Archive for February, 2010

NCSEA Charlotte Event: ‘Can’t Miss’ educational meeting & networking event

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Name: ‘Can’t Miss’ educational meeting & networking event
Location: US National Whitewater Center
Date: Februrary 24, 2010
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $25-$35
Description:
Business and energy leaders, government officials and economic development experts will discuss and debate the following question: What energy policies would create the most renewable energy jobs and attract the most business opportunities to the 16-county Charlotte region? Registration for the educational event and networking reception is $25 for NCSEA members or government and $35 for non-members. Please email Joel Olsen, NCSEA’s Acting Charlotte Region Director, at joel@energync.org if you have questions about this event. This event, which will be the first of several planned NCSEA events for 2010, will provide the status and an overview of pending energy policy legislation that could create market opportunities for the Renewable Energy Industry in the Charlotte Region. This event will focus on the feed-in rate financing mechanism, which has been used successfully by countries around the world and US cities, and how the Charlotte Region could create jobs while attracting and growing a renewable energy industry if a well-designed feed-in rate policy is passed. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – Increase the visibility and marketing potential of your business or organization during these exciting events, while providing NCSEA with much-needed resources to push energy policies.

See all events http://energysmartcharlotte.com/events/

Making Gyms Green

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

ReRev Makes Energy Generating Gyms a Reality – many of us have been to the gym and wondered why the exercise equipment isn’t hooked up to generate electricity and feed it back into the grid. At long last a company in Florida called ReRev has answered our calls, converting existing elliptical machines into sources of power. Now when you hit the gym, you can burn off those calories while creating some renewable energy for a carbon negative workout. (more…)

RAW Food: Real Food Charlotte

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Name: Real Food Charlotte
Location: 2102 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 910 9694
Website: www.realfoodclt.com
Hours of Operations:
Mon – Thurs: 11 AM – 3 PM
5 PM – 8 PM (Take out only)
Fri – Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM
Description:
Real Food Charlotte is a purely vegetarian cafe in SouthEnd Charlotte committed to serving the finest locally produced foods, fresh juices, baked goods and more. Real Food Charlotte is located in historic SouthEnd Charlotte, beside Evolution Gym in Atherton Mill. Expect to be wowed by the beautiful presentation of their food and be served a delicious meal with the freshest ingredients. Enjoy their vegetarian and Raw dishes for breakfast or lunch and starting February 16, 2010 dinner. They have daily specials that you can find on their website or conviently posted on Real Food Charlotte Facebook. (more…)