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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January
Jan 20-22, '12; Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show, Eugene OR. www.eugenehomeshow.com

Jan 26, '12: Peak Oil with Richard Heinberg, Salt Spring Island BC.
http://transitionsaltspring.ning.com/events/peak-oil-with-richard-heinberg

February
Feb 4, '12; EORenew Board Meeting 10am-noon; Baker County Library, Baker City OR.

Feb 10, '12: Free Presentation on Claylin Earthen Floors, Ashland, OR. 503-957-6132 www.sukita.com

Feb 11-12, '12: Claylin Earthen Floor Training 2 Day Intensive, Ashland, OR. 503-957-6132 www.sukita.com

March
March 23-25, '12; Energy Trust Better Living Show; Portland OR. 503-880-3642 · www.betterlivingshow.org

April
Apr 2-7, '12; PV101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-direct). Guemes Island WA. 970-963-8855 or www.solarenergy.org

Apr 9-13, '12; ST101: Solar Hot Water Design and Installation. Guemes Island WA. 970-963-8855 or www.solarenergy.org

July
Jul 24-27, '12; pre-SolWest Workshops. Details coming in the spring newsletter.

Jul 27, 28 & 29, '12; Save the Date for SolWest Fair '12! John Day, OR. Exhibits, workshops, and lots of fun!

Regular meetings
Third Thursdays, 7pm; Harney County "Alternative Energy Club"; Harney County Library, Burns OR. Contact Claire Larson 541-573-6680.

 

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This Month's Online Fun:

Solyndra Gate Pocalypse

 

 

 

 

 

Contact for events, unless otherwise noted is:
EORenew, PO Box 485, Canyon City, OR 97820.
541-575-3633. info@solwest.org

     

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          The Energy Independence Sol-utions is a quarterly newsletter of: Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit Corporation, PO Box 485, Canyon City, OR 97820 (office at 150 E Main, John Day). Phone 541-575-3633, Email: info@solwest.org, web: www.solwest.org. EORenew is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

          Our goal is to empower people to increase their energy efficiency and use of solar, wind and other renewables.

            EORenew Board of Directors:
            Kay Firor, Board chair
            Ken Primrose, Board financial
            Jennifer Barker, Board sec'y, ex. dir.
            Carolyn Lara
            Ramon Lara
            Bob Reimiller
            Mark Wallace

          The Energy Independence Sol-utions is mailed to EORenew members. Annual dues: basic (no frills) $15, deluxe $25, family $35, business $40, Provider $100, Patron $200. Opinions expressed in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of EORenew. Submit comments or articles to the address above.

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Archived newsletters:

    Winter 11-12 (2.5MB) EORenew Annual Report, Lime Wind, NABCEP Solar Thermal, Getting to Net-zero
    Fall 11 (4.2MB) SolWest 2011 summary, Solar Poetry, Zero-net Energy Home at John Day Fossil Beds NM
    SolWest 2011 program guide (7MB) Keynote Philip Ackerman-Leist, "John Day or Bust" EV Convergence
    Spring 11 (7.4MB) SolWest Fair, Pre-SolWest Workshops, Oregon Energy News, Solar Takes Wind, EV Infrastructure
    Winter 10-11 (3.7MB) EORenew Annual Report, Heat Cost Analysis: Comparing Apples to Apples
    Fall 10 (3.4MB) SolWest 2010 summary, New Oregon RETC Rules, John Day Dolar Tour, Solar Poetry
    Spring 10 (1.4MB) SolWest Preview, Leading the Way to a Low-Energy Future, EORenew News, Footprint review
    Winter 09-10 (2.0MB) EORenew Annual Report, Grant Co Historical Museum, The Navigator, Solar Decision-Making Guide
    Fall 09 (3.9MB) SolWest 2009, Workshops, The Electric Raptor Project, Northwest News, Fall Projects at EORenew
    Spring 09 (1.7MB) Solwest Preview, Alternative School, Dealing with Urban Heat Islands, Pedaling Revolution review
    Winter 08-09 (13.0 MB) EORenew Annual Report, Solar Tour, Change the World Challenge, Tire Rolling Resistance
    Fall 08 (8.4 MB) SolWest 2008, Installation Workshop, Solar Poetry, John Day Solar Tour, Karmen Goes to Mali
    Spring 08 (5.8 MB) Solwest Preview, Alternative School, Alcohol Can Be a Gas review, Portland Business Gets Energy from Sun
    Winter 07-08 (5.8MB) Annual report, John Day Solar Tour, Opportunities in Renewable Energy, Q&A about CFLs
    Fall07 (6.3 MB) Solwest 2007, Solar Poetry, Solar Careers, Oregon Open for Solar Business, National Solar Tour
    Spring07 (2.8MB) SolWest Workshops Inspire Curriculum, SolarWorld, Groups & Educational Opportunities
    Winter 06-07 (2.2 MB) SolWest Has Wide Influence, Franklin Building Energy Makover, Oregon Projects in Mass. & Pakistan
    Fall06 (3.6MB) SolWest 2006, Billy & Bobby & Betty McGee, Solar Drag Race, Rural Development Grants
    Spring06 (2.2 MB) SolWest preview, Tax Credits & Incentives, Energy Slaves, Oregon Apollo program, Sustainable Schools
    Winter05-06 (2MB) Annual report, Buying Biodiesel in the Inland NW, Energy-effiicent and Solar Windows, OTEC candidates
    Fall05 (2.9MB) SolWest 2005, Ode to a Sunflower, Jim Slater, energy bills, Pre-SolWest Hands-on Workshop Installs System
    Spring05 (2.2MB) Powering the Good Life with RE, White Buffalo & Solar Collectors, New Solar Food Drying Book
    Winter04-05 (1.2 MB) Peak Oil: Why Should We Care?, News from EORenew, End of the Age of Oil
    Fall04 (1.4 MB) SolWest Summary, Teachers' Resource CD-ROM, Summer Intern, 2004 Solar Home Tour
    Spring04 (1.3 MB) SolWest Preview, Gov's RE Action Plan, Hydrogen News, Business Incentives for RE
    Winter03-04 (1.2 MB) Our solar-powered office, Visit to a Classroom, Tour of OutBack Power HQ
    Fall03 (1.2 MB) SolWest Summary, Photo Album, National Solar Tour
    Spring03 (3.6 MB) Classroom Visits, Refrigerator Energy Use
    Winter02-03 (5 MB) Solar Cookery, EORenew Energy Services, Tour of a Wood-fired Co-Gen
    Fall 02 (1.6 MB) SolWest Summary, Electrathon Results, Solar Water Pumping Installation
    Spring02 (1.3 MB) Financial Incentives for RE, Energy Audit Your Own Home
    Winter01-02 (1.3 MB) Passive Solar House in Sandy, How much Does Solar Cost?
    Fall01 (1.5 MB) SolWest Summary, EORenew Off-grid Office Workshop, OTEC PV Incentives

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