AltE 101: Renewable Energy Basics

Tue, Jun 23

There’s a lot of buzz out there about renewable energy, but it’s hard to decipher where to begin in your own home. Our popular Renewable Energy Basics Workshop gives you an all around understanding of the renewable energy technologies that are available and will help you make sense of which ones are appropriate and best for your situation. Once you have identified the technologies you would like to pursue, a more detailed class can help you investigate further into the technical details of each - although we wish every detail could be covered in a three hour class! Whether you are looking for residential solutions or alternative technology for your small business you’ll get up to date industry technology and the information you need to focus your hard earned dollars in the most cost effective way. You’ll leave class with a great packet of information, a good idea of what technologies to further explore and a renewed sense of enthusiasm for renewable energy! Special discounts on selected books and products are available to our seminar attendees.

We encourage you to bring a copy of your utility bill as we will review household power usage issues during the class.

Topics Include:

Energy Efficiency
Solar Thermal - Air and Water Heating
Solar Electric (PV)
Wind Electric
Approximate System costs, Rebates and Tax Credits

When:	Tue, Jun 23 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost:	$45

Registration closed - This class has already happened

Instructors

Kristen Ferguson

Kristen has a combination background of Mechanical Engineering and classroom teaching. Her interest in renewable technologies developed when she lived in Benin, West Africa in the Peace Corps. Kristen is an example of someone who firmly believes in the DIY mantra, "I can do that!" and is pleased to teach others who feel the same. Kristen has been with the AltE team since 2005 and is now in the process of expanding the offerings of the AltE University so we can spread renewable energy education one person at a time, just a little faster!

Complete Schedule for this Class

Important Information

Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, as class size is limited. To reserve a space please pay the entire tuition upon sign-up. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, and you will be notified in advance if a class you had previously enrolled in is cancelled.

Location

Hudson, MA

Headquarters

The Alternative Energy Store
43 Broad Street
Suite A408
Hudson, MA 01749

Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express in Hudson, MA, offers special room rates to Alternative Energy Store students! You will receive reservation information in a separate email shortly after enrolling in the class.

Directions

From Logan Airport, Boston, MA: (Total Est. Time: 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 42.17 miles Map)
1: Start out going WEST toward TERMINAL C (Portions toll). 0.9 miles
2: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp. <0.1 miles
3: Merge onto I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 30.7 miles
4: Merge onto I-495 N via EXIT 11A toward MARLBOROUGH / N.H.-MAINE. 7.8 miles
5: Merge onto MA-85 CONN E / HUDSON ST via EXIT 25A toward RT-85 / HUDSON. 1.7 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MA-85 / WASHINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto BROAD ST. 0.7 miles
8: End at 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749-2558

From 495:
Take Exit 25A onto Hudson Street. Go about a mile to the 2nd set of stop lights and take a left onto Route 85. Take your first right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for about 3/4 of a mile. On the left hand side after you cross a small bridge you should see a large brick building, known as the Hudson Mills Building at 43 Broad Street. Park in the front and take the main lobby elevator to the 4th floor. Our office is on the far Southeast side of the building. Follow the signs to find your way.

From Other Points:
Please use this Mapquest map with our address as the destination (43 Broad Street, Hudson, MA 01749).