Where Can I Recycle CFL's?

It has been some time since we posted here, but rest assured that work is being done behind the scenes for 2010!

Gary Sutton, our Expo Coordinator, passes along this tidbit- which has a list of accepted locations for CFL recycling across Illinois!


http://www.actonenergy.com/portals/0/forms/CFL-Recycle-Center.pdf

What is OGZEB?

Universities around the country are working hard on green living- but how many actually have a home?

Read here about OGZEB- off the grid zero emissions building!
www.pjstar.com/features/x1188480973/Home-Efficiency

Skilled Trades & The Green Movement

The latest issue of IBI (Inter Business Issues) examines much of what central Illinois is doing to prepare its work force for going green projects.

Read what challenges the skilled trades may have here:
www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2009/oct/deeper-shades-green

Don't forget to come visit us during the 2010 Central Illinois Renewable and Energy Expo!

Federal Monies for Pennycress

18th District Congressman Aaron Schock announced that $500,000 in federal monies would be coming to Illinois for a biodiesel plant that will turn pennycress into fuel.

Check the story here:
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x576538352/-500-000-coming-for-planned-biodiesel-plant-in-Peoria-County