Sustainable Energy Options
Event Details
Sep
11
| Date & Time | Saturday, September 11, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, September 12, 2010 (All day) |
|---|---|
| Host | O.U.R.Ecovillage |
| Region | Victoria |
| Location | O.U.R.Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road Shawnigan Lake, BC Google Map |
| info@ourecovillage.org | |
| Telephone | 250-743-3067 |
| Website | OUREcovillage website & event info |
| Register | workshop registration |
What is our energy use? How does it compare to others? What are available alternatives to being on the Grid? Beyond fluorescent light bulbs: How can I reduce my consumption?
These are the kind of questions that we will address in the Sustainable Energy Options workshop.
Day 1:* Overview of historical and current energy use from a global and Canadian perspective.
* The twin challenges of ‘peak oil’ and ‘climate change’
* potential for powering our society
* Possible scenarios for the development of a truly sustainable energy system in Canada
Day 2: (mostly hands-on)
* Household (and office) energy auditing and management strategies
* Introduction to small-scale solar electric (PV) and solar hot water (SHW) including an overview of components, design parameters, installation options, building code issues and government incentives.
* How to determine your personal path towards a more sustainable energy future.
Course Fee: $250 , meals and accommodation available at registration
