The Indiana Renewable Energy Association (InREA) cordially invites you to a Special Membership Meeting to be held on Saturday, April 11th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in conjunction with the unveiling of Upland Brewing Co.'s new solar water-heated installation.

InREA Membership Meeting
Saturday, April 11th--12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Upland Brewing Co., Bloomington, IN

Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington), co-chairman of the House Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities Committee and author of HB 1622 to create advanced renewable energy tariffs and HB 1620 for energy efficient buildings will be our featured speaker will give us an update on renewable energy legislation during the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Other topics include continuing efforts to improve net metering regulations in Indiana and an update on federal energy proposals pending in the U.S. Congress.

We will unveil our redesigned website and discuss our new status as the Indiana Chapter of the American Solar Energy Association (www.ases.org). We will also include updates on upcoming events and activities of the association as well as reports on the creation of working committees.

We will continue to alternate membership meetings between northern and southern Indiana. Plans are underway for a June membership meeting to view a solar panel installation at McCormick Motors in Nappanee, Indiana.

The Upland Restaurant opens at 11:00 am and remains open throughout the afternoon. The InREA Board of Directors will meet immediately prior to the membership meeting beginning at 10:00 am. Solar Tours and other activities will start at 2:00 pm. So come early and stay late. This will be an exciting event and a great opportunity for networking.

You're Invited to Solar Day
at Upland Brewing Co.
350 W. 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Saturday, April 11th--2 pm

We cordially invite you to join us for the unveiling of the Midwest's first solar water-heated brewery during Upland's Solar Day. We will offer educational tours and presentations on solar energy as well as launching our new Helios Pale Ale - available for the first time! Dedication to sustainable practices is a core value of the brewery. By harnessing the power of the sun to brew, Upland expects to eliminate up to 75% on natural gas required for water heating. It is estimated the solar panels on Upland's roof will provide over 167 million BTUs of energy each year.

The $70,000 installation was made possible and supported in part by a Department of Energy grant specifically available for alternative energy installations.

Please RSVP: 812.336.2337 x200 or email stacy@uplandbeer.com