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WORKSHOP GUIDE EVENT SCHEDULE 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EXHIBITORS<br />
72<br />
workshop guide<br />
HEATING & COOLING<br />
95. Geo<strong>the</strong>rmal - <strong>The</strong> <strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Bridge:<br />
Discussion behind <strong>the</strong> renewable connection and<br />
<strong>the</strong> economics of geo<strong>the</strong>rmal systems. (Beginner)<br />
Leo Udee, experienced geo<strong>the</strong>rmal installer/<br />
salesman. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Orange Tent; Sunday<br />
2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.<br />
96. Intro <strong>to</strong> Solar Space Heating: Basics of heating<br />
new or existing buildings with active solar, for<br />
those who know little <strong>to</strong> nothing about solar space<br />
heating. Non-technical description of system<br />
and collec<strong>to</strong>r types and economics. (Beginner)<br />
Benjamin Nusz, Midstate Technical College.<br />
Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
97. Masonry Heaters: Masonry heaters are an efficient,<br />
clean burning, and beautiful way <strong>to</strong> heat your<br />
home. Discuss modular and cus<strong>to</strong>m-built woodfired<br />
masonry heaters. (Beginner, Intermediate)<br />
Jim McKnight and Mark Klein, Gimme Shelter<br />
Construction. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
ISSUES & ACTIVISM<br />
98. Citizen Advocacy - Finding Your Voice in Democracy:<br />
Solve <strong>the</strong> climate crisis. We can’t be guessing here.<br />
Learn a proven methodology from Citizens Climate<br />
Lobby where ordinary people will determine <strong>the</strong><br />
course of U.S. climate/energy policy. (Beginner,<br />
Intermediate) Mark Reynolds and Madeline Para.<br />
Friday 2:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.<br />
99. EMFs and DNA, Understanding <strong>the</strong> Mechanism of<br />
Harm: Mike Bieser will present <strong>the</strong> work of Dr.<br />
George Carlo, a public health scientist hired by <strong>the</strong><br />
cell phone industry <strong>to</strong> prove <strong>the</strong>m safe. He turned<br />
whistle blower with hundreds of studies <strong>to</strong> back<br />
his case, <strong>the</strong> industry still denies. (Beginner) Mike<br />
Bieser, Fizzeology Raw Culture Foods. Sunday 10:00<br />
a.m. in White Tent.<br />
100. <strong>Energy</strong> Ethics and Activism: A group<br />
participa<strong>to</strong>ry discussion with people<br />
brains<strong>to</strong>rming <strong>to</strong> take action in <strong>the</strong>ir local<br />
venues <strong>to</strong>ward energy sustainability and local<br />
self-reliance. (Intermediate, Advanced) Chris<br />
LaForge, MREA Certified Instruc<strong>to</strong>r, Great<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Solar; Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Orange<br />
Tent.<br />
101. Nuclear Power is Not <strong>the</strong> Answer: This workshop<br />
provides an overview of <strong>the</strong> issues surrounding<br />
nuclear power, such as how it is unsafe,<br />
uneconomic, unsustainable, contributes <strong>to</strong><br />
climate change, produces persistent highly<br />
radioactive <strong>to</strong>xic waste, and is unnecessary.<br />
(Beginner) John LaForge, Nukewatch and Kevin<br />
Kamps, Nuclear Waste Specialist. Sunday 11:00<br />
a.m. in White Tent.<br />
102. Psychology of Peak Critical Resource Depletion:<br />
In spite of sound scientific studies and warnings,<br />
large segments of society refuse <strong>to</strong> comprehend<br />
<strong>the</strong> seriousness and consequences of resource<br />
depletion. Participants will be introduced <strong>to</strong><br />
psychological defenses that interfere with<br />
acceptance. (Beginner) Douglas McWain. Sunday<br />
10:00 a.m. in Black Tent.<br />
103. <strong>The</strong> Natural Step, a Systems Thinking Perspective:<br />
Learn more about what <strong>the</strong> Natural Step is and how<br />
it’s being applied and what you can do <strong>to</strong> follow<br />
<strong>the</strong> Natural Step. (Beginner - Advanced) Sustain<br />
Jefferson Members, Non-Profit Organization.<br />
Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent; Sunday 2:00<br />
p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS<br />
(SOLAR ELECTRIC)<br />
104. Advanced PV: Review <strong>the</strong> latest issues in PV design<br />
and installation with plenty of time for questions<br />
by participants regarding <strong>the</strong>ir concerns.<br />
(Intermediate - Advanced) Chris LaForge, Great<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Solar. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent;<br />
Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 3:00<br />
p.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
105. Being a Smart Solar Electric System Consumer:<br />
Know what you’re getting, characteristics<br />
of modules and inverters that drive system<br />
performance and cost. (Intermediate) Jim Funk,<br />
Energize LLC. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
106. Intro <strong>to</strong> Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Systems: For those who know<br />
little <strong>to</strong> nothing about solar electric systems.<br />
Non-technical description of types of systems,<br />
how <strong>the</strong>y work, cost and benefit, and appropriate<br />
applications. (Beginner) Jim Funk, Energize LLC.<br />
Friday 10:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday 10:00<br />
a.m. in Yellow Tent.