A course on Sustainable Energy Options
Location: O.U.R.Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Dates: September 11/12
Facilitators: Keith Hirsche and Chris Walker
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 question that we will address in this 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.
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Course Fee: $250 , meals and accommodation available at registration
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