This workshop is for the solar curious and the experienced solar power user. We will cover the basics of residential sized, grid tied photovoltaic solar systems. After a brief overview of how the solar modules convert solar energy into electricity, we will cover the basics of designing a system. This will include determining costs, intertie requirements, inverters, and placement of the solar modules.

MORE INFO AT:http://www.irenew.org/work4.html

Emphasis of workshop will be Solar liquid collector systems for heating Domestic Hot Water. Illustrations and discussion presented on how space or pool heating can be incorporated into these systems.

MORE INFO AT: http://www.irenew.org/work6.html

Overview of Topics Covered

• Types of Systems

• Sizing & Determining Amount of Storage & Collectors
• Installation Techniques for Mounting Collectors
• Options & Types of Pre-heat Storage Tanks
• Misc. System Components
• Sizing Pump(s) & Piping
  

Residential Wind Workshop
Saturday, May 31, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
Des Moines Botanical Center

MORE INFO AT: http://www.irenew.org/work6.html

Emphasis of workshop will be Solar liquid collector systems for heating Domestic Hot Water. Illustrations and discussion presented on how space or pool heating can be incorporated into these systems.

Overview of Topics Covered

• Types of Systems

• Sizing & Determining Amount of Storage & Collectors
• Installation Techniques for Mounting Collectors
  

“Celebrate Community History Day” set for May 19 in Des Moines

Contact: Jeff Morgan, Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov, (515) 281-3858

More Information

Registration Form

A symposium of historic preservation topics and award presentations at the State Historical Building will highlight May as National Historic Preservation Month.

Schedule

What: Building a Sustainable Iowa - Advanced Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Center of Sustainable Communities is hosting the 3rd Building a Sustainable Iowa Workshop January 7th through 11th, 2008. We are excited to be bringing back Marc Richmond for the full week to do this professional training.

There is a free homeowner green expo and seminar on January 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

What: Building a Sustainable Iowa - Basic Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9 and 10, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Center of Sustainable Communities is hosting the 3rd Building a Sustainable Iowa Workshop January 7th through 11th, 2008. We are excited to be bringing back Marc Richmond for the full week to do this professional training.

There is a free homeowner green expo and seminar on January 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

What: Building a Sustainable Iowa - Basic Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9 and 10, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Center of Sustainable Communities is hosting the 3rd Building a Sustainable Iowa Workshop January 7th through 11th, 2008. We are excited to be bringing back Marc Richmond for the full week to do this professional training.

There is a free homeowner green expo and seminar on January 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

This free educational event is the kickoff to Iowa Center on Sustainable Communities' 3rd Annual BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE IOWA Residential Professional Training Workshop. A free reception and fundraiser follows.

What: Homeowner Green Building 101
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Where: Des Moines Botanical Garden

Please RSVP by December 21, 2007, by calling Emily at (515)277-6222 or Emily@icosc.com

More information at http://icosc.com/programs_workshops.asp.