[Imc-bigmuddy] Green Technology to be Featured at Festival

[Kris Schachel, SICSF]

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:	Aur Beck
		618-893-1717
		tech at aessolar.com

	OR	Kris Schachel
		618-525-7900
		sustain at siu.edu
					

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Green Technology to be Featured at Festival

April 24, Carbondale – Among the many things to look at and learn about at the first Shawnee 
Energy Fest, there will be a spray-foam insulation rig, an RV powered by renewable energy, an 
electric lawnmower, and much more.  The Festival takes place May 2 & 3 at GreenRetreat, three 
miles west of Carbondale.

The spray-foam rig is GreenRetreat’s and uses soy-based insulation.  One of the GreenRetreat 
staffers will be on hand to explain how the rig works and the benefits of spray-foam insulation.  
Also during tours of GreenRetreat, there are a couple places that can be pointed out where the 
insulation is visible, so folks can have a glimpse at the finished product.

The “RV of the Future” will also be available for tours.  This solar/wind/ethanol powered RV 
features 350 watts of solar power, 400 watts of wind power, a 700 amp hour battery bank, a 30 amp 
charge controller, insulating curtains, LED lighting, solar water heater, and is outfitted with 
energy efficient appliances.

An electric mower from Neuton Power will be given away in a raffle.  The CE-5 battery powered 
mower runs up to an hour on a single charge, produces no emissions, and is very quiet.  Raffle 
tickets will be available at $1 each or 6 for $5, and the drawing will be held at the Festival 
closing, 5pm Sunday.

Shawnee Energy Fest activities include workshops and presentations on a variety of energy and 
environmental topics, solar-powered bandstand, kids tent, great food, a wellness center, and tours 
of GreenRetreat.  For more information, visit www.ShawneeEnergyFest.org and www.GreenRetreat.org


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