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Renewable Energy Weekend Intensive
2016-06-26
June 24-26
Aspen Centre for Integral Living (check website)
Have you ever wondered about how we are going to meet our energy needs in the future? Would you like to get a jumpstart on transitioning to clean renewable energy for you and your family? Join us for our comprehensive, hands-on renewable energy weekend intensive!
We will be outfitting our off-grid demonstration microhaus with a full suite of awesome active renewable energy components. By the end of this workshop, you will be informed and able to take the next steps in making your household and community more energy resilient.
Topics Covered:
– Household Energy Analysis
– Conservation Prioritization
– Solar PV (theory, design, and hands-on install)
– Solar Thermal (theory, design, and technology options)
– Wind Energy (design and turbine assembly)
– Wood Energy (woodlot and technology basics)
– Grid-tie versus Off-grid benefits
– Regulatory and Policy concerns