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OED 2009 Indiana Renewable Energy Workshops

Posted by Laura Arnold  /   January 11, 2009  /   Posted in Uncategorized  /   No Comments
OED – Renewable Energy Workshops 2009The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) has announced their 2009 alternative energy workshops, to be held throughout the state of Indiana. These workshops free workshops and are open to all Hoosiers. To register for the OED workshops contact: Cris Dorman – cdorman@oed.IN.gov, 317-690-7243, space is limited. Once you register, more detailed information will be sent to you.
Solar Domestic Hot Water SystemsThe Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems workshop will cover the most popular types of solar collectors, construction, mounting and efficiency rating to familiarize students with what is available. The workshop will also outline the components of solar water heating systems focusing on ICS, closed loop antifreeze and drainback systems.
Thursday – January 22nd – Muncie – Ball State UniversityFriday – January 23rd – Fort Wayne – Allen County LibraryThursday – February 19th – Evansville – City of Evansville Parks DepartmentFriday – February 20th – Bloomington – Indiana University
Basic PhotovoltaicsParticipants in the Basic Photovoltaics workshop will learn to define PV, understand how PV works, identify the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, understand energy efficiency and load estimates, identify PV mounting types and understand the basics of site assessment tools.
Tuesday - February 3rd – South Bend – IVY TechWednesday – February 4th – Fort Wayne – Allen County LibraryTuesday – February 24th – Madison – Chamber of CommerceWednesday – February 25th – Vincennes – Vincennes University
Introduction to Residential WindThe Residential Wind workshop is designed for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business. This course will teach what wind energy is, how it works and what it can do for them. Topics will include: wind resources, basic system components, system types, turbine types, applications and tower types.
Tuesday – March 17th – Fort Wayne – Allen County LibraryWednesday – March 18th – South Bend – IVY TechTuesday – Marc h 31st – West Lafayette – Purdue UniversityWednesday – April 1st – Bloomington – Indiana University
Cris DormanCoordinator of Public Outreach and EducationIndiana Office of Energy Development101 W. Ohio St. Ste 1250Indianapolis, IN 46204317-690-7243 (c)cdorman@oed.IN.govenergy.IN.gov For more information about Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, visit www.in.gov/lgov

Sen. Bayh Appointed to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Cong. Hill Appointed to Energy and Environment Sub-committee

Posted by Laura Arnold  /   January 11, 2009  /   Posted in Uncategorized  /   No Comments

From Kate Sheppard, Grist's D.C.-based political reporter posted yesterday (01/10/09):

At a hearing on Thursday, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) announced the newest Democratic members of his committee (though their appointments aren't yet final): Evan Bayh (Ind.), Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), and two new senators, Mark Udall (Colorado) and Jeanne Shaheem (New Hampshire).

Grist is an online environmental magazine offering news, commentary, and laughs. Gloom and doom with a sense of humor.

Earlier this week (01/08/09), the Democratic Caucus of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce made subcommittee selections for the 111th Congress. Indiana Congressman Baron Hill has been appointed to the Energy and Environment Sub-committee as well as the Communications, Technology and the Internet Sub-committee.

Attend Third House Meetings to Talk to State Legislators About Renewable Energy

Posted by Laura Arnold  /   January 06, 2009  /   Posted in Uncategorized  /   No Comments

State legislators are scheduled to return to the State House tomorrow (01/07/09) and will meet until the end of April 2009. This year is the so-called "long session" in which state lawmakers adopt a two year budget. Third House meetings are an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your local state legislators to get an update on important issues. The Third House is you the voter. The other two houses are the Indiana State Senate and the Indiana House of Representatives.

JANUARY 2009

01/09/09 (Friday) Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Hotline 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., Valpo Chamber, 2nd Floor Conference Room 2A
Free to attend. No reservations required. Call for details (219) 462-1105. Next meeting 01/23/09.

01/12/09 (Monday) Carmel, IN
Hamilton County Legislative Breakfast
Legislative Breakfasts (aka: Third House Meetings) allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. This breakfast is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at the Mansion at Oak Hill. There is a $25 fee and registration is required by January 8. For more information and to register go to the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce website.

01/13/09 (Tuesday) Franklin, IN
Franklin Legislative Breakfast
Legislative Breakfasts (aka: Third House Meetings) allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. This breakfast is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at the Franklin College Dietz Center. There is a fee of $8 for continental breakfast. For further information or to register, go to the Franklin Chamber of Commerce website.

01/16/09 (Friday) North Vernon, IN
Jennings County Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at F.P.B.H. in North Vernon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

01/17/09 (Saturday) Bedford, IN
Bedford Area Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 9:00am in the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.

01/17/09 (Saturday) Ft. Wayne, IN
Ft. Wayne Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Third House Forums: Be aware and understand issues and policy that affect Northeast Indiana by attending the Chamber's 3rd House Forums. These forums will provide you with an update on both the legislative climate in the Statehouse, and how the Chamber's business issues are faring in the process. Legislators of the Northeast Indiana Delegation are available to take questions and respond to your concerns. These forums take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon during the legislative session.

01/26/09 (Monday) Columbus, IN
Columbus Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at Columbus City Hall.

01/26/09 (Monday) Anderson, IN
City of Anderson Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 8:00am at the Anderson Public Library third floor. For more information go to the City of Anderson website. Additional meetings scheduled for 03/09/09 and 04/13/09. Invited to attend are state Sen. Tim Lanane and Reps. Terri Austin, Jack Lutz and Scott Reske.

01/26/09 (Monday) Danville, IN
Hendricks County Legislative Breakfast Series
The annual legislative breakfast series is sponsored by Hendricks Power Cooperative, Hendricks County Farm Bureau Inc. and North Salem State Bank. The breakfasts are free for the public. Reservations are requested by calling Hendricks County Farm Bureau at 317-272-2460.
The monthly events during the legislative session are scheduled at 7 a.m. on Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30 and April 27 in the conference center at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main Street, or Old U.S. 36, in Danville. Invited representatives are Republican state senators Connie Lawson of Danville and Philip Boots of Crawfordsville, and Republican representatives Bob Behning, Indianapolis; Ralph Foley, Martinsville; Greg Steuerwald, Avon; and Jeff Thompson, Lizton.

01/27/09 (Tuesday) Greenwood, IN
Greenwood Legislative Breakfast
Legislative Breakfasts (aka: Third House Meetings) allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. This breakfast is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at the Valle Vista Golf & Conference Center. There is a fee of $10. For further information or to register, go to the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce website.

01/27/09 (Tuesday) Indianapolis, IN
5th Annual Conservation Day 2009 at the Statehouse.
A state Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) is one of three issues on the agenda for this Lobby Day. Click here to register online or call 317-951-8818.

01/30/09 (Friday) Bloomington, IN
City of Bloomington Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting will be at the Hilton Garden Inn from noon until 1:30pm. There is a charge of $35 for the meeting. For more information see the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce website.

01/31/09 (Saturday) Madison, IN
Jefferson County Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 8:30am at the Venture Out Business Center, in Madison. For more information go to the Madison Chamber of Commerce website.

01/31/09 (Saturday) Goshen, IN
Elkhart County Third House Meetings
Beginning on Saturday, January 31, 2009, Third House sessions will be held at the Goshen Chamber offices (232 South Main Street). From 8:00 -10:00 am am you’ll have a chance to meet with our local and state legislators, ask questions, and voice your opinion. Third House meetings will be held every other Saturday from January 31 through April 25, 2009. Sessions are FREE and open to the community. Additional dates: 02/14/09, 02/28/09, 03/14/09, 03/28/09, 04/11/09 and 04/25/09. For more information: 574-533-2102 or goshenchamber@goshen.org.

FEBRUARY 2009

02/02/09 (Monday) Columbus, IN
Columbus Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at Columbus City Hall.

02/03/09 (Tuesday) Greenfield, IN
Greenfield Legislative Breakfast
Legislative Breakfasts (aka: Third House Meetings) allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. Further details TBA.

02/06/09 (Friday) North Vernon, IN
Jennings County Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at F.P.B.H. in North Vernon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

02/09/09 (Monday) Columbus, IN
Columbus Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7:30am at Columbus City Hall. Columbus Third House Meetings occur every Monday morning during the Legislative Session.

02/20/09 (Friday) North Vernon, IN
Jennings County Third House Meeting
Third house meetings allow constituents to meet with their state legislators to ask questions and voice their opinions. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at F.P.B.H. in North Vernon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

If you are aware of any additional Third House meetings, Town Hall meetings or forums where state legislators will be discussing proposed legislation introduced during the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly, please contact me lauraarnold@indianarenew.org or call (317) 635-1701. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce or local League of Women Voters to see if there are additional meetings scheduled for your community.

U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky representing northwest Indiana has posted a schedule of Town Halls meetings for January 2009. See http://www.house.gov/visclosky/jan_townhalls.htm

Indiana House Committee Rosters Released

Posted by Laura Arnold  /   December 10, 2008  /   Posted in Uncategorized  /   No Comments

The Committee rosters for the Indiana House of Representatives were released today. The 2009 House Committee that we expect will hear renewable energy legislation is as follows:

2009-10 House Commerce, Energy, Technology
and Utilities Committee Members

Rep. Win Moses, Chair, HD 81 (D-Fort Wayne)
Rep. Matt Pierce, Vice Chair, HD 61 (D-Bloomington)
Rep. Kreg Battles, HD 64 (D-Vincennes)
Rep. Sandy Blanton, HD 62 (D-Orleans)
Rep. Ryan Dvorak, HD 8 (D-South Bend)
Rep. Scott Reske, HD 37 (D-Pendleton)
Rep. Dan Stevenson, HD 11 (D-Highland)
Rep. Jack Lutz, RMM, HD 35, (R-Anderson)
Rep. Eric Koch, HD 65 (R-Bedford)
Rep. Robert Behning, HD 91 (R-Indianapolis)
Rep. David Frizzell, HD 93 (R-Indianapolis)
Rep. Ed Soliday, HD 4 (R-Valparaiso)

Key:
RMM = Ranking Minority Member
HD = House District
E-mail: h#@in.gov,
Note: in place of the "#" symbol, add the legislator's district number (one or two digits)

If your state legislator serves on this committee, we urge you to contact them and to express your support for renewable energy before the 2009 session of the Indiana General re-convenes on January 7, 2009.

Please check back to our blog for more details on renewable energy issues expected to be addressed by the 2009 Indiana General Assembly including net metering and a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES). We would appreciate your sharing with us any feedback you receive from your state legislators on these issues.

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