Environmental House
2420 S. Industrial Hwy.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

9:00 - 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.

9:30 - 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.

11:30 -12:30PM

LUNCH Attendees are responsible for their own lunches.

12:30 - 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.

2:15 - 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.

3:15 - 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.