SOLAR WEEK EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVE: 2008 WORKSHOPS
<<< 2009 BOULDER COUNTY SOLAR WEEK
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Home Energy Improvements Made Easy - Boulder
Attendees learned from home energy efficiency experts how to reduce their monthly energy bills. Topics covered ranged from simple do it yourself fixes to how to assess the efficiency of your home and make improvements to insulation, appliances, and lighting, as well as rebates available to help pay for improvements. Presented by: Yael Gichon, George Scott and Charlie Richardson.
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Home Energy Improvements Made Easy - Longmont
Attendees learned from home energy efficiency experts how to reduce their monthly energy bills. Topics covered ranged from simple do it yourself fixes to how to assess the efficiency of your home and make improvements to insulation, appliances, and lighting, as well as rebates available to help pay for improvements.Spanish Translated. Presented by: George Scott, Charlie Richardson, & Bill Ewer. |
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Geothermal– What You Need to Know
David Petroy of Blue Valley Energy explained why geothermal is the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost effective space conditioning system available. Attendees learned the basics of geothermal systems and the costs and benefits for the home. |
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Solar Thermal – What You Need to Know
Heating water for bathing, laundry, and dishwashing accounts for up to 30% of household fuel consumption. Attendees learned how solar thermal systems harness energy from the sun and can help you save money on heating both water and your home. Presented by Bo DeAngelo of Automatic Solar. |
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Photovoltaic (PV) Systems – What You Need to Know
Attendees learned the in's and out's of purchasing a PV system for their home from an expert panel including representatives from three local PV installation companies and Xcel Energy. Topics included: preparing your home for PV; what system is right for your home; how to choose an installer; and what rebates and tax incentives are available to Boulder County residents. The panel was facilitated by Mr. PV, retired NREL PV specialist, John Thornton and was presented by Tony Boniface, Charlie Olness, Dominick Morone, and T.J. Slocum. |
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Xeriscape Gardening – Tips from the Pros
Landscaping expert, Curtis Manning, explained the basics of designing and installing a beautiful and functional low-water use landscape. Topics included xeric plants, choosing the right grass, and efficient irrigation systems. |
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Converting to Drip Irrigation – What You Need to Know
Do you have a sprinkler system that waters your trees or flowers? Are you interested in finding out about efficient irrigation? Landscaping experts taught attendess how to change their existing sprinkler system to drip, saving water and money in the process. Presented by Ron Boyd, Landscape Water Management & Conservation Specialist, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. |
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