The Business of Sustainable Building
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October 29, 2004
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Gaining access to off-grid and green energy ideas couldn’t get any easier; the Green Energy Machine (GEM), from the National Energy Foundation will come to you. Designed to raise awareness through schools, fairs and exhibitions, it carries information and demonstrations on key renewable energy concepts. As well as carrying on board a wind turbine, wood burning stove, solar devices including solar bike and fountain, you can get free impartial advice on renewable energy sources. If you think you have an event, know a school that could benefit from a visit or just want to see it action call +44 (0)1908 665555 or visit www.nef.org.uk …
World Bioenergy 2006, Conference & Exhibition for Energy, J?nk?ping, Sweden
30 May – 1 June 2006
Those looking for a green solution to the fossil fuel crisis should turn their attention to the rapidly growing field of Biomass. Biomass includes all renewable vegetable and animal matters that can be used for industrial (fiber, chemicals) or energy production (heat, electricity, fuel) and is the focus of the World Bio-energy conference to be held in Sweden in 2006. …
Professional help is available whether what you need is advice on which solar panels to buy, or how to build the most eco-friendly and efficient house.
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2004 in Portland, Oregon on 10th to 12th November – 3 days of workshops, talks and exhibitions for anyone involved in green building. There’ll also be tours of green buildings.
Fees vary depending on how many events you want to attend.
For more information and registration see the website…
Homebuilt Wind Generators – Monday to Sunday, February 21st to 27th 2005 at Fundacion Durika, Costa Rica – www.durika.org
Learn how to build wind generators from scratch with Hugh Piggott
Fee: US$650
Registration: Solar Energy International PO Box 715 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-963-8855 Fax: 970-963-8866
sei@solarenergy.org www.solarenergy.org…
Solar-electric (PV) design and installation – 25th -30th October
Learn to use photovoltaic technology to produce your own electricity. Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection. Install a complete, operational system in the field with current renewable energy equipment. This workshop is for the novice who wants to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar industry.…
Wind-Electric Design and Installation 18th -23th October
Guest Instructor: Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo Power & Light
Participants in this workshop will learn to design and install commercial wind generator systems. The workshop will cover system sizing, site analysis, safety issues and hardware specification. …
The International Cycle Show 2004, London, is taking place right now, until the 26th Sept, at the Business Design Centre in Angel.
Your chance to see the new 2005 models and accessories.
Fee: 10 – for more information see www.cycleshow.co.uk…
Quick Introduction to Renewable Energy – 16th October at Guemes Island Community Center, Washington State, US
This is an overview workshop of solar-electric, wind-electric, and microhydro-electric technologies. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Tours of renewable energy systems will supplement classroom sessions.…
Self-build geodesic domes course on Dec 10th to 12th at the Low-Impact Living Initiative, Redfield Community, Winslow, Bucks, UK.
Build your own low-impact dwelling / storage / tent / spare room / retreat / kids hideaway ……
Solar Water and Space Heating Systems Course on 16th Oct at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.
Learn how to use the sun’s energy for domestic uses (showers, sinks, clothes washer) and for home heating. These systems are easy to install, and often pay for themselves in energy savings in just a few years. This class provides an overview of a variety of systems.…