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Exhibitors,
Displays, and Activities at SolWest
The
SolWest Community
Volunteer
Now for SolWest
Workshops
and More
In addition to the regular 1-hour workshops, we have three
extended pre-fair workshops for which advance signup is required:
Instructor: Natural builder Bernhard Masterson fuses a deep
commitment to sustainable systems and a rich sense of aesthetics to
create unique living environments. Trained as a sculptor and educator
Bernhard has become skilled in alternative waste systems, water
management, Rocket Stoves, earth ovens and Rumford fireplaces.
Bernhard is a positive and insightful teacher who derives deep
satisfaction from empowering others to pursue their visions.
Solar
Electric System Design, Theory, and Practice
Instructors: Ryan Mayfield is a NABCEP Certified PV Installer who
currently teaches PV courses at Lane Community College in Eugene,
Oregon, and is the founder and principal of Renewable Energy
Associates, a consulting, design and educational firm focused on
photovoltaics, small wind and micro-hydro projects. Kyle Bolger has
been teaching Solar Design and Installation courses with Solar Energy
International for more than three years throughout the United States,
and is an accredited Institute For Sustainable Power Quality
certified PV instructor. He holds an Oregon Limited Renewable Energy
Technician license, and is the founder and president of Sunflower
Energy Solutions, Inc of Bend.
Hands-on:
SolWest Solar Hot System
Instructor: John Patterson started Mr. Sun in 1980. Since then he has
installed over 1,300 solar water heaters, solar pool heaters and
photovoltaic systems, and serviced thousands more. He has extensive
thermal systems engineering experience, as well as a thorough
knowledge of manufacturing and production processes.
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EORenew is partnering with the Oregon Department of Energy to develop and disseminate secondary school curriculum for energy education. As part of this project, we are working on the "Home Energy Game" spreadsheet with Dr. Anthony Tovar of Eastern Oregon University. A research guide and digital slideshow will be used in conjunction with the spreadsheet, as tools to help students in grades 5-12 learn to make the energy choices that they will be facing in the coming years.
The current version of the Energy in Society Spreadsheet Game can be
found at: http://physics.eou.edu/opensource/energy/index.html |
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Donations of goods and services to EORenew multiply our capabilities many times over. Over the years, many EORenew members have responded to our wishlists and requests for help. We've received furniture, computer stuff, professional services, and assistance with web research and office projects. Without these donations of goods and services, our small budget would be stretched even further than it already is! We'd really appreciate it if you could take a look around your home/office, and see if there is stuff just gathering dust that we can use to help in our mission of promoting renewable energy education and implementation. Have you upgraded your computer system recently? If you had to buy all-new software (rather than an upgrade), you do not have to keep your old software. You can give it (with its licenses) to EORenew. We are operating on Windows 2000/XP, and the list of software we would like to have can be found on page 11. How about computer hardware? If you no longer need your old USB DVD drive, or have a small-footprint laser printer gathering dust, we'd be happy to arrange pickup or shipping to our office. Have you got a little spare time, and a fast Internet connection? I've posted the SolWest dates on fifty events calendars, but they need to be checked and verified. Just ask, and I will send you the URL list! If you are near John Day, we've got a few small office jobs and some photo projects that we'd love to have some help with (tea and a sunny office space provided). Just call, and find out how easy it is to earn a great, big Thank You! |
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Our funders and donors play a major role in continuing our work of promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. Who are EORenew members?
RE manufacturers, distributors, and retail businesses -- are you on this list? Thanks to the following new and renewing business members. Your support makes our programs possible:
AIEI, Eugene OR ... and a big thanks to all our renewing members! You have the power to make a difference! More thank-yous to... ... Mark Wallace, for office and proofreading help.
Like most nonprofit organizations, EORenew owes much of its funding to your generous donations. Contributions above value received ($15 for our newsletter) are eligible for deduction from your taxable income as charitable donation. Every dollar you donate frees up valuable funding for our renewable energy education, information, and energy service programs! We accept donations designated for specific programs. You may also make a donation through your local United Way. Please consider EORenew when making your charitable donation decisions for 2008. Why I support EORenew: "I support EORenew because "renewable" is the only viable future for human use of energy; we really have no other good choices but to learn as much as we can about existing renewable technologies." -- Kay Firor, chair, EORenew Board of Directors "As the energy costs for the consumer increase, it is imperative that the consumer is informed of the possible alternatives to formulate a prudent decision about their energy alternatives." -- Ken Primrose, EORenew Board of Directors
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