Waste Reduction & Recycling Division

Eco Tip

  • Keep you computer and monitor in sleep mode rather than leaving them on around the clock. You will use 80% less electricity, which over the course of a year will have the effect of cutting CO2 emissions by up to 1,250 pounds.
    (source: Consumer Reports)

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Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair

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The 9th Annual Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair and Sustainable Homes Tour was held on Saturday, September 12th at the City of Lawrence Community Building.  Sponsored by the City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division, the Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair provides an umbrella that allows a wide range of energy conservation organizations and companies to reach a broad audience in a trade show setting. This event has grown to attract more than 600 attendees who enjoy learning from an expert line up of speakers and presenters as well as a variety of exhibitors representing for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, and government agencies.

Click here (PDF 141K) to review the full schedule of events.


Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair 2009 Exhibitors

Click here (PDF 35K) to review the full Exhibitor Participation Guidelines.

2009 Lawrence Sustainable Homes Tour

The Lawrence Sustainable Homes Tour occured on Saturday, September 12th in conjunction with the Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair. As a part of the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour, the primary purpose of this tour is education. The focus is energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, efficient appliances, and use of green materials during remodeling. The tour also provides helpful, real-world examples of costs and how to save money with federal, state, and local incentives.

To view tour buildings, and for more details, click here (PDF 227K).

Previous Event Reports  To see pictures of the 2008 Fair, click here!
Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair 2008 Printable PDF (opens in new window)
(PDF 331K) | Requires Acrobat Reader

To see pictures of the 2007 fair, click here!
Home Energy Conservation Fair 2007 Printable PDF (opens in new window)
(PDF 540K) | Requires Acrobat Reader

To see pictures of the 2006 Fair, click here!
Home Energy Conservation Fair 2006 Printable PDF (opens in new window)
(PDF 364K) | Requires Acrobat Reader