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182. Large Turbine “Availability” International Standards:<br />
People all depend on a wind turbine’s “availability.”<br />
A new international standard unifies <strong>the</strong> meaning of<br />
that term. Learn about <strong>the</strong> new standard. (Advanced)<br />
John Dunlop, American Wind <strong>Energy</strong> Association.<br />
Friday 5:00 p.m. in Blue Tent; Saturday 4:00 p.m. in<br />
Blue Tent; Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.<br />
183. Site Analysis for Wind: Techniques for determining<br />
<strong>the</strong> average wind speed on your property and<br />
how <strong>to</strong> optimize a site for a wind energy system.<br />
(Intermediate, Advanced) Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo<br />
Power & Light. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.<br />
184. U.S. Wind Power Update: Overview of U.S. wind<br />
industry and 2011 updates. How wind power is<br />
working for America. (Beginner) Jeff Anthony,<br />
American Wind <strong>Energy</strong> Association. Friday 4:00 p.m.<br />
in Blue Tent; Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Blue Tent.<br />
185. Water Pumping Windmills: Brief his<strong>to</strong>ry plus<br />
discussion of windmill res<strong>to</strong>ration and windpowered<br />
water systems. (Beginner, Intermediate)<br />
Bryce Black, LoTec Windmill Service. Saturday 12:00<br />
p.m. in Blue Tent.<br />
186. What should a Wind Site Assessment Include: This<br />
workshop will highlight several key aspects of wind<br />
site assessments and what <strong>to</strong> include in <strong>the</strong> report <strong>to</strong><br />
clients. (Intermediate) John Backus, Certified Wind<br />
Site Assessor. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Blue Tent; Sunday<br />
11:00 a.m. in Blue Tent.<br />
YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOPS<br />
187. Creating and Reclaiming Spaces - Wild Gardens,<br />
Inclusive Decisions, Oh My! A Complete DIY 101:<br />
Work with <strong>the</strong> Earth and people around you in nonhierarchy<br />
<strong>to</strong> build consensus, and find value in<br />
things like edible and non-edible “weeds” in your<br />
backyards, and open spaces. “Creating a space” that<br />
makes everyone and/or thing feel safe, recognized,<br />
respected, and equally valuable perpetuates peace,<br />
breaks downs barriers between ideologies, and<br />
empowers individuals <strong>to</strong> build <strong>the</strong>ir communities up<br />
in<strong>to</strong> something that actually represents and includes<br />
<strong>the</strong>m and <strong>the</strong>ir needs, as well as adequately uses<br />
spaces, both literal and abstract in common-sensical<br />
and productive ways that promote sustainability and<br />
fellowship. DIY! Presented by Katie Kloth and Colin<br />
Bares. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Young Adult Tent.<br />
188. Environmental Justice: <strong>The</strong> Environmental Justice<br />
movement speaks for people of color and low<br />
income people who are adversely affected by <strong>the</strong><br />
impacts of environmental destruction or misuse in<br />
preserved landscapes as well as human populated<br />
areas. This workshop will provide a space for<br />
students <strong>to</strong> discuss <strong>the</strong> relationships between<br />
race, class, communities, and <strong>the</strong> environment.<br />
Ericka Wolf and Jolie Lizotte. Saturday 12:00 p.m.<br />
in Young Adult Tent.<br />
189. Intro <strong>to</strong> Community Solar: Community solar<br />
projects include pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic (PV) and solar<br />
<strong>the</strong>rmal (ST) technologies purchased with <strong>the</strong><br />
help of multiple inves<strong>to</strong>rs and have <strong>the</strong> potential<br />
<strong>to</strong> increase solar energy installations by reducing<br />
initial costs. Learn more! Benjamin Van Thiel.<br />
Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Young Adult Tent.<br />
190. Lose <strong>the</strong> Drive-Through - Easy Ways <strong>to</strong> Prepare Your<br />
Own Meals: Learn how <strong>to</strong> take a few local, organic<br />
ingredients and create awesome meals <strong>to</strong> take<br />
with you <strong>to</strong> school, work, or share with friends. Cut<br />
“drive-through” out of your vocab, and add “homecooked”<br />
and “OMG!” Chef Jaysun, Kitchen 138.<br />
Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Young Adult Tent.<br />
191. Organics 101: Come learn about “organic” and<br />
what that word means <strong>to</strong>day, how it has evolved,<br />
what USDA Organic means, and what lies beyond<br />
organic. Dave Peterson. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in<br />
Young Adult Tent.<br />
192. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Out of sight out of mind,<br />
right Often <strong>the</strong> 3 R’s reduce, reuse. and recycle<br />
become recycle, recycle, recycle. Learn tips on<br />
how we can cut down on recycling and increase our<br />
reducing and reusing. Sarah Bartelme and Rosa<br />
Narus. Saturday 3:00 p.m. in Young Adult Tent.<br />
193. Solar <strong>The</strong>rmal in <strong>the</strong> Classroom: Learn how<br />
students and teachers at Peca<strong>to</strong>nica High School<br />
have designed an experimental solar <strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
system for <strong>the</strong> classroom. Get both sides of <strong>the</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry as we discuss <strong>the</strong> endless possibilities for<br />
science exploration and “hands on learning” of<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> most attractive alternative energy<br />
technologies. Presented by Peca<strong>to</strong>nica High<br />
School students and teachers. Sunday 11:00 a.m.<br />
in Young Adult Tent.<br />
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EXHIBITORS 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EVENT SCHEDULE WORKSHOP GUIDE
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