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Printable Schedule of Workshops(All Workshops During SolWest Are Free with Paid Fair Admission) |
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SolWest Fair isFriday July 25, Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27, 2008 |
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FRIDAY JULY 25, 2008 · 1:00 · SOLWEST FAIR OPENS Friday 2:00: Whole House Energy Upgrade (23); Basics of Going Solar (1); Foraging for Wild Fruit and Making Wine (29); Tour the Prairie Wood Co-gen Plant (2) Friday 3:00; "The light of day" What is it good for? (24); Is This Lingo “Greek to You”? (39); Residential Wind Systems (3); Very Small Footprints (40) Friday 4:00; Overview of Solar Thermal Technologies (18); Weird Alcohol Feedstocks: alternatives to corn (37); Oregon Tax Credits, Loans and Financial Incentives for RE (30); Tour the Pre-SolWest Installation Workshop Site (4) Friday 5:00: Stirling Engines, History, Theory, & Modern (5); Living Offgrid without a generator (26); Fundamentals of Hydropower (16); Making Biodiesel (33); Demo of the Solar Showers (19) FREE FAIR ENTRY AFTER 5PM -- FAIR CLOSES FOR THE EVENING 7PM SATURDAY JULY 26, 2008 · 9:00 · FAIR OPEN FOR SATURDAY Sat. 10:00: Stories as a Tool for Change (41); Principles of Passive Solar Buildings (27); Creating Conscious Culture (42); Basic Photovoltaics (6); Solar Heat for Kids (50); Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (34) Sat. 11:00: Introduction to Hydrogen (14); Principles of Passive Solar Buildings (cont'd); Creating Conscious Culture (cont'd); Solar Pool/spa Heating (20); Walking on the Sun" (51); Solwest Kids Tour (52) Sat. 12:30 · KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Greg Pahl Sat. 2:00: Biomimicry (43); Automated Off-grid Solar Electric Systems (7); Weatherization (25); Biofuels Business Issues (44); Pizza Box Solar Ovens (53); The NOLS Bus Systems (35) Sat. 3:00: Types of Solar Hot Water Heating Systems (21); Battery Bank Design and Maintenance (15); Troubleshooting the Generator Interface (11); Oregon Tax Credits, Loans and Financial Incentives for RE (30); Fun and Games with Solar (54) Sat. 4:00: Washington Incentives for Renewable Energy (45); Battery Bank Design and Maintenance (cont'd); Renewable Energy Film Festival; Sharing and Protecting our Ideas (46); Solar Energy for Kids (55); Demo of the Solar Showers (19) Sat 5:00: Starting and Managing a Local Currency (31); Wind Energy 101 (8); Renewable Energy Film Festival (cont'd); Sharing and Protecting our Ideas (cont'd) Sat. 6:30: Silent Auction Closing Sat. 7:00 -- FAIR CLOSES FOR THE EVENING SUNDAY JULY 27, 2008 · Sun. 9:00 · FAIR OPENS FOR SUNDAY Sun. 9:00: Tax Credit Technician Training (47) Sun. 10:00: Tax Credit Technician Training (cont'd); Design Review for passive solar and daylighting (28); Water Pumping Choices (17); Practical Solar Applications for the NW (9) Sun. 11:00: Tax Credit Technician Training (cont'd); Design Review for passive solar and daylighting (cont'd); Your Electric Vehicle Options (36); Basics of Solar Electricity (10); The NOLS Bus Systems (35) Sun. 12:00: Space Heating with Solar Hot Water (22); "Bounty for your County" (48); AC-Direct Hydropower (12); Solar Cookery (32) Sun. 1:00: Stirling Engines, History, Theory, & Modern (5); Renewable Education Opportunities in Oregon (49); You Can Run What on Alcohol? (38); Oregon Tax Credits, Loans and Financial Incentives for RE (30); Demo of the Solar Showers (19) Sun. 2:00: Silent Auction Closing Sun. 4:00 · FREE FAIR ENTRY AFTER 2PM -- SOLWEST FAIR CLOSES 3:30PM |
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Workshop Descriptions (by number): Power Production 1. BASICS OF GOING SOLAR. INTRODUCTORY LEVEL. If you don't know where to start at SolWest, start here! The basics about solar energy systems: why solar is a smart choice in Oregon, how well solar works in our northwest climate, available solar technologies, and how to go about choosing a contractor. Stuart Green, Solar Oregon, Portland OR. Friday 2:00, North Classroom. 2. TOUR THE PRAIRIE WOOD CO-GEN PLANT. ALL LEVELS. Co-gen is an electric power generating plant which recycles wood waste to generate electricity. For more info, see Take the Tour to the Co-gen Plant in Prairie City! Jim Munyon, Prairie Wood Products and Co-gen, Prairie City, OR. Friday 2:00, meet for bus transportation (provided) at campground gate of the fairgrounds (behind the classrooms). 3. RESIDENTIAL WIND SYSTEMS. BASIC LEVEL. Introduction to small wind technology and how much energy can be generated in a residential system; along with information about costs, financial incentives and tax credits, and ways to assess the wind resource at your property. Erin Johnston, Energy Trust of Oregon, Portland OR. Friday 3:00, Sale Barn. 4. TOUR THE PRE-SOLWEST INSTALLATION WORKSHOP SITE. ALL LEVELS. A 2-kW utility-intertied, battery-backup, solar photovoltaic system is being installed the week before SolWest. Tour this home, which also was the site of a solar hot water installation workshop in 2004. The homeowner intends to offset a portion of her utility bill through Net Metering, and be prepared for utility outages with the eventual goal of being able to rely on renewable energy to offset most of the home's power needs. Kent Osterberg, Blue Mountain Solar, Cove OR. Friday 4:00, meet for bus transportation (provided) at campground gate of the fairgrounds (behind the classrooms). 5. STIRLING ENGINES, HISTORY, THEORY, & MODERN. ALL LEVELS. See how hot air and Stirling motors work with slides showing the cycles and modern variations of the designs. Physics of engine efficiency will be discussed, as well as the history of the engines back to 1816. Discussion of some modern ideas and implementations of solar and biofueled Stirling power plants, followed by demonstration of a couple of the engines. Clifford Schrock, EC Company, Portland OR. Friday 5:00, Sunday 1:00, South Classroom. 6. BASIC PHOTOVOLTAICS. BEGINNER LEVEL. Introduction to Photovoltaics for Home and Farm, including: What is a Photovoltaic Cell, Module, Array. How does a PV cell work. How do environmental conductions affect cell operation, efficiency. Other components of systems, e.g. circuit protection, disconnects, metering, batteries, etc. How are photovoltaics put to work: home (off-grid, on-grid), water pumping, telecommunications, etc. Costs, Payback (What is payback?). Darren Emmons, OutBack Power Systems, Arlington WA. Saturday, 10:00, Open-air Classroom. 7. AUTOMATED OFF-GRID SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL. Whether you set it up yourself, or have it installed, you need to know what goes on behind the scenes in your automated off-grid system. How do batteries, inverters, charge controllers and charging sources (generator & PV) work together to provide and store energy for the remote home or business? Dean Abney, Abney Solar Electrix, Redmond OR. Saturday 2:00, North Classroom. 8. WIND ENERGY 101. BASIC LEVEL. Siting and Selecting a Small Wind Turbine for Residential Use. An overview of wind energy principles with advice on site analysis, machine and tower selection, system design, installation, maintenance, and operation. Greg Price, Abundant Renewable Energy, Newberg OR. Saturday 5:00, North Classroom. 9. PRACTICAL SOLAR APPLICATIONS FOR THE NW. BASIC LEVEL. How to decide what solar applications will work for your location, your home or business, and your budget. Site survey and decision-making processes. Bring your questions and your puzzles, and Mr. Sun will have answers. John Patterson, Mr. Sun Solar, Portland OR. Sunday 10:00, Open-air Classroom. 10. BASICS OF SOLAR ELECTRICITY. BEGINNER LEVEL. An introduction to electrical terminology and concepts of a photovoltaic system for the non-technical person. An overview of system components as well as planning & sizing a solar electric system. Come to learn and ask questions! Janelle Stauff, Sunelco, Victor, MT. Sunday 11:00, Open-air Classroom. 11. TROUBLESHOOTING THE GENERATOR INTERFACE. ALL LEVELS. Generators and RE systems don't always like to talk to each other. If your inverter keeps disconnecting from your generator, Mike will give you tips to help you figure out why, as well as automate generator startup and runtime. Mike Leonard, Aurora Power, Boise ID. Saturday 3:00, Sale Barn. 12. AC-DIRECT HYDROPOWER. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Some locations have the potential for a larger hydro plant. These may be suitable for AC-direct hydro, which can provide all the energy needs for a large home or lodge, even heating! Mike Leonard, Aurora Power, Boise ID. Sunday 12:00, Sale Barn. |
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WIRING, POWER CONVERSION, AND STORAGE 14. INTRODUCTION TO HYDROGEN. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. An overview of hydrogen safety, storage, application and production with clean renewable sources. Visualize how the future will be made with hydrogen as its backbone for energy and what the "Hydrogen Economy" means, and how it can be achieved. At the end of the class, we'll discuss current hydrogen events and opportunities available for those interested. Abe Fouhy, American Hydrogen Association Northwest, Newberg OR. Saturday 11:00, South Classroom. 15. BATTERY BANK DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE. ALL LEVELS. Battery Theory, chemistry, bank design and maintenance. Larry Janke, Southeast Marine Services, LLC DC Dynamics NW, Scappoose, OR. Saturday 3:00, North Classroom (2 hours). WATER PUMPING AND WATER POWER 16. FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDROPOWER. ALL LEVELS. All aspects of planning, installing, and using hydropower with special focus on residential-sized systems. Bring your site descriptions and microhydro questions for the Q&A session, where Don will be joined by Jerry Ostermeier of Alternative Power & Machine. Don Harris, Harris Hydroelectric, Davenport CA. Friday 5:00, Sale Barn. 17. WATER PUMPING CHOICES. ALL LEVELS. AC or DC, gravity or pressure tank? How to make the decision about the most efficient type of water pumping and storage for your site and system. Tom Bishop, Sunelco, Victor MT. Sunday 10:00, Sale Barn. HEATING AND HOT WATER 18. OVERVIEW OF SEVERAL TYPES OF SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVELS. Solar hot water systems for a wide range of climates and conditions. Marko Wessels, Cascade Sun Works, Inc., Redmond, OR. Friday 4:00, North Classroom. 19. DEMO OF THE SOLAR SHOWERS. BASIC LEVEL. See and understand how the sun heats water using thermal solar energy. Scott Crawford, Solar Assist, Eugene OR; John Patterson, Mr. Sun Solar, Portland OR. Friday 5:00, Saturday 4:00, and Sunday 1:00, by the Solar Showers at the east end of the big red barn. 20. SOLAR POOL/SPA HEATING. ALL LEVELS. Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective application for solar thermal energy. Using solar for spa heating is good as well. Discussion of the various system types and how each applies to either pool or spa heating. Basic design and installation considerations will be discussed. Michael Fitzgerald, Ecosystems, Gresham OR. Saturday, 11:00, Open-air Classroom. 21. TYPES OF SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS. ALL LEVELS. Solar water heating systems come in a variety of designs to meet the needs of a growing market. Solar collectors vary from simple unglazed nonmetallic panels to the more standard "box and glazed" panels and even evacuated tubes. All have a purpose and special benefits depending on climatic conditions and homeowner requirements. Freeze and high-limit protection incorporate either glycol or drainback closed-loops. Learn which system would work best for your needs. Michael Fitzgerald, Ecosystems, Gresham OR. Saturday 3:00, South Classroom. 22. SPACE HEATING WITH SOLAR HOT WATER. ALL LEVELS. There are multiple ways to heat your residence with solar hot water, ranging from radiant floors to active air handlers. Scott Gahan, Cascade Sun Works, Inc., Redmond, OR. Sunday 12:00, South Classroom. |
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EFFICIENCY AND PASSIVE SOLAR 23. WHOLE - HOUSE ENERGY UPGRADE. BASIC LEVEL. Victoria Stoppiello and her architect husband Anthony inherited an 1895 house and renovated it to improve natural light, heat circulation, esthetics, spatial function, and weatherization in the process reducing their electricity use by 67% without sacrificing the historic ambiance of their building. Whether you're struggling with how to improve energy efficiency with an old house, or planning to build a new home off the grid, there are lessons here about materials, off the shelf technology, lifestyle choices and sustainable permaculture. Victoria Stoppiello, Freelance Writer, Nehalem OR. Friday 2:00, South Classroom. 24. "THE LIGHT OF DAY" WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Solar basics, measurement, data logging, high performance efficiency from village to 'frillage', sustainability, & incentives. Come learn from the past, take action now, inform the future you desire. Find solutions to global climate change. Emerging Green- Technologies & human system dynamics. Geoffrey Talkington, Harrington WA. Friday 3:00, South Classroom. 25. WEATHERIZATION. BASIC LEVEL. What can homeowners do to make a difference on their reducing the energy and increasing comfort in the home. Tom starts with low-cost and no-cost DIY solutions, working up to how the homeowner can hire the best professional, or even do their own insulation. Top reasons to have a blower door, duct blaster and combustion safety tests. Resources for low-income homeoners to find free or lowcost help anywhere in Oregon. Tom Brodbeck, Universal Energy, Portland OR. Saturday 2:00, Sale Barn. 26. LIVING OFFGRID WITHOUT A GENERATOR. ALL LEVELS. To live on solar without a source of backup power, you need to know how to manage your demand-side. Take it from two guys with over 50 years' combined experience offgrid with no backup generator. The "how-tos" and "why" of radical efficiency. Lance Barker, Morning Hill Associates, Canyon City OR; and Jerry Igo, Mosier OR. Friday 5:00, North Classroom. 27. PRINCIPLES OF PASSIVE SOLAR BUILDINGS. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Add terrific natural light and cover 60% of your home's heating load with a few simple design techniques. A problem- solving approach to existing and new construction to make your home work for your comfort and convenience. Anthony Stoppiello, Stoppiello Architecture, Nehalem OR. Saturday 10:00, North Classroom (2 hours). 28. DESIGN REVIEW FOR PASSIVE SOLAR AND DAYLIGHTING. ALL LEVELS. Participants may bring sketches, photos, drawings, or plans of proposed remodels and new buildings and get experienced passive solar design critique and suggestions. Priority given to those who sign up with EORenew in advance at info@solwest.org or 541-575-3633. Anthony Stoppiello, Stoppiello Architecture, Nehalem OR. Sunday 10:00, North Classroom (2 hours). LIVING SKILLS AND FINANCES 29. FORAGING FOR WILD FRUIT AND MAKING WINE. BASIC LEVEL. Fermenting is one of the oldest ways of preserving fruit. Learn how to find and harvest the fruit, plus basic wine making processes from extracting the juice through bottling the finished product. David Hamilton, David Hamilton Winery, Mt. Vernon OR. Friday 2:00, Open-air Classroom. 30. OREGON TAX CREDITS, LOANS AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR RE. BASIC LEVEL. If you live in the state of Oregon, whether on- or off-grid, there are programs to support your transition to renewables. Workshop covers all State of Oregon consumer and business tax credits and other incentives on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Christopher Dymond, Oregon Department of Energy, Salem, OR. Friday 4:00, Saturday 3:00, Sunday 1:00, Open-air Classroom. 31. STARTING AND MANAGING A LOCAL CURRENCY. ALL LEVELS. Communities with strong local economies are more complex, robust, and resilient. Local currencies are in use around the US and the world. Learn about barter systems, LETS (Local Employment and Trading System), time dollars and scrip systems. Bruce Bolme and Zoé Campbell, Gorge Local Currency Cooperative, White Salmon WA. Saturday 5:00, South Classroom. 32. SOLAR COOKERY. ALL LEVELS. All kinds of tips to get the most our of your solar cooker. Let your cooker produce "haute cuisine" while you stay out of the kitchen! Bring your solar cooking questions. Jennifer Barker, Morning Hill Associates, Canyon City OR. Sunday 12:00, Open-air Classroom |
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TRANSPORTATION AND FUELS 33. MAKING BIODIESEL. BASIC LEVEL. A demonstration and discussion about biodiesel manufacture, with an emphasis on safety, basic formulas, process techniques and equipment. Jeff Brandt, Sun Break Biofuels, Canby OR. Friday 5:00, Open-air Classroom. 34. PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES. ALL LEVELS. Theory and applications for plug-in hybrids. How to make your own. What commercial options are on the horizon? Larry Elliott, Energy Ventures LLC, McMinnville OR. Saturday 10:00, Space "Par E" in the Pavilion Lot. 35. THE NOLS BUS SYSTEMS - CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE. ALL LEVELS. The NOLS bus runs on recycled vegetable oil directly from the back of Asian or Mexican restaurants. We filter it and heat it, but do not treat it with chemicals. All of the non-street legal electronics run on solar energy (refrigerators, outlets, flat-screen TV, etc). The bus has traveled over 100,000 miles mainly on these renewable resources. Our crew enjoys explaining the systems and theories behind the systems while also helping visitors make connections to the smaller steps they can take in their lives. Jessica Blount, Matthew Celesta and Jared Pangretic, National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander WY. Saturday 2:00, Sunday 11:00, Space "Par C" in the Pavilion Lot. 36. YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE OPTIONS. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Is an Electric Vehicle (EV) in your future? Randy will discuss your present-day options including the plans by big auto makers, specialty EVs, Neighborhood EVs, Plug-in-Hybrids, and EV conversions. The pros and cons of driving an EV will also be discussed. Randy Richmond, Right Hand Engineering, Woodinville WA. Sunday, 11:00 Sale Barn 37. WEIRD ALCOHOL FEEDSTOCKS: HIGH PROFIT, HIGH YIELD, ECOLOGICAL, ALTERNATIVES TO CORN. ALL LEVELS. If you read the papers you would think that only corn and cellulose in giant plants are the choices for alcohol fuel production. Come learn about a wide array of crops that can flourish in deserts, marshes, marginal farmland, or rotate with other crops on prime soil. Learn about waste products that can be used, and even how to get alcohol from ocean products. David Blume, International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, Santa Cruz CA. Friday 4:00, Sale Barn. 38. YOU CAN RUN WHAT ON ALCOHOL? CONVERTING GAS OR DIESEL VEHICLES, PLUS HEATING, COOLING AND COOKING WITH ALCOHOL. ALL LEVELS. The alcohol fuel vehicle of tomorrow is what you are driving right now. Learn about how your car, truck, tractor or other equipment, even your chainsaw can be easily and inexpensively converted to run on inexpensive alcohol. Learn how alcohol is superior of fossil fuels in almost every way from octane levels to pollution and engine wear. David Blume, International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, Santa Cruz CA. Sunday 1:00, Sale Barn. |
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CAREERS, PUBLIC POLICY & PERSONAL ISSUES 39. IS THIS LINGO “GREEK TO YOU”? BASIC LEVEL. A solar architect, wind & solar electrician, and hot water specialist help you with RE Terms and phrases for homeowners and non-geeky solar folks. Glossary handout. Anthony Stoppiello, Stoppiello Architecture, Nehalem OR; Scott Crawford, Solar Assist, Eugene OR; Randy Brooks, Brooks Solar, Chelan WA. Friday 3:00, North Classroom. 40. VERY SMALL FOOTPRINTS. ALL LEVELS. Learn to walk lightly on the earth. Includes energy consumption in the home, transportation, food and water... recreation... earning enough to live on. Jerry Igo, Mosier OR. Friday 3:00, Open-air Classroom. 41. STORIES AS A TOOL FOR CHANGE. ALL AGES, CHILDREN AND ADULT. The power of a story is unique upon the earth. A well-told story can be a dynamic and important teacher, a wonderful springboard toward deeper insight and understanding. Let a master storyteller show you how to pass on your vision with stories. Follow-up activities included. Zoé Campbell, White Salmon WA. Saturday 10:00, South Classroom. 42. CREATING CONSCIOUS CULTURE. ALL LEVELS. “Soft” technologies of social structures must be addressed before the widespread implementation of "hard" sustainable technologies can occur. Sustainable, inclusive and flexible soft technologies are the basis for a conscious culture that inspires everyone to their highest potential. Presentation and round-table discussion including the audience. Mytchell Mead, Institute for Conscious Culture, John Day OR. Saturday 10:00, Sale Barn (2 hours). 43. BIOMIMICRY. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Use nature as model, measure, and mentor. Biomimicry is a new discipline that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems, or come up with new technologies to meet the needs of people. Robert Madrigal, Sunelco, Victor MT. Saturday 2:00, South Classroom. 44. BIOFUELS BUSINESS ISSUES. ALL LEVELS. There are legal issues surrounding starting a business to make make and sell biofuels. We'll discuss zoning, company legal structure, EPA rules, and how to keep your business running along. Jared Taylor, The Taylor Law Group, Portland OR. Saturday 2:00, Open-air Classroom. 45. WASHINGTON INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY. ALL LEVELS. A discussion of incentives applicable in Washington state, with emphasis on the Washington Renewable Energy Incentive law, (SB 5101). Randy Brooks. Brooks Solar, Chelan, WA. Saturday 4:00, South Classroom. 46. SHARING AND PROTECTING OUR IDEAS. BASIC LEVEL. Ever had an idea... for a solar gadget, an energysaving concept, or a written work on renewable energy? If so, your idea may have scientific or economic value. Learn the basics of safe-sharing and prudent protection of your “intellectual property.” Discover the benefits of copyright or patent protection for your written work or inventions. The first hour will be geared towards inventors, and the second hour to writers. Mark Wallace, Canyon City OR. Saturday 4:00, Open-air Classroom. 47. TAX CREDIT TECHNICIAN TRAINING. ADVANCED LEVEL. Oregon Tax Credit program for residential and commercial solar energy equipment tax credits, loans, federal incentives and Energy Trust program incentives. This is not a technical training. This fulfills one of the requirements for being listed on ODOE's web site as a "Tax Credit Certified Technician." Attendees may stay to take the TCCT qualifying test for solar thermal or solar electric technologies. A list of test topics are available on the ODOE website. Christopher Dymond, Oregon Office of Energy, Salem, OR. Sunday 9:00, South Classroom. 48. "BOUNTY FOR YOUR COUNTY." ALL LEVELS. A workshop on Zero Net energy Plus, giving back to the community with Solar. Geoffrey Talkington, Harrington WA. Sunday, 12:00, North Classroom. 49. RENEWABLE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN OREGON. ALL LEVELS. Do you want to get into renewables as a career? Apprenticeships, two- and four-year degree programs offer different tracks. Brief description of recent career trends in RE. Erik Westerholm, Lane Community College, Eugene OR. Sunday 1:00, North Classroom. |
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Kids’ Workshops 41. STORIES AS A TOOL FOR CHANGE All ages, children and adult. The power of a story is unique upon the earth. A well-told story can be a dynamic and important teacher, a wonderful springboard toward deeper insight and understanding. Let a master storyteller show you how to pass on your vision with stories. Follow-up activities included. Zoé Campbell, White Salmon WA. Saturday 10:00, South Classroom. 50. SOLAR HEAT FOR KIDS Ages 5-13. Explore how the sun's energy can be converted to heat and used for cooking, warming our homes, and other uses. Hand-on fun! Dan Bowden, Creation Speaks, Grants Pass OR. Saturday 10:00, Solar Power Cage. 51. "WALKING ON THE SUN." Children ages 5 to 85. Don't delay, experience solar energy toys/tools, theory of science for understanding: angles, BTUs, kWhs, Amps, Ohms, CO2, wind, hydro, biofuels, thermal dynamics...hands on for all! Geoffrey Talkington, Harrington WA. Saturday 11:00, Solar Power Cage. 52. SOLWEST KIDS TOUR Ages 8 and up. Want to engage your kids in the great solar exhibits and installations at SolWest? Take them on the SolWest Kids Tour where they will learn all about solar hot water, solar water pumping, solar electric systems, biodiesel, renewable energy college programs, solar ovens, green insulation strategies, and more! The tour will be exploratory and discovery learning based, allowing the exhibits and kids to determine the educational experience. Tania Parks, Solar Oregon, Portland OR. Saturday 11:00, meet outside Solar Power Cage. 53. PIZZA BOX SOLAR OVENS Ages 8 and up. Bring your kids, ages 8 and up, to build a functioning solar oven. This solar over is made with a regular pizza box and other materials. We will not only make the ovens, but we will have some goodies on hand to cook. Each kid takes home his/her own oven! This workshop teaches children (and adults) the basics of using solar energy (the sun) to cook food. Solar ovens are a great solution for cooking in developing countries and remote locations. Solar ovens don't pollute, and are cheap to make. Many thanks to the OutPost Restaurant, Lens Drug, Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware for donation of materials. Kim Brown and Jaff Latham, John Day, OR. Saturday 2:00, in the Solar Power Cage. 54. FUN AND GAMES WITH SOLAR Ages 7-12. Introduction to renewable energy concepts, plus discussion of Oregon energy sources, electricity generation, and how solar electric system work. Shadow tag helps kids to be aware of the sun's orientation, the Utility Game challenges kids to pay for the energy they use with rewards for conservation, and the Electron Action Game is full of fun and movement enacting how electricity is produced in a solar module. Tania Parks, Solar Oregon, Portland OR. Saturday 3:00, Solar Power Cage. 55. SOLAR ENERGY FOR KIDS. Ages 5-13. Learn how the sun's energy can be turned into electricity and how that electricity can be used. Hands-on fun! Dan Bowden, Creation Speaks, Grants pass OR. Saturday 4:00, Solar Power Cage. |
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Pre-SolWest
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Wind Power for Homes, Farms, Business, and Schools
Seminar
on High-Performance Homes
Christopher Dymond, Senior Energy Analyst at the Oregon
Department of Energy, will present a seminar for building
professionals on "High Performance Homes."
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