Ensure that the World's Poor are an Integral Part of the Clean Energy Revolution

The clean energy revolution poses phenomenal opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Many Portland companies and organizations will be at the forefront of designing our new energy economy. It is imperative that this technology also benefits the developing world.

A delegation from Portland and the Bay Area recently returned from 2 weeks in Nicaragua with Green empowerment exploring the role renewable energy can play in empowering rural communities. Come hear their stories at the event, and come learn how you too can get plugged-in to the international sustainability movement.

Learn what you can do at home

Solar Oregon will be presenting the "Basics of Going Solar Workshop" during the Party at the Pittock. Come celebrate global renewable energy and learn how you can be involved with renewable energy at home! Workshop is free with admission to the Party.

12noon-4pm: Networking on the Pittock lawn

Raffles, food, beer, speakers, booths, renewable energy demonstration, raffles.

Tickets: $15 for 2 micro-brews, food, entrance into the Pittock Mansion
2 or more tickets sold at $12.50/ticket
(2 for $25; 3 for $37.50, etc.)

(Call 503 284 5774 to purchase tickets over the phone, you will receive a confirmation email)

Speakers
Dexter Gauntlett - Service Learning Director, Green Empowerment
Sarah Radelet and Adam Turco - Recently returned from 2 weeks in Nicaragua as part of a Green Empowerment renewable energy delegation.
Matthew Tidwell - Offset Portfolio Coordinator, Climate Trust
Andrew Haden - Food and Farms Program Coordinator, Ecotrust
Martin Tull - Outreach Coordinator, Northwest Earth Institute

6pm-9:30pm: Dinner in the Pittock Mansion

Tickets: $100 for Dinner and Drinks (Call 503 284 5774 to purchase tickets over the phone, you will receive a confirmation email)

Catering provided by Artemis Foods, beer provided by New Belgium Brewery

Speakers
Gordy Molitor - Executive Director - Green Empowerment
Randy Lee and Eli Lamb - Recently returned from 2 weeks in Nicaragua as part of a Green Empowerment renewable energy delegation.
David Van't Hof - Governor Kulongoski's Sustainability Advisor
Lisa Adatto - Environment and Economic Development Director, Oregon Business Association
Ron Pernick - Co-Founder Clean Edge, Inc., Author of The Clean Tech Revolution

>> Go to Green Empowerment's webpage