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July 2008 Events

Towards Zero Net Energy Buildings: Solar and Wind Powered Buildings with Steven Strong
July 2, 2008, 7 PM
Yestermorrow Design, Warren, Vermont
http://www.vgbn.org/events.php

Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology Workshop
July 5-9, 2008
Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth VT
Cost: $650
http://www.solarfest.org/preworkshops.htm

Pre-registration is necessary

Energy, Development, and Climate Change -- Course
July 7-17, 2008; 9 AM -12 PM ** multi-day event **
Vermont Law School, South Royalton
www.vermontlaw.edu/energy

This course explores the intersection of energy and development with special attention to the implications of climate change.

Nuclear Power and Public Policy -- Course
July 7-17, 2008; 1- 4 PM ** multi-day event **
Vermont Law School, South Royalton
www.vermontlaw.edu/energy

With the U.S. seeking to encourage construction of more nuclear power plants, the world grappling with the overlap between peaceful nuclear issues and bomb making, and Vermont debating the future of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant, nuclear issues are assuming increased importance in energy policymaking. this course encompasses the regulation of nuclear safety, economics, technology, nuclear waste, nuclear proliferation, and nuclear energy policy.

Solar Electric Design 101 Workshop
July 9, 2008, 4 - 9 PM
Alternative Energy Store, Hudson, MA
Contact: (877) 878-4060
http://workshops.altenergystore.com/

This is a half-day course with academic lectures and technology demonstrations interspersed throughout giving participants some understanding of actual system components. Participants will learn about the basics of Photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy systems, the importance of energy efficiency and how to determine the feasibility and system size requirements of a PV installation. Attendees will learn the nuts and bolts of photovoltaic technology and the variety of ways to use solar electricity to power their home or business. No prior knowledge of PV is needed, the workshop is designed to deliver first-tier knowledge of practical solar power. Lecture topics include: basics of electricity and photovoltaics, equipment selection and system components, site analysis, system sizing, and energy efficiency.

Gasoline Costs & Consumer Behavior: Dramatic Changes or Status Quo?
July 11, 2008, 12-12:55 PM
Conference Room, Farrell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington
With Richard Watts, TRC and Sue Minter, VT Legislature

Solarfest
July 11-13, 2008
Tinmouth, Vermont
http://www.solarfest.org/

Includes over 60 workshops on renewable energy, sustainable living, the art of community, agriculture skills, green building, and two solar-powered stages featuring music. See workshop list for more information: http://www.solarfest.org/festivalworkshops.htm

The NEXUS Story: Creating a resource for green building with Andrea Atkinson
July 16, 2008, 7 PM
Yestermorrow Design, Warren, Vermont
http://www.vgbn.org/events.php

Integrated Design/Integrated Development Conference
July 17-18, 2008
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
http://www.aianh.org/idid.asp

Edward Mazria FAIA, an internationally recognized architect with a long and distinguished career, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Integrated Design/Integrated Development (IDID) Conference held at Plymouth State University.

The IDID conference is presented by The New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Environmental Guild, The Jordan Institute, Grante State Landscape Architects, and the Center for the Environment at Plymouth State University. The Conference brings together architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, contractors, real estate brokers, bankers, building owners, and others to open communications between the disciplines and to promote environmentally responsible, economically compelling design and development.

Mazria's architecture and planning projects span over a thirty-year period and each employs a cutting-edge environmental approach to its design. In 2002, he founded Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, established in response to the global-warming crisis. 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the US and global Building Sector from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central part of the solution to the global-warming crisis. The goal is straightforward: to achieve a dramatic reduction in the global-warming-causing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Building Sector by changing the way buildings and developments are planned, designed and constructed. For information on Architecture 2030, go to: http://www.architecture2030.org.

Solar Electric Design 102 Workshop
July 19-20, 2008
Alternative Energy Store, Hudson, MA
Contact: (877) 878-4060
http://workshops.altenergystore.com/

This two-day workshop will build upon the introductory concepts presented in the 'Introduction to Solar Electric Systems' workshop by exploring in greater depth everything involved in PV system design and installation.Academic and hands-on mini labs will be interspersed throughout, giving participants some practical experience working with actual system components. This course requires Solar Electric Design 101 or equivalent. Please contact the Alternative Energy Store to discuss your addmission to the course. Lecture topics include: Electricity/PV Review, In-depth equipment selection and system component interaction, Component wiring and basic system evaluation, Basic over-current protection selection and sizing (breakers, fuses), In depth site analysis, In depth system sizing-grid-tied and off-grid, Installation and component safety, and Energy efficiency analysis/strategies.

Renewable Energy and Other Alternative Fuels -- Course
July 21-31, 2008; 1-4 PM ** multi-day event **
Vermont Law School, South Royalton
www.vermontlaw.edu/energy

This course explores the emerging field of renewable and alternative energy supplies. It reviews local, state, and federal laws and policies that promote and impede such sources , and considers emerging distributed generation models

The 2nd International Seminar on Wind Power
July 24 - 26, 2008 ** multi-day event **
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
http://www.nesea.org/calendar/documents/2nd_ISWP_July_24-26_200813.pdf

The Future of Transportation in a Carbon Restrained World
July 25, 2008, 12-12:55 PM
Conference Room, Farrell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington

Inside Out/Outside In: Two Tracks to Sustainability for an Enlightened Client with Sylvia Smith
July 30, 2008
Yestermorrow Design, Warren, Vermont
http://www.vgbn.org/events.php

August 2008 Events

Alternative Fueled Vehicles: A Solution or Just More of the Same?
August 8, 2008, 12-12:55 PM Conference Room, Farrell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington

With Paul Hines, UVM and Chapin Spencer, Local Motion

Energy Efficiency & Transportation: Lessons Across the Energy Divide
August 22, 2008, 12-12:55 PM Conference Room, Farrell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington

With Scott Johnstone, MPO and Beth Sachs, VEIC

Solar Electric Design 101 Workshop
August 23, 2008, 10 AM - 3 PM
Alternative Energy Store, Hudson, MA
Contact: (877) 878-4060
http://workshops.altenergystore.com/

November 2008 Events

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
November 19-21, 2008 ** multi-day event **
Boston, Massachusetts ** out of state event **
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston.