Rebuilding the South
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Ivan through
Technology, Energy Efficiency & Affordability
**October 19-21, 2005
**Tuskegee University
**Kellogg Conference Center & Hotel
About the Conference
Tuskegee University College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences is
working to develop, assist and train a cadre of the nation’s key executive, academe
and business persons to address how to use energy efficiency, technology and
affordability to rebuild the South in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan (September 2004).
The National Conference entitled, “Rebuilding the South in the Aftermath of
Hurricane Ivan: Technology, Energy Efficiency and Affordability,” brings
national attention to the devastation and to the rebuilding that continues for these reasons.
§ Hurricane Ivan’s impact has been economical by diminishing commerce, travel and development.
§ The reduction of commercial building development has been enormous.
§ As the rebuilding commences, there is a need to increase the number of high performance buildings that will be developed in the future.
The Purpose
This conference organizes support in the interest of the entire South and other
devastated areas and gathers potential donors to address renewable energy
and energy efficiency projects, models, and concepts together in a sustainable
plan for assisting areas of calamity. It is anticipated that the Conference will
identify the following goals:
§ Increase the number of high performance buildings
§ Help partnerships implement community-wide energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements
§ Provide technical assistance tools, resources, and services
§ Ensure a well-trained and sufficient force of program representatives
§ Leverage partnership support with public benefits funds and other fiscal resources
§ Ensure a viable and integrated network of strategic and business partners
§ Promote and market the program and partnerships
The Participants
The conference will bring together national leadership, regional experience
and scholarly researchers to address and have a realistic conversation to
prepare the country on the devastation that occurred.
Tuskegee University is partnering with the World Council of Mayors, the states of
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, along with the Department of Energy,
and an array of other partners in academe to include the engineering/architecture/construction
colleges in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
This effort will bring various partners together to network, understand the plight of the South
and develop a collaborative spirit for the states of Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Alabama.
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Science at Tuskegee University,
the World Conference of Mayors with support from the Alabama Department of Economic and
Community Affairs will partner to establish the Rebuilding America Project in Alabama.
The conference program will develop environmental, technical and innovative solutions
for aiding the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan through technology, energy efficiency and affordability.
How to Register
The registration fee is $250 for government and corporate representatives,
$150 for other professionals, and $ 50 for retirees and $ 25 for students.
Fee covers conference materials, program meals, and post conference newsletter/proceedings.
Exhibit and vendor displays are $1,200 for corporations and federal agencies
(includes program registration for two), and $250 for all others
(includes program registration for one). Make checks payable to “Rebuilding the South”
and mail to:
Rebuilding the South
College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences
Tuskegee University, AL 36088
ATTN: Ms. Velma Moore
Tuskegee University's federal ID# is 63-0288878.
To Find Out More
To find out more about this conference or to register, please call Ms. Velma Moore at 334-727-8096
or send e-mail to lburge@tuskegee.edu or Rebuilding_the_South@tuskegee.edu. Media may contact
Denise L. Berkhalter of Tuskegee University’s Office of Marketing and Communications at 334-724-4553
or 724-4551 or by e-mail at media@tuskegee.edu.
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