Upcoming Events
9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair
September 26-28, 2008
Fredericksburg, Texas
For more info contact:
Laura Rice
877-3ROUNDUP
Come learn solutions to global warming: You can make a difference!
8th Annual Fish Cookoff benefiting Rays of Hope
Hello All
Marcel Montalvo and I are throwing our 8th Annual Fish Cookoff on October 11 from 6 to 10 pm. This year the cookoff is benefiting Rays of Hope Austin, a project of A Nurtured World, where we renovate low income homes to make them more energy and water efficient and install solar-PV systems to generate their power. These efforts improve the quality of life for some of our not-so-fortunate citizens of Austin. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Guerrero, Parks, Jaimes, and Rosales families of East Austin.
The cost for the event is only $15 per person (age 12 and over) and that covers all food, drink, and live music. Kids are free! With exception of the yellowfin tuna, Marcel and I have caught all of the fish that we are serving. We have refined the menu over the past seven years, so we guarantee that you are going to be blown away! If not for the food, come for the music, company, or just to make a difference. Here's the flyer.
Please RSVP and donate online so we can make sure we have enough food ( www.1houseatatime.org ).We look forward to seeing you there.
Cheers!
Mike Frisch
Ph.D., P.E.
Member of Technical Staff EHS & Security Spansion Inc.
Voice: (512) 934-5459
Mobile: (512) 745-3692Fax: (512) 634-2670
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October 17 and 18th 2008 Palmer Events Center |
Renewable Energy Workshops
Presented by Solar Energy International
Guemes Island, Washington State * October, 2008
Saturday, October 4: Introduction to Renewable Energy with Ian Woofenden
Monday-Saturday, October 6-11: Solar-Electric Design & Installation: SORRY -- THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Monday-Thursday, October 13-16: Solar Hot Water with Chuck Marken: SORRY -- THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Monday-Friday, October 20-24: Microhydro-Electric Systems
More information...
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
Saturday, October 4; Tuition: $150; 50% off for Spouse/SO
http://solarenergy.org/workshops/introre.html
Solar-, wind-, and hydro-electricity, solar hot water and cooking, energy efficiency; classroom sessions & system tours
This is an overview workshop of renewable energy technologies. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Tours of renewable energy systems will supplement classroom sessions.
Topics Include:
* Why Renewables? * Solar-Electric, Wind-Electric, & Microhydro-Electric Systems
* System Siting & Design Principles * Solar Hot Water, Solar Cooking, & Passive Solar Design
* Energy Conservation & Efficiency * Resources for Further Study
Instructor: Ian Woofenden, Senior Editor, Home Power magazine & SEI NW and Costa Rica Coordinator
MICROHYDRO-ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
Tap the energy in small streams!
Monday-Friday, October 20-24; Tuition: $850
http://solarenergy.org/workshops/solarhotwater.html
Learn how to design a fully functional micro-hydro-electric system. Learn site evaluation, including how to measure and estimate head and flow. Perform preliminary system sizing and design for systems of 50 watt to 100 kilowatt capacities. The workshop will include classroom sessions, tours of systems and of Canyon Industries, hydro turbine manufacturer, and a hands-on installation.
Topics Include:
* System Components
* Battery Storage & Controls
* Turbine Types
* Troubleshooting & Maintenance
* AC & DC Systems
* Hybrid Systems
* Site Analysis & System Design
* Case Studies
Ask about our SEI member discounts for all workshops! Logistics and lodging info available on request.
Free Public Potluck, Friday, October 10, 7 PM, Guemes Island Community Center
Food, good company, and a presentation on renewable energy. All welcome!
Take an eco-educational vacation this winter! Plan ahead for our Costa Rica workshops in January and February 2009.
SEI Workshop Registration:
Solar Energy International
PO Box 715
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-8855
Fax: 970-963-8866
sei@solarenergy.org
www.solarenergy.org
Information, logistics, and lodging
Ian Woofenden, SEI NW Workshops Coordinator
PO Box 1001, Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-5863 (home/office)
ian@solarenergy.org