Lots of how-to info at Adams State Solar Expo, April 14 (04-13-07)
Government incentives for solar applications, retrofitting a home for solar, teaching solar technology in the schools, and much more will be covered at the Solar Expo, Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Adams State Student Union Building (First and Stadium.)
This free event is open to the public, co-sponsored by Adams State College Community Partnerships, USDA RC&D (Resource Conservation & Development), and SLV-DRG (Development Resources Group). A wide variety of hands-on displays for the entire family will be presented.
"This Solar Expo is the latest in a series of events we've coordinated on the potential of renewable energy. We'll have a number of booths presenting aspects of new solar technology and providing information on new regional projects," said Mary Hoffman, executive director of Adams State Community Partnerships. "The Expo will be held the weekend before Earth Day to help raise awareness of environmental issues."
The Solar Expo schedule is as follows:
- 8:30 a.m.: Senator Gail Schwartz, Town Hall Meeting, Student Union Building Room 309
- 10 a.m.: Dr. David Svaldi, President, Adams State College Welcome
- 10:15 a.m. : Colorado Senator Gail Schwartz
- 10:30 a.m.: Roger Doane, USDA RC& D Council member Responsibilities, Expectations and introduction of the Valley Solar Coordinator
- Noon: Lunch available
- Concurrent Afternoon Sessions:
Paul Shippee, Crestone Solar School
1-2 p.m. - Solar Conversations -Why Go Solar When Gas Is Only 3 $/Gallon?
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.- Government Incentives for solar applicationsTerry McClaughry, Earth Sun Resources
1- 2 p.m. - Applied Solar Theory
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Applied Solar Theory - 3:30 - 4 p.m.: Wrap-up by Solar Coordinator, USDA RC&D, SLV DRG and ASC Community Partnerships
Among the booths presented at the Expo will be:
- ASC, Community Partnerships: Solar car kit and Renewable energy event information
- Adams State School of Business, valuation calculator for solar home applications
- Crestone Solar School, curriculum information
- Direct Power & Water and USDA RC&D, solar pivots for farm applications
- Earthship Biotecture, off-grid solar homes using recycled material and multi-use water system
- Earth Sun Resources
- Habitat for Humanity, passive and active solar adobe home for qualified SLV families
- New Mexico Solar Assoc., Sun Chaser trailer solar demonstration equipment
- Natural Power, Off-grid pumps for farm applications & installer information
- Ortega Middle School solar science project
- Sargent High School-K-12 solar curriculum and solar housing teaching kit
- Sun Edison-Solar Farm, Mosca, site information and photos
- USDA - SLV Solar Coordinator Introduction
- USDA-Rural Development: Renewable and energy efficiency program and proposal information
- Zomeworks
For more information on the Solar Expo, please call Adams State Community Partnerships, 587-7372.
By Julie Waechter
