  |
Boulder County Solar Week 2009
|
SEMINARS LISTED BY TOPIC
|
GREEN BUILDING & SUSTAINABILITY |
|
Homeowners Have the “Power” on Boulder County’s Path Toward Sustainability
Did you know how much “power” you have to make change in your home and community? Be inspired during this seminar which features three local sustainability visionaries who will address your contributions toward the collective good. Learn about the ideas and innovations that are guiding us to a prosperous future, our successes to date, and renewable energy’s role in our community and beyond.
Presenters:
|
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
|
Seven Residential Green Building Case Studies
From the most modest martin acres home remodel to a sky’s the limit LEED Platinum custom home, this presentation will take you inside seven Boulder homes from deep green to light green, covering everything including PV, geothermal, ICF’s, SIPs, and strawbale. We’ll incorporate every aspect of building a green home, including cost, codes and technical solutions.
Presenters:
|
Wednesday, September 30
6-8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
|
Ask an Expert Event
Tap into the local expertise of Architects, Builders, Renewable Energy Specialists, Energy Auditors, Landscape Designers, HERS Raters and Interior Materials Specialists to give advice on projects from $3000 to $3,000,000! Don’t know where to start with your home? "Ask an Expert" is the perfect solution – affordable advice from local professionals who can help you get the most for your budget, your personal goals and the best efficiency for your investment. Homeowners will be able to purchase 20 minute meetings with a variety of home professionals and get your individual questions answered.
|
Saturday, October 3
9 am to 3 pm
Cost: $10 for first 20 minutes
Brought to you by:
|
|
|
The Energy-Water Nexus in Your Home
Much of the water used in your home takes energy to heat and transport. Many types of energy require significant amounts of water to produce. This seminar will explore the relationship between water and energy in your home, and discuss practical conservation options that save both water and energy.
Presenters:
|
Tuesday, September 29
6-8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
|
Weatherization: The First Step to Energy Efficiency
Cost-Neutral energy efficiency - it's so easy!
The first step (and least expensive step) to increasing your home's energy efficiency is usually as easy as simply insulating and air sealing. Beginning with energy audits, you will learn about what they are and more importantly how to use them most effectively. The workshop will then give a detailed look at the "nuts & bolts" and "how-to's" of weatherization, including insulating, air sealing, windows, doors, house wraps and siding. Real, full-scale examples of typical inefficient walls and energy retrofitted walls will give participants real-world examples of the why, how, and what to do to achieve maximum efficiency and lower energy bills.
The energy efficiency professionals will be able answer questions about energy audits, weatherization, and other energy efficiency measures, such as solar PV, solar hot water, geothermal, material reuse, and green building materials.
Presenters:
|
Wednesday, September 30
6-8pm
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
|
The Future of Renewable Energy Technology
Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will discuss exciting developments in photovoltaic technology, biofuels, and several other emerging renewable technologies.
Presenters:
|
Thursday, October 1
6-8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
|
Steps to Going Solar
This seminar will cover the bases for homeowners interested in investing in a residential solar photovoltaic or solar thermal system. The workshop starts with the basics: reducing electrical baseloads with a home energy audit and analysis. We then move in to local, state, utility, and federal rebate and incentive programs, and round out with the essentials of sizing, installing, and owning a PV system. Homeowners leave with knowing everything they need to prepare and plan for installation of their first solar PV or solar thermal system.
Presenters:
|
Sponsored by:
|
|
|
Sustainable Landscaping for Your Green Home
Interested in a more sustainable landscape? Bill Melvin, owner of Ecoscape Environmental Design will give an overview of how to make your landscape more sustainable and functional. Through integrated design strategies and Permaculture techniques he will explore how you can integrate food production, water harvesting and conservation strategies, native xeriscapes, and energy conservation measures into your landscape. This seminar is ideal for someone who wants to find out how to have a truly ‘sustainable’ landscape.
Presenter:
|
Tuesday, September 29
6-8:00PM
Sponsored by:
|
|
The Energy-Water Nexus in Your Home
Much of the water used in your home takes energy to heat and transport. Many types of energy require significant amounts of water to produce. This seminar will explore the relationship between water and energy in your home, and discuss practical conservation options that save both water and energy.
Presenters:
|
Tuesday, September 29
6-8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by:
|
<<< BACK TO SOLAR WEEK HOME |
|
|
|
|
|
|
