Pre-Fair Guide 2015

Pre-Fair

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June 19-21, 2015 Custer, WI Buy your tickets early and save! *Yes, this is an LED!

Solar Instructor Summit: Saturday, June 20 Instructors will learn from IREC Certified Master TrainerTM PV Installation Professional Tim Wilhelm about the highly successful Solar Program at Kankakee Community College on Saturday of The Energy Fair.

Introducing Solar Community of Practice This FREE online portal will provide solar instructors and stakeholders with: • Replication tools from the KCC model • Solar market development tools • Solar curriculum • Instructor resources • Program marketing tools • Online Midwest networking forum More information forthcoming. For immediate inquiries, contact Julie at julieb@midwestrenew.org.

Training A Renewable Energy Workforce

Earn an Associates degree in Applied Science in Electrical Technology with a Renewable Energy focus. Learn from the 2014 IREC Accredited Clean Energy Training Provider of the Year and KCC will give you the necessary skills to fill a variety of solar, wind, and electrical technician positions.

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Introduction

What does an organic breakfast (thanks Organic Valley!), energy education, sustainable business, Amy Goodman, a solar-powered demolition derby, handson demonstrations, homemade play dough, continuing education courses for professionals, and dancing until your feet hurt have in common? The Energy Fair!

I have the pleasure of coordinating The Energy Fair and am excited to be part of the amazing festivities this June, 19-21.

If you’ve never been to The Energy Fair, it is a bit hard to describe. First, The Energy Fair is not only about energy—you can learn about community, small farm and garden, sustainable living, do-it-yourself, personal growth, and much more.

(Really, everything relates back to energy but that is a conversation we can have at The Energy Fair.)

Photo: Tom Brown.

Who comes to The Energy Fair? All walks of life from families looking to grow a healthy Allison Lindquist home, community leaders looking to improve local quality of life, industry professionals seeking the latest and greatest, and many folks looking to build networks in the sustainability movement.

Newcomers show up alongside veterans to learn about renewable energy and sustainable living. My experience is that The Energy Fair is a diverse group of people coming together under one big tent to learn, connect, and take action towards a sustainable future.

The people who participate each year power The Energy Fair, and it is through collaboration that we can build a sustainable future. I invite you to stop by this year to join in the fun and suggest planning to stay for two to three days because there is a lot to experience. I guarantee you will leave with the knowledge and connections to make some positive changes!

See you there,

MREA Events Coordinator

What’s Included Energy Fair hours & ticket info Early-Bird sponsors Fairground map Early-Bird exhibitors Keynote speakers Highlights Education Eats Entertainment Don’t Miss Workshops

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The Energy Fair June 19-21, 2015 Midwest Renewable Energy Association ReNew the Earth Institute 7558 Deer Road Custer, Wisconsin 54423

7 miles east of Stevens Point

Energy Fair Hours Friday, June 19

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 20

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 21

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Family Friendly Fair The Energy Fair features demonstrations and entertainment to engage the whole family! Take in the Green Mini Demo Derby, enjoy Rainbow’s End activities, and groove to evening music.

Where can I stay?

Tent and RV camping are available at our Back 40 Campground during The Energy Fair.

Sites cost $20.00 per tent or RV per night and are located just one mile from the Front Gate. Reserve your site today!

All accommodation information can be found at www.midwestrenew.org/accommodations.

Where can I get more information and sign-up?

Visit www.midwestrenew.org/energyfair or call 715-592-6595. Download our Energy Fair App in Google Play or in the Apple App store.

Save money and purchase advance tickets

by June 5 at midwestrenew.org/tickets.

Father’s Day is Sun., June 21. Bring dad for free!

Tickets

1-Day Weekend

Adult Student/Senior Youth 13-18 Kids 12 and under MREA members 2 hr. volunteers Hardcore volunteers Entertainment

$15 $10 $10 FREE FREE FREE

$35 $20 $20 FREE FREE

FREE $10 (after 5:00 p.m.)

Membership Rates

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Student/Senior Individual Basic $30 $50 Empowered $80 Lifetime $500

Family $70 $100 $750

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Non-Profit Private Basic $75 $125 Premier $200 Grow Solar $500 Sustaining $750 $1000 Pathfinder $5000 Don’t miss the member meeting on Sunday!

Reminder: Pets are NOT allowed at The

Energy Fair. That means no pets in parking lots, fairgrounds, or at the campground. You can keep your pets safe and comfortable at one of the area’s kennels.

Visit midwestrenew.org/accommodations for a list of area kennels.

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Early-Bird Sponsors

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of The 26th Annual Energy Fair?

Visit midwestrenew.org/fairsponsors for more information!

Gigawatt Sponsors

$10,000

Megawatt Sponsors $5,000

Kilowatt Sponsors

$2,500

Watt Sponsors $1,000

Grassroots Sponsors $500

Arch Electric Gimme Shelter Construction Ingeteam Quick Mount PV Sierra Club

Anodyne Coffee Co. Charneke Tents Colectivo Coffee Roasters The International Bank of Amherst Kickapoo Coffee Roasters Offbeat Press University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point: - K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) - The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp. (WECC)

Partners Central Rivers Farmshed Central Waters Brewing Co. Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) Tomorrow River Community Charter School Wisconsin Farmers Union Wisconsin Green Building Alliance

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Early-Bird Exhibitors

The Energy Fair is your one-stop-shop for all things renewable and sustainable. Visit the following businesses and find the products you’ve been looking for. New exhibitors are coming on board every day. Download The Energy Fair App to get the latest exhibitor listing at midwestrenew.org/energyfair. = Energy Fair Sponsor

Bio-mass

Central Boiler Earth Sense Energy Systems, Inc. Multi Stove, Co.

Books/Media

The Hybrid Electric Home Home Power Northern Sun Merchandising Otherpower.com

Building

AHT Wisconsin Windows Chequamegon Construction Co., LLC Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc. LeafFilter North of Wisconsin, Inc. Menominee Tribal Enterprises Milbach Construction Services, Co.

Education

Conserve School George Williams College of Aurora University Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture Mid-State Technical College Midwest Permaculture Nukewatch SOUL of Wisconsin Tomorrow River Community Charter School University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Renewable Energy Institute University of Wisconsin-Platteville Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education

Energy Efficiency

A-A Exteriors, LLC Accurate-Airtight Exteriors a division of A-A Exteriors, LLC Armor Shield Metal Roofing Creative Energy Designs, Inc. Culpitt Roofing, Inc. EJOT Fastening Systems, L.P. Seesmart LED Lighting Solatube-Brighter Concepts LTD ucanclickit

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Farm/Garden

Beepods.com Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch, LLC Century Sun Oil Diamond D Shetlands & Icelandics Family Farm Defenders Jar Hot Sauce Intelligrowth Industries, LLC Liberation Farmers Direct Trade Coffee and Permaculture Organic Valley Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill Roth Sugarbush, Inc. Wisconsin Farmers Union Wisconsin Sustainable Aquaculture Products, LLC

Food Vendor

ADIRE Central Waters Brewing Co. Fresh for Life Organics Glacetier Ice Cream Jamaican Kitchens Kinstone Kitchen MREA Café sponsored by Rishi Tea Smith’s Kettle Corn Tortuga Express Urban Street Bistro

Nonprofit

350.org Central Rivers Farmshed Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. Habitat for Humanity ReStores of Wisconsin Ice Age Trail Alliance RENEW Wisconsin Sierra Club Sunny Day Earth Solutions Wild Ones – Central Wisconsin Chapter Wisconsin Friends of Utah Wilderness Wisconsin Green Party Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

Other

Cutco Cutlery First Affirmative Financial Network Interlock Industries K A R Enterprises Midwestern Solutions PacketFlux Technologies, Inc.

Solar Electric

Alternative Trends, LLC Brown Dog Gadgets Energize, LLC Full Spectrum Solar GoGreenSolar.com H&H Solar Energy Services Ingeteam IronRidge Kyocera Solar, Inc. Lake Michigan Wind & Sun MidNite Solar, Inc. Morningstar Corporation Next Energy Solution, Inc. North Wind Renewable Energy, LLC Northern Battery Photovoltaic Systems, LLC Quick Mount PV Remis Power Systems, Inc. Schneider Electric U.S. Solar Mounts Corporation Werner Electric Supply

Solar Thermal

At the Bridge – Practical Solar Caleffi North America Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)

Sustainable Living

Alchemy Concrete, Inc. Alice’s Rabbit Whole Baabaashop, LLC Eco Purse Project Inn Serendipity JETT Kitchen Craft Kowalzek Salves/Smude Oils Lumen Electronic Jewelry Mari Botanicals Moonwise Herbs Norwex Peace Stone Studios Rishi Tea Soap Nut Lady SolarOvenReflectors under the ashTree Wildtree Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Transportation Crazy Lenny’s E-Bikes

Utility

Dairyland Power Cooperative/ Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Wind

King Canyon Alternatives, LLC LoTec Windmill Service Weaver Wind Energy

Photo: Tom Brown.

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Keynote Speakers

The world of renewable energy and sustainable living has many inspirational leaders. From energy policy transformation, to environmental investigative journalism, and sustainable growing advocacy, The Energy Fair features keynote presentations to showcase the representatives changing the landscape as we know it.

Download The Energy Fair App on your Android or Apple device at www.midwestrenew.org/energyfair.

Friday, June 19, 1:00 p.m.

Jon Wellinghoff

He brings to the table experience in federal and state energy policy, regulation, and project development.

Jon Wellinghoff is an internationally recognized energy expert and, according to the Washington Post, as a “new breed” of chairman he represents a monumental shift in energy policy.

The longest serving chair of the FERC, he brings to the table 40 years of leadership and expertise in the energy sector. His presentations are an exciting look at the state of energy in our nation, including what the future holds and the politics of energy policy and regulation.

A renowned energy law attorney, Wellinghoff is currently a partner at Stoel Rives LLP and co-chair of the firm’s energy team. Wellinghoff served as general counsel at the Nevada Public Utilities Commission (1998–2000) and served security. two terms as the State of Nevada’s first Advocate for Customers of Public Utilities. As consumer advocate, he authored the first comprehensive state utility integrated planning statute. That statute became a model for utility integrated planning processes across the country. He was also the primary author of the groundbreaking Nevada Renewable Portfolio Standard Act and was one of the lead participants in developing the regulations to implement the law. He went on to assist six other states with the development of renewable portfolio standards.

Immediate Past Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

After joining the FERC in 2006, Wellinghoff became chairman in 2009, and during his tenure, he advocated for building a stronger national power grid through the use of renewable energies like wind and solar power, working to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy. He worked to make the U.S. power grid cleaner and more efficient, integrating emerging resources such as renewable energy and demand response, including energy efficiency and local storage systems such as those in plug-in hybrid and all electric vehicles. He championed the agency’s landmark Order 1000, which required grid planners and public utilities to coordinate regional power line projects and encouraged the integration of solar and wind installations.

Wellinghoff has particular expertise in renewable integration, plug-in electric vehicles, energy storage and efficiency, demand response, and energy infrastructure security, including cyber.

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Saturday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.

Amy Goodman Host of Democracy Now!

Amy Goodman is an award-winning investigative journalist, author, and syndicated columnist, as well as the host of Democracy Now!, airing on more than 800 public television and radio stations worldwide. She is the first journalist to receive the Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” for “developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by the mainstream media.” The Independent of London called Goodman and Democracy Now! “an inspiration,”

Keynote Speakers

and pulsemedia.com has placed her at the top of their 20 Top Global Media Figures list.

Goodman is a 1998 recipient of the George Polk Award for the radio documentary she co-produced, “Drilling and Killing: Chevron and Nigeria’s Oil Dictatorship,” which exposed the oil company’s role in the killing of two Nigerian villagers on May 28, 1998. The piece also won the Golden Reel for Best National Documentary from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. Goodman has also won numerous awards for another radio documentary she co-produced, “MASSACRE: The Story of East Timor,” including the Robert F. Kennedy Prize for International Reporting, the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Silver Baton, the Armstrong Award, the Radio/Television News Directors Award, as well as awards from AP, UPI, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The author of four New York Times bestsellers, Goodman’s latest book, Breaking the Sound Barrier, proves the power of independent journalism in the struggle for a better world. She has co-authored, with brother and journalist David Goodman, three other bestsellers: Standing Up to the Madness, Static, and The Exception to the Rulers.

Join Us for a Book Signing Both Amy Goodman and Atina Diffley will be on hand after their keynote presentations for a book signing.

Breaking the Sound Barrier and Turn Here Sweet Corn will be available for purchase during The Energy Fair, so you can purchase your copies onsite and get them signed!

Sunday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.

Atina Diffley Author of Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works

Atina Diffley is an organic farmer, educator, activist, and author of the 2013 Minnesota Book Award winner, Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works–a memoir based on Atina’s life running the Gardens of Eagan organic vegetable farm.

Atina’s advocacy has addressed the pressures of suburban development, biodiversity, and habitat loss. She successfully led a legal and citizen campaign against the notorious polluters, Koch Industries, to create an Organic Mitigation Plan to protect the soils and certification of organic farms in Minnesota. Her legal argument—organic farms are a valuable natural resource providing crucial ecosystem services to society beyond the food produced—supported her advocacy that they be protected as such.

She wants every one to know that organic farming systems have the potential to be solely based on renewable energy—the sun. Organic systems are the future, with fertility, pests, and disease managed with the energy of the sun through soil health and biological life.

Atina is excited to return to Central Wisconsin for The Energy Fair as she long ago lived in a oneroom cabin in Polonia. Subscribe to Atina’s online blog at www.atinadiffley.com.

Stay tuned for more location details.

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Highlights - Education Midwest Clean Energy Car Show

The Clean Energy Car Show will show off ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Learn about alternative transportation options that are available today, discuss the impacts of bio-fuels on our transportation and agricultural needs, and discover ways to leave a cleaner impact!

Extended Workshops

Photo: Matt Kirsch.

Dive a little deeper and get to know more about a topic from one of our expert presenters by taking an extended workshop!

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Aquaculture Technologies for Small Farms and Schools Bringing Batteries into Renewable Energy Systems: how, when, why?

Herbal First Aid Homebrew Wind Living Off-Grid, North and South Masonry Heater Construction for the Novice Builder The Testing and Troubleshooting of Alternative Energy Wiring Systems

Extended workshop tickets and descriptions are available online at www.midwestrenew.org/fairworkshops.

Solar Professional Workshops

Photo: Tom Brown.

Brought to you by Werner Electric

Learn about the latest products from leading manufacturers, network with members of the solar industry, and further your solar photovoltaic and solar heating education at a solar professional workshop. Earn 10+ NABCEP credits over the threeday weekend.

Solar photovoltaic workshops will be on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, and solar heating workshops will be Sunday, June 21. See p. 19 for the early-bird listing.

Visit www.midwestrenew.org/fairworkshops to see the schedule and reserve your seat.

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Photo: Doug Stingle.

Highlights - Eats Organic Valley Breakfast Organic Valley will serve a delicious breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Start your day with farm fresh eggs, golden hashbrowns, savory sausage, and more before you head into The Fair.

All proceeds benefit the MREA! Photo: Tom Brown.

Visit the MREA Café sponsored by Rishi Tea

Stop by to enjoy hot and iced teas, knowing that 100% of contributions channel straight back to MREA. Rishi Tea is a leading importer of certified organic teas and botanicals from the most unique, remote growing regions across the world. Rishi’s botanical sourcing experts travel the world each year, leaving ‘No Leaf Unturned’ in their search for organic herbs and spices of a most rare quality. Rishi creates deeply flavorful loose leaf and tea bag blends inspired by equal parts modern culinary innovation and ancient herbal wisdom. Try a cup at The Energy Fair brewed by Rishi!

Photo: Rishi Tea.

Solar Brewed Beer

Nothing goes better with Energy Fair brats than an ice-cold, solar brewed beer! Stop by the Beer Tent for some refreshing drinks from Central Water Brewing Company, the first brewery in Wisconsin’s Green Tier program.

After you grab a beer, head to the MREA Cafe sponsored by Rishi Tea to get a Wisconsin brat.

Photo: Matt Kirsch.

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Highlights - Entertainment The Mustasche

In a time where live music has been dominated by mainstream labels, new technology, and worst of all, hairless upper lips, Wisconsin’s finest funk/dance party band The Mustache has kept strong roots in classic and contemporary funk music which is ideal for producing a flourishing, thick and bushy, party atmosphere.

Along with their desire to create the funkiest music possible, the band also exudes a satirical sense of humor in a Spinal Tap-esque fashion with comical characters and outrageous stage antics. Don’t miss this Mustache ride!

Main Stage: Friday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m.

Photo: The Mustache.

See the full Energy Fair entertainment line-up online at www.midwestrenew.org/fairentertainment.

Baba Ghanooj

Energy Fair fixture Baba Ghanooj joins us again on Saturday night. Baba has been playing at The Energy Fair for many years and each time is more fun than the last. Baba also opens up the stage to you with an open mic portion of the night. Wear your dancing shoes; you’ll need them!

Main Stage: Saturday, June 20, at 7:00 p.m.

Rainbow’s End

Photo: Baba Ghanooj.

Join us for three performances by award-wining children’s educator David Stokes. Using live creatures and animal artifacts, songs and short stories, David gets down with his audiences and makes learning fun. You will get to meet his snakes, turtles, and frogs at The Energy Fair this year.

Photo: David Stokes.

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Highlights - Don’t Miss Green Mini Demo Derby The Green Mini Demo Derby brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Cars powered by a mobile solar power station compete in heats. It concludes with a championship showdown.

Sign-up your business or organization to sponsor a derby car.

Businesses competing in 2015: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Alternative Currents Central Waters Brewing Company Colectivo Coffee Roasters Illinois Green Economy Network Kankakee Community College - SOLAR Kankakee Community College - WIND Midwest Renewable Energy Association North Wind Renewable Energy Quick Mount PV Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) Schneider Electric The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC)

Photo: Tom Brown.

Visit www.midwestrenew.org/greenminidemoderby.

Seed Swap

Seed Savers Exchange is coming to The Energy Fair!

Bring seeds of your favorite vegetable and fruit varieties to share with other gardeners, or drop by to see what others have brought. Seed Savers Exchange will be offering heirloom seeds and seed saving advice to everyone who stops by.

Volunteer

Photo: Seed Savers.

From working the front gates to working in the MREA Café sponsored by Rishi Tea, the success of The Energy Fair depends greatly on our volunteers.

• Sign up to volunteer 2 hours during The Energy Fair, and you’ll get free admission to that day of The Fair.

• Sign up to volunteer for 12 hours or more during the week of The Energy Fair and get free weekend admission and a Hardcore Volunteer t-shirt!

We appreciate the enthusiastic help we get from our volunteers and couldn’t make The Energy Fair happen without them!

Sign-up at www.midwestrenew.org/efvolunteer.

Photo: Tom Brown.

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Energy Fair Workshops WORKSHOP GUIDE

Alternative Construction & Green Building Clean Transportation Community Involvement & Activism Educator Tent Energy Efficiency & Conservation Finances & Economics Photovoltaic Systems (Solar Electric) Professional Development & Tools of the Trade Rainbow’s End Solar Heating & Cooling Solar Professional Sustainable Farm & Garde Sustainable Living Wind Systems

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ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION and GREEN BUILDING Build Your Own Rustic Log Furniture: Scott Bargender, Owner of Living In Harmony Art Studio.

Building Greener with Light Straw-Clay: Scott Cherry, Owner of Lightfoot, Inc. Building with Wattle and Daub: Daniel Becker, Architect.

Building with Wattle and Daub (Demo): Daniel Becker, Architect.

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Make Your Own Non-Toxic Paints and Finishes Part II (Demo): Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Masonry Heater Construction for the Novice Builder: Eric Moshier, President, Solid Rock Masonry.

Masonry Heater Construction for the Novice Builder (Extended—see p. 10 for ticket info): Eric Moshier, President, Solid Rock Masonry.

Napkin Sketch to Building Permit: Amber Westerman, Owner of Amber Westerman Building Design.

Passive House—Not Just an Energy Standard: Christi Weber, Designer, Design Coalition Architects.

Passive Solar Building, Do’s and Don’ts: Brandon Schmidt, Energy Geek, Twin Oak Energy SOLutions.

Permaculture and the Built Environment: Wayne Weiseman, Director, The Permaculture Project, LLC. Straw Bale Construction in the Midwest: Mark Morgan, MREA Instructor, Bear Paw Design and Construction.

Straw Bale (Demo): Mark Morgan, MREA Instructor, Bear Paw Design and Construction.

Considering Trees in Green Building and Construction: Andrew Lueck, Consulting Arborist, SavATree The Root River House—A Net Zero Project in a Consulting Group.

Cold Climate: Christi Weber, Designer, Design Coalition Architects.

Design and Build a “Tiny House”: Ramy Selim, Builder and Licensed MN Contractor, Thermal Mass with Compressed Earth Blocks: Executive Director of Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Dan Johnson, Midwest Earth Builders, LLC; David Romary, Hearth & Sol Construction.

Earth Sheltered Housing on a Budget: Doug McWain, Amateur designer, builder, and owner of an Earth Sheltered House.

Tying Sustainability into a Remodel Project: Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth High Performance Wall Systems: Solutions.

Dan Johnson, Midwest Earth Builders, LLC; David Romary, Hearth & Sol Construction.

Visualizing with SketchUp Software: Amber Westerman, Owner, Amber Westerman Make Your Own Non-Toxic Paints and Finishes Part I: Building Design.

Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Why Trees are Stronger than Wood: Roald Gundersen, Co-Founder and Principal Architect, WholeTrees Architecture & Structures.

CLEAN TRANSPORTATION Answers About Ethanol and Other Bio-Fuels: Jeff Lindow, Bio-Fuel Specialist, Academy of Sustainable Fuels.

Bicycling for Transportation: Ian Woofenden, Senior Editor, Home Power Magazine.

Biogas Transportation Alternatives: Chris Schneider, AFV Guru, International Motorwerks.

Build Your Own Electric Car: Ben Nelson, DIY Electric Vehicle Builder, Grassroots Clean Transportation.

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle: Ben Nelson, DIY Electric Vehicle Builder, Grassroots Clean Transportation.

Convert a Bicycle to Electric Assist (Demo): Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Convert Your Vehicle to Run on New and Used Cooking Oil (Demo): Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

DIY Electric Vehicle Design: Ben Nelson, DIY Electric Vehicle Builder, Grassroots Clean Transportation.

Electrified Vehicles: Chris Schneider, AFV Guru, International Motorwerks.

Tesla’s Clean Energy Solutions: Jeff Hayes, Former Rockwell Engineer, Founder of the Tesla Engine Builders Association.

Traveling by Bicycle: Melissa Haack, Touring Enthusiast.

Understanding Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Kris Simonson and Stew Roberts, The Foreign Service.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT and ACTIVISM Airborne Frac Sand Health Risks Update: Crispin Pierce, PhD, UW-Eau Claire.

Building a Community Food System: Alysse Gear, Development and Administrative Coordinator, Victory Garden Initiative.

Climate Change and the State of the Union: John O’Donohue, Climate Reality Leader, The Climate Reality Project.

Climate Justice, Black Lives Matter, Food Sovereignty: John Peck, Executive Director, Instructor at Madison College, Family Farm Defenders.

Community of Relationships: Bob Thompson, Retreat Facilitator, Bumpity Road Rural Retreat.

Compassionate Communication—Essential Tools for Sustaining Connection: Linda Conroy, Herbal Educator, Moonwise Herbs.

Flat Tire Fix 101: John Pawlak, Owner, Point Area Bicycle Service.

Create a Cooperative Living Entity: Nola Hitchcock Cross, Claire Morre, John Corecki, and Adrian Lee, Wisconsin Sustainable Intentional Community.

How Energy Will Define Transportation: Steven Terwilliger, Transition Chippewa Valley.

Deep Time—Reconnecting with Past and Future: Judy Skog.

Natural Gas Vehicles: Chris Schneider, AFV Guru, International Motorwerks.

Energy Ethics and Activism Taking Action: Christopher LaForge, ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Owner of Great Northern Solar.

Peak Oil Part I and Part II—Boys Who Cried Wolf?: Tim Hudson and John Richter, Co-Founders, Institute for Sustainable Energy Education (ISEE).

Federal Clean Energy Policy and Updates: Andrew Werthmann, Midwest Representative for The Pew Charitable Trusts, Clean Energy Program.

Reality of Vehicle Maintenance and Conversions: Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Get Ready for Nonviolence: Bonnie Urfer, Nonviolent Activist/Trainer; John LaForge and Arianne Peterson, Nukewatch.

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Energy Fair Workshops COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT and ACTIVISM CONT.

How to Start a Local Food Buying Club: Layne Cozzolino, Executive Director, Central Rivers Farmshed.

Milwaukee Water Commons on Becoming Great Ancestors: Ann Brummitt, Co-Director, Milwaukee Water Commons.

Nuclear Power is Not the Answer to Climate Change: John LaForge, Co-Director of Nukewatch and editor of the Nukewatch Quarterly; Kevin Kamps, Nuclear Waste Specialist with Beyond Nuclear.

Beyond Candy Bar Sales—A School Local Food Fundraiser: Kelly Smith, Krista Engelhardt, Olivia Ehlers, Central Rivers Farmshed.

Energy Literacy as an Important Co-Product of Biofuels Research: Justin Hougham, Director, Upham Woods.

Fun Approaches to Clean Energy Education: Stanley Minnick, Owner, Clean Energy Empire.

Measuring the Forest with the Common Core: Veronica Ocamp, Bilingual Teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools/Greenfield Bilingual School.

Road Diets: Sean Spromberg, Professional Engineer, Becher Hoppe Associates, Inc.

Positive Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Susan Schuller, Program Coordinator, WI Center for Environmental Education.

The 4 Fires of Group Work: Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

Puppet Show—Three Friends and Climate Change: Diane and Dan Dieterich, Bill Seybold, Jenny Howard, Mary Grossnickle, Cathy Dugan and Steve Bjella, Interfaith Community for the Earth (ICE).

The Elm Dance—Heal the Earth and Ourselves: Judy Skog.

The Power of Gratitude: Judy Skog.

School to Home Energy Audit Kits: Kelly Smith, School to Home Energy Education Specialist, WI K-12 Energy Education Program.

The Psychology of Ecology: Ben Nelson, EcoProjecteer.

Simple Solar Education: Joshua Zimmerman, Brown Dog Gadgets.

The Renewable Energy of Your Inner Self: Bob Thompson, Retreat Facilitator, Bumpity Road Rural Retreat.

WPS SolarWise Schools Program—Renewable Energy in the Classroom: Scott Liddicoat, Renewable Energy Education Coordinator, Wisconsin Public Service, SolarWise for Schools.

The Sun is for Everyone—Realizing an Inclusive Solar Economy: Summer Morgan, National Construction Associate, GRID Alternatives.

Wisconsin Utility Rate Changes—What’s Up?: Don Ferber, Volunteer, Sierra Club.

Writing Effective Letters to the Editor and Members of Congress: Dan Dieterich, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professor of English Emeritus, and leader of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Central Wisconsin Chapter.

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EDUCATOR TENT

ENERGY EFFICIENCY and CONSERVATION Clean Energy Transmission Development: Stephanie Enloe, Johnathan Hladik, and Lucas Nelson, Center for Rural Affairs.

Comfortable and Energy Efficient Buildings: Torrance Kramer, President of A-A Exteriors and Degree Days.

Effective Payback from Solar, Conservation, and Sustainability: Jim Lamb, Energy Engineer, Middlefork Engineering.

Energy Audits—Tales from the House: Torrance Kramer, President of A-A Exteriors and Degree Days.

Energy Efficient Appliances On and Off-Grid: Dan Always, System Designer, Four Elements Energy.

Start Here by Reducing Your Energy Consumption: Jeffrey Knutson, Vice President, A-A Exteriors.

Stop Energy Loss—Air Trumps Everything: Jeffrey Knutson, Vice President, A-A Exteriors.

The Greenest Building You Never Knew Existed: Leslie Perrigo, Sustainable Historic Preservation Specialist, Recycled Spaces/DHPA. The Reality of Energy Efficient Lighting: Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

FINANCES and ECONOMICS Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE): Jason Stringer, Product Manager, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC).

Selling and Buying Renewable Electricity in the Midwest: Alicia Leinberger, Program Director, Green Power Generation and REpowerNow.

Intermediate PV: Kris Schmid, Owner/Founder, Legacy Solar, LLC. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: Kris Schmid, Owner/Founder, Legacy Solar, LLC. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: Jim Funk, Founder/Owner, Energize, LLC. Lithium Ion Batteries for Off-Grid Storage: Randy Richmond, Professional Engineer, RightHand Engineering, LLC. Living Off-Grid, North and South: Aur Beck, Chief Technician, Advanced Energy Solutions.

Living Off-Grid, North and South (Extended — see p.

10 for ticket info): Aur Beck, Chief Technician, Advanced Energy Solutions.

Mapping Solar Energy Potential— A Minnesota Application: Dan Thiede, Communications Manager, Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs).

Moving Solar Policy Forward in WI: Michael Vickerman, Program and Policy Director, RENEW WI. PV and the New Utility Rate Structure: James Kerbel, Owner, Photovoltaic Systems, LLC.

Socially Responsible Investing: David Behnke-Seper, Investment Advisor, First Affirmative Financial Network.

PV for Small Business and Agriculture: Rob Peck, Design Consultant, North Wind Renewable Energy.

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (SOLAR ELECTRIC)

Residential PV—Preparing, Planning, and Producing: Rob Peck, Design Consultant, North Wind Renewable Energy.

Advanced PV: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Owner, Great Northern Solar.

Advanced PV: Kris Schmid, Owner/Founder, Legacy Solar, LLC. Aesthetics in Renewable Energy: John Hippensteel, President, Lake Michigan Wind & Sun, Ltd. Being a Smart Solar Electric System Consumer: Jim Funk, Founder/Owner, Energize, LLC. Bringing Batteries into Renewable Energy Systems: How, when, why? (Extended — see p. 10 for ticket info): Christopher LaForge, ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Owner, Great Northern Solar.

Six Steps to Solar: Abhilash Kantamneni, Ph.D. Student, Michigan Tech.

Solar Electric—What You Need to Know: Alarik Rosenlund, Partner, Midwest Solar Power, LLC. Solar Energy for Larger Customers: Michael Vickerman, Program and Policy Director, RENEW Wisconsin.

When to Work with an Engineer: Mike Nemeth, President, Nemeth Energy Solutions, Inc. 17

Energy Fair Workshops PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and TOOLS OF THE TRADE Big Air—Avoid Air Leaks in Buildings: Torrance Kramer, President, A-A Exteriors and Degree Days.

ECOpreneuring—Be Your Own Boss: Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity.

Electromagnetic Interference—The Basics: Mike Nemeth, President, Nemeth Energy Solutions, Inc. Financing a Residential PV System: Abhilash Kantamneni, Ph.D. Candidate at Michigan Tech; Steve Knudsen, Certificate Program Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).

How to Design and Build a PV Lab: Christopher LaForge, ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Owner, Great Northern Solar.

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge: Leah Samson-Samuel, President, Madison Environmental Group, LLC. Is Building Performance Right for You?: Torrance Kramer, President, A-A Exteriors and Degree Days.

Launch a Food Business from Your Home Kitchen: Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity.

Solar Ready Construction: Jack Kluempke, Solar Business Advisor, Minnesota Department of Commerce.

Structuring the Solar Deal: Arthur Harrington, Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. The Testing and Troubleshooting of Alternative Energy Wiring Systems (Extended — see p. 10 for ticket info): Neil Matthes, Professional Engineer, Master Electrician at Duck Creek Engineering, Inc.; Spark Burmaster, Professional Engineer, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrician at Environmental Options.

RAINBOW’S END Active Learning through Music, Movement, and Books: Fran McKinney and Josh Calhoun. Children 1-7 CWES Songs and Skits: Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) summer camp staff. All ages Fabulous Frogs—Amphibians that Make Noise: David Stokes and The Frog Chorus. All ages

Leveraging Software to Reduce Solar Soft Costs: Pamela Cargill, Principal, Chaolysti.

Flower Fairy Festival: Lori Barian, Great Lakes Waldorf Institute. Children 5-12

Making Your Community “Solar Ready”: Brian Ross, Senior Program Director, Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development.

Hula Hoop Workshop: Brianna Cabral, The Tomorrow River Community Charter School. Children 4+, $5 supply fee

Midwest Residential PV Market Potential: Abhilash Kantamneni, Ph.D. Candidate at Michigan Tech; Steve Knudsen, Certificate Program Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).

Make Your Own Ellie Pooh Journals: Grace Lansing and Lila Spafford, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Children 3+

MREA Certificate Training Programs: Steve Knudsen, Certificate Program Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).

Rapid Shutdown, NEC 690.12: Marvin Hamon, Principle, Hamon Engineering, Inc.

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Sculpting the Site for Enhanced Performance: Amber Westerman, Owner, Amber Westerman Building Design; Mark Morgan, Bearpaw Design and Construction.

Make Your Own Non-Toxic Paint: Ramy Selim and Kellie Reichert, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Children 3+ Make Your Own Play Dough: Ramy Selim and Kellie Reichert, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Children 3+ Marionette Show: Marguerite Ramlow, Nina Cass, and Chamomile Nusz.

Children 3+

Puppet Show: Three Friends and Climate Change: Bill Seybold, Diane and Dan Dieterich, Mary Grossnickle, Cathy Dugan, Jenny Howard, and Steve Bjella, Interfaith Community for the Earth (ICE). All ages Rainbow’s End Scavenger Hunt: Led by Rainbow’s End volunteers. All ages, accompanied by an adult Sensational Snakes: David Stokes and The Frog Chorus. All ages Solar and Wind Power Learning Fun: Bob McCallister, UW-Rock County. Children 4-12 Souped Up Sand Castles and Mud-Pies: Mark Morgan, Bearpaw Design and Construction.

All ages Sustainable Singing: Tom Pease and David Stokes. All ages

Solar Space Heating: Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor, Mid-State Technical College.

Solar Thermal and Renewable Energy Heating System Design—A Plug and Play Approach: Claudia Pavel, Director of Sales and Marketing and Bristol Stickney, Chief Technical Officer, AllTherm/ SolarLogic.

The Solar Greenhouse: Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor, Mid-State Technical College.

SOLAR PROFESSIONAL Earn NABCEP CECs: Solar Professional workshops brought to you by Werner Electric.

See the full schedule and pre-register at midwestrenew.org/fairworkshops.

3 Phase Inverters: Jered Diebold, Ingeteam.

Adjustable Ground Mount Arrays and Polar Axis Tracking: Eric Pipkin, US Solar Mounts.

Introduction to IronRidge Roof Mount: Dan Felix, IronRidge.

Rapid Shutdown: Ryan Stankevitz, MidNite Solar.

Terrific Turtles on Saturday: David Stokes and The Frog Chorus. All ages Yoga for Kids and Family: Marguerite Ramlow, Artha Yoga Studios. All ages

SOLAR HEATING and COOLING High Mass Sand Beds and Other Seasonal Solar Thermal Storage Techniques: Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor, Mid-State Technical College.

Intro to Solar Hot Water: Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor, Mid-State Technical College.

Solar Air Heating: Jason Edens, Director, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL).

Solar Heating and Cooling with Active Rock Bed: David Baker, President and CEO, PDM Solar, Inc.

Solar Controllers for Energy Storage: Douglas Grubbs, Morningstar Corporation.

Solar Fastening Solutions: Tarro Jefferies-Freer, EJOT. Solar Roofing: Johann Alfsen, Quick Mount PV. Solar Thermal System Troubleshooting: Bob Rohr, Caleffi North America.

System Settings and Troubleshooting for Energy Storage Systems: Steven Higgins, Rolls Battery Engineering.

Technical Installation of Glazed, Recirculation Solar Air Heating Systems: Roger Garton, RREAL.

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Energy Fair Workshops SUSTAINABLE FARM and GARDEN Advanced Soil Biology Course: Robert Turner, Research and Development Soil Biologist, Intelligrowth Industries, LLC. Aquaculture Technologies for Small Farms and Schools: William West, Manager, Wisconsin Sustainable Aquaculture Products, LLC. Aquaculture Technologies for Small Farms and Schools (Extended — see p. 10 for ticket info): William West, Manager, Wisconsin Sustainable Aquaculture Products, LLC. Backyard Composting Advanced (Demo): Angie Lemar, Program Director, Recycling Connections Corp.

Backyard Composting Basics: Angie Lemar, Program Director, Recycling Connections Corp.

Beginners Guide to Growing Edible Mushrooms: Jim Erdman, Avid Lifelong Gardener.

Beyond the Veggie Garden: Larisa Walk, Co-Author of “Feeding OurselvesThe Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate,” GeoPathfinder.

Cold Climate Aquaponics: Jeremiah Robinson, Design Engineer, Frosty Fish.

Connections—Soils, Plants, and You: Douglas Piltingsrud, Ph.D. Chemist, BioLive Soils, LLC. Controlling Weeds Without Poisons: Robert Turner, Research and Development Soil Biologist, Intelligrowth Industries, LLC. Eating Year-Round from the Garden: Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds; Larisa Walk, Co-Author of “Feeding Ourselves - A Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate,” GeoPathfinder.

Edible Landscaping—Perennial Food Crops for Your Yard: John Holzwart, Moonwise Herbs.

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Energy Wise Food Preservation— Dehydrating and Canning: Larisa Walk, Co-Author of “Feeding Ourselves - A Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate,” GeoPathfinder.

Energy Wise Food Storage—Root Cellaring: Jan Erdman, Larisa Walk, Co-Author of “Feeding Ourselves - A Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate,” GeoPathfinder.

Federal Funding Opportunities for Farmers and Businesses: Brenda Heinen, Rural Energy Coordinator, USDA Rural Development.

Growing and Preserving Unusual Fruits: John Holzwart, Moonwise Herbs.

Integrated Forest Gardening—Plant Guilds and Polycultures in Permaculture Systems: Wayne Weiseman, Director, The Permaculture Project, LLC. Intro to Maple Syrup and Sugar Production: Jim Adamski, Sales Consultant, Roth Sugarbush, Inc. Introduction to Seed Saving: Grant Olson, Seed Savers Exchange.

Permaculture Community Gardens: Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

Rain Harvesting—Beyond the Rain Barrel: Paul and Candy Krepel, Urban Farmers.

Renewable Natural Gas—WI Digesters: Brian Langolf, Biogas Systems Director, UW-Oshkosh; Kimberly Busse, Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) Manager, UW-Oshkosh.

Seed Swap Hosted by Seed Savers Exchange: Grant Olson, Seed Savers Exchange.

Small Scale Permaculture Farming: Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

Soil Awareness for Feeding Plants Nutritionally: Robert Turner, Research and Development Soil Biologist, Intelligrowth Industries, LLC. Sustainability on a Farm: Jane Haasch, Farmer and Developer, Lambs Quarters Farm and Renewable Energy Development.

The Benefits of Woodchip Gardening: Bryan Good, Woodchip Gardening Enthusiast.

Green or Not: Ramy Selim, Executive Director, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.

Tools and Techniques for Light-Footprint Gardens: Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Seed Saver, Plum Grounded Living—Better For You and the World: Creek Seeds; Larisa Walk, Co-Author “Feeding Sarah Moore.

Ourselves—The Four-Season Pantry from Plant to Plate,” GeoPathfinder.

Herbal First Aid (Extended — see p. 10 for ticket info): Vegetable Seed Saving, Part I: Linda Conroy, Herbal Educator, Moonwise Herbs.

Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds.

Herbal Medicine—Let’s Not Get Sick!: Alice Dolata, Alice’s Rabbit Whole.

Vegetable Seed Saving, Part II: Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Seed Saver, Plum Creek How Psychology and Sociology Impact Our Seeds.

Resources: Part 1: Doug McWain, MS, Sustainable Living Enthusiast.

What’s for Dinner? Urban Backyard Agriculture: Paul and Candy Krepel, Urban Farmers; Becky How Psychology and Sociology Impact Our Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

Resources: Part 2: Doug McWain, MS, Sustainable Living Enthusiast.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Advanced Kombucha: Lisa Shirek, HHP and Co-Owner, Gypsy Booch and Painted Rock Farms.

Bio-Fuel Use by Amish Families: Jeff Lindow, Bio-Fuel Specialist, Academy of Sustainable Fuels.

Bio-Fuel Use by Amish Families (Demo): Jeff Lindow, Bio-Fuel Specialist, Academy of Sustainable Fuels.

Introduction to Permaculture: Becky Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

Kombucha Basics: Lisa Shirek, HHP and Co-Owner, Gypsy Booch and Painted Rock Farms.

Micro-Scale Biogas for Consumer Use (Demo): Douglas Renk, Biological Process Engineer, BIOFerm Energy Systems.

Building Lithium Battery Banks: Stewart Roberts, Battery Technician, The Foreign Service; Darryl Thayer, Installer.

Choosing Sustainable Herbal Remedies: Linda Conroy, Herbal Educator, Moonwise Herbs.

Creating an Allergy and Toxin Free Home: Shaylee Oleson, Owner, Eco Shaylee, LLC. Creating Real Security and Abundance on this Planet: Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture.

DIY Survival Gear: Jim Cobb, Author and Prepper, Survival Weekly.

Fishing for Dinner (Demo): Theresa Stabo, Aquatic Resources Education Director, Bureau of Fisheries Management/Water Division, Wisconsin DNR.

Organic Eating on a Dime: Lisa Kivirist, Inn Serendipity.

Pesticides—Where They’re Found and Health Effects: Lynn Markham, Land Use Specialist, UW-Extension Center for Land Use Education.

Preparing to Go Off-Grid: Rob Peck, Design Consultant, North Wind Renewable Energy.

Reduce Chemicals and Waste in Your Home: Lesley Fahey, Independent Distributer, Norwex.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONT.

WIND SYSTEMS

Reduce Chemicals and Waste in Your Home (Demo): Lesley Fahey, Independent Distributer, Norwex.

Fall Protection and Safety for Tower Work: Jenny Heinzen, Curriculum and Training Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).

Renewable Energy from Wood—Sources for Sunlight: Milton Dixon, Permaculture Productions, LLC. Stories Change Leaders Need to Tell: Julie Swanson, What’s Possible Now? Suburban/Urban Permaculture: Milton Dixon, Midwest Permaculture.

Sustainable Living in Rural Cohousing: Jerry and Natalie McIntire, Kathy Doerfer, Stone’s Throw Ecovillage.

Sustainable Living Simplified: Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity.

The Bitter Belly—Enhance Digestion with Herbs: Alice Dolata, Alice’s Rabbit Whole.

The Origins of Power: Nick Matthes, Master Electrician, Midwest Photovoltaics, LLC. Try “Yardening” with Mother Nature!: Margaret Mary Gerhard, Volunteer, Kim Diaz, Director, Helfenstein Soup Council.

Updates—Electromagnetic Exposure, Sources, and Avoidance: Spark Burmaster, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Options.

Photo: Doug Stingle.

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Farm and Wind Electric Plants from 1916-1947: Craig Toepfer, Hybrid Electric Home.

Homebrew Wind (Extended — see p. 10 for ticket info): Dan Bartman, Otherpower and Chris Nerud, King Canyon Alternatives, LLC. Intro to Wind: Dan Bartman, Otherpower.

Introduction to Wind: Cris Folk, Wind Energy Instructor.

MPPT Charging Control for Small Wind Systems: Douglas Grubbs, Product Applications Sales Engineer, Morningstar Corporation.

Small Wind Turbine Owner Q & A: Cris Folk and David Blecker, Wind and Solar Energy Instructors and Practitioners.

Water-Pumping Windmills: Bryce Black, LoTec Windmill Service.

Will Wind Work in Wisconsin (At My House)?: Cris Folk, Wind Energy Instructor.

Wind Site Assessment: Jenny Heinzen, Curriculum and Training Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).

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