February 2016
Inline Electric Supply 2016 Energy Efficiency Expo
Inline Energy Efficiency Expo For the past few years Inline Electric Supply has hosted the Energy Efficiency Expo events in north and central Alabama. Their goal is to help keep architects, contractors, property managers, facilities maintenance managers and others informed about energy efficient products and strategies. Their shows will introduce you to the latest that the electrical industry has to offer and provide on-site demonstrations and product displays so that you can see the products and savings for yourself. Inline…
Find out more »March 2016
Community Kite Festival
Join Nexus and the Tiny Green Home for the 4th Annual Community Kite Festival! Watch in awe as thousands of colorful kites take to the sky at this (free!) community festival that brings together educational and child-oriented groups from around Madison County. There will be lots of food, fun, and activities for the kids - and don't forget your kite!
Find out more »March Lunch and Learn
Join us for our first Lunch and Learn in our new location at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! This month's speaker is ORRS Environmental. ORRS Environmental offers green, sustainable and energy solutions for a wide variety of properties, whether it be residential or commercial. ORRS specializes in energy cost reductions and real-time solutions. Their technology, equipment, products and services are designed to minimize loss, increase value, reduce energy cost and consumption, and reserve our natural resources by reducing waste disposal. ORRS will show you how to reduce…
Find out more »Good People Brewing Charity Beer of the Week
The week of March 14-18, we will be Good People Brewing's Charity Beer of the Week! A portion of this week's proceeds from a selected Good People beer will go directly to Nexus Energy Center. Good People Brewing is Alabama's oldest and largest brewery, located in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, visit www.goodpeoplebrewing.com
Find out more »WNC Home, Garden, and Green Living Show
Nexus Program Coordinator Chad Wright will be speaking at this year's WNC Home, Garden, and Green Living Show! The 41st Annual WNC Home, Garden & Green Living Show will be held at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville March 18?20, 2016, featuring products and services for the home, garden & green living. Chad will be speaking to attendees about ways to lower home energy costs and some of the best energy efficient products & technology on the market. For…
Find out more »April 2016
Earth Day at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
On April 2nd, bring the whole family to the U. S. Space & Rocket Center for a day celebrating earth, science, space, AND energy! Nexus Energy Center will be partnering with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to host an event in observation of Earth Day, a day of appreciation and learning about the beautiful green planet that we call home. Enjoy hands-on learning experiences about a variety of topics, from water conservation and composting to renewable energy sources and…
Find out more »UAH Social Sustainability Gala
Nexus Executive Director Ruchi Singhal will be serving as a mentor at this year's University of Alabama-Huntsville Social Sustainability Gala. This event focuses on fostering a dialogue between students and the selected mentors on areas including social justice, diversity, and environmental issues such as clean energy. For more information on the event, contact Haley Hix, Sustainability Coordinator for UAH at haley.hix@uah.edu.
Find out more »Energy Efficiency for Buyers, Sellers, and Renters Workshop
On April 14th, we will be hosting an educational workshop for people involved in all levels of the residential market, from homeowners looking to buy or sell a home to licensed realtors. We will be discussing the benefits of residential energy efficiency, and why having an energy efficient home should be a top priority for realtors and homeowners alike. CE credits can be earned through the completion of this course. For more information, contact Kristen Pepper at kristen@nexusenergycenter.org.
Find out more »Earth Day at Monte Sano
Come see Nexus and the Tiny Green Home at this year's Earth Day at Monte Sano State Park! Lots of local vendors and exhibitors will be showcasing their earth-friendly wares. For more info, click here.
Find out more »MSFC SHE Day
Marshall Space Flight Center is hosting their annual SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Day event on April 20. If you're an MSFC employee, come check out the Tiny Green Home and learn more about energy efficiency, conservation, and how you can get 1% financing for your home energy project through AlabamaWISE!
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