Opportunities in the New Energy Economy



What: Organized and presented by volunteers, these discussions of opportunities and savings associated with energy efficiencies, energy conservation, and alternative fuels are free and open to all.

Where: The Auburn City Meeting Room - west of the Auburn City Hall, just off of Tichenor Ave, behind Cheeburger Cheeburger.

When: Sunday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.


List of Programs

Oct. 4 "Alternative Energy Opportunities" - David Newton (Retired), School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, and Matthew Williams, Office of Sustainability, Auburn University.

Oct. 11 "Savings in Building Design" - Norbert Lechner (Retired), College of Architecture, Design, and Construction, Auburn University.

Oct. 18 "Innovations in Biofuels" - David Bransby, Dept. of Agronomy and Soils, Auburn University.

Oct. 25 "Weatherization Saves Money and Energy" - Andy Bell, Habitat for Humanity, Lee County, and Todd White, Housing and Community Development, City of Auburn.

Nov. 1 "Energy Innovations by the City of Auburn" - James Buston, Assistant City Manager/CIO, City of Auburn.

Nov. 15 "Sun Power: Thermal and Photovoltaic" - Sushil Bhavnani, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University.

For additional information, contact David Newton by newton3117@bellsouth.net.