[SEMCO] Workshops

[Sheri DeRosa]

Greetings!

The series of "Green Home and Business: Focus on Energy" 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):

March 2 - Energy Efficiency Makes $ense
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)

March 9 - Cruisin' with Green Power
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).

March 16 - Cozy and Clean: Heat from the Sun
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.

March 23 -Electricity: Clean and Green Opportunities
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.

March 30: Cape Cod Case Study: Lessons Learned for Renovation and New 
Construction
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). *


Joan Muller
Education Coordinator
WBNERR
Joan.Muller at state.ma.us <mailto:Joan.Muller at state.ma.us>
 

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