Sustainable Energy Options

Event Details

Sep

11

Date & Time	September 11, 2010 - 12:00am - September 12, 2010 - 12:00am
Host	O.U.R.Ecovillage
Location	O.U.R.Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road Shawnigan Lake, BC Google Map
Contact	info@ourecovillage.org :: 250-743-3067
Website	http://ourecovillage.org

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 questions that we will address in the Sustainable Energy Options 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.

Course Fee: $250 , meals and accommodation available at registration