[MCN] Climate and Clean Energy Expo this Saturday!

[Abby Huseth]

Hey Missoula!

There are lots of great community events happening this weekend. Climate
Smart Missoula is excited to host Missoula's 4th Annual Climate & Clean
Energy Expo, Saturday the 17th from 10-2 at Caras Park!

Featuring local solar installers, climate and sustainability organizations
and businesses, an electric bike & car show, educational programs, kids
activities, and more - there's something for everyone!

Keep reading below for more info, or find full details on our website:
https://www.missoulaclimate.org/clean-energy-expo.html
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Hope to see you there!

Looking to make a whole day of it? Join Families for a Livable Climate &
friends for their 2nd annual Climate Protector ride, a family-friendly bike
ride leaving from Silver Park at 10am and arriving at our Expo in time for
our discussion on greening transportation! More details & registration:
https://livableclimate.org/events/2022/9/17/climate-protector-ride
And after the Expo, head over to Home ReSource to see this year's amazing
creations during their annual SponCon:
https://www.homeresource.org/about/sponcon-auction/sponcon/

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EXPO PROGRAM
There will be several brief, informal presentations throughout the day -
come on down to chat with local advocates and experts and get your
questions answered.

11:00am  Sustainable Transportation: Going Electric & Beyond
>From EVs to e-bikes to e-buses, electrification is one strategy for a
low-carbon transportation system. Let’s talk about how to build a more
bike-, walk- and bus-able community! (Location: under the bandshell)

11:30am  Climate Policy & Advocacy Lightning Round
How do we make the most of and build on the Inflation Reduction Act? What
climate issues will be on deck at the state legislature in 2023? Hear from
policy experts and advocates about what you need to know and how to get
involved.

12:30pm  Electrify Missoula Stories & Inspiration
Hear from Missoulians on the journey towards electrification, from heat
pumps to water heaters to solar to energy efficiency and more!

1:00pm  EVs, Solar, and Batteries, Oh My!
Learn all about integrating EVs and batteries with home solar, with
industry veteran Dan Brandborg of SBS Solar.

EXPO EXHIBITORS
Agile Solar, Citizens Climate Lobby, Clearwater Credit Union, Families for
a Livable Climate, Grow Safe Missoula, Jordan Solar, Missoula Institute for
Sustainable Transportation/Free Cycles Missoula, Missoula County Extension,
Missoula Parks and Recreation, Missoula Public Library, Missoula Urban
Demonstration Project (MUD), Mountain Line, Montana Conservation Voters,
Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Energy Office, Montana
Environmental Information Center (MEIC),
Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, Montana Renewable
Energy Association, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT),
Sierra Club Montana Chapter, SBS Solar, Soil Cycle, University of Montana
Office of Sustainability, Western Montana DSA

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*Abby Huseth   **she/her*
Outreach Director, Climate Smart Missoula
c: (406) 219-8876
<http://missoulaclimate.org>missoulaclimate <http://goog_53780938>.org
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