11th Annual Southern Energy and Environment Expo
August 19-21st 2011 at The Western N.C. Agricultural Center
2010 Conservation Organizations
2011 information coming on or before July 5th, 2011
Appalachian State University Energy Center
ASU Box 32131, Boone, NC 28608
www.energy.appstate.edu ramsdellje@appstate.edu 828-262-7514
Representing: Dr. Jeff Ramsdell, Quint David, Crystal Simmons
The ASU Energy Center works through faculty, staff, and students on programs and research in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy technology, biofuels, policy analysis, forecasting, and economic development.
Appalachian State University Solar Decathlon Team
387 Rivers Street, Dept of Technology, Boone, NC 28608
www.thesolarhomestead.org leedm1@appstate.edu 757-810-0197
Representing: Dave Lee, Travis McKenzie
The Solar Homestead is Appalachian State University’s concept home for the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011; an international university competition to design, build, test, and transport a solar powered home to Washington, D.C.
Appalachian State University Sustainable Energy Society : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant!
387 Rivers Street, Dept of Technology, Boone, NC 28608
www.asuses.appstate.edu leedm1@appstate.edu 757-810-0197
Representing: Dave Lee, Chelsea Royall, Steve Sciara
The ASU Sustainable Energy Society (Solar Club) is a student-run organization that hosts workshops, special events, and other educational programs on campus and in the community to provide information about renewable energy.
Appalachian State University Wind Applications Center
387 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
www.wind.appstate.edu wind@appstate.edu 828-262-7333
Representing: Dr. Dennis Scanlin, Heather Kersey, Marcus Taylor
The ASU Wind Applications Center is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. We are dedicated to offering unbiased information about wind energy. We offer the tools and information to enable the exploration of wind energy options.
Asheville – Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801
www.abtech.edu jsnover@abtech.edu 828-254-1921
Representing: Jon Snover, Vernon Daugherty, Ken Czarnomski, Nancy Troxler
AB Tech and its Global Institute for Sustainability Technologies are committing to sustainability by providing educational and training opportunities, engaging the community and supporting businesses in Buncombe and Madison counties. AB Tech will be offering a Sustainability Degree (AAS) beginning in Fall 2010, with many continuing education courses in sustainability.
Buncombe Green Party
111 Barnard Ave., Asheville, NC 28804
www.buncombegreens.org hoosier848@yahoo.com 828-225-4347
Representing: David Ireland, Larry Abbot, Ron Harayda, Amy Kemp
A local grass roots Green Party actively involved in a broad range of environmental, political and social issues, with a current focus on ballot access, growth, social justice and community based economics.
Carolina Animal Action
P.O. Box 19242, Asheville, NC 28815
animalaction@bellsouth.net 828-298-4647
Representing: Stewart David, Terri David
Carolina Animal Action’s mission is to educate the public as to how life style decisions affect the other sentient beings on this planet and the environment. Veganism is not only compassionate, it’s also strong environmental action.
Clean Water for NC : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year participant!
29 1/2 Page Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
www.cwfnc.org katie@cwfnc.org 828-251-1291
Representing: Katie Hicks, Hope Taylor, Maqui Ortiz, Rachel Lang-Balde
Since 1984 we have worked to ensure all North Carolinians’ rights to clean, safe places in which to live, work and play. We promote this vision through community organization, education, advocacy and technical assistance.
Common Sense at the Nuclear Crossroads
99 Eastmoor Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us 828-299-1242
Representing: Mike Hopping, Lew Patrie
Promotion of conservation and renewable energy in place of fossil fuel and nuclear sources, focusing on the direct impacts of transportation hazards in the WNC region frrom the shipment of radioacive waste materials.
ECO – Environmental and Conservation Organization
121 Third Ave West, Suite 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
www.eco-wnc.org eco@eco-wnc.org 828-692-0385
Representing: David Weintraub, George Tregay, Matthew Foss
ECO’s mission is to preserve the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region by serving as an effective voice for the environment; advocating green infrastructure, water quality, energy conservation, and recycling.
EnergyXchange
66 EnergyXchange Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
www.energyxchange.org dasher@energyxchange.org 828-675-5541
Representing: Dan Asher, Micah Cain, Jot Tanner, Will Baker
To apply the use of renewable resources and practices for educational opportunities and economic development in the fields of art and horticulture. Clay and glass artwork and native plants produced with clean energy sources.
Green Opportunities
133 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801
www.greenopportunities.org marcus@greenopportunities.org 828-713-3346
Representing: Marcus Renner, Torin Kexel
Complete building performance services to increase comfort and improve effeciency while addressing the triple bottom line – people, planet, and sustainable progress.
Harvest Chapel Mission, Inc.
1223 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
www.harvestchapelmission.org harvestchapelmission@yahoo.com 410-838-8299
Representing: Mark Fisher, Florence Fisher, Angelina Amoriello
Come try our pedal powered grain grinder! Free “Blueprint for Sustainable Living” catalogue.
MAIN – Mountain Area Information Network : S.E.E. Expo 2010 Sponsor!
34 Wall Street, Suite 407, Asheville, NC 28801
www.main.nc.us recept@main.nc.us 828-255-0182
Representing: Adam Matar
MAIN is a community based, non-profit network and full service internet provider that uses integrated media technologies to expand the public sphere and support innovation and communication by providing a voice to all citizens.
Montessori Cooperative School
2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
www.M-L-C.net info@M-L-C.net 828-699-5096
Representing: Cameron Ellison, Laura Mecale
Montessori Cooperative School encourages students to explore, through observation and participation, eco-literacy as an interconnection of life systems.
National Canine Cancer Foundation – WNC Chapter
40 Shadow Valley Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739
wnc.wearethecure.org tnatwick@wearethecure.org 828-388-0604
Representing: Terry Natwick, Erma Rhodes, Jaynie Tank, Kathy Natwick
The NCCF is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health issue in dogs by funding grants directly to cancer researchers.
NC Solar Center : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant & 2010 Sponsor!
NCSU Campus Box 7409, Raleigh, NC 27695
www.ncsc.ncsu.edu shannon_helm@ncsu.edu 919-515-3480
Representing: Dona Stankus
The NC Solar Center can help improve energy efficiency in your home, assist with a residential building design plan review. We provide education, technical assistance regarding renewable energy technologies and renewable energy policies and incentives.
NC State Energy Office, Western Region : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant and 2010 Sponsor!
1459 Sand Hill Road, Suite 304, Candler, NC 28715
www.energync.net r.conway@nccommerce.com 828-670-3389
Representing: Reid Conway
NC State Energy Office is the state’s leading independent agency for information, programs and resources on alternative fuels, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
NC Sustainable Energy Association : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant and 2010 Sponsor!
P.O. Box 6465, Raleigh, NC 27628
www.energync.org officemanager@energync.org 919-832-7601
Representing: Ivan Urlaub, Paul Quinlan, Nichole Campbell
NCSEA works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in NC through education, public policy, and economic development.
Nuclear Information & Resource Service
P.O. Box 7586, Asheville, NC 28802
www.nirs.org maryo@nirs.org 828-252-8409
Representing: Mary Olson
NIRS provides educational materials on nuclear power, radioactive waste, and the impacts of radiation with a focus on local and regional facilities and shipments.
The Canary Coalition : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant!
P.O. Box 653, Sylva, NC 28779
www.canarycoalition.org info@canarycoalition.org 828-631-3447
Representing: Avram Friedman, Jean Larson, Kendall Hale, Melissa Davis
Grassroots environmental organization that works for clean air by advocating on energy and transportation issues.
WNC Alliance : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant and 2010 Sponsor!
29 North Market Street, Suite 610, Asheville, NC 28801
www.wnca.org 828-258-8737
Representing: Ryan Griffith, Bob Gale, Julie Mayfield, Hartwell Carson
WNCA empowers citizens to be advocates for livable communities and the natural environment of Western North Carolina. Throughout our 27 year history, we have worked on public land protection, land use, air quality, transportation and water issues to the benefit of the region’s citizens.
WNC Green Building Council : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant and 2010 Sponsor!
P.O. Box 17026, Asheville, NC 28816
www.wncgbc.org office@wncgbc.org 828-254-1995
Representing: Matt Siegel, Maggie Leslie, Shifra Nerenberg
WNC Green Building Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmentally sustainable and health-conscious building practices through community education.
WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility : S.E.E. Expo 10 Year Participant!
99 Eastmoor Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
www.wncpsr.org patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us 828-299-1242
Representing: Lewis Patrie, Mary Olson, Stan Dienst
We promote energy efficiency and renewable energy resources while strongly opposing nuclear power -which is closely associated with nuclear weapons- as well as “clean coal”. We strive for a sustainable environment.
WNCW 88.7 FM : S.E.E. Expo 2010 Sponsor!
286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC 28160
www.wncw.org info@wncw.org 828-287-8000
Representing: David Kester, Dana Whitehair, Martin Anderson
WNCW broadcasts an eclectic mix of music and programming that will inform, enlighten, inspire, and entertain audiences from diverse cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.