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WORKSHOP GUIDE EVENT SCHEDULE 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EXHIBITORS
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HEATING & COOLING
95. Geothermal - The Renewable Energy Bridge:
Discussion behind the renewable connection and
the economics of geothermal systems. (Beginner)
Leo Udee, experienced geothermal installer/
salesman. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Orange Tent; Sunday
2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.
96. Intro to Solar Space Heating: Basics of heating
new or existing buildings with active solar, for
those who know little to nothing about solar space
heating. Non-technical description of system
and collector types and economics. (Beginner)
Benjamin Nusz, Midstate Technical College.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Red Tent.
97. Masonry Heaters: Masonry heaters are an efficient,
clean burning, and beautiful way to heat your
home. Discuss modular and custom-built woodfired
masonry heaters. (Beginner, Intermediate)
Jim McKnight and Mark Klein, Gimme Shelter
Construction. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.
ISSUES & ACTIVISM
98. Citizen Advocacy - Finding Your Voice in Democracy:
Solve the climate crisis. We can’t be guessing here.
Learn a proven methodology from Citizens Climate
Lobby where ordinary people will determine the
course of U.S. climate/energy policy. (Beginner,
Intermediate) Mark Reynolds and Madeline Para.
Friday 2:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.
99. EMFs and DNA, Understanding the Mechanism of
Harm: Mike Bieser will present the work of Dr.
George Carlo, a public health scientist hired by the
cell phone industry to prove them safe. He turned
whistle blower with hundreds of studies to back
his case, the industry still denies. (Beginner) Mike
Bieser, Fizzeology Raw Culture Foods. Sunday 10:00
a.m. in White Tent.
100. Energy Ethics and Activism: A group
participatory discussion with people
brainstorming to take action in their local
venues toward energy sustainability and local
self-reliance. (Intermediate, Advanced) Chris
LaForge, MREA Certified Instructor, Great
Northern Solar; Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Orange
Tent.
101. Nuclear Power is Not the Answer: This workshop
provides an overview of the issues surrounding
nuclear power, such as how it is unsafe,
uneconomic, unsustainable, contributes to
climate change, produces persistent highly
radioactive toxic waste, and is unnecessary.
(Beginner) John LaForge, Nukewatch and Kevin
Kamps, Nuclear Waste Specialist. Sunday 11:00
a.m. in White Tent.
102. Psychology of Peak Critical Resource Depletion:
In spite of sound scientific studies and warnings,
large segments of society refuse to comprehend
the seriousness and consequences of resource
depletion. Participants will be introduced to
psychological defenses that interfere with
acceptance. (Beginner) Douglas McWain. Sunday
10:00 a.m. in Black Tent.
103. The Natural Step, a Systems Thinking Perspective:
Learn more about what the Natural Step is and how
it’s being applied and what you can do to follow
the Natural Step. (Beginner - Advanced) Sustain
Jefferson Members, Non-Profit Organization.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent; Sunday 2:00
p.m. in Maroon Tent.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
(SOLAR ELECTRIC)
104. Advanced PV: Review the latest issues in PV design
and installation with plenty of time for questions
by participants regarding their concerns.
(Intermediate - Advanced) Chris LaForge, Great
Northern Solar. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent;
Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 3:00
p.m. in Yellow Tent.
105. Being a Smart Solar Electric System Consumer:
Know what you’re getting, characteristics
of modules and inverters that drive system
performance and cost. (Intermediate) Jim Funk,
Energize LLC. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.
106. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: For those who know
little to nothing about solar electric systems.
Non-technical description of types of systems,
how they work, cost and benefit, and appropriate
applications. (Beginner) Jim Funk, Energize LLC.
Friday 10:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday 10:00
a.m. in Yellow Tent.