[SEMCO] Wednesday, March 21- tour falmouth academy addition and learn about green building/incentives

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

For immediate release


Contact: Joan Muller, 508.457.0495 x107

 

 

Community Program to Feature Tour of High-Performance Addition at
Falmouth Academy, Plus Tips on Going Green for Schools & Homeowners    

 

Falmouth Academy and the Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative
(CIREC) are cosponsoring a tour of the school's renovated building and
addition on Wednesday, March 21, at 7 pm. The event, open to the public,
also will feature a case study on the use of the new "Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) checklist for building green
homes.   

 

Richard Sperduto, Building and Grounds Manager of Falmouth Academy, will
share lessons learned from undertaking the school's project as well as
tips on where to find rebates and grants to help finance green building
projects. The tour of the three-story addition will feature its advanced
energy management system, energy recovery ventilators that recover
60-70% of the heat to warm incoming cool air, daylighting, radiant floor
heat, highly efficient lighting that paid for itself investment in one
and half years, as well as other features. Mr. Sperduto will also
discuss the 10 kW wind turbine which will be going up at the school this
spring.

 

Mark Harding of Wamp Worx, a consulting firm and building contractor
based in Mashpee, will relate his experiences using the new "LEED for
Homes" check list to build his own residence. This home will feature a
3.5 kW photovoltaic system to generate electricity, a solar thermal hot
water system, energy- and resource-saving appliances and fixtures, and
materials specifically chosen to minimize the impact on the environment.


After the tour and presentations, there will be a networking session
with light refreshments.

 

The March 21 program is cosponsored by Falmouth Academy and CIREC. For
more information, contact Joan Muller at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine
Research Reserve, 508-457-0495 x107. Falmouth Academy is located on
Highfield Drive off Depot Avenue off Rt. 28 in Falmouth. For information
and detailed directions, go to www.falmouthacademy.org
<http://www.falmouthacademy.org/> .  

 

CIREC (http://www.cirenew.org/) was formed in 2000 to bring together
diverse individuals and organizations with common interest in achieving
a sustainable energy future, both locally and globally. CIREC
participants work together to build awareness of the benefits of
renewable energy, increase the use of clean energy technologies, and lay
the groundwork for transforming the energy basis of the Cape & Islands
region. In September 2005, CIREC became the local chapter of the
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). 

 

(Directions to Falmouth Academy: Route 28 South, towards Falmouth and
Woods Hole. After 13 miles, the highway narrows into a two-lane road. Go
on one mile, through the Jones Road traffic light, at the bottom of the
Falmouth Hospital hill. One-half mile further on, you'll see a Gulf gas
station. Turn right at the Gulf station onto Depot Avenue, go across the
bike path, and through the big stone gateposts. Our driveway is the
first on the right. At the top of the hill, it forks. The left fork
takes you to the faculty/student parking lot; the right fork to the
front of the school, visitor parking, the playing fields, and the
entrance to the gym and theater.)   

 

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Joan C. Muller

Education Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

508-457-0495 x107

Box 3092

Waquoit, MA 02536

joan.muller at state.ma.us

 

 

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