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See It... Learn It... Build It. ----------------- Please Join This Exciting Hands On Workshop:

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Title: Introduction To Renewable Energy Systems For Your Home Or Business

When: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9am-4pm (with one hour break for lunch, noon to 1pm)

Where: ----- Agate Inn, Wasilla/Palmer: free on-site parking, free coffee & tea, indoor classroom & outdoor solar workshop area, see location map

The Renewable Energy Workshop is a great chance for you to get your hands on a working Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Hot Water system.

Here is the May 2007 workshop group after assembling the grid tie Solar PV system (0.5 KW).

Please click on the photo for larger image!

Course Description: If you are looking to reduce energy costs for your home or business while earning a return on your investment in solar or wind power system, this exciting hands on workshop is for you. In the morning you will learn valuable methods of saving $$ with energy efficiency, including conducting a hands-on mini-energy audit. In the afternoon session you will learn the basics of solar, wind and micro-hydro technologies, learn to use the solar pathfinder, get your hands on a working grid-tied solar photovoltaic system, and a working solar thermal (hot water) system. You will also get a tour of the Agate Inn tracking PV system.

Workshop Includes: All who attend will receive a complimentary copy of Homepower Magazine or Solar Today; all participants receive a 10% discount on new renewable energy books on sale at the workshop.

Cost: Cost is $60 for full-time students; $80 for working folks and others. Please sign up early before this workshop fills up!

Lunch: Bring your own, or join our group delivery order from a local organic sandwich shop (menus will be provided at the start of workshop, please note that lunch is not included in workshop fee).

Andy Baker is working with businesses, municipalities and homeowners to reduce their fossil fuel use and to make cost effective investments in clean energy production. He has lived and worked in Alaska since 1999, he began consulting here as a Project Engineer with HDR Alaska. In 2005 he joined the emerging clean energy economy in Alaska by establishing YourCleanEnergy LLC. He is a graduate in environmental engineering from Penn State, a veteran of many renewable energy and green building workshops with Realgoods, and an active member of the American Solar Energy Society.

Instructor: Andy Baker, PE

Independent Clean Energy Consultant

Additional Instructors:

Phil St. John, Midnight Sun Construction, Installer Of Small Wind Systems

Phil will cover the basics of wind energy and small wind turbines and towers used in Alaska. Phil has installed both 400 watt AirX and 1.8 KW Skystream turbines, and will be holding a hands-on small wind workshop at his Rock Island Lodge on Kalgin Island in early summer to raise and install a new 1KW turbine and guyed tower.

Mark Masteller, Director, Alaska Center For Appropriate Technology (ACAT)

Mark has extensive experience in sustainable living practices and he will present some of the renewable energy strategies being considered for the new Mat-Su Recycling Center which is now in design phase.

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To Register: You can register over the phone at 907-274-2007, or by mail: please provide your name, address, phone, email, and send it with payment to:

YourCleanEnergy, 308 G Street #212, Anchorage AK 99501

*** SEATING IS LIMITED TO 20, PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! ***

Payment: All payments must be made in full in advance. Please make checks payable to YourCleanEnergy; visa or mc credit cards also accepted.

Wait lists: If a workshop is sold out, you can add your name to a waiting list and you will be contacted immediately should a space become available.

Cancellations: Cancellations made prior to two (2) weeks from the workshop date will be charged a $20 fee. Any cancellations made within one week from the workshop date are non-refundable. Workshop is subject to cancellation. Students will receive as much notice as possible and a full refund if the workshop is cancelled.

Confirmation: You will receive confirmation of registration by email including a receipt, location details and directions, and any other relevant information within six days of signing up via mail or phone. If do not receive confirmation from us, please call our office at 907-274-2007.

Questions? Please call us at 274-2007 or email us by clicking here