There is a green revolution happening at America’s schools as they prepare the next generation of environmentally aware problem solvers, and California schools are leading the way. They are saving millions through energy efficiency, and healthy schools keep students and teachers more productive. The Green California Schools Summit [1] is the showcase for high performance schools.
Keynotes, Featured Speakers, Special Events
- Norma Williamson, creator of the "Reach for the Sun" Solar Energy Academy at La Mirada High School. Creator of “Green Jobs Prep School."
- Eric Corey Freed, founder of organicARCHITECT, author of four books, including the best-selling Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies and Sustainable School Architecture.
- Wendy Rogers, green schools architect, designed more than 45 educational facilities, is the author of Green Schools Primer.
- Sara Laimon, founder and director of the Green Ambassadors program, which creates opportunities for youth to build leadership skills and address critical environmental issues facing our planet.
- Green California Schools Summit Leadership Awards Reception and Ceremony
- Grid Neutral Awards presented by the Division of the State Architect
- Expo with over 100 green schools vendors
WHAT: Hands-on exposure to the green schools revolution and the latest in sustainability innovation. Talk to experts on:
- building and operating green schools
- saving millions of dollars on energy efficiency at school districts
- creating curriculum that incorporates green technology
- new CALGreen building codes that become mandatory in January, 2011
For press pass or information contact Racquel Palmese at 626-577-5700 ext. 242 or rpalmese@green-technology.org [2]
California [3]
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