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class="cal">The series of <b>"Green Home and Business: Focus on
Energy"</b> workshops will be held on Tuesdays in March (in the
afternoon at Snow Library in Orleans and repeated in the evening at
Waquoit Bay Reserve in Falmouth):</span></font><br>
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<u><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span
class="cal">March 2 - Energy Efficiency Makes $ense</span></font></u><br>
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class="cal">The buildings we live and work in represent larger than
expected
opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. This session will
explore the high priority, cost effective strategies for improving the
efficiency, comfort and green potential of your existing building or
new construction project. (Bruce Torrey, Building Diagnostics)</span></font><u><font
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<u>March 9 - Cruisin’ with Green Power</u></span></font><br>
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class="cal">Thinking about buying a new car and want to compare your
options as
they relate to gas mileage and environmental effects? Simply interested
in getting better gas mileage out of your present vehicle? We’ve put
together a panel to discuss gas electric hybrid vehicles, biodiesel and
compressed natural gas cars, as well as easy tips for improving your
gas mileage today (Richard Lawrence, Joe Hackler, Mike Manning, Lisa
Ayres, Jim Atherton).</span></font><font
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<u>March 16 - Cozy and Clean: Heat from the Sun</u></span></font><br>
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class="cal">Using the sun to heat your water can be very
cost-effective. Learn about solar hot water
collectors as well as radiant floor heating and pool heaters from
someone who’s installed
dozens of systems in the New England area. (Henry Vandermark, Solar
Wave Energy)
The Renewable Energy Trailer will be in Falmouth this week.</span></font><br>
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class="cal"><u>March 23 -Electricity: Clean and Green Opportunities</u><br>
Want to find out about a program to install solar photovoltaic panels
on your roof at a reduced cost? (Cape and Islands Self-Reliance)
Interested in saving on your electric bills simply by implementing some
energy efficiency practices? (Kevin Galligan, Cape Light Compact), Want
to find out about net metering, “The Grid” and other electric
mysteries?
(Bob Bigelow, Cape Light Compact). How about a program where you can
buy and support the environmental
benefits of renewable energy without actually installing a wind turbine
or solar panels on your home or business? Come
and find out your options for greening your electricity from a variety
of commitment levels. (Free compact flourescent bulbs
will be given out while they last.) The Renewable Energy Trailer will
be in Orleans this week.<b><br>
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</b><u>March 30: Cape Cod Case Study: Lessons Learned for Renovation
and New Construction</u><br>
This past year, an East Falmouth resident completed a “green
renovation” on her home which included solar hot water
panels for heating water and her home, insulation beyond code and the
use of recycled materials. Join the owner,
architect, contractor and renewable energy consultant as they relate
their experiences trying to match ideals with reality.
(Joan Muller, Jim Shipsky, Bruce Torrey, Tom Wineman).
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Joan Muller</strong><i><br>
Education Coordinator<br>
WBNERR</i><br>
<a href="mailto:Joan.Muller@state.ma.us">Joan.Muller@state.ma.us</a></font>
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