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Download this SCHEDULE as a pdf FRIDAY JULY 29, 2011 · 1:00 · SOLWEST FAIR OPENS Friday 2:00: Basics of Going Solar (1); Oregon TCCT Contractor Training (41); FireWise Communities (47); Oregon Legislative Update (42); Pellet Plant and Boiler Tour Friday 3:00: How to Get a Loan for Energy Efficient Projects (48); Oregon TCCT Contractor Training (cont'd); World Energy Review (43); You Can Garden Anywhere (24); Build Your Own Earth Oven (15) Friday 4:00: Wind Turbine Selection (2); Living Off-grid Without a Generator (10); Fundamentals of Hydropower (3); Renewable Education Opportunities in Oregon (44); Tour and Demo of the Solar Showers (16) Friday 5:00: Update on Oregon Tax Credits, Loans and Financial Incentives for RE (49); Off-Stream Watering Using Alternative Energy Sources (25); Bicycle Maintenance (38); It's Do-Able! (50) FREE FAIR ENTRY AFTER 5PM -- FAIR CLOSES FOR THE EVENING 7PM SATURDAY JULY 30, 2011 · 9:00 · FAIR OPEN FOR SATURDAY Sat. 10:00: Freedom Gardens in Tikonde, Malawi (45); Plans & Tasks: On-Grid (4); House Pressures and Air Sealing (17); Does What I Do Make a Difference? (51); Tops And Bottoms (54); Hands-on Session at the Cob Oven Site (26) Sat. 11:00: An Introduction to Passive House (Passivhaus) (18); Inverter Technology (11); Passive Solar Stock Tank (28); Making Biodiesel (39); Fun and Games With Solar (55); Solar Hoop House (27) Sat. 12:30 · KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Philip Ackerman-Leist Sat. 2:00: Plans & Task: Off-Grid (5); Wood as a Renewable Fuel (19); Transform Your Neighborhood (52); Outdoor Cooking (29); Pizza Box Solar Ovens (56) Sat. 3:00: Charge Controllers (12); Geothermal Boosted Biomass Plants (6); Transform Your Neighborhood (cont'd); Solar Hot Water Theory and Design (20) Sat. 4:00: Automated Off-Grid Solar Electric Systems (7); Low-Energy, High-Nutrient Food Preservation (30); Renewable Energy Film Festival; Basics of Solar Electricity (8); Tour and Demo of the Solar Showers (16) Sat 5:00: Automated Off-Grid Solar Electric Systems (cont'd); Naturally Leavened Bread (Sourdough) for All! (31); Renewable Energy Film Festival(cont'd); Round Table Discussion for Home Brewers (32) Sat. 6:30: Silent Auction Closing Sat. 7:00 -- FAIR CLOSES FOR THE EVENING SUNDAY JULY 31, 2011 · 9:00 · FAIR OPENS FOR SUNDAY Sun. 10:00: Gfi--Its Usefulness and Hazards (13); Sustainable Energy Policy vs Corporate "Rights" (46) 9:30-NOON; The Goodness of Mud: Building With Earth (21); Raising Backyard Chickens (33); Harvesting the Green Sun (57) Sun. 11:00: Gfi--Its Usefulness and Hazards (cont'd); Sustainable Energy Policy vs Corporate "Rights" (cont'd); My Green Remodel (22); Outdoor Cooking (29); Tour and Demo of the Solar Showers (16) Sun. 12:00: Living and Cooking With a Wood Cookstove (34); Cold Weather Gardening/Composting (35); Basics of Solar Electricity (8); Rare Breeds & Sustainable Choices (36); Build Your Own Earth Oven (15) Sun. 1:00: Buildings and Energy (23); Batteries: Care and Feeding (14); Electric Vehicles (40); Basics of Making Chèvre (37) Sun. 2:00: Silent Auction Closing Sun. 4:00·FREE FAIR ENTRY AFTER NOON--SOLWEST FAIR CLOSES 3:30PM |
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Workshop Descriptions (by number): 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. Claire Carlson, Solar Oregon, Portland OR. Friday 2:00, South Classroom. 2. WIND TURBINE SELECTION. ALL LEVELS. What type of turbines are available on the market today, and what are the feature mechanical and electrical design considerations? Explore the difference in system capacity, performance, and production, as well as what are some key features that you should look for when assessing wind turbines. Trace Megenbier, Oregon Department of Energy, Salem OR. Friday 4:00, South Classroom. 3. 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 4:00, Sale Barn. 4. PLANS & TASKS PROCESS TOWARD BUILDING YOUR ON-GRID, NET METERED SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM. SYSTEM. BEG/INT LEVEL. There is a lot more involved in "going solar" than just ordering equipment out of a catalog. This class takes you through the decision, planning & design process you need to do to come up with a successful and well installed system. I will use the NABCEP task analysis chart for reference. Instructor has designed and built many successful systems in a variety of environments. Charles Woodward, Natural Resource Co, Victor ID. Saturday 10:00, North Classroom. 5. PLANS & TASKS PROCESS TOWARD BUILDING YOUR OFF-GRID SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM. BEG/INT LEVEL. There is a lot more involved in "going solar" than just ordering equipment out of a catalog. This class takes you through the decision, planning & design process you need to do to come up with a successful and well installed system. I will use the NABCEP task analysis chart for reference. Instructor has lived off grid for 35 years. Charles Woodward, Natural Resource Co, Victor ID. Saturday 2:00, South Classroom. 6. GEOTHERMAL BOOSTED BIO-MASS PLANTS. ALL LEVELS. Inventor describes a method of using geothermal heat to provide the first portion of the heat for a modern Rankin Cycle (closed loop) steam generator. Bio-mass is used to further boost the steam temperatures to allow higher-efficiency production of electric power. Waste heat can be used for zone and regional heating systems. Pollution reductions, and fuel savings of up to 20%, can be readily realized for the Bio-mass plant. Calculations are provided to show the expected savings and potential additional heat extraction for heating purposes. Clifford Schrock, EC Company, Portland OR. Saturday 3:00, North 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. TWO HOURS. Saturday 4:00, South Classroom. 8. BASICS OF SOLAR ELECTRICITY. BEGINNER LEVEL. An introduction to electrical terminology and concepts of a photovoltaic system for the nontechnical person. An overview of system components as well as planning & sizing a solar electric system. Come to learn and ask questions! The Sunday session will have time for personal Q&A. Tom Bishop / Kent Hussell, Sunelco, Victor MT. Saturday 4:00, Open-air Classroom. Sunday 12:00, Sale Barn.
10. LIVING OFF-GRID 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 60 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 4:00, North Classroom.
11. INVERTER TECHNOLOGY. ADVANCED LEVEL. How to choose and set
up the best inverter for your system. Correct wire sizing, grounding,
programming and operation. Includes choosing the best battery for a
battery-based inverter system. Dean Abney, Abney Solar Electrix,
Redmond OR. Saturday 11:00, North Classroom.
12. CHARGE CONTROLLERS. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Why do you need a
charge controller, how do they work (with an explanation of the
different technologies available), and why the latest technology can
increase the output of your solar array, and make your batteries last
longer, without adding more modules. Includes updates of newer
equipment that came on the market over the last year. Darren Emmons,
OutBack Power Systems, Arlington WA. Saturday 3:00, South Classroom.
13. GFI--ITS USEFULNESS AND HAZARDS. ADVANCED LEVEL.
Code-related talk about photovoltaic system ground-fault protection.
The workshop will cover how ground-fault protection works, what parts
of the Electric Code apply, and the hazards to system owners and
installers associated with a GFI system when a ground fault does occur.
TWO HOURS. Kent Osterberg, Blue Mountain Solar, Cove OR. Sunday
10:00, South Classroom. 14. BATTERIES, CARE AND FEEDING. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. General discussion of batteries including basic operating and sizing parameters. Learn key battery types, including flooded, Gel, AGM, and Lithium. Math shown to determine actual expected performance. Short discussion of experience and cost of Lithium batteries. Cycle life will be explained in detail. Clifford Schrock, EC Company, Portland OR. Sunday 1:00, Sale Barn. 15. BUILD YOUR OWN EARTH OVEN: AN INTRODUCTION TO WOOD-FIRED OVENS AND COB CONSTRUCTION. ALL LEVELS. Earth is the most common and useful building material on the planet, and ovens are the first true cooking appliance. This demo will not only explain the basics of oven building, but will also cover basic thermal properties of earth, and how to use them to make your own fireproof insulation and hi-mass heat-storage materials. The principles used in oven building also apply to building masonry heaters and houses. After all, a house is just a bigger oven with a smaller fire in it... There will be some hands-on opportunities for a limited number of people who want to help build a community oven for the garden next to the fairgrounds. Kiko Denzer, Hand Print Press, Blodgett OR. Friday 3:00 and Sunday 12:00 at the Community Garden. 16. TOUR AND DEMO OF THE SOLAR SHOWERS. BASIC LEVEL. Solar hot water is one of the most effective ways to use sunshine. Seeing a solar water heater in action helps you understand the principles of solar thermal energy. Scott Crawford, Solar Assist, Eugene OR. Friday and Saturday 4:00, Sunday 11:00, at the Solar Showers. 17. HOUSE PRESSURES AND AIR SEALING. ALL LEVELS. To minimize home energy use, and control your heating / cooling loads, you have to control the environment within your home (insulation, air leakage, and other measurable and predictable factors). Learn what the factors are, how to measure them, and how to take steps to improve home comfort + control costs. Dennis Feeney and Jerry McGuire, Community Services Consortium, Corvallis OR. Saturday 10:00, Sale Barn. 18. AN INTRODUCTION TO PASSIVE HOUSE (PASSIVHAUS) - ULTRA LOW ENERGY-USE HOME CONSTRUCTION IN THE NORTH WEST. ALL LEVELS. An overview of the Passive House approach to ultra low energy home design and construction. Learn about the Passive House Energy Standard and the building technologies used on several built and under construction projects throughout the North West. Glenn Haupt, Solar Craft Design (Certified Passive House Consultant), Bend OR. Saturday 11:00, South Classroom. 19. WOOD AS A RENEWABLE FUEL: STATE-OFTHE-ART BIOMASS ENERGY SYSTEMS. ALL LEVELS. Efficient, clean-burning biomass burners are available for any scale from individual homes to entire cities. We'll discuss the effect of biomass harvest on our forests, and the historical forest fuels situation in eastern Oregon; relative cost, energy efficiency of various types of wood as fuel, and the efficiency of wood burning stoves/furnaces, in addition to air pollution issues; residential and industrial uses for wood biomass. Andrew Haden, Wisewood, Inc, Portland OR; Mike Billman, Malheur Lumber Co, John Day OR; George Meredith, Mt Vernon OR. Saturday 2:00, North Classroom. 20. SOLAR HOT WATER THEORY AND DESIGN. BASIC LEVEL. Solar thermal system set-up and design principles. Different types of systems. Site survey, cost-effectiveness and decision-making processes. Bring your questions and your puzzles, and Mr. Sun will have answers. John Patterson, Mr. Sun Solar, Portland OR. Saturday 3:00, Open-air Classroom. 21. THE GOODNESS OF MUD: BUILDING WITH EARTH, FOR HEATING, COOLING, COMFORT, ECONOMY, & BEAUTY. ALL LEVELS. Earth is the most common and useful building material on the planet, for everything from mud huts to palatial temples and beautiful, hi-rise cities -- as well as fuel-efficient stoves and ovens. Why? It's not just because it's common as dirt. Like the life that it supports, dirt is a complex material with useful qualities ranging from thermal performance and economy to comfort, air quality, beauty, and community. The more you work with it, the more you appreciate all that makes it so useful and beautiful. Whether you're just curious, or whether you've already built your own oven, heater, or house, these illustrated stories and examples will expand your knowledge &/or inspire you with (dirt cheap) possibilities. Kiko Denzer, Hand Print Press, Blodgett OR. Sunday 10:00, Sale Barn. 22. MY GREEN REMODEL - THE (ON-GOING) TRANSFORMATION OF A 1973 RANCH IN THE HIGH DESERT. ALL LEVELS. Harvest gold shag carpeting, avocado Formica countertops, paneling, electric forced-air heat, 2x4 construction, and original EVERYTHING! The choice to completely gut this poorly maintained, drafty 1973 Ranch when we bought it was an easy one. Learn what we did right, what we would do differently, and what is in the future for our ongoing remodel, gardening plan, and natural landscape restoration. Glenn Haupt, Solar Craft Design (Certified Passive House Consultant), Bend OR. Sunday 11:00, Sale Barn. 23. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY. ALL LEVELS. How buildings are designed and used accounts for nearly half of all the energy we consume. Green building/remodeling, and energy efficiency options, can dramatically cut carbon emissions, energy use and cash outflow for energy purchases. Join the group to explore the options, challenges, and results. Bring your experiences, successful or not, and your questions to share. Wendy Anderson, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor, Portland OR. Sunday 1:00. South Classroom. 24. YOU CAN GARDEN ANYWHERE. ALL LEVELS. Gardening can be a challenge at certain sites, however with a little planning and creativity you can garden anywhere. Hear some lessons learned from an avid gardener's 10+ years experience and experimentation with gardening at challenging sites in Oregon and Washington. Bring your thoughts and ideas for a lively open discussion on what's worked. Tania Parks, Sustainable Solutions Unlimited, Portland OR. Friday 3:00, Open-air Classroom.
25. OFF-STREAM WATERING USING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES. BEGINNER
LEVEL. Moving livestock out of riparian areas (by using off-stream
water as an incentive) helps to protect your resource. We'll discuss
different methods (solar pumping, ram pumps, and gravity-flow) to
provide this water using alternative energy sources. Gary Delaney,
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26. HANDS-ON SESSION AT THE COB OVEN SITE. ALL LEVELS. Come and get your hands and feet in the mud, or just watch! Kiko Denzer, Hand Print Press, Blodgett OR. Saturday 10:00, at the Community Garden. 27. EXTEND YOUR GROWING SEASON WITH A SOLAR HOOP HOUSE. BASIC LEVEL. How to build it, what are the various costs involved, getting the most of your materials. Mini versions, and using recycled materials. How to use solar fans and natural ventilation. Jim Stanglewicz, Bear Naked Gardening, Mulino OR. Saturday 11:00, at the Hoop House behind space #12. 28. PASSIVE SOLAR STOCK TANK. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. A passive solar water tank will provide ice-free water for livestock in all but the most extreme winter weather, and can save you up to $3 a day in electricity costs! We'll demonstrate the final assembly of a solar stock tank as designed by a Montana rancher and featured in Mother Earth News. John Laliberte and Dennis Bradley, Mt Vernon OR. Saturday 11:00, Sale Barn. 29. OUTDOOR COOKING. BEG/INT LEVEL. Featuring many different makes and models of solar ovens, including an easy homebuilt oven. Demonstrations and discussions of other outdoor cooking techniques including Dutch ovens, biomass ("rocket") stoves, the "Cajun microwave" other fun outdoor cooking appliances. Save energy - have fun - cook great food. Sue Newstetter, Elk Camp Café, Mt Vernon OR. Saturday 2:00 and Sunday, 11:00, Open-air Classroom. 30. LOW-ENERGY, HIGH-NUTRIENT FOOD PRESERVATION. ALL LEVELS. Learn to make and preserve nutrient-dense foods using lacto-fermentation, an ancient method that uses little or no electricity and actually increases the nutrient value of the food. We'll hopefully have samples of foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, beets, and carrots for participants to experience. Dan Bowden, ReTerran Nutrition, Grants Pass OR. Saturday 4:00, North Classroom. 31. NATURALLY LEAVENED BREAD (SOURDOUGH) FOR ALL! Naturally Leavened Bread (a.k.a. sourdough), is bread at its most elemental. Flour, water and salt. Naturally occurring wild yeasts will not only leaven your bread, they will add flavor, texture, keeping quality and health benefits to make bread far better than anything you can bake with commercial yeast. Learn a simple and straightforward way to make and maintain your starter, and to make beautiful, healthy bread. (Participants can take home some 12 year old starter that leavens the bread for our family of four.) Will cover starting, maintaining and using a sourdough; secrets to moist, resilient, flavorful bread, kneading, proofing and baking. Interested participants may join us for a bake later, at an earthen oven off site. Hannah Field, Hand Print Press, Blodgett OR. Saturday 5:00, North Classroom. 32. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION FOR HOME BREWERS. ALL LEVELS. Share your experiences with other home brewers, and learn techniques for better brews. What are your best reading and online resources, your methods for keeping your brewing kitchen sanitary, and your favorite ingredients and styles? Tom Winters (moderator), Canyon City OR. Saturday 5:00, Open-air Classroom. 33. RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS. BEGINNER LEVEL. Learn those absolute basics of raising backyard chickens: chicken breeds and temperament, coop designs and chicken space, caring for chicks and adult chickens, predators, chicken diseases and more. Shelley Banks, Canyon City OR. Sunday 10:00, Open-air Classroom. 34. LIVING AND COOKING WITH A WOOD COOKSTOVE. ALL LEVELS. Managing a wood stove is about more than just keeping warm, it's about efficiently utilizing a local, renewable resource (your forest, or local waste wood) as an energy resource while minimizing your output of pollutants. Can you have one appliance that takes care of all your thermal needs (heating, cooking, hot water) for over half the year? You can! Jennifer Barker, Morning Hill Associates, Canyon City OR. Sunday 12:00, South Classroom. 35. COLD WEATHER GARDENING/COMPOSTING. BEGINNER LEVEL. Suzanne shows how she deals with vegetable and berry gardening at 5,000 ft altitude, in the coldest mountain valley in the Northwest! Learn successful techniques (and those that didn't work). Limitless optimism, persistence, and creativity are a good start for being a cold-weather gardener, but there's more! Suzanne Findlay, Seneca OR. Sunday 12:00, North Classroom. 36. RARE BREEDS & SUSTAINABLE CHOICES. BEGINNER LEVEL. Rare breeds are often an ideal fit for uncommon individuals-persons choosing to produce food and fiber from livestock in ways that make ecological sense, while also contributing to the conservation of our agricultural heritage and traditional foodways. This workshop will focus on how rare breed conservation can mesh with an interest in small-scale livestock production as well as introduce some rare breed options for persons who are relatively new to the fascinating world of livestock biodiversity. Philip Ackerman-Leist, Up Tunket Farm, Pawlet VT. Sunday 12:00, Open-air Classroom. 37. BASICS OF MAKING CHÈVRE. BEGINNER LEVEL. If we can do it, so can you! We will cover the basics of making fresh cheese, while we go through the steps of making the soft goat cheese known as chèvre. This will be a hands-on workshop with a chance to sample what the finished product will taste like. Due to the hands-on nature this class is limited to 8 people. We encourage you to sign up in advance by emailing info@solwest.org or visiting the Solwest information desk during the fair. Hannah Ancel and Elaine Mezzo, John Day OR. Sunday 1:00, Pavilion Kitchen. 38. BICYCLE MAINTENANCE. BASIC LEVEL. Don't let a bicycle breakdown keep you off the road! Learn how to select a tire, change tires, adjust brakes and gears, and keep your chain running smoothly. Mike Cosgrove, Strawberry Mtn Bike Coop, John Day OR. Friday 5:00, Sale Barn. 39. MAKING BIODIESEL. BASIC LEVEL. A demonstration and discussion about biodiesel manufacture, with an emphasis on safety, basic formulas, process techniques and equipment. Hang out for more advanced discussion afterwards. Jeff Brandt, Sun Break Biofuels, Canby OR. Saturday 11:00, Open-air Classroom. 40. ELECTRIC VEHICLES. ALL LEVELS. What is the status of electric vehicle introduction, availability, and infrastructure in Oregon? What are some of the benefits and challenges of electric vehicles? How to find, maintain, and safely use an EV. EV myths busted. Information for those who seek to build EVs. EV driving experiences and tales of our EV trip from Portland to SolWest. Ray Blackburn, Oregon Electric Vehicle Association, Portland OR. Sunday 1:00, Open-air Classroom.
41. OREGON TCCT CONTRACTOR 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." TWO HOURS. ODOE
staff, Salem OR. Friday 2:00, North Classroom. 42. OREGON LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. ALL LEVELS. At the tail end of the Oregon legislative session, what bills have made it to the end that impact renewable energy, energy efficiency, or sustainable living skills? We'll fill you in and provide an opportunity to ask questions of an attorney dialed in to these issues and supporting Oregon's efforts toward supporting sustainability and becoming a clean energy economy. Time permitting, will also include information on Washington's legislative session. Diane Henkels, Attorney at Law and Of Counsel, Cleantech Law Partners LLC, Portland OR. Friday 2:00, Open-air Classroom. 43. WORLD ENERGY REVIEW. ALL LEVELS. An overview of our energy consumption, including losses due to efficiency and transport losses. We'll then cover current energy sources, and potential for each source. Nuclear power will be objectively reviewed, as well as renewables (wind, hydro, solar) and other purported developments (artificial photosynthesis and Tesla Generators). The role and drawbacks of hydrogen are discussed. Various scenarios for the future are provided, with a strong emphasis on the role of conservation and efficiency in the future solution. Color charts and graphs will be provided to expand the discussion. Clifford Schrock, EC Company, Portland OR. Friday 3:00, Sale Barn. 44. RENEWABLE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN OREGON. ALL LEVELS. Do you want to get into renewables as a career? Covers Renewable Energy (supply) and Energy Efficiency (demand) education, Oregon Licensing and Apprenticeship requirements, and easy to use resources for Sustainability, Energy, Solar. ...and more...! Erik Westerholm, Lane Community College, Eugene OR. Friday 4:00, Open-air Classroom. 45. "FREEDOM GARDENS" IN TIKONDE, MALAWI. ALL LEVELS. A study of sustainable agriculture, natural resource conservation, and culture of Malawi. Is sustainable agriculture feasible in one of the poorest countries in Africa, and in the context of development pressures and dependency theory? Professor Zanecchia leads small groups of students doing hands-on service work and studying the importance of sustainable development in the context of subsistence farming and the pressures on natural resource conservation that characterize the region. Armando Zanecchia, Franklin College Switzerland, Lugano CH. Saturday 10:00, South Classroom. 46. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICY VS CORPORATE "RIGHTS." ALL LEVELS. A mini-version of Paul's popular two-day workshop: "First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule" which he has led across the western states for many years. He'll discuss the reality of corporate constitutional "rights" which are at the root of corporate power in this country. He'll tell stories about some very significant grassroots democratic uprisings taking place in 120 mostly conservative communities in four NE states which have passed groundbreaking ordinances to protect their communities from corporate harm. And he'll facilitate an open conversation about what our communities can do to follow in their footsteps, with a focus on local renewable energy issues. TWO AND A HALF HOURS. Paul Cienfuegos, PaulCienfuegos.com, Portland OR. Sunday 9:30-Noon, North Classroom. 47. FIREWISE COMMUNITIES. ALL LEVELS. NFPA's Firewise Communities program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire, and encourages neighbors to work together, plan, and take action to prevent losses. For homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers, firefighters, and others who want to find local solutions for wildfire safety, and become involved in the effort to protect people and property from the risk of wildfire. Irene Jerome, Jerome Natural Resource Consultants, John Day OR. Friday 2:00, Sale Barn. 48. HOW TO GET A LOAN FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTS. ALL LEVELS. What kind of loans are available, how do you draw up a proposed budget for your project, and how do you package and present your project to maximize your chances of financing energy efficiency and "green" building and remodeling? Tamera Lovely-Carroll, HomeLinq, Portland OR. Friday 3:00, South Classroom. 49. UPDATE ON OREGON TAX CREDITS, LOANS AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR RE. BASIC LEVEL. If you live or do business in the state of Oregon, whether on or off-grid, there are programs to support your transition to renewables. This year's legislative session must deal with many issues of funding and priorities, so we'll be covering changes to the SELP, RETC and BETC programs due to new legislation. Trace Megenbier, Oregon Dept of Energy, Salem OR. Friday 5:00, South Classroom. 50. IT'S DO-ABLE! ALL LEVELS. How do we get from where we are to where we want to be? For the world - and for ourselves - we need to switch from fossils to renewables. Many of the solutions cost little or nothing. How can you get the most out of the opportunities right here at SolWest? Bring your Q&A and let's have a conversation! John Patterson, Mr. Sun Solar, Portland OR. Friday 5:00, Open-air Classroom. 51. DOES WHAT I DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? ALL LEVELS. A participatory session to explore various scenarios for quality of life that are affected by personal decisions. How important is it for all of us to choose the right path? We'll review a list of 20 choices, Q&A. Jerry Igo, SolWest Elder, Mosier OR. Saturday 10:00, Open-air Classroom. 52. TRANSFORM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Create a safer, more secure and healthier neighborhood - grass to garden, passive solar redesign, rain water catchment, reclaim automobile space, edible landscaping and more. Design with Permaculture approaches for multiple benefits. Make common cause with friends and neighbors to expand going local and green to the neighborhood level. Recognize tools and assets that have been available all the time, starting with oneself. Jan Spencer, suburbanpermaculture.org, Eugene OR. TWO HOURS. Saturday 2:00, Sale Barn. |
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54. TOPS AND BOTTOMS. For kids of all ages. Story-hour and hands-on seed starting activities. Explore the world of vegetables on top of the earth and below the earth! Plant your own seed card to take home. Elaine Mezzo, John Day OR. Saturday 10:00, at the Community Garden. 55. 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 systems 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, CSBA, Sustainable Solutions, Portland OR. Saturday 11:00, Solar Power Cage. 56. 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, Figaro's, Lens, King's, Ace and True Value for donation of materials. Kim Brown and Jeff Latham, John Day, OR. Saturday 2:00, Solar Power Cage. 57. HARVESTING THE GREEN SUN. Ages 4-12. Learn how you can harvest - and eat! - the sun's energy. Green plants are THE original solar collectors, and they make foods that taste great and help us grow. Hands-on activities will help you learn how YOU can start to harvest the "green sun." Dan Bowden, ReTerran Nutrition, Grants Pass OR. Sunday 10:00, Solar Power Cage. |
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In addition to the regular workshops during SolWest weekend, extended workshops will be offered to students who wish to learn a technical subject in more depth.
SOLAR
HOT WATER SYSTEM
SolWest presents a professional-level solar hot water class,
open to anyone interested in all aspects of solar hot water. This
workshop, in classroom and hands-on sessions, will cover an overview
of system types, theory, selection and design of solar hot water systems.
SOLAR
ROOFING BEST PRACTICES
Roof penetrations are a tremendous liability for solar
installers. This presentation will cover important roofing codes and
methods to meet roofing best practices. The 2 hour workshop will
guide solar installers to specific roofing codes that will help
protect roof warranties and installer liability when installing
mounting and flashing systems on the roof. Various mounting and
flashing methods for common roof types such as composition/asphalt,
tile, metal, wood shake, etc will be covered.
OUTBACK
POWER SYSTEMS
An introduction to applications for OutBack power conditioning
equipment and accessories for off grid and battery-based
grid-connected systems. Learn how to design, select components for,
and install a comprehensive renewable energy system. Download
Solar PV Track flyer.
COMMUNITY
GARDEN
The Community Garden is located across Third Street from the
east end of the arena, about a 10-minute walk from the Pavilion.
There will be lots going on at the Community Garden during SolWest!
Be sure to drop by and check out the progress on the Cob Oven. Friday
afternoon at xpm, Kiko Denzer will teach a workshop about cob
building. Saturday morning at 10am, there will be classes for adults
and children, and local organic gardener Linda Driskill will have her
worm bin on display so you can watch how the little wigglers turn her
kitchen scraps into high-quality worm castings!
The construction of a cob wood fired oven will take place at
the John Day Community Garden during this year's Solwest fair! This
project will be designed and advised by Kiko Denzer (author of Build
Your Own Earth Oven, artist, builder, and baker). Kiko has been
working with earth construction since 1994 and has traveled all
around the northwest assisting with cob construction projects. |
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