Havre de Grace Green Team: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Do you have a small business in HdG? Upgrade your lighting & save money!!

If you have a small business in HdG you may qualify for a free lighting audit, and may be eligible for lighting upgrades.You may qualify for rebates that will cover up to 80% of the cost!!!
Did you ever notice the Empower MD Tax on your monthly BGE bill? That is the program that pays for these upgrades!! Check it out!
http://www.bgesmartenergy.com/sites/bge/files/BGE_Commerc_Small_Bus_FS.pdf

Great site with info regarding incentives for renewable energy!

http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=MD

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sustainability Tip!

Skip the dryer: Clothes driers are energy hogs. Try a drying rack or clothesline instead. Your energy bill will decrease.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Want to retrofit your home or business for energy efficiency??

The State of Maryland has lending programs available to residents and businesses in Havre de Grace! Check out this link for more information!!
http://www.mdhousing.org/website/programs/BeSmart/Default.aspx

Friday, May 20, 2011

"Green" Business Networking Luncheon - June 16th, 2011

YOU ARE INVITED… YOU ARE INVITED…
THE HARFORD COUNTY GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK’S
3rd Brown Bag Lunch

NETWORKING SESSION

Thursday, June 16, 2011
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
220 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
2nd Floor Conference Room
From A to Z: How to Focus Your Business on Sustainability

GUEST SPEAKER:
Jeff Blankman
Sustainable Manufacturing Manager
McCormick & Co. Inc.
Mr. Blankman is the Sustainable Manufacturing Manager for McCormick & Company, the world’s leading producer of spices and
seasonings. In this role, he establishes best practices for McCormick’s retail manufacturing and distribution facilities for energy efficiency,
renewable energy, waste reduction, and other sustainability initiatives. He has 20 years of project management experience in
manufacturing. Jeff serves on the Company’s Corporate Sustainability Committee and is a member of the Baltimore County Sustainability
Network. Jeff has both a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
KINDLY BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH & DRINK
WE WILL PROVIDE SWEETS AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES!

Sponsored by: This event is free but membership is required.
For more information on the event and how to become a member at no cost please contact
Marlana McKenna at 410-638-4109 x1806, or
mlmckenna@harfordcountymd.gov

Saturday, May 14, 2011