Camden, Maine - Following the successful Built Energy Forum held at the Augusta Civic Center in February, Build Green Maine is producing four sessions for Juice 2.0 "Building Maine's Innovation Networks." Build Green Maine is dedicated to facilitating the rapid transformation of Maine's built environment to greatly reduce energy inputs and reduce carbon emission.
"Sustainability is an essential theme for the creative economy," says Skip Bates, Board President of conference producer Midcoast Magnet and Vice President of Business Banking at Bangor Savings. "'Ugly' is not sustainable, and energy efficiency is essential. This conference represents an opportunity for architects, designers, builders, material scientists, entrepreneurs and consumers to develop relationships and to learn about the forces driving change in our built environment." The Juice Conference will take place on November 13 and 14 in Camden, Maine. The conference will bring together over 500 of Maine's most creative entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and statewide leaders at the intersection of technology, tradition and design for the purpose of charting the future of Maine's economy.
"Build Green Maine has sponsored a series of stakeholder meetings throughout 2009," says George Callas, Director of Build Green Maine and a Midcoast Magnet board member. "We are working to strengthen the green building industry through education, relationship-building, and professional development. The Juice Conference will position the green building industry at the forefront of Maine?s creative economy. The interaction with finance professionals, entrepreneurs and artists will add an extra dimension to our efforts."
"Sustainability is not just an environmental concept," says Bates. "It's a business concept: the conference speakers will cover the arts, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, focusing on innovation and creativity throughout."
One of the conference speakers will be Joe Lstiburek, principal of the Building Science Corporation. Lstiburek is one of the world?s foremost authorities on energy efficient construction techniques. "Building science may seem like a very specialized topic," says Callas, "but Lstiburek is a dynamic speaker who thinks very deeply about the relationship of buildings to our well being, opportunities for local economic development, and the importance of energy independence to national security. In a state where builders and the related trades represent a significant employment sector, Lstiburek's address might just be a lightning rod." Lstiburek will discuss "Innovations & Implications of Renovation."
The sessions produced by Build Green Maine are:
- "20/30 Vision: Maine's Energy Efficient Housing Stock 20 Years into the Future" The heads of key state agencies engage in a moderated dialogue of the elements of a sustainable built environment deep into the future for Maine and its effects on our cultural and economic development. Panelists include John Richardson, Department of Economic and Community Development; John Kerry, Governor?s Office of Energy Independence and Security; Donna McNeil, Maine Arts Commission and Adam Krea, Maine Housing
- "Gutting the Money Pit: A Case of a Deep Energy Retrofit" World-renowned building scientist, Joseph Lstiburek will walk participants step by step through a case study of a deep energy house retrofit. Learn how to prioritize retrofit tasks, learn what NOT to do and learn about the new materials and technologies that will get the job done
- "Smart Houses Don't Just Stand There: Exploring a collaborative design and construction process with the goal of producing affordable net-zero houses" Matthew O'Malia and Alan Gibson of GO Logic Homes will present an overview of the design process and construction methods for their net-zero model home in Belfast, Maine. The process demonstrates how a close collaboration between the design and construction processes proves that affordable net-zero houses are viable and possible, right now
- "Preservation as a Development Strategy" Staff of Maine Preservation will explain the keys to success where preservation strategies initiated downtown economic development and significant energy savings.
The Juice Conference will feature over 40 panel discussions on topics including social networking, arts education, non-profit fundraising, venture capital, and entrepreneurial success stories. Conference tickets are $175 if purchased before October 15 and $225 thereafter. Special rates are available for volunteers, speakers and for groups with four or more attendees. To find out more about what the conference offers, and to register, set up a group rate, or for more information on volunteering or the event in general go to: www.juiceconference.org or email info@juiceconference.org.
Build Green Maine is the result of a partnership between the Midcoast Magnet and the Newforest Institute. It was launched with the intention of connecting practitioners in the various areas of green building and renewable energy with each other and with homeowners and other stakeholders in Maine?s communities. It seeks to coordinate with and support those organizations who work toward the common goal of a sustainable and healthy built environment.
Conference tickets cost $175 if purchased before October 15 and $225 thereafter. Special rates are available for volunteers, speakers and for groups with 4 or more attendees. To find out more about what the conference offers, and to register, set up a group rate or for more information on volunteering or the event in general go to:
For more information:
Contact: Skip Bates
Phone: 207/942-5211
email: skip.bates@bangor.com
WWW: juiceconference.org
