Calendar

July 19
9am-12pm
Storm Drain Stenciling
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Garmon at (708) 828-1448 or via email.

July 22, 5:30pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 10am
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 1pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

August 4, 7pm
Rain Garden Workshop
by Stacy James, Water Resources Scientist with the Prairie Rivers Network.
Normal Public Library Community Room

Resources For Business

For small- to medium-sized businesses, high energy bills may can severely impair profits, so spending time to research ways to make your business energy-efficient may save precious dollars.

Energy Analyses

Brian Kumar of Thermal Imaging Services from Peoria, Illinois is a certified energy rater. He offers energy audit services, including blower door tests, thermal imaging diagnostics, and energy improvement tips and repairs.
Phone: 309-693-0617 (work) or 309-251-1719 (cell);
Email: brian_kumer@yahoo.com

Energy-Consulting Services

Smart Energy Services is a utility rate consulting firm serving a broad base of Midwest utility company customers.
Phone: 309-724-8262;
Email: MsNRG1@aol.com

Association of Professional Energy Consultants

The Association of Professional Energy Consultants (APEC) is an Illinois-headquartered, not-for-profit, professional corporation dedicated to the education and technology transfer within the energy and environmental marketplace. For more information about the Central Illinois chapter contact:

Building Operator Certification Program

Building Operator Certification (BOC) is a growing national certification for facilities operations and maintenance staff. BOC offers improved job skills in facility efficiency and provides organizations more comfortable, efficient buildings.

Individuals certified at BOC Level I have demonstrated competence to review the major components and maintenance requirements of their facility's electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems and to develop an energy consumption profile for the facility. Individuals certified at BOC Level II have demonstrated competency in assessing their facility’s preventive maintenance program and optimizing equipment operation for energy efficiency.

• BOC Level I Training will be offered in Bloomington-Normal starting in October 2005.
• BOC training includes nearly 80 hours of classroom and project work in building systems maintenance. Each course in the series of eight courses is completed in a one-day training session over a period of seven months. Tuition for the complete training series for BOC Level I is $1,150.
• For more information or to register for the next program visit www.boccentral.org.