Dates announced for Milwaukee solar workshops

From the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA):

PV Systems For Your Home
Course Instructor: Jim Funk, Energize LLC

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Metropolitan Builders Association
N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188

Thursday, March 19, 2009 
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Outpost Natural Foods - Bay View
2826 S. Kinnickinnic
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Saturday, April 25, 2009 
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Keep Great Milwaukee Beautiful
1313 Mount Vernon Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Saturday, May 16, 2009 
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Solar Water Heating for Your Home
Course Instructor: 
Roak Parker, Beyond Green

Thursday, March 5, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Metropolitan Builders Association
N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188

Thursday, March 26, 2009 
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Outpost Natural Foods - Bay View
2826 S. Kinnickinnic
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Saturday, April 25, 2009 
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Keep Great Milwaukee Beautiful
1313 Mount Vernon Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Saturday, May 16, 2009 
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Course descriptions and registration details
PV (Solar Electric) Systems for Your Home: Participants in this two hour seminar will learn about: how photovoltaic (PV) systems create electricity from the sun; what components make up a PV system; how to determine what size system will meet your needs; where to locate a system on your home or property; what PV systems cost and the financial incentives that are available. This program includes handouts, demonstrations, and a question and answer period. We Energies and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) have partnered to offer this seminar, and it is only available to We Energies Customers. Cost: $15/person, or $5/We Energies’ Energy For Tomorrow Customers. To register visit: www.we-energies.com/RE, or call the MREA at 715-592-6595.

Solar Water Heating for Your Home: Participants in this two hour seminar will learn how to supplement their existing water heating system with a solar water heater that uses the sun’s energy to heat water. They will also learn about the components that make up a solar water heating system, the most reliable system types for cold climates, where to locate a system on a home or property, what solar water heating systems cost and the financial incentives available, and the steps to get started with an installation. We Energies and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) have partnered to offer this seminar, and it is only available to We Energies Customers. Cost: $15/person, or $5/We Energies’ Energy For Tomorrow Customers. To register visit: www.we-energies.com/RE, or call the MREA at 715-592-6595.

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