Greening Your Home
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Saturday, September 13th
Household Energy Efficiency
Curt Atkins, Waverly Light & Power10:10 am, CEEE 011
What you can do to lower your energy bills.
30 + Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use
Tom Snyder, I-Renew Co-Founder10:10 pm, Outside Tent
Simple methods to reduce your energy bill from better windows to insulation to CFLs.
Energy Efficiency in the City
John Root, Rootcellar2:10 pm, CEEE 115
This presentation explains the Rebuild America Energy Efficiency Program, reviews the accomplishments of the Rebuild Muscatine Iowa program and discusses various energy saving commercial opportunities. This presentation is intended for businesses interested in energy savings.
Cedar Falls Utilities Energy Efficient Offerings
Pete Olson, Cedar Falls Utilities4:10 pm, CEEE 115
Incentives, Energy House Call Program, financing options and services.
Residential Windows
Don Otto, DPO Construction4:10 pm, Industrial Technology Center 3
Technology, aesthetics, natural lighting, energy performance, maintenance, comfort, proper installation methods. What you need to know to make intelligent choices.
Sunday, September 14th
Neighborhood Energy Planning
Daniel Lawse, Omaha Neighborhood Center10:30 am, Business & Community Services
By cutting energy use 25%, Morton Meadows neighborhood could save over $500,000 each year. This is a goal of a pilot program of the Neighborhood Center in Omaha, NE. Join us to learn how to create neighborhood sustainability through development and implementation.
"Family Planning": Take Step 1 to Reduce Your Family’s Energy Use
Jack Yates, Professor, UNI Dept of Psychology11:30 am, CEEE 115
The goal of this workshop is to help participants take the first step in reducing their energy use: They will set reduction goals, make a plan for reducing energy use, and establish a rough timeline for making changes in their energy use behaviors. The session will begin with a motivational component designed to remind participants of the urgency of reducing energy use. Then the participants will work in small groups to establish a plan and timeline, and consider how best to get all members of the family to follow through!
Energy Efficient Appliances
Dan Alway, Low Keep Refrigeration2:30 pm, Outside Tent
This workshop covers energy efficient applications for an on or off grid home. Dan is the owner of Low Keep Refrigeration and has been making solar refrigerators and freezers for 12 years. Dan lives in an off the grid solar electric home that he designed & built.
30 + Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use
Tom Snyder, I-Renew Co-Founder3:30 pm, Outside Tent
Simple methods to reduce your energy bill from better windows to insulation to CFLs.