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GREENSCENE Winter ‘09 – Issue #1 The Council for Community Sustainability Starting out as Kankakee Community College’s Community Sustainability Initiative three years ago, this initial group of community leaders created the Council for Community Sustainability in September 2008. The Mission of the Council is to advance sustainability into the Kankakee River Valley community with a structured approach. ‘Sustainability’ is a relatively new term in the “green” lexicon. It is formally defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission, World Commission on Env. and Development. (1987). Our Common Future. England: Oxford University Press). The business definition of ‘sustainability’ focuses on a “triple bottom-line” that refers to the fact that we can create healthy eco systems, healthy social systems, and a healthy economy all at the same time. The goals of the Council are to: 1) Coordinate sustainability sectors, across a broad spectrum, affecting community development and quality of life, 2) Be a driving force for sustainability in the Kankakee area, the quad-counties, and the South Chicago Region, 3) Share resources and knowledge in order to accelerate change, and 4) Provide opportunities for and assistance with obtaining additional resources, such as grants and funding. At this time, the Council is comprised of four sub-groups: Designing a Green Community, Green Jobs and Business Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Local Foods, and Energy Efficiency for Facilities. Designing a Green Community is chaired by Jaclyn Dugan Roof and focuses on issues that include housing, transportation, community planning, building codes, and the goals and initiatives of area-wide businesses and community organizations. Community recycling efforts, bike lanes and trails, and waste management are some of the areas to explore. Members of this sub-committee are Vic Carlile, Bruce Cowhig, Chip Rorem, Sally Schmidt, Rob Hoffman, Laurie Cyr, Pete Schiel, and Ralph Bailey. Green Jobs and Business Development is chaired by Mike Van Mill and is a collaborative effort with The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. This sub-committee envisions Kankakee County to become a leader in the northeastern part of the state in green energy and technology by accomplishing four goals: 1) track and identify emerging green industries and trends, 2) create green jobs, 3) encourage business and industry to adopt green practices and create green jobs, and 4) advocate new legislation in support of green initiatives. Members include Ann Bernard, David Hinderliter, Jasper Jones, Mary Posing, Andy Pristach, Jim Riordan, Mike Stanfa, Marc Wakat, and Tim Wilhelm. Sustainable Agriculture and Local Food, chaired by Alex Panozzo, will support local food/slow food initiatives and fair trade, explore models for sustainable agriculture and permaculture, and help develop a Local Food Policy Committee. The sub-committee will also pursue marketing and making available locally-produced foods, community supported agriculture (CSA), urban agriculture, educating consumers about the health benefits and economic importance of local foods. Members include Pam Basu, Fred Carter, Johari Casemmie Cole, JoAnn Dickman, Douglas Hanson, Freddie Jones, Bill Olthoff, and Dennis Sorensen. Energy Efficiency for Facilities represents the Facility Managers and Physical Plant representatives from the largest employers in Kankakee County, and will explore best practices as well as share money- and energy-saving techniques which have been adopted by their facilities. This sub-committee is still in the formative stage and is interested in expanding it participants. Plant managers and engineers from local commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities are the ideal committee members. To date, the committee includes Bryce Cook, Dave Legris, Dave Puent, Rich Schultz, and Rich Soderquist. FEATURED Industry Copyright ©2009 Kankakee Daily Journal Company, L.L.C. All rights reserved. All works herein are property of The Daily Journal unless otherwise indicated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any manner of retrieval system or transmitted by graphic, electronic, mechanical or other means including photocopying, computer scanning, etc. without the prior written permission of the copyright owner(s) or the publisher. For editorial content and sponsorship opportunity Please contact Susette Cole at 815.937.3386 [email protected] Recycling in Steel Manufacturing Nucor Corporation is America’s largest steel manufacturer and largest recycler in the nation. Their campaign, “It’s Our Nature,” is more than just a collection of words – it’s a philosophy that permeates from the corner office in Charlotte, North Carolina right down to each of their 43 mills and facilities dotting the country. Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. was purchased by Nucor in December 2002, and is located in the township of Bourbonnais. It employs more than 300 workers in green jobs for Illinois. That Nucor has grown to become the nation’s largest recycler is no small feat. Each year, Nucor recycles more than 22 million tons of scrap steel per year. About 1 million tons is handled here in Bourbonnais at Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. Nucor is actively involved in acquiring scrap steel in its many forms to make into steel products that are used in cars, construction, roadways. The company takes an active role in helping to ensure conservation and re-use of raw materials to an extent that is nearly unprecedented in modern manufacturing. Combined with the other members of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nucor and other domestic steelmakers recycle over 70 million tons of steel annually. Almost 70% of all steel manufactured each year is from recycling. Recycling just one ton of steel conserves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone. Nucor alone con- serves more than 27.5 million tons of iron ore, 15 million tons of coal, and 1.3 million tons of limestone in its annual recycling practice. As the country’s economic crisis deepens and more and more attention is being paid to job creation – especially green job creation – it would behoove the Administration and Congress to remember that the industries on which this country was built can offer valu- able contributions, both economically and environmentally. Manufacturing is still vital to the country, and as a push towards green jobs becomes clearer, it needs to be said that America’s recyclers, such as Nucor, have been employing tens of thousands of Americans in green jobs for decades – long before the term was coined. Nucor will continue to improve its efficiencies and technologies to conserve still more materi- als and more energy. Doing so makes good business sense for Nucor, but it also makes economic sense for our country and environ- mental sense for our world. THE Sponsored by KCC Sustainability Center CREATING THE FUTURE FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY
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The Council for Community SustainabilityStarting out as Kankakee Community College’s Community
Sustainability Initiative three years ago, this initial group of
community leaders created the Council for Community
Sustainability in September 2008. The Mission of the Council
is to advance sustainability into the Kankakee River Valley
community with a structured approach.
‘Sustainability’ is a relatively new term in the “green” lexicon. It
is formally defi ned as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission, World Commission on Env. and Development. (1987). Our
Common Future. England: Oxford University Press). The business defi nition of ‘sustainability’ focuses on a “triple
bottom-line” that refers to the fact that we can create healthy eco systems, healthy social systems, and a healthy
economy all at the same time.
The goals of the Council are to: 1) Coordinate sustainability sectors, across a broad spectrum, affecting
community development and quality of life, 2) Be a driving force for sustainability in the Kankakee area, the
quad-counties, and the South Chicago Region, 3) Share resources and knowledge in order to accelerate change,
and 4) Provide opportunities for and assistance with obtaining additional resources, such as grants and funding.
At this time, the Council is comprised of four sub-groups: Designing a Green Community, Green Jobs and
Business Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Local Foods, and Energy Effi ciency for Facilities.
Designing a Green Community is chaired by Jaclyn Dugan Roof and focuses on issues that include housing,
transportation, community planning, building codes, and the goals and initiatives of area-wide businesses and
community organizations. Community recycling efforts, bike lanes and trails, and waste management are some
of the areas to explore. Members of this sub-committee are Vic Carlile, Bruce Cowhig, Chip Rorem, Sally
Schmidt, Rob Hoffman, Laurie Cyr, Pete Schiel, and Ralph Bailey.
Green Jobs and Business Development is chaired by Mike Van Mill and is a collaborative effort with The
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. This sub-committee envisions Kankakee County to become a leader in
the northeastern part of the state in green energy and technology by accomplishing four goals: 1) track and
identify emerging green industries and trends, 2) create green jobs, 3) encourage business and industry to adopt
green practices and create green jobs, and 4) advocate new legislation in support of green initiatives. Members
include Ann Bernard, David Hinderliter, Jasper Jones, Mary Posing, Andy Pristach, Jim Riordan, Mike Stanfa,
Marc Wakat, and Tim Wilhelm.
Sustainable Agriculture and Local Food, chaired by Alex Panozzo, will support local food/slow food initiatives
and fair trade, explore models for sustainable agriculture and permaculture, and help develop a Local Food
Policy Committee. The sub-committee will also pursue marketing and making available locally-produced foods,
community supported agriculture (CSA), urban agriculture, educating consumers about the health benefi ts and
economic importance of local foods. Members include Pam Basu, Fred Carter, Johari Casemmie Cole, JoAnn
Dickman, Douglas Hanson, Freddie Jones, Bill Olthoff, and Dennis Sorensen.
Energy Effi ciency for Facilities represents the Facility Managers and Physical Plant representatives from the
largest employers in Kankakee County, and will explore best practices as well as share money- and energy-saving
techniques which have been adopted by their facilities. This sub-committee is still in the formative stage and is
interested in expanding it participants. Plant managers and engineers from local commercial, industrial, and
institutional facilities are the ideal committee members. To date, the committee includes Bryce Cook, Dave
Legris, Dave Puent, Rich Schultz, and Rich Soderquist.
FEATUREDIndustry
Copyright ©2009 Kankakee Daily Journal Company, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
All works herein are property of The Daily Journal unless otherwise indicated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any
manner of retrieval system or transmitted by graphic, electronic, mechanical or other means including photocopying, computer scanning,
etc. without the prior written permission of the copyright owner(s) or the publisher.
For editorial content and sponsorshipopportunityPlease contact Susette Cole at [email protected]
Recycling in Steel Manufacturing
Nucor Corporation is America’s largest steel manufacturer and largest recycler in the nation. Their campaign, “It’s Our Nature,” is more than just a collection of words – it’s a philosophy that permeates from the corner offi ce in Charlotte, North Carolina right down to each of their 43 mills and facilities dotting the country.Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. was purchased by Nucor in December 2002, and is located in the township of Bourbonnais. It employs more than 300 workers in green jobs for Illinois. That Nucor has grown to become the nation’s largest recycler is no small feat. Each year, Nucor recycles more than 22 million tons of scrap steel per year. About 1 million tons is handled here in Bourbonnais at Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. Nucor is actively involved in acquiring scrap steel in its many forms to make into steel products that are used in cars, construction, roadways. The company takes an active role in helping to ensure conservation and re-use of raw materials to an extent that is nearly unprecedented in modern manufacturing.
Combined with the other members of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nucor and other domestic steelmakers recycle over 70 million tons of steel annually. Almost 70% of all steel manufactured each year is from recycling. Recycling just one ton of steel conserves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone. Nucor alone con-serves more than 27.5 million tons of iron ore, 15 million tons of coal, and 1.3 million tons of limestone in its annual recycling practice.As the country’s economic crisis deepens and more and more attention is being paid to job creation – especially green job creation – it would behoove the Administration and Congress to remember that the industries on which this country was built can offer valu-able contributions, both economically and environmentally. Manufacturing is still vital to the country, and as a push towards green jobs becomes clearer, it needs to be said that America’s recyclers, such as Nucor, have been employing tens of thousands of Americans in green jobs for decades – long before the term was coined.Nucor will continue to improve its effi ciencies and technologies to conserve still more materi-als and more energy. Doing so makes good business sense for Nucor, but it also makes economic sense for our country and environ-mental sense for our world.
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Sponsored by KCC Sustainability CenterCREATING THE FUTURE FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY
Associates Degree Program Kankakee Community College’s emphasis on sustainability and renewable
energy technology has led to the development of a new Associates Degree in
Electrical Technology with a specialization in Renewable Energy Technology.
The new degree incorporates four new approved Renewable Energy courses:
Survey of Renewable Energy Technologies, Solar Thermal Technology, Solar
Photovoltaic Technology, and Small-Wind Energy Technology. The courses are
structured to be “hands-on” training, requiring classes of 20-26 students to be
divided into work groups of
two or three to complete class
assigned projects.
The four new courses are
based on NABCEP (North
American Board of Certifi ed En-
ergy Practitioners) competencies
and students end each course
by taking a Precertifi cation Test
of Knowledge, giving them a
third party certifi cation of their
training. The Illinois Community
College Board approval of the
KCC program helped make it
possible to receive a National
Science Foundation planning
grant to assist in developing
the new Renewable Energy
Technology specialization.
The assistance allows for faculty
professional development and some funding for necessary lab equipment.
Professor Tim Wilhelm, Electronic Technology, Industrial Electricity and Physics
Department has created the program. Contact Tim Wilhelm at: [email protected]
Career CornerRichard Schultz is the sustainability center coordinator for the offi ce of sustainability
and planning at Kankakee Community College.
In this position, Rich will be responsible for implementing the college’s
sustainability initiatives.
Rich was previously employed by the city of Kankakee for 20 years as
the assistant superintendent of plant operations and was responsible for
the regional wastewater treatment plant. He also has experience with
solid waste management and recycling programs for both electronic
waste and conventional recyleable materials.
Rich has a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Western Illinois University
in Macomb; and a master’s degree in business administration from Olivet
Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Events
Attention Educators2009 Sustainable School SymposiumPresented by
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and the Green Governments Coordinating Council
Friday February 27, 2009
Hosted by Joliet Central High School
Speakers, Workshops, and Facility Tours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Complementary continental breakfast and lunch provided
For Registration and info visit: www.GreenSolutions.il.gov
Questions? Contact :
Jon Zirkle
Offi ce of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn
312.814.2094
Email: [email protected]
The new KCC Sustainability Center, is a one-stop-shop for information about energy
incentives and grant opportunities, energy effi ciency and conservation, renewable energy,
career development, and employment referral. The Sustainability Center opened January 28th.
For more information, contact Rich Schultz at 815-802-8243, or email [email protected].
Sustainability Center Non-Degree Classes at KCC
Building Operator Certifi cation
Building Operator Certifi cation (BOC) training includes nearly 80 hours
of classroom and project work (5.6 CEUs) in building systems operation
and maintenance. With the exception of BOC 103-HVAC Systems and
Controls, the courses in the series are each one-day training sessions.
To become certifi ed, participants must pass an exam at the end each
day of training and complete assigned projects.
Each training session is 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Beginning Feb, 3rd
Cost for the complete training series is $1,150.
Early registration is encouraged. To register go to www.boccentral.org
Energy Effi ciency Programs and Services by SEDAC
Want to learn how to save your company money? Attend this session
sponsored by the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) of
the Illinois Small Business Smart Energy Design Assistance Program
and learn about the free programs and services available to business
owners. $15
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1-3 pm
Residential Effi ciency for the Homebuilder, Residential
Contractor and Homeowner
This course takes the “whole house” approach to energy effi ciency.
It will cover combustion safety, air fi ltration testing, air sealing,
ventilation and ventilation equipment, duct leakage, duct sealing,
HVAC and energy diagnostic equipment.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost $99, includes textbook and materials
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
Learn how to use the sun’s energy for domestic water heating for
showers, sinks, and the clothes washer. A household can save 50
percent or more energy costs annually by incorporating a solar domes-
tic hot water system.
Friday, Feb. 27, Room D123, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost $99, includes lunch
Introduction to Energy Auditing—Train the Trainer
Participants to this course will learn how to make recommendations on
short, medium and long-term measures for energy conservation along
with fi nancial estimates and analysis for their implementation . $20
Wednesday, March 11, 1-3 pm
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems 101:Introduction
Learn about the HVAC choice the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency has called the most energy-effi cient, cot-effective,
environmentally clean heating and cooling technology currently
available. Find out how it works, various design options, sizing
considerations, life cycle costs, energy savings, LEED advantage,
maintenance and care.
Monday, March 30, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost $25
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems 201: Advanced
You must attend Geothermal 101: Introduction to continue with this
advanced course.
Monday, March 30, 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost $25
Basic Photovoltaics (Solar Power)
Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of photovoltaic
systems.
Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost $99, includes lunch
For more information or to Register, contact KCC’s offi ce of Corporate and Continuing Education at (815) 802-8200
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