The City of Chicago offers classes on "Green" topics at the Chicago Center for Green Technology and at other locations around the area.

TITLE: Control Systems Impact on Building Green
DATE: September 17, 2011
TIME: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
SPEAKERS: John Baumeister at Automated Lifestyles
COST: FREE
LOCATION: the Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.,
Chicago, IL 60612
CREDIT(s): AIA/CES: 2 LU
RSVP: Pre-registration is not required. Please arrive early, seating is limited.

Participants in this course will discuss their understanding of what it means to “go green.” Discussion will include efficient use of resources, including electricity and water, and how electronic devices can work with these resources to contribute to reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

Attendees will discuss how a green home can be a comfortable and healthy environment for its occupants and identify methods such as engaging a trained electronic systems professional, choosing the right building materials, and providing proper air quality and ventilation in order to achieve clients’ green goals.

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The City of Chicago offers classes on "Green" topics at the Chicago Center for Green Technology and at other locations around the area.

TITLE: Lightening Your Space: Beyond the Switch
DATE: September 22, 2011
TIME: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
SPEAKERS: Emily Lai, dbHMS
COST: FREE
LOCATION: the Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.,
Chicago, IL 60612
CREDIT(s): AIA/CES: 2 LU
RSVP: Pre-registration is not required. Please arrive early, seating is limited.

To dim, or not to dim? In many homes and businesses light fixtures are either turned on 100% or off. The seminar will talk about lighting control methods for controlling a single room to an entire building. Find out what a simple dimmer switch can do for your electrical bill

The types of controls to choose for each kind of fixture will be explored. We’ll also talk about what products are available at a hardware store versus what needs to be specified on a project.

Brought to you by the USGBC–Illinois Chapter’s Residential Committee as part of it’s REGREEN Series.

***Disclaimer: no goods or services have been received in exchange for this event listing. This site's editor is a graduate of the C3 program and is happy to post the listing for this excellent Chicago Green Tech U event.***

The City of Chicago offers classes on "Green" topics at the Chicago Center for Green Technology and at other locations around the area.

TITLE: Vermiculture
DATE: September 24, 2011
TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
SPEAKERS: Urban Worm Girl, Amber Gribben
COST: $20
LOCATION:The Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington,
Chicago, IL 60602
RSVP: Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register call the Lurie Garden at 312.742.TIXS (8497). There is a materials fee for this class.

Learn about the benefits of composting your food scraps and paper waste using different methods of indoor composting, including vermicomposting (worms) and Bokashi (microorganisims).

Urban Worm Girl will teach you how these simple, clean, and odorless methods of composting can be done in your house, condo, or apartment.

***Disclaimer: no goods or services have been received in exchange for this event listing. This site's editor is a graduate of the C3 program and is happy to post the listing for this excellent Chicago Green Tech U event.***

The City of Chicago offers classes on "Green" topics at the Chicago Center for Green Technology and at other locations around the area.

TITLE: Drip Irrigation for Urban Landscapes
DATE: September 24, 2011
TIME: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
SPEAKERS: Mark Moxley, Lake Street Supply and Craig Dretzka, Agrifim
COST: FREE
LOCATION: the Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.,
Chicago, IL 60612
RSVP: Pre-registration is not required. Please arrive early, seating is limited.

Drip irrigation is easy to install and inexpensive. Best of all, it utilizes the minimum amount of water while growing vegetables, landscape plants, and container plants. This program will cover basic information, common design principles, and information about parts and pricing.

***Disclaimer: no goods or services have been received in exchange for this event listing. This site's editor is a graduate of the C3 program and is happy to post the listing for this excellent Chicago Green Tech U event.***