: Nov 12, 5:10-6:00 pmWHERE: Skaggs Building 169Hosted by UMs AWMA Student Chapter. UM students interested in waste management are encouraged to join the student chapter.

Building Integrated Conservation Education and Practice

2008-11-10T16:00:00.001-07:00

Steve Siebert, UM Forestry, speaks on "Building Integrated Conservation Education and Practice" WHEN: Noon-1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12thWHERE: UM's tired Old Journalism 303

DOL to Hold Energy Conservation Code Meeting

2008-10-31T14:39:00.001-06:00

The Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau will be holding a meeting of interested parties and stakeholders on the subject of the adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The purpose of this meeting will be to have a discussion on the merits of adopting the 2009 IECC, starting in late winter, early spring of 2009 with a final adoption date sometime summer

Get Involved with the UMFLAT Project

2008-10-27T13:03:00.001-06:00

Help design the UM FLAT sustainable home! There will be an informational presentation about how the project has evolved and a discussion about how you can become involved in the design and retrofit of the future home for the UM FLAT organization. The event will be Wednesday Oct 27th in UC room 207 at 4:00. For more information check out the FLAT online: www.umt.edu/umflat or email umflat@

Richard Heinberg Lecture October 30

2008-10-21T16:55:00.004-06:00

Prior to his appearance at the 34th Annual AERO meeting in Kalispell, Richard Heinberg (Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute) will be conducting a free lecture entitled "Blackout: Coal, Climate & the Last Energy Crisis".It will be held Thursday, October 30th at 8 pm in Room 352 of the Social Sciences Building on the UM Campus. If you are unable to attend the AERO meeting this will be a

S.A.V.E. in Helena

2008-10-14T14:52:00.004-06:00

The Student Advocates for Valuing the Environment Foundation works in Helena and across Montana. They are finding tangible ways to protect the environment through daily habits, awareness, and policy. Over the last few years they have brought plastics recycling to Helena, crossed the state with Biodiesel Montana, passed important conservation legislation, and

Montana Green Campus

2008-10-13T14:30:00.001-06:00

Governor Brian Schweitzer and the state Board of Regents have unveiled a Web site that gives those interested in "green" energy a way to learn about industry opportunities. It also allows them to find online classes to prepare for jobs in the field. Schweitzer says the new Montana Green Campus allows a worker in rural Montana to go online and learn about green energy job opportunities in the

Northern Plains Resource Council Meeting

2008-10-13T14:23:00.002-06:00

On November 14-15 (Fri-Sat) the Northern Plains Resource Council Meeting will hold their annual meeting. It will be held at the Crowns Plaza Hotel in Billings. The keynote speaker is Randy Udall, one of the nation's leading activists promoting energy sustainability. For more information please visit: http://www.northernplains.org/

NorthWestern Energy Home Energy Events

2008-10-13T14:00:00.002-06:00

Starting October 14th NorthWestern will be traveling across the state offering free weatherizing kits, demonstrations, safety presentations, instant programmable thermostat rebates, free refreshments and children's activites. Please check the schedule for when they will be in the following areas: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula.For more information please visit:

Tour A Green Blocks Home

2008-10-13T13:51:00.002-06:00

Missoula, NorthWestern Energy, Mountain Water Co. and Allied Waste teamed up for the Green Blocks Project which will demonstrate home energy savings and bring free energy-saving home improvement to chosen residents.The first Green Blocks open house is scheduled for Oct. 25 from 1-4 PM. Interested citizens are welcome to visit two locations: 1501 Cooper & 601 Woodford. More information can be

Flathead Valley Climate Lecture Series

2008-10-13T13:31:00.002-06:00

Dr. Dan Fagre, Research Ecologist for the United States Geological Survey will present a lecture entitled "Cascading Climate Change Impacts on the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem". It will be a free lecture on October 14th starting at 7 pm in the Arts & Tech Building Rm 139 on the FVCC Campus. For more information on the series please visit: http://www.npca.org/take_action/

Greenhouse Gas Action Plan Seminar

2008-10-13T13:28:00.002-06:00

Writing a Greenhouse Gas Action Plan--an online seminar. This webinar will provide tools and examples necessary to develop an effective greenhouse gas reduction plan for your campus. Includes: Quantifying and prioritizing reduction actions; developing supporting policies and programs; setting reduction targets and timetables; financing actions; tracking and reporting resultsWHEN: Wednesday,

Bulls, Blues, & Brews Benefit for MEIC

2008-10-13T13:25:00.001-06:00

Bulls, Blues, & Brews Benefit for Montana Environmental Information Center's (MEIC) renewable energy advocacy. Please visit www.meic.org for more information about their organization. WHEN: Oct 17, 5-11pm.WHERE: Missoula Children's Theater (200 N. Adams, Msl). CCOST: $10 ($5 students) includes local food & drink, door prizes, and music.

Green Energy InfoXchange & Live Webinar

2008-10-13T13:18:00.002-06:00

Thursday, November 6th starting at 11 there will be a webinar discussing topics such as new lower cost wind systems, creating green energy business & city relationships, and heat from sewer pipes. The webinar is hosted by Challenge International and is being offered for $39/connection. Each connection will allow you to hear, view and interact during this presentation. To learn more please

Green Jobs Panel Discussion

2008-10-13T13:12:00.003-06:00

On Saturday, October 25th from 7 pm -10 pm there will be a two part panel discussion on "How to Build Green Homes and Growing Green Jobs". This event will take place at the Bedford Building located at the Hamilton City Hall, 223 South 2nd Street. A donation of $3 at the door will be greatly appreciated. Speakers include local builders and designer Lee Kierig, Ran Pigman of Pigman Builders,

Peace & Justice Film Series

2008-09-30T13:35:00.002-06:00

This film series features documentary and historical films most Thursdays. The films examine many important questions of our time from a variety of perspectives. Admission is by donation. and no one is turned away. All showings will be held in the UC Theater in the University of Montana's University Center, 3rd Floor.There will be a lively and respectful discussion after each screening of

Cultural & Environmental Film Festival

2008-09-30T13:22:00.002-06:00

The annual Cultural & Environmental Film Festival will be held Monday, October 6th - Sunday, October 12th at the Roxy Theatre. For the film schedule & descriptions please log on to www.wildlifefilms.orgThis year some of the films featured are:CINE Award Winners:Best of Festival Golden CINE - Burning the Future: Coal in AmericaFocus Award - Flowers of Rwanda (Monday at 7 pm)Hands Around the World

Importance of Local Food Lecture and Benefit in Hamilton

2008-09-30T13:19:00.001-06:00

Friday, October 3rd Bruce Smith, Glendive MT, extension agent, will speak on "Why Local Food and What We are Doing About It." Here are some of the things he is doing about it: a producers' marketing co-op with online ordering, a local food restaurant, microbrewery, and local food store, a culinary/cooking school, a shared-use commercial kitchen starting local brands of value-added products,

Earth Folk Free Eco-Film Series in Missoula

2008-09-30T13:09:00.002-06:00

Friday October 17th, 7:00pm: How to Save the WorldOne Man, One Cow, One Planet. How to Save the World exposes globalization and its mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is: an environmental and human disaster. But across India merginal famers are fighting back. By reviving an arcane form of agriculture, they are saving their poisoned lands. This documentary tells

Harvesting Clean Energy Conference

2008-09-29T15:25:00.003-06:00

On Sunday, January 25th through-Tuesday, January 27th Billings will hold a Harvesting Clean Energy Conference. The Harvesting Clean Energy Conference is the Northwest’s premiere gathering to advance rural economic development through clean energy production. Clean energy offers practical, profitable opportunities for our farmers, ranchers, rural utilities and towns, tribes, and regional

Bioneer Conference in Bozeman October 16-19

2008-09-29T15:04:00.004-06:00

This weekend conference is packed full of inspiring, educational and illuminating workshops, panel discussions, musical performances, film, food and more! View 15 of the top “innovative leaders” speaking from California. Participate in over 25 workshops over the course of the weekend including: a Biomimicry Workshop, Mushroom Cultivating, The Importance of Pollinators, Alternative/Green

Brewing Justice, Fair Trade, Coffee and Sustainable Survival

2008-09-29T14:52:00.005-06:00

Beginning at 7 pm on Thursday, October 9th in the UM's North Underground Lecture Hall, author Daniel Jaffee from Washington State University will give a public lecture entitled "Brewing Justice, Fair Trade, Coffee and Sustainable Survival". Learn about the social, economic, and environmental implications of fair trade, based on extensive field work in indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico.

AERO's 34th Annual Meeting

2008-09-29T14:32:00.003-06:00

AERO will be holding their annual meeting on the West Shore of Flathead Lake at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp on Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd. The keynote speech will be "Living In A Post Carbon Era"delivered by Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute. Please visit their website for further information: www.aeromt.orgGather with AERO members and

Green Home Living Expo -CANCELLED

2008-09-18T14:28:00.043-06:00

Exciting, interesting and challenging times are here! Definitely more expensive too! How can we adapt, accommodate and grow with a minimum of stress and a maximum of ingenuity and creativity? Now is the time of the engineer, the inventor, the builder, the visionary ~ those who know how to live green, and the communities they live in. You are invited to the Green Home Living Expo to share your

Wind Development Presentation Thurs. Oct. 16, 2-4pm, University Center

2008-09-18T14:28:00.042-06:00

Mike Carlson of the USDA, Eastern Plains RC&D in Sidney, MT, and New Harvest Energy will be making a presentation entitled "Wind Development in Eastern Montana". Mike has worked for many years to help increase awareness of the wind development opportunities available in the Eastern part of the state. His main focus has been on assisting rural landowners to diversify their economic opportunities

Alternative Fuels Vehicle Day

2008-09-18T14:28:00.040-06:00

On October 3rd, Paul Williams of MonTec is organizing an alternative Fuels Vehicle Day on the Mountain Campus. Paul will be focusing on innovations within the transportation sector so if you are interested in getting involved, he is still looking for volunteers to help set up the event and possibly assist with running certain aspects. Please contact him at WilliamsonRP@mso.umt.edu or 532-3227 if

Anemomter "Raising" -- Updated!

2008-09-18T14:28:00.039-06:00

Brian Kerns of Alternative Energy Technologies is planning to install one anemometer tower on Waterworks Hill this Thursday, 10/2/08, with assistance from Sonny Kless and some other motivated EVST students. He welcomes interested students in the Energy Tech program to come along and join in. Activities will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the northern terminus of the Waterworks ridge trail, where you

Sustainable Venturing Workshop by the SBC

2008-09-18T14:28:00.038-06:00

Located in Missoula Montana, the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) supports businesses that would like to pursue more environmentally and socially sustainable practices, while maintaining or enhancing their economic viability. They are offering a free lecture Thursday, October 2nd from 6 -7 pm and a workshop the following morning.All are welcome to the Sustainable Business Council Sustainable

Billings Green Building Tour: Sunday, October 11

2008-09-18T14:28:00.037-06:00

The Billings Tour is co-hosted and organized by the Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council (http://www.northernplains.org/affiliates/yvcc), a local affiliate of the Northern Plains Resource Council. Tour participants can expect to see great examples of commercial and residential buildings that have energy efficiency features and green building attributes. Passive solar gain, super insulation, water

Bozeman Green Building Tour: Sunday, October 4

2008-09-18T14:28:00.035-06:00

The Bozeman Tour is co-hosted and organized by the Refuge Sustainable Building Center (http://www.refugebuilding.com/) in Bozeman. The guided bus tour will visit residential and commercial buildings that feature energy efficiency measures, renewable energy systems and green attributes like recycled materials, safe-indoor air quality and water saving measures. Date & Time: Saturday, October 4,

Helena Green Building Tour: Saturday, October 4

2008-09-18T14:28:00.032-06:00

A guided bus tour of 4-6 homes will highlight energy efficiency measures and home-scale renewable energy projects around Helena. Super-insulation, high efficiency boilers, photovoltaic systems, solar hot water systems and passive solar construction will all be on the tour. Also on the tour will be a regular old home similar to a lot of homes in Helena. A professional energy auditor will walk tour

Green Building Seminar with Steve Loken: Friday, October 2

2008-09-18T14:28:00.031-06:00

Green builder and consultant Steve Loken will present an evening seminar on the basics of green building in Helena on October 2. Steve is the president and owner of Loken Builders (http://www.lokenbuilders.com/), a full service construction company specializing in personalized remodeling and new construction, with an emphasis on energy and resource efficiency. Steve's presentation will highlight

MREA Presentation - Renewable Energy in Montana: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water and Small Wind Generation

2008-09-18T14:28:00.027-06:00

The Montana Renewable Energy Association and NorthWestern Energy are sponsoring a presentation on October 8th from 7 pm-9 pm at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn in Missoula. Christopher Borton, of Sage Mountain Center in Whitehall and the MREA VP, will discuss solar electricity, solar hot water and small wind generation. This will be an excellent opportunity to network and a great chance to

MREA Meeting

2008-09-08T13:10:00.003-06:00

The Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will hold its monthly meeting on October 8th, 12:30 -4:30, at COT W. campus in room TT11. The meeting is open and free to the public, and they are keen to welcome any and all students who are interested in learning more about RE businesses in MT. Students need not attend the entire meeting, and can stop in as their schedules permit. It’s a great

Fall 2008 Booklist for Energy Technology

2008-08-07T13:24:00.004-06:00

Here is the booklist for Fall 2008 for Energy Technology classes. Please note that books can be bought through http://www.montanabookstore.com/. Simply click on "Buy" next to the textbook link at the top. Then you will need to choose your classes and section.

Practicum Pictures

2008-08-06T13:50:00.006-06:00

Here are a few pictures from the Energy Practicum's trip to Judith Gap.

Energy Practicum Schedule and Readings

2008-07-16T10:53:00.010-06:00

For students enrolled in the Energy Practicum, the following information and readings are now available.1) Syllabus2) Annualized Geo-Solar Heating3) Passive Annual Heat Storage Links4) Hydroenergy Links5) Biodiesel and Oilseed Production6) Camelina7) Canola8) Flax9) Safflower10) Soybeans11) Sunflower12) Biomass Project 13) Biomax Power System14) Bergey Tower Installation15) Wind Turbine

Energy Workshop Registration

2008-07-15T15:01:00.005-06:00

The Energy Technology program will host two workshops. A Safety Training for Energy Practitioners will be held July 28. And a Bioenergy Workshop will be held on August 4. To register, please click here.

EPAC Conference

2008-07-09T14:14:00.000-06:00

The 18th annual EPAC conference, titled Ethanol: Food AND Fuel will be held in Kalispell, Montana on July 20 - 22. This conference will have a number of expert speakers who will talk about the distillers grains coproduct, and the audience will have the opportunity to learn the real answers to the food and fuel issue. In addition, a panel will talk about biodiesel, and we will hear from industry

25x'25 Meeting in Great Falls

2008-07-09T14:08:00.000-06:00

Please join with other renewable energy leaders from around Montana and across the country for an update and discussion of renewable energy development, challenges and opportunites in Montana. The forum will be held from 3:00-6:00p.m. at the Charles M. Russell Museum in Great Falls on Tuesday, July 8th. Governor Schweitzer will keynote the forum, followed by an update from a renewable panel and

China-U.S. Climate and Energy Town Hall

2008-04-10T13:17:00.003-06:00

The Mike and Maureen Mansfield Center and The World Affairs Council of Montana present Dr. Banning Garrett, the Director of the Initiative for US-China Cooperation of Energy and Climate at the Asia Society, to speak on "Strategic Interdependence and U.S.-China Cooperation on Energy and Climate." Please click here for further information.

Home Energy Rater Training

2008-03-24T10:03:00.002-06:00

The National Center for Appropriate Technology in Butte, MT is offering Home Energy Rater Training. It will take place May 5 - 9, 2008. Click here for more information.

Montana DEQ Now Hiring

2008-03-19T14:00:00.000-06:00

For any interested Energy Tech students, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is now hiring for a position over Spring Break. See the Job Description for more details.