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Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
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Grand Rapids Community College
Wissner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center,
Rm. 168
151 Fountain NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
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http://www.grcc.edu/?PageID=249 |
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One Seminar $30 (GLREA Members - $20)
Two Seminars $40 (GLREA Members - $30)
Three Seminars $50 (GLREA Members - $40)
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Are you interested in learning the basics of renewable energy systems and how they work in Michigan? The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's renewable energy seminars answer commonly asked questions about three of the most popular types of renewable energy applications: Solar Heating, Solar Electricity and Wind Electricity. Register now to learn about how you can benefit from clean, abundant, renewable energy!
9:00AM - 9:30AM Energy Efficiency Primer The wise person works to conserve as much electricity as possible before investing in renewable energy. Learn about energy efficiency improvements that you can make to your home and how to create energy saving habits. There is no additional charge for this session.
9:30AM - 11:30AM Solar Water & Space Heating Systems Learn how to use the sun's energy for domestic uses (showers, sinks, washing machines) and for home heating. These systems are easy to install and can pay for themselves in energy savings in just a few years. This seminar provides an overview of a variety of water and space heating systems.
11:30AM -12:30PM LUNCH Attendees are responsible for their own lunches.
12:30PM - 2:00PM Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Students will gain a basic understanding of the components that make up a Photovoltaic (PV) electric system and how PV works. Students in this seminar should attend the Balance of Systems session.
2:15PM - 3:00PM Balance of Systems A part of the PV and wind energy seminars, this session covers the components that are common to both. There is no additional charge for this session.
3:15PM - 5:00PM Wind Electricity This seminar is ideal for people who wish to learn more about wind energy technology and who are interested in installing a system. Students in this seminar should attend the Balance of Systems session.
Space is limited, and PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Avoid disappointment and register early! To register or for more information, please contact GLREA:
Phone: 800-434-9788
Email: info@glrea.org
Web: www.glrea.org
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Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
URL: www.glrea.org
Email: info@glrea.org
Lansing:
(517) 646.6269
Toll Free:
1.800.434.9788
 Join GLREA
Go to our membership area and find out how you can join GLREA!
Contact GLREA
Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or comments.
GLREA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contributions may be tax deductable.
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