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Winners of TPS/COT Sustainable Energy Essay Contest
Announced!
Adriana Rodriguez of Hamilton Middle School has won the
Sustainable Energy Essay Contest, held by Tulsa Public Schools and
the City of Tulsa. Second and third place winners,
respectively, were Ryan Bunch and Brienna Milleson, both of Thoreau
Demonstration Academy.
The schools of the respective winners will receive a variety of
educational materials for their libraries. The materials have been
donated by Global New Energy Solutions (NES), the company that is
sponsoring a nationwide educational effort on the topic of
sustainable fuels.
In addition, Global NES has constructed a 30-foot wind turbine
at the site of the Helmzar Ropes Course, 1006 N. Quaker in
Tulsa.
A Renewable Energy Celebration and Fair was held at the
site on Nov. 5, 2009.
Adrianna's Essay
Go!Green Expo Held Sept. 12
Over 200 people attended the free Go!Green Expo held
Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the University of
Tulsa's Allen Chapman Activity Center, 440 South Gary, Tulsa.
Keynote speakers featured at the special fall conference
were: Mayor Hays of North Little Rock, AR and Steve
Hewitt, Greensburg, KS City Administrator.
The Expo featured information-filled seminars led by
regional experts. Each seminar was designed to help attendees
learn how to take action to reduce energy and water costs
while benefitting Oklahoma's environment and the Earth. Three
information tracks were Green Building, Green City and Green
Living, each addressing three focus topics, Energy, Recycling and
Water.
A concurrent exhibition featured products and services that
promote sustainability.
Presentations made by Go!Green experts have been uploaded and
are NOW available.
The Go!Green Expo was brought to you by the Eastern
Oklahoma Chapter of the AIA, the Mayor's Green Team and The
University of Tulsa.
Go!Green Expo
