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Are you a technology education teacher looking for further opportunities for professional development? Does one of these opportunities fit your professional development needs? KEEP will provide scholarships for two technology education instructors to attend one of these superior learning events. A small panel of "judges" will review the Reservation Form, and two teachers from eligible schools* who have not attended events funded by KEEP in the past, will be selected. The scholarships include full registration, classroom substitute reimbursement for one day, and up to $100 in mileage costs.
*Please note: Eligible schools are those that purchase their electricity from a participating electric utility company within the Focus on Energy territory. To check your school's eligibility, go to www.focusonenergy.com and click on the eligibility tool at the top of the page or contact Sara Windjue at 715.346.4163 or swindjue@uwsp.edu.
Cold Climate
Houses
This 8 hour workshop will
review the ‘field tested and proven’ building techniques used by cold
climate builders in certifying over 5,000 Wisconsin ENERGY STAR® Homes. We
will start by reviewing just what the issues are when building high
performance homes in a cold climate. We will follow with a look at proven
products and techniques used successfully here in our climate. All major
areas of the building shell will be covered, from the footings to the attic.
(brief mechanical overview) We’re not just going to talk about methods,
using hundreds of ‘crystal clear’ job site photos, we’re going to show you!
Builders like pictures and we’ve got’em. No other presentation has included
this many ‘show me how’ pictures. We will also run a brief demonstration of
the software used to evaluate individual products as used in the Wisconsin
ENERGY STAR Homes Program.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Holiday Inn
Select & Suites Minneapolis Airport Hotel - Mall of America
Three Appletree Square
I94 & 34th Avenue, Exit 1
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-9000
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-690-4500
These workshops are hosted by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. See all of their workshops at http://www.ecw.org/whatwedocalendar.php.
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
A solar domestic hot water system uses the sun to heat water for home use. A solar hot water system connects to a home's existing gas or electric water heating system, providing a supplemental source of heat for all hot water needs including showers, sinks, and clothes and dish washers. Solar water heating systems are a proven technology that work well even in cold climates. Solar hot water systems can provide 40-70 percent of a homes annual hot water needs. Topics will include: system components, equipment selection, mounting systems, system options, siting and sizing.
Friday, March 14, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Madison Area Technical College - Truax Campus
3550 Anderson Street
Madison, WI 53704
Thursday, April 10, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Madison Area Technical College - Truax Campus
3550 Anderson Street
Madison, WI 53704
Thursday, May 8, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mid-State Technical College500 32nd Street N, Room I114
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
These workshops are hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. See all of their workshops at http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php.
Solar Space Heating Systems
A solar space heating system uses the sun's energy to provide heat for homes and businesses. In cold climates, solar space heating systems are used to supplement traditional heating systems. These systems can provide 50-70 percent of a homes' heating needs. This workshop will cover both solar hot air and solar fluid heating. Topics will include: site selection, heating options, equipment selections, components, system sizing. This class will include an examination of an on-site high mass under floor solar space heating system.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Madison Area Technical College - Truax Campus
3550 Anderson Street
Madison, WI 53704
This workshop is hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. See all of their workshops at http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php.
Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Construction
This workshop will cover the basics of energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction, including: site analysis, passive solar design strategies, superinsulated frame construction techniques, sustainable building materials, renewable heating systems and mechanical systems.
Saturday, March 29, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ReNew the Earth Institute
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI 54423
This workshop is hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. See all of their workshops at http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php.
Cutting Edge
Framing and Air Sealing Techniques (new construction)
This workshop will provide the
attendee with effective framing & air sealing practices that can improve the
performance, efficiency and durability of the homes you build.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
1109 Fourier Drive
Madison, WI 53717
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center7801 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
1202 West Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
These workshops are hosted by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. See all of their workshops at http://www.ecw.org/whatwedocalendar.php.
Sustainable
Building and Living
Come to the MREA and spend a day going over the
different types and styles of sustainable building including: straw bale,
rammed tire, rammed earth, cob and light clay. We will look at this from the
site through the foundation all the way to the roof covering choices and
everything in between.
Sunday, March 30, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ReNew the Earth Institute
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI 54423
This workshop is hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. See all of their workshops at http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php.
Net Zero Energy, Carbon Neutral Buildings
Learn how to do everything right on new and existing buildings so you can:
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Produce all the energy you use every year
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Eliminate your buildings carbon footprint
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Get checks from your power company.
This seminar takes place at the solar house in Waupaca on highway 10, which is a Net Zero Energy and Carbon Neutral Building.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
A-A Exteriors.com
N2575 Orchard Way
Waupaca, WI 54981
This workshop is hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. See all of their workshops at http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-4770.
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