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Saturday,
March 24th, 2012 9AM-4PM
Lyndon State College, Lyndonville VT
A full day of Exhibits, Vendors, Demonstrations & Seminars
Free Admission!
Educational Seminars:
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
(60 min) 10:00 am / ACT 103
Presented by: James Ashley, Green Mountain Geothermal
Ben Luce, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Physics, Lyndon State College
Did you know that you have an unlimited heat source in your back yard! Learn how a geothermal heat pump can mine this stored solar energy and transform it into one of the least costly ways to heat and cool your Vermont home. With minor changes you may even be able to use your existing water well to obtain this ground heat. With no delivery or storage of fuel, a geothermal system is one of the best low carbon natural heating and cooling systems available. Come and learn more!
Geothermal Energy – Today’s Best Green Renewable Resource
Presented by: Jonathan Swain, Capital Well Clean Water Center
(30 min) 11:40 am / LAC 400-BMR
Water combined with the earth’s natural thermal energy allows homeowners the opportunity to save money, energy and the environment. Learn how Open Loop and Closed Loop geothermal heating and cooling technology works. Find out if the geothermal exchange technology is the right choice for your home or business.
Renewable Energy for Farms
(5 @ 20 min/ea) / ACT 103
Presented by: Students of Dr. Benjamin Luce, Sustainable Studies Program, Lyndon State College
Under a grant from the Agency of Agriculture, LSC students and Professor Luce have conducted feasibility studies at area farms. Five presentations will focus on renewable farm energy and provide useful information in the context of real world sites. Learn what considerations need to be made when choosing an energy system and designing the installation.
1. Micro-hydro and Biofuels, Aaron Emerson / 11:00 am / Act 103
2. Solar Power / Solar Hot Water, Ryan Jean / 11:25 am / Act 103
3. Solar Power, Tristan McKnight / 11:50 am / Act 103
4. Using Solar Thermal Collectors for Supplemental Greenhouse Heat, Samantha Wolf / 12:15 pm / Act 103
5. Geothermal Heat Pumps for Supplemental Greenhouse Heat, Danielle Jepson / 12:40 pm / Act 103
Central Heating with Wood Pellets
(60 min) 10:00 am / T202
Presented by: Andrew Boutin, Pellergy LLC
Andy Boutin, Founder and General Manager of Pellergy will discuss converting your home heating system from oil to wood pellets. Pellergy is a Vermont company that specializes in the manufacture of European pellet burners used in tens of thousands of homes and businesses throughout Scandinavia. Pellergy offers a wood pellet burner to upgrade existing oil or wood systems. The technology can be used for new boiler installations, hot air furnaces and steam heating systems. Pellergy also specializes in bulk pellet systems that allow home and business owners to take automatic delivery of wood pellets from a truck instead of 40-pound bags. Wood pellets are delivered to large storage bins and used directly in the heating system. Andy will discuss these and other wood pellet options for homeowners, greenhouse operators and businesses that require light industrial heating applications.
Energy Saved is Money Saved
(30 min) 10:00 am / LAC400-BMR
Presented by: Bob Murphy, Customer Support Field Specialist / Efficiency Vermont
Everyone is concerned about the rising cost of electricity and heating fuel. This seminar will show how Northeast Kingdom residents can make their homes more energy efficient and lower utility costs. 1,500 Vermont households have taken some simple, affordable and effective measures through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Efficiency Vermont can provide valuable information about rebates and incentive programs, and also help to locate a certified contractor near you for a home energy audit.
Solar Power for Your Home or Business
(60 min) 11:40 am / T202
Presented by: David Palumbo, Independent Power LLC
The solar electric industry is one of the fastest growing economic sectors on earth and Independent Power is one of Vermont’s most experienced teams of solar professionals. Did you know that a well-designed solar water heating system can provide 50%-75% of the hot water needed for a typical family in the Northeast Kingdom? This seminar will also contain information about various residential solar systems for grid-tied and off-grid homes.
Solar Electricity 101
Presented by: Rich Nicol, Solartech
(30 min) 10:30 am / LAC 400-BMR
Solartech, the Northeast Kingdom’s own PV installer, is offering a presentation on the details of photovoltaic system operations. The workshop will cover both grid-tied and off-grid solar electric systems including the basic system principles and the purpose of the components. Options for mounting solar arrays include roof and fixed ground mount arrays, as well as tracing systems. The discussion will include PV system costs and current incentives for both residential and business installations.
Pellets 101: A Workshop
(30 min) 11:40 am / LAC414
Presented by: Nate Hamblett, The Farmyard Store
Pellet stoves are efficient, clean burning, and easy to install. Learn the basics about the technology used by Harman and Quadra-Fire stoves, and the many options available for pellet stove installation. This workshop will also explain how to measure the cost savings of biomass versus other fossil fuels. Don’t miss this step-by-step presentation!
On the Ground at Sheffield Wind Farm: Insight into the Operations of a working Wind Facility
(30 min) 12:45 pm / LAC400-BMR
Presented by: Catherine Morrell, Support Specialist, First Wind
Learn about the day-to-day operations at Sheffield Wind. Catherine Morrell will provide an overview of the Sheffield Wind facility, it’s management, and the environmental practices and mitigation that have been put in place since the end of construction.
Wood Pellet Heating Solutions for Homes, Businesses & Institutions
Presented by: Matthew Hiebert, Main Energy Systems (MESys)
(30 min) 12:45 pm / T202
Biomass fuel is a renewable and economical domestic alternative to fossil fuels. Maine Energy Systems provides wood pellet heating solutions for homes businesses and institutions with the hands-off convenience of liquid fuel. MESys licensed OkoFEN boilers are fully automatic and heat with consistent reliability – without pellet handling.
Button-up Vermont!
(60 min) 10:30 am / LAC414
Presented by: (TBA)
Button-up Vermont, in partnership with local community groups and businesses, offers free workshops to help residents learn more about reducing home energy use and how changes can improve the comfort, safety, longevity and value of a home. Learn the fundamentals of heat loss, simple do-it-yourself improvements, cost saving measures, and available technical and financial resources to help you get started.
NEK Energy Expo – Lyndon State College, March 24th, 2012 / 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Northeastern Vermont Development Association www.nvda.net
Questions? lhiggs@nvda.net 802/ 748-5181
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