Meeting in Ipswich

See you at the Forum this Wednesday at EBSCO in Ipswich. Meanwhile, here's some news you can use:

Construction begins on Ipswich's 2nd wind turbine

By Jonathan Phelps Staff WriterPiece by piece, the town’s second wind turbine on Town Farm Road is coming together.
And that may be just the beginning; a privately owned solar farm proposed for the street could also help further the town’s renewable energy goals.
Ipswich’s first turbine is a joint project of the town’s utility company and public schools.
The two turbines will account for about 7 percent of the town’s power needs. The new turbine will produce about 2 megawatts, or about 4 percent of the town’s energy.

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Next Forum in Ipswich at EBSCO Publishing!

Sustainability Forum Spotlights Sustainability in the Town of Ipswich with Tim Collins of EBSCO Publishing

What:         Special Sustainability Forum this month will meet at EBSCO Publishing in Ipswich on Wed., Dec. 5, 2012. Our guest host will be Tim Collins, president and founder of EBSCO Publishing.

Focus:        Ipswich is one of the oldest towns in the US. It has long-standing connection to its beautiful resources, notably its river and salt marshes. Located prominently downtown is EBSCO Publishing, a major North Shore business with a noted commitment to sustainability.

President Tim Collins has been the driving force behind the reduction of EBSCO Publishing’s environmental footprint, instituting many new cutting edge policies, such as the conversion of EP’s entire fleet to hybrid vehicles, the installation of over 400 solar panels and electric car charging stations, as well as the distribution of over 150,000 green bags throughout the North Shore.

When:        Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Coffee begins at 8 a.m.; presentation at 8:20.

Where:       EBSCO Publishing

                  Riverside Conference Room

                  10 Estes Street

                  Ipswich, MA 01938          

RSVP:        Forum meetings are free to members of the NSTC; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.

The Sustainability Forum is a special interest group within the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC).  Its active membership is dedicated to the understanding and promotion of clean-technology and sustainable practices within our region.  Monthly meetings offer lively discussions and special guests. Visit:  http://northshoretechcouncil.blogspot.com/

About the North Shore Technology Council

The North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit technology trade association with a mission to build a community for collaboration and advancement of technology industries in northeastern Massachusetts.

For more information call John Coulbourn at 508-277-7356 or email: john@IpswichRiverMedia.com