[act-ma] Energy (and Other) Events
George Mokray
gmoke at world.std.com
Sun Aug 14 12:52:51 PDT 2011
Energy (and Other) Events is a weekly mailing list published most
Sundays covering events around the Cambridge, MA and greater Boston
area that catch the editor's eye.
Hubevents http://hubevents.blogspot.com is the web version.
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Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by the Women in SNCC
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/11/1005667/-Hands-on-the-Freedom-Plow:Personal-Accounts-by-Women-in-SNCC
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Monday, August 15, 2011
300 of the world's best design theses on view at SA+P: Archiprix
Time: 9:00a–8:00p
Location: MIT, 7-431, On the 4th floor above Lobby 7, at 77
Massachussets Avenue
A major exhibit on view throughout the summer at the School of
Architecture + Planning is presenting 300 of the world's best thesis
projects in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.
Sponsored by Archiprix International, the biennial exhibit is the
largest such presentation in the world -- more than 1,400 universities
were invited to nominate their best graduating students -- and offers
a rare opportunity for assessing current trends in design education
around the world and architecture in general.
Hosted by SA+P's Platform for Permanent Modernity, a research program
in the Department of Architecture, the exhibit opened May 30 as part
of a two-week international event that also features intensive six-day
workshops for about 100 of the students represented in the show,
conducted at MIT by prominent designers from leading architecture
schools in the United States.
Web site: http://www.archiprix.org/2011/
Open to: the general public
This event occurs daily through August 31, 2011, except May 30, 2011
and June 6, 2011.
Sponsor(s): School of Architecture and Planning, Arts at MIT
For more information, contact:
Alexander D'Hooghe
617 308 7386
adhooghe at mit.edu
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Pitch Fest 2011: Minute to Pitch It
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)
Boston, MA
Be ahead of the game. Be wow'd by 1-minute pitches from the teams
working to change the world at MassChallenge.
Oh, and have a couple of beers and snacks, on us.
When: Tuesday, August 16 2011 @ 6-9pm
Where: MassChallenge, Inc. Accelerator Space
ONE Marina Park Drive, 14th Flr
55 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Register at http://minutetopitchit.eventbrite.com/
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Harvard/Cambridge Walk for Peace
WHEN Wed., Aug. 17, 2011, 12 – 12:20 p.m.
WHERE John Harvard Statue
GAZETTE CLASSIFICATION Ethics, Social Sciences, Special Events,
Support/Social, Working at Harvard
NOTE Nearly 10 years of war. Thousands of American lives, hundreds of
thousands of Iraqi and Afghani lives, trillions of dollars. Come
remember, mourn, and protest.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1:00 pm
Eastern Daylight Time (Indiana, GMT-04:00)
Cut the Crap: how to Develop Greener, Lower-Cost Products Webinar
register at
https://bresslergroupevents.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=bresslergroupevents&service=6&rnd=0.1667349140169656&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbresslergroupevents.webex.com%2Fec0605ld%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D279847998%26siteurl%3Dbresslergroupevents%26%26%26
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Worlds Beyond: The Search for Life in the Universe
Time: 1:00p–6:00p
Location: MIT, 32-100
Is there life beyond Earth? This is a question that has fascinated
humankind for millennia. The science of astrobiology seeks to answer
this question by exploring the possibilities of life elsewhere in the
universe. This temporary exhibit, created by local teenagers and young
adults, combines results from scientific investigations and current
events in astrobiology with the enthusiasm and creativity of its
designers. In the process, the exhibit leads visitors on an
interactive experience to learn how we can search for life beyond our
own planet, expanding our concept of what it means to be human.
Web site: http://epo.mit.edu/exhibit
Open to: the general public
This event occurs daily through August 19, 2011.
Sponsor(s): Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, MKI
in NE80, MIT NASA Astrobiology Team
For more information, contact:
Irene Porro
x8-7481
iporro at mit.edu
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Android Tablet Wars: An Overview
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
MIT Building E-51, Room 335
Presenters: Brian DeLacey - bdelacey gmail com,Jerry Feldman,
Associate Director, Boston Linux & Unix - gaf blu org, Richard Pieri -
richard.pieri gmail com, Tom Sohmers - trsohmers mit edu, Kurt
Keville, Systems Administrator, MIT Clinical Research Center -
kkeville alum mit edu, Matt Wendorf - mwendorf surrex com
Summary
We explore the various Android tablet devices that just hit the market
Abstract
Jerry Feldman will showcase the Barnes & Noble Color Nook, hacked to
run unlocked Android OS. Matt Wendorf will cover the Motorola Xoom.
Brian DeLacey will demonstrate the Vizio tablet, from apps to changing
TV channels and solar recharging. Tom Sohmers will present the HP
Touchpad. Kurt Keville will showcase a stealth tablet. Richard Pieri
will talk about Android as an appliance operating system, and tablets
as one possible platform.The presenters will touch on the following
areas for several Android Tablets:
Android Version / Platform Customizations
Hardware Specs (RAM, SSD, Processor / Speed, Sensors, Battery Life,
Screen size etc.)
Price / Purchase experience
Usage Scenarios and Application Demonstration
Surprises and Wish Lists
We will also have a "Tablet Show-and-Tell" discussion for any
attendees who would like to show off their Android tablets.
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How Much Is Enough: Our Values in Question
A play exploring our relationship to money from The Foundry Theater
and ArtsEmerson.
Written by Kirk Lynn with artistic direction from Melanie Joseph.
How Much Is Enough cannot be rehearsed without a live audience!
Community groups and organizations all over Boston are needed to start
the conversation.
"Okay. Now raise your hand if you feel like:? The way I make my money
is a reflection of my values.
All right. Now raise your hand if you feel like: The way I spend my
money is a reflection of my values. Okay. Now, if you're willing to
answer a few questions, please keep your hands raised as everyone
opens their eyes."
Be a part of the Foundry's first ever audience performance company and
help deepen our inquiry and find the structure of this unusual
interactive theatrical event.
How Much is Enough: The Rehearsals (Free!)
August 18, September 11 (start times vary, runtime approx. 2 hrs)
Paramount Center
559 Washington Street
Sign up here:? http://bit.ly/VALUESrehearsals.?
If you would like to attend a performance, please visit
artsemerson.org for details or call the Box Office at 617.824.8400.
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The Future of Government - Civic Innovation Delivering Transformative
Services
Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (ET)
Boston, MA
Workshop and Discussion
Featured Speakers:
Nigel Jacob, Co-Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
Chris Osgood, Co-Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
ONE Marina Park Drive at FAN PIER
55 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Register at http://futureofgovernment.eventbrite.com/
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Thursday, August 18th
4pm-5:30pm
MassChallenge Headquarters
http://bostongreenfest.org/
Boston GreenFest 2011
Boston City Hall Plaza
HOURS:
Thursday, Aug 18 5 pm - 9:30 pm (Performers/Food)
Friday, Aug 19 noon - 9:30 pm (Exhibitors/Food/Vendors/
Performers)
Saturday, Aug 20 11 am - 8 pm (Exhibitors/Food/Vendors/Performers)
The EcoParty Continues Every Night at the Hard Rock Café Presented by
Afrodesiacity!
2011 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Native American Drum Ceremony
- Green Fireworks and Light Show
- Transportation Tomorrow Today!
- Over 200 Exhibitors
- 200 Live Performances
- GreenSouleStage
- Great Escape with Alexanderia!
- NOCHE LATINA
- EcoSalsa Fashion Show
- Jambalaya and Samba Dancers
- YMAA Kung Fu Demonstration
- NESA Gymnastic Presentation
- Tap Off with Boston Tap Company
- Green Entrepreneur Small Biz Forum
- EcoCafé, EcoGallery, EcoBazaar
- GreenFilmFest
- EcoFashion Pop-Up Shop
- One Gallon ChallengeTM
- EcoTimeTunnel
- BPS EcoPhoto Contest
- EcoPoetry with Seitu
- Boston GreenFest Quilt
- Fun for Kids!
Editorial Comment: Your editor will be doing a Solar IS Civil Defense
demo on Friday and Saturday.
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Don't miss Boston's annual bike tour showcasing the work of many to
strengthen Boston's local food system.
The 2011 Tour de Farms is Saturday, Aug 20, leaving from Franklin Park
and visiting Allandale Farm, Newton Community Farm, The Neighborhood
Farm, Brookwood Community Farm and the Roslindale Farmers Market.
For more information and to register, see: http://www.zerve.com/AdvenTours/TdF
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Boston Social Impact Potluck #III
Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (ET)
36 Sciarappa Street, Roofdeck
Cambridge, MA 02141
Come mingle with other social entrepreneurs. Bring your friends who
would be interested as well or want to hang out with other cool people
trying to save the world [or at least make a lasting impact]!
It's a potluck but you don't have to bring a feast. So bring something
light eatery or baked goods... or beer.... or wine - what ever your
heart desires.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the two co-
organizers:
Adrian Wong
awong209 at gmail.com
mobile 626-607-6029
&
Justin Kang
justinjkang at gmail.com
Please take our survey to make our potlucks more fun and your social
impact experience now and for the future better: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TZK7GXZ
Register at http://bostonsocialpotlucks.eventbrite.com/
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MIT SDM Systems Thinking Webinar Series
Ricardo Valerdi, Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Date: August 22, 2011
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Open to all
Register at https://mitweb.webex.com/mitweb/j.php?ED=145050207&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
About the Presentation
Competence in systems thinking is implicitly assumed among the
population of engineers and managers — in fact, most technical people
claim to be systems thinkers. But this competence is not as prevalent
as these assertions might lead one to assume. Controlled experiments
show that systems thinking performance, even among highly educated
people, is poor. This presentation provides a set of systems thinking
competencies and demonstrates how these are not as common as
advertised. We also discuss how these competencies can be measured.
The main thesis is that systems thinking is not a natural act because
(1) evolution has favored mechanisms tuned to dealing with immediate
surface features of problems and (2) the Western education system
tends to emphasize reductionist approaches. We discuss the
implications of the current state and provide recommendations for
closing the gap between the demand and supply of systems thinking
through the use of systems thinking flight simulators. Finally, key
takeaways are provided for the application of systems thinking across
a variety of scenarios.
About the Speaker
Now an associate professor at the University of Arizona, Ricardo
Valerdi was formerly a research associate in the Lean Advancement
Initiative in the Engineering Systems Division at MIT.
Dr. Valerdi is a two-time recipient of the Best Thesis Advisor Award
in the MIT Technology & Policy Program, the Best Article of the Year
Award in theSystems Engineering Journal, and Best Paper Awards at the
INCOSE Symposium, Conference on Systems Engineering Research and
International Society of Parametric Analysts.
His research focuses on systems engineering metrics, cost estimation,
test & evaluation, human systems integration, enterprise
transformation, and performance measurement. His research has been
funded by Army Test & Evaluation, Navy Acquisition Research Program,
Air Force Office of the Surgeon General, Air Force Acquisition Chief
Process Office, BAE Systems, and the IBM Center for the Business of
Government.
Dr. Valerdi is the co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Enterprise
Transformation, served on the Board of Directors of the International
Council on Systems Engineering, and is a senior member of the IEEE. He
received his BS/BA in electrical engineering from the University of
San Diego in 1999, and his MS and PhD degrees in systems architecting
and engineering from the University of Southern California in 2002 and
2005.
About the Series
The MIT System Design and Management Program Systems Thinking Webinar
Series features research conducted by SDM faculty, alumni, students,
and industry partners. The series is designed to disseminate
information on how to employ systems thinking to address engineering,
management, and socio-political components of complex challenges.
Topic: Why Systems Thinking is Not a Natural Act
Date: Monday, August 22, 2011
Time: 12:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
To register for this meeting
1. Go to https://mitweb.webex.com/mitweb/j.php?ED=145050207&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, The Boston Parks and Recreation
Department, The City of Boston Women’s Commission, and The
Massachusetts Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee
Invite you to attend
Women’s Equality Day
Celebrating
The 91st Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote, The Release of Boston
Women’s Heritage Trail's HerStory Map, & The Paget Family - Founders
of the Public Garden Swan Boats, a Newly Dedicated Historic Boston
Landmark
Friday, August 26, 2011
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Swan Boats Pavilion, Boston Public Garden
Info at: http://www.mass.gov/ago/womensequality
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VENTURELAB SUSTAINABLE VISION
Date: 8/26/2011 - 8/30/2011
Location: Microsoft New England R&D Center, One Memorial Drive,
Cambridge, MA 02142
Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Audience: Students and faculty from the Boston area and around the
country working on ventures for the developing world
Description: Please note that this is a week-long workshop: August
26-30, 2011
VentureLab Sustainable Vision is a 5-day intensive workshop for
students and faculty working on projects and ventures for the
developing world. Students from Boston University, Northeastern, MIT
(including Legatum fellows) Harvard and Tufts will meet and work with
students from other programs around the country, to develop strong,
sustainable business models that create products or services for the
benefit of people living in poverty.
http://microsoftcambridge.com/Events/VentureLabSustainableVision/tabid/823/Default.aspx
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ROOT CAUSE'S SOCIAL INNOVATION FORUM SEMIFINALIST INFORMATION SESSION
Event Details
Date: 9/7/2011
Location: Microsoft New England R&D Center, One Memorial Drive,
Cambridge, MA 02142
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Audience: Root Cause's 2011-2012 Social Innovation Forum semifinalists
Twitter: @RootCause
Description: The Semifinalist Information Session is an optional, but
recommended session for all 2011-2012 semifinalists as we want to make
sure that organizations understand both the process going forward and
the expectations for those chosen as Social Innovators. We will focus
on what we’re looking for in the second-round application and how
those applications are evaluated. We will also bring in a 2011 Social
Innovator to speak for a few minutes about his/her personal experience
with the Social Innovation Forum.
Register at http://microsoftcambridge.com/Events/RootCausesSocialInnovationForumSeptember2011/tabid/821/Default.aspx
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Sustainability and
Portland's 5 Ecodistricts: A Discussion with Garry Sotnik
Join us for a a round table discussion with sustainability economist,
Garry Sotnik,visiting from the hub of environmental innovation,
Portland, Oregon. Presenting his paper on Portland's five
ecodistricts, an initiative launched in 2009 in Portland, OR, to
catalyze the city’s transition process towards sustainable
development, Garry will also share his analysis on adaptability: What
does it mean to adapt? What is required for adaptation? And what can
be done to assist human systems (e.g. households, communities,
regions, etc.) in adapting? He will then open the floor for an open
discussion on the role of community organizing within the
environmental movement, the ideas of connectedness and resiliency in
the face of climate change, what could movements in Boston learn from
the large-scale and well-subsidized efforts in Portland, similarly,
what can the Ecodistrict Initiative learn from grassroots and multi-
focus social change organizing?
encuentro 5
33 Harrison Avenue
5th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Close to Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, and Boylston T stops
www.encuentro5.org
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Join us for the Greater Boston Slow Money Entrepreneur Showcase!
Thursday, September 22
6pm – 9pm
Non-Profit Center
89 South Street, Boston
South Street Conference Center
We will be bringing together investors, sustainable food entrepreneurs
and leaders working together to rebuild our local food system. Learn
about investment opportunities and how you can participate in
rebuilding local economies based on the principles of soil fertility,
sense of place, care of the commons and economic, cultural and
biological diversity.
For investors: The Entrepreneur Showcase will provide access to
sustainable food and farming businesses at different stages of
development from start-up to expansion of existing businesses. The
businesses and initiatives are also seeking different levels of
financing — from small loans to major capital, as well as donations.
Greater Boston Slow Money encourages investors of all resource levels
to attend including institutional, individual, accredited, and
unaccredited investors. This showcase event is not an offer to sell
securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
For Entrepreneurs: The Showcase is a tightly produced event. Each
entrepreneur will have five minutes and 6 slides to tell their
stories, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from the audience. Presenters
will also benefit from the networking opportunity specifically
designed to encourage and elevate investor dialog. Throughout the
event, your collateral will be available for attendees, and you will
be mentioned in all promotional materials for the event.
The Entrepreneur Showcase offers all the advantages of a traditional
venture fair and many more. Because of the shared vision that brings
us all together, it is an unparalleled opportunity for you to build
relationships with investors and entrepreneurs from all over the
region. We are confident that, if chosen to participate, you will have
opportunities to make important connections that add value to your
enterprise.
Given the relatively short time horizon, please submit your
application no later than Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Demand for
participation in the Showcase is high; spots will fill up.
To apply: send an email to gbslowmoney at gmail.com and we will send you
the application. It is free to apply, but costs $25 to present and
take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
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AC Swap – The Cambridge Energy Alliance’s window air conditioner swap
program is in progress. Residents can obtain a voucher for $125 if
they swap an inefficient window AC unit for an Energy Star rated
model This is a limited time offer. Go to the CEA website for
participation details:http://cambridgeenergyalliance.org/resources/a-c-swap
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Free Solar Panels for Houses of Worship
From a recent Mass Interfaith Power & Light (http://mipandl.org/) email
"We've recently been talking with DCS Energy (http://
www.dcsenergy.com/) who has an unbeatable offer: if your site
qualifies, they design and install the panels at no cost, don't charge
you for any electricity, and donate the system to your house of
worship after five years. Your only costs will be for a building
permit, possibly a structural engineer to verify that your roof can
support their weight, and any preparatory work such as roof work or
tree removal. If solar panels are so expensive how can anyone give
them away for free? First, there is a federal grant program that is
only available until November that pays for 30% of the cost of the
system. Then there is an accelerated depreciation option that gives
certain kinds of investors another tax advantage. Finally, the state
awards a special allowance called a "Solar Renewal Energy
Credit" (SRECs) to owners of solar electricity systems which are sold
at auctions to utilities who buy them to meet their requirements under
the Massachusetts' renewable portfolio standard. DCS is betting that
the price of these SRECs will remain high. Jim Nail, president of MA
IP&L, has talked to DCS Energy and is currently having them prepare a
proposal for his church, St. Dunstan's Episcopal in Dover. Jim says,
"The references I've talked to have been quite positive about the
program and the company has been very responsive. "If you think your
site might qualify, contact Peter Carli, pete at dcsenergy.com, with the
address of your house of worship and your contact information. He'll
take a preliminary look at your site and advise you if it meets their
criteria."
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Young World Inventors (http://yinventors.wordpress.com/) has started a
Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1036325713/youngworldinventorscom
) to fund insider web stories of African and American innovators in
collaboration, whom Diane Hendrix will be following with her camera
from June 23 to August 2 in Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. They are
building a community and raising funds for production and editing.
One of the people she will be following is Bernard Kiwia, a Tanzanian
inventor who teamed up with MIT grad Jodie Wu to start Global Cycle
Solutions in Arusha, near the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. They are
starting with ten insider stories of innovators (high and low tech) in
East Africa on a new interactive site, with collaborators who'll help
distribute stories, such as AITI, who who led us to some fascinating
projects (see our intro to AITI on YouTube).
Editorial Comment: I too have met Bernard Kiwia and am deeply
impressed by the variety of projects and collaborations happening
between Africa and the USA. Bernard's bicycle cell phone charger is
only one of the many innovative ideas coming out of young African and
American imaginations and expertise these days.
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What you need to know: The Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur (YSE)
Competition is a global competition created by Staples Foundation and
Ashoka to recognize exceptional young people using innovation and
technology to advance social change and improve their community and
the world.
Who’s eligible?: Young people (age 12-24), living anywhere in the
world, are eligible to apply.
Dates and details: Apply online between June 22 and September 19, 2011.
For more information: http://ashokayouthcompetition.org/
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Laura Sampath
MIT International Development Initiative
77 Mass Ave, 10-110
Cambridge MA 02139
617.253.7052
Sign up for the 2011 Yunus Challenge Facebook page: yunus2011 at groups.facebook.com
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Massachusetts Attitudes About Climate Change – An opinion survey of
Massachusetts residents conducted by MassINC and sponsored by the Barr
Foundation found that 77% of respondents believe that global warming
has “probably been happening” and 59% of all respondents see see it as
being at least partially caused by human pollution. Only 42% of the
state’s residents say global warming will have very serious
consequences for Massachusetts if left unaddressed. The 18 to 29 age
group is more likely to believe global warming is appearing and caused
by humans compared to the 60+ age group. African-American (56%) and
Latino residents (69%) are more likely than white residents (40%) to
believe global warming will be a very serious problem if left
unaddressed. The MassINC report, titled The 80 Percent Challenge:
What Massachusetts must do to meet targets and make headway on climate
change (http://www.massinc.org/Research/The-80-percent-
challenge.aspx), contains many other findings.
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The presentations from the recent Affordable Comfort National Home
Performance Conference are available online at
http://2011.acinational.org/downloadable_resources
Lots of good information from what some call the best energy
conference in the USA on Deep Energy Retrofits to Community Energy
Challenges with details on insulation, heat flow, energy metering,
ducting, hot water, and many, many other topics. If you are a
practical energy wonk, this should make your eyes light up.
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Free Monthly Energy Analysis
CarbonSalon is a free service that every month can automatically track
your energy use and compare it to your past energy use (while
controlling for how cold the weather is). You get a short friendly
email that lets you know how you’re doing in your work to save energy.
https://www.carbonsalon.com/
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Boston Food System
"The Boston Food System [listserv] provides a forum to post
announcements of events, employment opportunities, internships,
programs, lectures, and other activities as well as related articles
or other publications of a non-commercial nature covering the area's
food system - food, nutrition, farming, education, etc. - that take
place or focus on or around Greater Boston (broadly delineated)."
The Boston area is one of the most active nationwide in terms of food
system activities - projects, services, and events connected to food,
farming, nutrition - and often connected to education, public health,
environment, arts, social services and other arenas. Hundreds of
organizations and enterprises cover our area, but what is going on
week-to-week is not always well publicized.
Hence, the new Boston Food System listserv, as the place to let
everyone know about these activities. Specifically:
Use of the BFS list will begin soon, once we get a decent base of
subscribers. Clarification of what is appropriate to announce and
other posting guidelines will be provided as well.
It's easy to subscribe right now at https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/subscribe/bfs
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Artisan Asylum http://artisansasylum.com/
Sprout & Co: Community Driven Investigations http://thesprouts.org/studios
Greater Boston Solidarity Economy Mapping Project http://www.transformationcentral.org/solidarity/mapping/mapping.html
a project by Wellesley College students that invites participation,
contact jmatthaei at wellesley.edu
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Bostonsmart.com's Guide to Boston http://www.bostonsmarts.com/BostonGuide/
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Links to events at 60 colleges and universities at Hubevents http://hubevents.blogspot.com
Thanks to
Fred Hapgood's Selected Lectures on Science and Engineering in the
Boston Area http://fhapgood.fastmail.fm/site02.html
Boston Area Computer User Groups http://www.bugc.org/
http://www.mitenergyclub.org/calendar/mit_events_template
http://sustainability.mit.edu/
http://www.environment.harvard.edu/events/calendar/
http://green.harvard.edu/events
http://microsoftcambridge.com/Events/tabid/57/Default.aspx
http://pechakuchaboston.org/blog/
http://boston.nerdnite.com/
http://www.meetup.com/
http://www.eventbrite.com/
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