ASES to be Inducted into the Environmental Hall of Fame
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES), along with 35 other awardees, will be inducted into the Evironmental Hall of Fame from November 20-22, 2008. The mission of the Environmental Hall of Fame is to help recognize and implement solutions of top Environmentalists in order to help reduce global warming, energy costs, pollution and help increase…
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES), along with 35 other awardees, will be inducted into the Evironmental Hall of Fame from November 20-22, 2008.
The mission of the Environmental Hall of Fame is to help recognize and implement solutions of top Environmentalists in order to help reduce global warming, energy costs, pollution and help increase energy independence. The founders of the Environmental Hall of Fame believe that implementing the technologies and recommendations of the Honorees would be enough to help transform the United States into a self-sufficient, renewable energy economy.
Inductees were selected following extensive research into environmental projects for over a year. Criteria for Hall of Fame award recipients include recommendations by peers, longevity in the environmental field and overall impact.
All attendees can have their picture taken on the Green Carpet. The Hero of Planet Earth (HOPE) Award will be given to members of all environmental groups who attend. Individual and group pictures can be displayed in an exhibit at the National Green Museum and Environmental Hall of Fame Museum.
In addition to ASES, the other November Honorees Include:
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), Bradley Collins
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Randall Swisher
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), Urban Sustainability
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), Building Resources
Chicago Climate Action Plan, 80% Carbon Reduction 2050
Chicago Department of Environment, Chgo Climate Action Plan
Chicago Public Schools, Suzanne Carlson, Environ Program Manager
City of Naperville Renewable Energy, 8.5% Participation
Conscious Choice, Chicago’s Sustainability Magazine, 20 Years
Environment Illinois, Brian Granahan, Environmental Advocacy
Faith in Place, Clare Butterfield, 400 Green Church Partners
Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), Karl Gawell, Exec Director
GreenPower, Michael Spitzauer, From Biomass to Diesel Fuel
I-Go Car Sharing, Non-Profit Car Sharing Services
Illinois PIRG (IPIRG), Brian Imus, Public Transp Advocacy
Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA), Business Network
Illinois Renewable Portfolio Strategy, 15% Renewables by 2020
Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA), Mark Burger
Informed Energy Decisions, Energy Performance, 29 yrs Experience
James Dehlsen, Father of American Wind Energy
Kimpton Hotels, USA’s Greenest Hotel Chain
Mark Victor Hansen, Inspiration for Environmental Hall of Fame
Merchandise Mart, World’s Largest Green Building, Silver LEED
Mike Nicklas, Innovative Design for Sustainable Schools
Sadhu Johnston, Chief Environmental Officer, Mayor’s Office
ShoreBank, Pioneering and Premiere Green Bank, Since 1973
Sierra Club, America’s Oldest/Largest Environmental Organization
Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Director, Chicago Dept of Environment
Source: Environmental Hall of Fame
Press Release, 11/20/08
