2016 Energy Fair Pre-Fair Guide

PRE-FAIR GUIDE A Clean Energy and Sustainable Living Event

JUNE 17-19, 2016 / CUSTER, WI FRI/SAT 9AM-10PM / SUN 9AM-4PM 27th Annual / TheEnergyFair.org

Take your Career to New Heights.

Take Advantage of the Many Programs and Services NABCEP has to Offer.

Associate Level Programs Take the first step in launching your career in renewable energy.

Professional Certification Distinguish yourself and raise industry standards by certifying as a PV Installation Professional, PV Technical Sales Professional or Solar Heating Installer.

Company Accreditation Show that you and your company are committed to high-quality standards.

Annual Continuing Education Conference Earn Continuing Education Credits towards certification or recertification, and learn from top technical trainers.

NABCEP Career Center Post jobs, upload your resume and search for employment opportunities within the renewable energy field.

Resource Guides Stay current on technical information and industry best practices.

Visit nabcep.org or call (800) 654-0021 for more information.

WELCOME! The Energy Fair began 27 years ago when a group of people met around a kitchen table to envision what has come to be the longest-running clean energy, sustainable living, and education event of its kind.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots at heart, The Energy Fair has blossomed to attract many creative and enthusiastic people to one place with one goal in mind—to make the world a better place for ourselves, our neighbors, and those who come after us.

When you attend the Fair, you’ll likely discover a spark of change within yourself. You can attend a workshop and learn a new life skill, get inspired by hearing one of our expert keynotes, or make connections with others working towards sustainable goals. Make sure to enjoy some of the great local food, solar brewed beer, and live music along your Energy Fair journey.

We are excited to share with you all the new products, innovations, and features this year. Bring the whole family because there’s fun for everyone. Turn the page and begin exploring all the opportunities and experiences we are offering!

Shine On, Allison Lindquist P.S. Don’t forget to show your support for clean energy at the polls.

VOTE CLEAN ENERGY

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Tickets...............................................................................2 Entertainment Highlights.................................................3 Buses & Shuttles...............................................................3 Sponsors...........................................................................4 Keynotes...........................................................................5 Early-Bird Exhibitors......................................................6-7 Solar Electric & Thermal..................................................8 Solar Professional............................................................9 Clean Transportation Show............................................11 Sustainable Living..........................................................12 Green Building...............................................................13 Sustainable Farm & Garden......................................14-15 Wind..............................................................................16 Energy Efficiency & Conservation..................................16 Professional Development/Tools of the Trade...............17 Community Involvement & Activism..............................18 Silent Auction.................................................................19 Economics & Finance......................................................20 Education........................................................................22 Rainbow’s End................................................................23

ADVERTISER INDEX The American Solar Energy Society................................10 Classifieds......................................................................19 Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc ..................................13 Hostel Shoppe................................................................11 Solar Instructor Summit........................Back Inside Cover Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference............................7 NABCEP.................................................Front Inside Cover Nomi Prins......................................................................21 OffBeat Press......................................Back Outside Cover Remis Power Systems, Inc. .............................................8 Stevens Point Area Co-op...............................................14

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TICKETS

BACK 40 CAMPING

Buy tickets by June 5th and save on admission!

WEEKEND

DAY

Adult Student/Senior Youth 13-18 Kids 12 and Under MREA Members Volunteers Entertainment

$35 $15 $20 $10 $20 $10 FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE $10 after 5 p.m.

Tent and RV campsites available 1 mile from the Front Gate with free shuttle. Reserve your site today!

Campsite Pricing

• Tent, walk-in................................................$20/night • Tent, with car...............................................$22/night • RV..................................................................$25/night For a listing of other area accommodations visit: TheEnergyFair.org/camping-hotels

Happy Father’s Day! Dads FREE on Sunday with child.

MEMBERSHIP RATES PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

STUDENT/ INDIVIDUAL FAMILY

SENIOR $30 BASIC EMPOWERED LIFETIME

$50 $80 $500

$70 $100 $750

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

NON-PROFIT PRIVATE BASIC PREMIER GROW SOLAR SUSTAINING

$75 $750

$125 $200 $500 $1000

Join as a member for a chance to win a one night stay at Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B! InnSerendipity.com

FAIR HOURS

FRI - SAT 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. & SUN 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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VOLUNTEER We rely on and appreciate the help we get from our volunteers to make the Fair a success!

Sign up at: TheEnergyFair.org/volunteer • 2 hours gets you free admission for the day • 12+ hours gets you: - Free Weekend Admission - Free Networking Dinner Ticket (Thurs 6:30 p.m.)

- Hardcore Volunteer T-Shirt

EXTENDED WORKSHOPS Dive deeper into a topic of your choosing with a 3-4 hour extended workshop, presented by a topic expert!

• Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle • Cob Art Bench Build • Energy Storage and Renewable Energy • Homebrew Wind - Build Your Own Turbine • Homebrewing 101 - Make Your Own Beer • Wild Food/Wild Medicine • 2017 NEC Changes for Renewables Extended workshop tickets are $30.00. Tickets and descriptions available at: TheEnergyFair.org/tickets

THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Your Energy Fair admission includes evening entertainment. After 5:00 p.m. entertainment tickets are $10.00.

VO5

FRIDAY NIGHT

VO5 performs disco and funk hits from the 70s along with groovy originals. V05 represents the hopes and aspirations of all Americans. They believe that dancing should be an essential part of everyone’s revolution and when they’re in charge, mandatory wig policies will be strictly enforced.

PHOX

SATURDAY NIGHT

PHOX is from Baraboo, WI, which is a place where kids often drink poisoned groundwater and become endowed mutants. The six best friends who make up the ensemble happen to be blessed with madness, illusions of grandeur, and the inability to do the same thing twice. They also play music.

BUSES & SHUTTLES

There are a variety of public transit options for getting to the Fair, both local and long-distance.

Visit TheEnergyFair.org/buses-shuttles for more information.

FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE From Stevens Point Friday - Sunday on the hour :00 Comfort Suites :15 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites :20 Dunham’s Sports :25 Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center :40 The Energy Fair

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Tickets are free of charge. Proudly sponsored

by Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter. Stops include Willy St. Co-op, Hilldale, UW Chazen Museum, Hawthorne Library, and the City of Portage.

Please sign-up at: http://vols.pt/L88Shg. MILWAUKEE BUS - Sat. June 18, 2016

Leave your car and take our free shuttle to The Fair!

Runs every 15 minutes. Get your campsite today at: TheEnergyFair.org/camping-hotels @TheEnergyFair

MADIS0N BUS WITH PORTAGE PICKUP - Sat. June 18, 2016

Proudly sponsored by Milwaukee Shines.

Details will be posted on TheEnergyFair.org as soon as available.

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THANKS TO OUR

EARLY-BIRD SPONSORS

GIGAWATT SPONSORS

MEGAWATT SPONSORS

KILOWATT SPONSORS

WATT SPONSORS

• Arch Electric • Charnecke Tent • ClifBar • Focus on Energy • Gimme Shelter Construction • Ingeteam • Milwaukee Shines • Sierra Club • The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC)

GRASSROOTS SPONSORS • Colectivo Coffee • International Bank of Amherst • Offbeat Press • Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp (WECC) • Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE)

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? VISIT: TheEnergyFair.org/sponsors 4

PARTNERS

• American Solar Energy Society (ASES) • Amherst Telephone Company • Central Rivers Farmshed • Central Waters Brewing Co. • Central Wisconsin Holistic Families • Midwest Energy News • Mother Earth News • Natural Awakenings • Portage County Breast Feeding Coalition • Tomorrow River Community Charter School • Wisconsin Distributed Resources Collaborative • Wisconsin Farmers Union

THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS JOHN FARRELL Director of Democratic Energy, FRIDAY 1:00 P.M.

Institute of Local Self Reliance

Farrell will speak to the 21st century’s energy sources— distributed wind, solar, energy storage—and distributed technology—like smart phones— have up-ended the one-time natural monopoly of the electricity system. It’s no longer necessary, or economical, to allow monopoly utilities to control the energy system when decentralized control and ownership can more rapidly and costeffectively transform the grid to cleaner energy resources and economically reward our communities. Catch up on his latest articles on twitter @johnfarrell and at ilsr.org.

MIKE HORNITSCHEK StraightUp Solar Director of Strategic Development THURSDAY 6:30 P.M. at The Networking Dinner

TIM WILHELM

Professor and Program Coordinator Electrical Technology, Kankakee Community College FRIDAY 6:00 P.M.

TONY SCHULTZ

NOMI PRINS

SATURDAY 1:00 P.M.

Author and Distinguished Political-Financial Expert

Prins will speak to how the financial system benefits those in power and the possibilities of public banking and how regulation can help push forward policies that benefit the public, including relevant information on campaign finance and energy policy. Get your very own copy of Prins’ newest book: All the Presidents’ Bankers signed following her keynote address! Catch up on her latest articles on twitter @nomiprins and online at nomiprins.com.

Organic Farmer Owner, Stoney Acres Farm SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.

SANDRINE MUBENGA

CEO of SMIN Power Group, PE at University of Toledo working on SEED Initiative, and PhD Candidate SATURDAY 6:00 P.M.

Stay tuned for our Sunday Keynotes!

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THANKS TO OUR

EARLY-BIRD EXHIBITORS

BIO-MASS

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Otherpower.com The Hybrid Electric Home Waterfalling in Wisconsin

ADIRE/SHAMA Inc. Central Waters Brewing Co. Glacitier Ice Cream Jamaican Kitchens Kinstone Kitchen MREA Café Razor J’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn Urb Garden Catering Urban Street Bistro

BUILDERS/ARCHITECTS

FINANCE

Central Boiler Multi Stove Co. Supersplitter, Inc.

BOOKS/MEDIA

AHT Wisconsin Windows Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc. LeafFilter North of Wisconsin, Inc. PEA Builders, Inc. Solid Rock Masonry

CLEAN TRANSPORTATION Black Box Bikes Crazy Lenny’s Ebikes, LLC Honda Motorwerks Hostel Shoppe

EDUCATION

Custom Financial Strategies First Affirmative Financial Network

NON-PROFIT

ADIRE/SHAMA Inc. Beyond Nuclear Democratic Party of Wisconsin Family Farm Defenders Ice Age Trail Alliance InStove (Institutional Stove Solutions) Recycling Connections Corp.

Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Sunny Day Earth Solutions Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

Conserve School Mid-State Technical College Midwest Renewable Energy Association Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Tomorrow River Community Charter School TunaFisch Fantasies: Art from the Heart University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - Renewable Energy Institute Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education Wisconsin Energy Institute

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Accurate-Airtight Exteriors, LLC Focus on Energy Genesys Energy Systems Interlock Industries KAR Enterprises Kitchen Craft Lustre Craft Midwestern Solutions, LLC WaterFurnace International, Inc.

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Able Energy Alternative Trends, LLC EJOT Fastening Systems L.P. Energize, LLC Full Spectrum Solar GigaWatt, Inc. / SunJack H&H Solar Energy Services Ingeteam IronRidge, Inc. Kettle View Renewable Energy, LLC Kyocera Solar Lake Michigan Wind and Sun, Ltd Magnum Energy MidNite Solar, Inc. Morningstar Corp.

Neca Chicago and IBEW

-Local Union #134 Next Energy Solution, Inc. North Wind Renewable Energy, LLC Northern Battery Packetflux Technologies, Inc. Photovoltaic Systems, LLC PV-Cables Quick Mount PV Remis Power Systems, Inc. SolarPod Soligent Distribution Tamarack Solar Products U.S. Solar Mounts, Inc. Wellspring Renewable Energy Werner Electric, MN Werner Electric Supply, WI

SOLAR THERMAL Caleffi North America Mitchell’s Heating and Cooling Practical Solar Rural Renewable Energy Alliance Solar Oven Reflectors

FAIR SPONSOR

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING? TheEnergyFair.org/exhibit/

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THANKS TO OUR

EARLY-BIRD EXHIBITORS

SUSTAINABLE FARM & GARDEN

B&E’s Trees Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch, LLC Central Rivers Farmshed Century Sun Oil, LLC Cottage Garden Farm Wind Art Elderflower Community Orchards Garden Circles (Hunt Utilities Group) Jar Hot Sauce Organic Valley Pigeon River Farm Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill Roth Sugarbush, Inc. Wisconsin Farmers Union Wisconsin Sustainable Aquaculture Products Zimmerman High Tunnels

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

WIND

Lakeshore Technical College Alice’s Rabbit Whole LoTec Windmill Service Baabaashop, LLC CUTCO UTILITY Echo Valley Farm Dairyland Power Cooperative/ Green Planet Rain Barrels, LLC Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B JETT PHC Kowalzek Salves/Smude Oils Mari Botanicals Massage Tent Moonwise Herbs NES Ecological Services Northern Sun Merchandising Redbud Suds Soap Co. Soap Nut Lady Stoney River Soaps The Eco Purse Project U Can Click It under the ashTree Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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SOLAR: ELECTRIC & THERMAL

Thinking about going solar? Come discover the many benefits of solar energy for your home, business, or farm.

Learn about solar market trends, basic system components, incentive options, battery-based systems, and more.

The time is now!

EXPLORE YOUR SOLAR OPTIONS Solar Electric (PV) WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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Intro to Photovoltaic Systems To Grid-tie or Off-grid, that is the Question Solar Energy Works for Larger Customers Solar Power Hour PV Finance and Sales Solar PV Design and Operation in the Snow Belt Residential Solar Electric Systems

EXTENDED WORKSHOP • Energy Storage and Renewable Energy – Is the Technology Right for Your Home or Business? $30.00 Ticket at TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets

Solar Thermal WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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Intro to Solar Hot Water High Mass Sand Beds & Solar Thermal Storage The Solar Greenhouse Solar Air Heating

Photo Credit: Appleton Solar, LLC

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Celebrating 35 Years

2016

Quality Batteries

Electric Vehicle Charging

For Solar & Wind Energy Storage We partner with all utilities and installers!

RequestRemis.com Proudly Representing These Fine Brands and More

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Able Energy l Alternative Trends, LLC l Energize, LLC l Full Spectrum Solar l GigaWatt, Inc. / SunJack l H&H Solar Energy Services l Kettle View Renewable Energy, LLC l Lake Michigan Wind and Sun, Ltd l Magnum Energy l Mitchell’s Heating and Cooling l Next Energy Solution, Inc. l Neca IBEW Local Union #134 l North Wind Renewable Energy, LLC l Northern Battery l Photovoltaic Systems, LLC l Practical Solar l PV-Cables l Rural Renewable Energy Alliance l Solar Oven Reflectors l SolarPod l Tamarack Solar Products l Wellspring Renewable Energy Additional manufacturer and distributor exhibitors listed on page 9.

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THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

SOLAR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED TRAINING

CECs

NETWORKING

Brought to you by: At The Energy Fair, solar professionals can choose from a variety of workshops and earn up to 15–20 hours of Solar PV and Solar Heating Continuing Education Credits (CEC). All CEC courses are recognized by NABCEP, and are free with the price of admission, thanks to Werner Electric. Network with industry professionals and learn about the latest solar products, trends, and technology in the growing solar field! See full workshop lineup at: TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

NEW THIS YEAR! Live Racking Demos Get an up close view of Quick Mount PV’s Quick Rack as it’s installed in real time!

EXTENDED WORKSHOP 2017 NEC Changes for Renewables $30.00 Ticket at: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets

Live Demos on MREA Training Roof

Earn NABCEP CECs and learn from leading manufacturers and distributors!

SOLAR READY VETS: Serving the Nation in Clean Energy

STAND FOR SOLAR

@TheEnergyFair

More than 200,000 military personnel become veterans each year and need jobs. Learn how the DOE is helping Solar employers fill 30,000+ jobs with veterans.

Hear how this unique program succeeds for military families, the tax payer, and the solar employer. (Spoiler alert: Everyone wins!)

PRESENTED BY: Christina Nichols, Senior Executive Technical Advisor, US DOE/SunShot Initiative

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2016

100% Renewable Energy Progress in the U.S.

Created by solar enthusiasts and professionals, for solar enthusiasts and professionals, SOLAR 2016 will present: • Plenary sessions on the state of progress in the US and what is happening worldwide as a result of the COP in December 2015 • Sessions for discussing pre-publication research at the forefront of your field • Informal communities of experts • Great opportunities to network with your peers more info at solar2016.org!

Join Us at SOLAR 2016 as we partner with Intersolar North America to colocate our conference at ISNA Mark your calendar for SOLAR 2016, the 45th ASES National Solar Conference, to be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, San Francisco, California, July 11-13, 2016.

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CLEAN TRANSPORTATION SHOW

Looking to get from Point A to Point B as efficiently as possible? The Clean Transportation Show at The Energy Fair can steer you in the right direction! Featuring alternative and fuel efficient vehicles from around the Midwest. See homebrew cars that run on moonshine, to DIY electric bikes, to the latest offerings from Tesla Motors. The Clean Transportation Show holds a multitude of lean-clean-green driving machines.

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

Black Box Bikes l Crazy Lenny’s Ebikes, LLC l Honda Motorwerks l Hostel Shoppe l Hybrid Electric Home

FREE EV CHARGING

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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We provide solar-powered electric car charging stations on the grounds. Fair-goers can drive up and plug in at no additional cost.

For details visit TheEnergyFair.org/clean-transportation-show

Tesla’s Clean Energy Solutions EVs, Driving Change in the Driftless Area Build Your Own Electric Vehicle Drive Free Forever: Solar and Electric Cars

LIVE DEMOS • Try an E-bike • Convert a Bicycle to Electric Assist • Convert a Vehicle to Run on Cooking Oil EXTENDED WORKSHOP • Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle $30.00 Ticket at: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets

Solar powered demo-derby brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered remote control cars compete in heats, finishing with a championship showdown. You won’t want to miss this all-ages tournament!

DO YOU DERBY?

Have what it takes to defeat defending champ Kankakee Community College? Sign up at: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets

KCC 2015 derby champs

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING Whether you’re new to sustainable living, looking to make a lifestyle change, or interested in homebrewing (yes!), The Energy Fair is the place to be. Learn which products are clean, discover daily steps you can take toward a sustainable lifestyle, enjoy a plant walk, make some sourdough, or get into the nitty gritty during the weekend.

FEATURED PRESENTER Workshop: Wild Food/ Wild Medicine Linda Conroy Herbalist, Moonwise Herbs

IS YOUR WATER SAFE TO DRINK? WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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Pesticides in Water Supply and Health Effects Home Scale Butchering and Charcuterie Green or Not? Electromagnetic Exposure - Update Herbs for Chilling Out! Homesteading, Where Do I Start?

FREE WATER TESTING!

Bring a sample of your well water and have it tested for nitrate, the most common health-related contaminant found in WI groundwater. Water specialists from the University of WisconsinStevens Point and UW-Extension will be performing free onthe-spot testing in minutes. Bring your well water in any clean container to the Educator Tent between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. during The Energy Fair.

LIVE DEMOS • Fishing for Dinner • Micro-Scale Biogas for Consumer Use EXTENDED WORKSHOPS • Homebrewing 101 • Wild Food/Wild Medicine $30.00 Ticket at: TheEnergyFair.org/tickets

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Alice’s Rabbit Whole l Baabaashop, LLC l Century Sun Oil, LLC l CUTCO l Echo Valley Farm l Green Planet Rain Barrels, LLC, l Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B l JETT PHC l Kowalzek Salves/Smude Oils l Mari Botanicals l Massage Tent l Moonwise Herbs l NES Ecological Services l Northern Sun Merchandising l Recycling Connections Corp. l Redbud Suds Soap Co. l Soap Nut Lady l Stoney River Soaps l Sunny Day Earth Solutions l The Eco Purse Project l U Can Click It l under the ashTree l Waterfalling in Wisconsin l Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

GREEN BUILDING

Learn about green building design and natural building techniques ranging from building with cordwood to incorporating natural plaster into your project. Then see the techniques in action and get inspired with one of our live building demos.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

• Energy Efficient Construction • Sculpt the Site for Enhanced Performance • Water, Site, and Landscape: Lessons from Nature • Passive House and Getting to Net-Zero • Earthen Plaster American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing educations credits brought to you by Seventhwave.

AHT Wisconsin Windows l Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc. l LeafFilter North of Wisconsin, Inc. l PEA Builders, Inc. l Solid Rock Masonry

FEATURED PRESENTER Net-zero: Using Passive House Strategies Christi Weber M.Arch, CPCH, Designer, Design Coalition Architects.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

Full Service Design • High Performance Homes and Consulting • Masonry Heaters

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Cordwood All-Year Comfort: Solar Heat, Natural Cooling Design and Build a “Tiny House” Modern Building of Straw-Clay House Walls Masonry Heater Straw Bale Construction in the Midwest

EXTENDED WORKSHOP • Cob Art Bench Build Builders of high performance homes at: $30.00 Ticket Masonry Heaters TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets Full service design and consulting

Early Bird Tickets at:

Amherst, WI 715-824-7200 TheEnergyFair.org www.gimmeshelter.com

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Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Jones

LIVE DEMOS • Earthen Plaster www.gimmeshelteronline.com • ● Building 715-824-7200 Amherst, WI with Earth Bags • Make Non-Toxic Paints and Finishes

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Does your green thumb need some inspiration? Network with farmers, master gardeners, bee keepers, seed savers, horticulturists, agriculturists, permaculturists and all other ‘…ists’ at this year’s Fair. Learn everything from tree tapping to creating your own farmstead kitchen and everything in between.

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

B&E’s Trees l Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch, LLC l Central Rivers Farmshed l Cottage Garden Farm Wind Art l Elderflower Community Orchards l Garden Circles (Hunt Utilities Group) l Jar Hot Sauce l Organic Valley l Pigeon River Farm l Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill l Roth Sugarbush, Inc. l Wisconsin Farmers Union l Wisconsin Sustainable Aquaculture Products l Zimmerman High Tunnels

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

TONY SCHULTZ Organic Farmer Owner, Stoney Acres Farm SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.

FEATURED PRESENTER

Open: Mon - Fri 9-8, Sat - Sun 10-5 633 Second Street, Stevens Point 715-341-8421

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Workshop: Grow Your Own Broom John Holzwart Moonwise Herbs and Brooms

THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

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WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

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Biochar, Ancient Miracle Raising Animals in a Permaculture System Launch Your Organic Farm Dream Tree Tapping for Beginners Vegetable Seed Saving Part I Edible Landscaping Organic Eating on a Dime Creating a CSA Model for Aquaculture Fermentation for Health, Nourishment, and Fun

FEATURED PRESENTER Workshop: Federal Funding for Farmers and Businesses Brenda Heinen Rural Energy Coordinator, USDA Rural Development

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Learn about REAP grants for rural businesses, and farmers, and much more! @TheEnergyFair

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WIND POWER FEATURED PRESENTER

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

• Water-Pumping Windmills • Fall Protection and Safety • Advanced Off-Grid Wind Electric System Integration and Control • Mythbusting: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Small Wind Turbine EXTENDED WORKSHOP • Homebrew Wind - Build Your Own Wind Turbine $30.00 Ticket at: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets

Workshop: Wind Site Assessment Jenny Heinzen MREA Training Coordinator

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Lakeshore Technical College l LoTec Windmill Service

ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

FEATURED PRESENTERS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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Payback from Solar and Conservation Home Performance - Investing in Your Home Rocket Stoves and Biomass Gasification Carbon Indulgences: Footprint Reductions The Reality of Energy Efficient Lighting Insulation Incentives and Efficiency Upgrades for Your Home

LIVE DEMOS • Multi Stove

Workshop: Fighting Energy Poverty In the Midwest Jason Edens Director, RREAL

Abhilash Kantamneni Ph.D Candidate, Michigan Tech

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Accurate-Airtight Exteriors, LLC l Central Boiler l Focus on Energy l Genesys Energy Systems l InStove (Institutional Stove Solutions) l Interlock Industries l KAR Enterprises l Kitchen Craft l Lustre Craft l Midwestern Solutions, LLC l Multi Stove, Co l Solid Rock Masonry l Supersplitter, Inc. l WaterFurnace International, Inc. THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423 16 #EF27

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Find out what job opportunities await in the renewable energy and sustainable living industries. Check out the opportunities for professional development at The Energy Fair. You can learn how to start a business right out of your kitchen, how to incorporate renewable energy into your career, how to make your community solar ready, and much more!

See page 9 for Solar Professionals See page 13 for Building Professionals

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

• Wisconsin Renewable Energy Policy • Is Building Performance Right for You? • Solar Careers in Today’s Explosive Market

MUNICIPALITY TRACK WORKSHOPS See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

• Grow Solar: Tools for PV Permitting • Building a Local Solar Market for Municipalities • Making Your Community “Solar Ready”

STIPENDS AVAILABLE

Stipends available for municipal officials and solar installers to attend solar educational workshops.

Sponsored by Wisconsin Distributed Resource Collaborative. If interested, email Allison at allisonl@midwestrenew.org.

FEATURED PRESENTER

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Workshops: Launch a Food Business From Your Home Kitchen Lisa Kivirist Co-author of Homemade for Sale

Data provided by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & ACTIVISM Build your skills to make a greater impact and push forward sustainable change. Connect with others to take action on climate change and local environmental challenges. Take your first step towards community involvement or strengthen your current skillset by going to a workshop and connecting with others. We’re all in this together.

FEATURED PRESENTER

FEATURED PRESENTER

Workshop: Energy Ethics and Activism

Workshop: A Nukewaste Dump in Wisconsin?

Al Gedicks Executive Secretary, Wisconsin Resources Protection Council, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at UW-La Crosse

Chris LaForge ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Great Northern Solar

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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FEATURED PRESENTER

The Health Impacts of Climate Change Effective Citizen Action for the Environment Empowering Community Energy Futures The New Role of Customers in Utility Planning Building Sustainable Culture in Communities Communicating from the Heart Cohousing Formation and Design

Workshop: Food Sovereignty and Climate Justice John Peck Executive Director, Family Farm Defenders

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Beyond Nuclear l Dairyland Power Cooperative/ Touchstone Energy Cooperatives l Democratic Party “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy, of Wisconsin l Family Farm Defenders l Ice Age Trail Alliance l Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter l what a source of power.

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice I hope we don’t have to

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wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that.”

-Thomas Edison, 1931

EarlyAT: Bird Tickets THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED The Renewat: the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

TheEnergyFair.org

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SILENT AUCTION

.........Going Once, Going Twice.........SOLD!

The silent auction is an exciting Energy Fair attraction for all involved! Each year the auction is lucky to have donations from a variety of exhibitors, businesses, and MREA supporters. The silent auction depends on donors just like you!

To submit a donation online go to TheEnergyFair.org/Silent-Auction, or call at 715-592-6595. Donation receipts will be distributed after the Fair. All proceeds support MREA educational programs. Thank you in advance!

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE:

New sustainable, future-built home between Waupaca & Wild Rose, WI View at: www.greenhomesforsale.com.

Search WI. Tours welcome.

715-258-5664 or janeeh1945@gmail.com

STRAW BALE HOME FOR SALE:

Secluded in the woods, this timber frame - light clay/ straw infill house was hand built with care by local craftsman and materials creating a one of kind home.

Bring the outdoors inside with elegantly curved walls, reclaimed wood, bamboo and cork flooring. Property offers a total of 20 acres - wooded and tillable land, along with a private cottage, 30x30 garage and a 30x45 open concept barn. Located in Neshkoro, WI. Listed at $259,900. Call for your private showing.

Julie Baker - 920-229-8564 JULIEJOPROPERTIES@GMAIL.COM

LOOKING TO SELL?:

NEW this year MREA has opened a Classified ad section. Get noticed with a $25 classified ad in The Energy Fair Program Guide!

Contact: 715-592-6595 ext. 100 or email kaitlynk@midwestrenew.org

@TheEnergyFair

BUY TICKETS BEFORE JUNE 5th TO SAVE: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets or call 715-592-6595

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ECONOMICS & FINANCE REAP GRANTS

SOLAR PAYBACK

GROUP BUYS

ITC EXTENSION

AFFORDABLE SOLAR

Solar energy has never been more affordable than it is today. Prices for solar power have dropped over 73% in the last ten years, and more people than ever are interested in utilizing clean, renewable solar power. Learn about the many ways that you can go solar affordably at The Energy Fair.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

• Financing Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Improvements with PACE • Socially Responsible Investing • Realistic Calculation of Solar Payback • The Financial Case for Commercial PV

SOLAR POWER HOURSM

Learn solar financial benefits, identify financing options, learn how PV systems work and the solar installation process. MREA’s Solar Program Coordinator, Dathan Lythgoe leads Solar Power HoursSM at The Energy Fair. Behold the power of volume purchasing for solar.

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER NOMI PRINS

Distinguished Political-Financial Expert, Journalist, and Author will discuss the importance of energy policy for renewable energy growth.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. Main Stage, with book signing of All the Presidents’ Bankers to follow!

FEATURED PRESENTER

Workshop: Investing Sustainably Dan Thies, Financial Services Professional, Custom Financial Strategies

Custom Financial Strategies l First Affirmative Financial Network

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THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

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Followed by a book signing of A L L T H E P R E S I D E N T S’ B A N K E R S: The Hidden Alliances That Drive American Power

NOMI PRINS is a former Wall Street insider widely sought-after for her unique perspective on politics, finance, and the economy. She is the author of the recent All the Presidents’ Bankers, about the relationships between presidents and key bankers during the past century and the impact on domestic and foreign policy. She is the author of five other books, including It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, which predicted the current financial crisis and was chosen as a Best Book of 2004

by The Economist, Barron’s, and Library Journal.

Nomi will speak on how longstanding high-echelon Washington-Wall Street relationships benefit those in power to the detriment of solid energy and sustainability policy. She will discuss the intersection of poli-

N OW AVA I L A B L E I N PA P E R B AC K

tics, finance and energy underlying the 2016 election and initiatives that would both help the mainstream economy and the environment. A lively Q&A session will follow.

Visit www.nomiprins.com for more information.

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EDUCATION Learn how folks are inspiring environmental stewardship in the classroom, while training our clean energy workforce. Visit these exhibitors and workshops for more information on their educational programs.

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

FEATURED PRESENTER

Workshop: Student Installed Solar Energy Systems.

Ben Nusz MREA Instructor, Mid-State Technical College.

Conserve School l Mid-State Technical College l Midwest Renewable Energy Association l Northeast Wisconsin Technical College l Tomorrow River Community Charter School l TunaFisch Fantasies: Art from the Heart l University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Renewable Energy Institute l Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education l Wisconsin Energy Institute

EDUCATION FOR THE EDUCATORS Visit The Educator Resource Tent - The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) fosters universal environmental and social responsibility and builds capacity for developing environmental literacy in pk-12 schools. The WCEE is part of the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is widely regarded as the nation’s leading undergraduate natural resource program.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS See full lineup at TheEnergyFair.org/Workshops

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Fun Approaches To Energy Education Three Tips to Becoming a Green School Fueling the Future - Full STEM Ahead Solar & Wind Power Hands-on Learning for Everyone Clean Electricity: Microgrids in Education

FEATURED WORKSHOP Exploring Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living at The Energy Fair, NRES 410/610 sec 88. Can be taken for credit or audit. For more information call 715-346-4818 or email jmollica@uwsp.edu.

Deadline to register is May 30th.

Photo Courtesy of Clean Energy Fun’s Susie Solar Salamander

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THE ENERGY FAIR IS LOCATED AT: The Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

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W ' O S B E N N I D A R LAUGH

SING

DANCE

RAINBOW’S END

The Rainbow’s End workshop tent is organized by Tomorrow River Community Charter School. It’s filled throughout the day with a wide variety of workshop topics for children of all ages. Families are free to learn and play together in a positive and fun environment. Please accompany your child at all times.

ACTIVITIES

Music, arts and crafts, and activities about climate change are just a few of the many events for children at Rainbow’s end. It’s never too early to teach children how to live sustainably. There’s no shortage of fun for the whole family at The Energy Fair!

AERIALISTS FLY HIGH AT THE ENERGY FAIR

Enjoy unique entertainment from Stevens Point’s Monarch Aerial Arts. Aerialists will dance and fly through the air on aerial silks, trapeze, lyra and hammock.

FEATURES

• The Three Friends & Climate Change Puppet Show • Fabulous Frogs • Sensational Snakes • Terrific Turtles • Family MOVES @TheEnergyFair

HIGHLIGHTS • • • • •

TOM PEASE DAVID STOKES FAMILY YOGA PUPPET SHOWS AND MORE!

BUY TICKETS BEFORE JUNE 5th TO SAVE: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets or call 715-592-6595

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FAIR FOOD

You will find lots of delicious food choices at The Energy Fair! We have a range of regional and world cuisines, with an emphasis on local, organic ingredients. In the morning, enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast with eggs and sausage by Organic Valley. Throughout the day, visit our food vendors and the MREA Café for lunch, snacks, or dinner.

BREAKFAST SPECIALS

FRIDAY Start your day with Pancakes for Peace! Hosted by Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, which works toward a world free from nonviolence and injustice. 10% of profits benefit MREA educational programs.

IT’S DELICIOUS,

SATURDAY - SUNDAY A hearty breakfast of farm-fresh, organic eggs, hash browns, and sausage by Wisconsin’s own Organic Valley. This breakfast helps raise funds for the MREA’s educational programs.

IT’S SUSTAINABLE,

IT’S THE ENERGY FAIR.

MREA CAFÉ

SOLAR BREWED BEER

Looking for a refreshing break at The Energy Fair? Stop by the Central Waters Brewing Tent for a local, solar brewed beer. Central Waters Brewing is focused on sustainability and utilizes 120 kW of solar electric along with a large solar thermal array for heating. When you buy a glass of Central Waters beer, you’ll receive a collectible 2016 Energy Fair pint glass.

In addition to beer, root beer and cider are available.

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The MREA Café serves locally-sourced food to Fair attendees, all day long. Stop by to enjoy Organic Prairie brats, Main Grain Bakery, Earthcrust Bakery, Village Hive, and more to come!

EARLY BIRD FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS

ADIRE/SHAMA Inc. l Central Waters Brewing Co. l Glacitier Ice Cream l Jamaican Kitchens l Kinstone Kitchen l Razor J’s Kettle Corn l Urb Garden Catering l Urban Street Bistro

BUY TICKETS BEFORE JUNE 5th TO SAVE: TheEnergyFair.org/Tickets or call 715-592-6595

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2016 Solar Instructor Summit at The Energy Fair Join instructors and program leads Saturday, June 18, 2016 for the Solar Instructor Summit at The Energy Fair. Learn how the Solar Instructor Community of Practice provides members access to the latest solar resources for PV training and solar market development. Award-winning Kankakee Community College (KCC) Instructor and 2016 Energy Fair Keynote, Tim Wilhelm, will lead the summit and share details of the solar program success of KCC and other replication colleges.

Moving Energy Education Forward.

Contact Julie at julieb@midwestrenew.org for details.