A Greener Conference

The American Wind Energy Association recognizes that organizing events, especially the size of the WINDPOWER Conference, can ultimately result in negative impacts on the environment.  That's why we work each year to implement new environmentally-friendly practices for the show.  While there's always more than can be done, we wanted to share at least a summary of some of the activities we are undertaking for WINDPOWER 2009.

But, we can't do it alone!  As an attendee or exhibitor at WINDPOWER 2009, we need your help!  See below for a list of ways you can partner with AWEA to make this our most environmentally-friendly conference yet.

We also want to make sure that you know about some of our partners' green initiatives as well including the City of Chicago, the McCormick Place Convention Center, our Conference Hotels, and our show decorator Champion Exposition Services.

          - What AWEA is Doing

          - How You Can Help

What is the City of Chicago doing to be more environmentally-friendly?

          - Summary of Green Initiatives in the City

          - Department of Environment Program & Initiatives

More information about the green initiatives of our venues for WINDPOWER 2009:

          - McCormick Place Convention Center (.pdf document)

          - Press Release:  Chicago Leads Nation with Five Green Seal Certified Hotels (.pdf document)

          - Champion Exposition Services (.pdf document)


Feedback?  Suggestions? 
Email Stefanie Brown, Deputy Director of Conference & Meetings at sbrown@awea.org.