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Energy Empowerment Workshops

The Falls Brook Centre Energy Empowerment Workshops are in-depth, practical training sessions for those seriously considering Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy purchases or projects.  FBC delivers the training workshops onsite and demonstrates home energy solutions and installation techniques utilizing our own renewable energy systems.  The two day workshops are divided into two main parts:

Day One: Day Two:
·         energy fundamentals
·         energy budgeting and economics
·         simple efficiency and
      conservation measures
·         renewable technology overview,
      understanding product specs, basic
      system design and component
      selection
·         safety and precaution
·         resource assessment and siting
·         mounting and anchoring
·         wiring and fusing
·         monitoring and data collection
·         component connection, setup, and
      installation.

The overview portions of the workshops cover a broad range of technologies, however the activities, exercises, and installations are related to Falls Brook Centre core competencies of solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, and biodiesel systems. Participants are given the opportunity to focus their workshop experience on one of these technologies.

Workshop Dates for 2008

Energy Empowerment Workshop I: Solar Electric - June 7/8
Energy Empowerment Workshop II: Wind Power - July 12/13
Energy Empowerment Workshop III: RE Options for Farmers & Communities - Aug 22

Registration details and Staying Connected

• Costs for one-day - $60 ($30 for students); full weekend - $100 ($50 for students)
• Home cooked organic lunch included
• Additional meals, accomodations, and tenting also available. Click here for details.

The best way to keep informed of details and schedules of upcoming workshops is to join the Falls Brook Centre Renewable Energy Group or keep checking back here for updates.

To register for any of the Summer workshops, please contact technology@fallsbrookcentre.ca , or call 506-375-4310.