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WORKSHOP GUIDE EVENT SCHEDULE 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EXHIBITORS<br />
76<br />
workshop guide<br />
SOLAR HOT WATER & SOLAR THERMAL<br />
143. Build a Lasting Solar <strong>The</strong>rmal System: Provide<br />
<strong>the</strong> basic knowledge necessary <strong>to</strong> construct a<br />
solar <strong>the</strong>rmal system <strong>to</strong> provide a target amount<br />
energy with <strong>the</strong> ability <strong>to</strong> last several decades.<br />
(Intermediate) Chris We<strong>the</strong>rby, Stibel Eltron.<br />
Friday 12:00 p.m. in Red Tent; Saturday 2:00 p.m.<br />
in Red Tent; Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
144. Choosing an Installer for Your Home Project: Find<br />
out how <strong>to</strong> compare renewable installers and<br />
equipment. (Beginner) Kari Heinrich, Focus on<br />
<strong>Energy</strong>. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Red Tent; Saturday<br />
12:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
145. High Mass Sand Beds and O<strong>the</strong>r Seasonal Solar<br />
<strong>The</strong>rmal S<strong>to</strong>rage Techniques: Discussion of<br />
techniques on how <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>re summer heat during<br />
winter months. Including High Mass Sand Beds<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r seasonal techniques. (Intermediate)<br />
Benjamin Nusz, Midstate Technical College. Friday<br />
5:00pm in Red Tent.<br />
146. Installing Successful Solar Heating Systems in <strong>the</strong><br />
Real World: Discussion of <strong>to</strong>pics and applications<br />
for successful installation of solar heating<br />
systems. Examples of real world solar heating<br />
systems. (Intermediate) Brandon Leavitt, Solar<br />
Service Inc. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
147. Intro <strong>to</strong> Solar Hot Water: For those who know little<br />
<strong>to</strong> nothing about solar water heating. Non-technical<br />
description of system types, applications, <strong>the</strong>ory,<br />
design, installation, and economics of solar water<br />
heating. (Beginner) Benjamin Nusz, Midstate<br />
Technical College. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Red Tent; and<br />
Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Red Tent.<br />
148. Intro <strong>to</strong> Solar Hot Water: For those who know<br />
little <strong>to</strong> nothing about solar water heating.<br />
Non-technical description of system types,<br />
applications, <strong>the</strong>ory, design, installation, and<br />
economics of solar water heating. (Beginner)<br />
Mark Morgan, Bearpaw Design and Construction.<br />
Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Red Tent.<br />
149. Intro <strong>to</strong> Solar Hot Water: For those who know little<br />
<strong>to</strong> nothing about solar water heating. Non-technical<br />
description of system types, applications, <strong>the</strong>ory,<br />
design, installation, and economics of solar water<br />
heating. (Beginner) Matt Vester, Solar Service, Inc.<br />
Friday 2:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
150. Solar Air Heat 101: Learn <strong>the</strong> fundamentals of<br />
designing, installing, and maintaining a solar<br />
air heating system for your home or business.<br />
(Beginner) Jason Edens, Rural <strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Alliance. Friday 4:00 p.m.in Red Tent; Saturday 11:00<br />
a.m. in Red Tent; Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Red Tent.<br />
SUSTAINABLE LIVING<br />
151. Building a Sustainable Brewery: Central Waters<br />
Brewing Company talks about <strong>the</strong> brewing industry<br />
and <strong>the</strong> challenges of “going green.” With everything<br />
from <strong>the</strong> installation of solar <strong>the</strong>rmal panels, <strong>to</strong><br />
working with local farmers, <strong>to</strong> developing locally<br />
grown ingredients, Central Waters has been at <strong>the</strong><br />
forefront of Wisconsin breweries attempting <strong>to</strong><br />
reduce <strong>the</strong> environmental impact of one of everyone’s<br />
favorite beverages. (Beginner, Intermediate) Paul<br />
Graham and Anello Mollica, Central Waters Brewing<br />
Company. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Black Tent.<br />
152. Green Or Not: How <strong>to</strong> tell apart true green<br />
products from everything else. (Beginner) Ramy<br />
Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions and Maggie<br />
Mohs, Simply Natural. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Pink<br />
Tent; Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Purple Tent.<br />
153. Humanure: Learn about <strong>the</strong> latest in composting<br />
<strong>to</strong>ilets and techniques <strong>to</strong> remember when<br />
planning, designing and building your composting<br />
<strong>to</strong>ilet. Learn what uses your waste has. (Beginner,<br />
Intermediate) Ned Doyle, Backhome Magazine.<br />
Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
154. Living Off-Grid: Come listen <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> firsthand<br />
experience of living off <strong>the</strong> grid. Our presenters will<br />
discuss and answer questions regarding off <strong>the</strong> grid<br />
living and what it means. (Beginner) Aur Beck and<br />
Dan Always. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Purple Tent.<br />
155. Make your own Paint: Ramy will talk about and<br />
discuss <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry of some paints and briefly<br />
teach you how <strong>to</strong> work with “Truly ECO” paints.<br />
(Beginner) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth<br />
Solutions. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
156. Step-by-Step - Just Place One Foot in Front of <strong>the</strong><br />
O<strong>the</strong>r: Full-time job or parent You desire <strong>to</strong> live<br />
simply If this sounds like you, <strong>the</strong>n you are a lot like<br />
me. I will share healthy simple healthy alternatives<br />
<strong>to</strong> use in your in life. (Beginner, Intermediate) Cindy<br />
Solinsky. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Black Tent.