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    Interfaith Sustainability Summit: Thursday, July 21, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM - Chicago, IL

  • 21 Jul 2016
Event Description

The Conservation and Sustainability Interfaith Partnership (CSIP) invites you to attend their summit to empower faith-based groups to improve the efficiency of institutions and facilities involved.

Participants will learn about resources available to non-profit religious institutions, taking steps to:
- Save money on energy and water through efficiency measures;
- Develop a water conservation plan;
- Benchmark energy and water use for further conservation benefits;
- Provide efficiency resources with your members, to empower them to save energy / water and reduce costs;
- Learn the benefits of joining the free ENERGY STAR Partnership Network, with no obligations.

When:
Thursday, July 21st from 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Location:
Salvation Army Freedom Center
825 N. Christiana,
Chicago, IL 60651

Summit Agenda:
8:30 AM - Arrival, Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - Welcome, Blessings and Opening Speaker
10:00 AM - Breakout Session 1: Energy Efficiency 101, Energy Efficiency 201, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, Organizational Engagement
10:45 AM - Breakout Session 2: Energy Efficiency 101, Energy Efficiency 201, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, Organizational Engagement 11:30 AM -
11:30 AM - Presentation on Funding Opportunities
12:15 PM - Closing Remarks

Event Sponsors:
- ComED: An Exelon Company
- Peoples Gas: Natural Gas Savings Program

Event Partners:
- USGBC
- Energy Star
- Elevate Energy
- Retrofit Chicago
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- The Salvation Army

For more Information and to Register, Click the Link below:
http://www.usgbc-illinois.org/events/event-calendar/

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