The 24th Annual Energy Fair Program Guide by Chris Talbot-Heindl

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THE ENERGY FAIR THE ENERGY FAIR PROGRAM GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE JUNE – 23, 17, 2012 JUNE 15 21 – 2013 CUSTER, CUSTER, WI WI

FEATURING • 200 Workshops • 250 Exhibits • Live Demonstrations • Entertainment • Organic Café

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Bringing Clean Energy To You You know that the MREA offers renewable energy training, but did you know that the MREA is also working on a variety of other community, state, regional, and national clean energy initiatives?

Midwest Solar Training Network

• Train-the-trainer programs offered in partnership with more than 30 Midwest community colleges and training centers

Grow Solar

• A collaborative, regional effort working to reduce solar market barriers as part of the national Rooftop Solar Challenge

Community Colleges Confronting the Conundrum

• A job market transformation model that connects solar training programs with regional market development efforts

Power Pack Program

• A solar purchase program that brings manufacturers, contractors, municipalities, and community partners together to help make solar simple for homes and businesses

Seeing RED (Renewable Energy Development)

• A regional outreach campaign to help local leaders in renewable energy deployment share their ideas and successes

The MREA is working on these program initiatives to help bring clean power to your community. For more information about these programs and how you can support them, visit www.midwestrenew.org or email info@midwestrenew.org.

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Exhibitor Listing 41

Fair Schedule 64

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contents About the MREA From the Staff The Energy Fair Basics Daily Highlights The Energy Fair Sponsors Travel Light Keynote Speakers and Entertainment More Than â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairâ&#x20AC;? Food Exhibitor Listing The Energy Fair Map The Energy Fair Schedule Workshop Guide Advertiser Index

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the energy fair disclaimer The MREA does not endorse any specific products or services. Opinions expressed by presenters and exhibitors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association or its Board of Directors. The Energy Fair schedule is subject to change.

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about the mrea The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1990.

Our Vision

The MREA will provide the highest quality renewable energy education and training experiences available. Our programs and services will respond to evolving energy issues, empower people to make wise lifestyle choices, and be accessible to the broadest possible audience. We will share our success with other like-minded organizations, recognizing that we are stronger when we all work together for our common goals.

Travel Green

MREAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters, the ReNew the Earth Institute, is certified as a green travel destination by Travel Green Wisconsin. Guided Tours are available Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday at 11:00 a.m. or by appointment, for $3.00 per person. The Energy Fair is also certified as a green travel event. To learn more about Travel Green, visit: www.travelgreenwisconsin.com

Green Power

MREA offsets 100% of its electricity through on-site solar and wind generation.

MREA Leadership Team Nick Hylla Executive Director nickh@midwestrenew.org Doug Stingle Development Director dougs@midwestrenew.org

Elizabeth Hittman Milwaukee Director elizabethh@midwestrenew.org

MREA Staff Julie Brazeau Instructor Development Coordinator julieb@midwestrenew.org Sandy Crawford Bookkeeper sandyc@midwestrenew.org Leon Dulak Energy Fair Assistant leond@midwestrenew.org Jenny Heinzen Curriculum and Training Coordinator jennyh@midwestrenew.org Ellie Jackson Events Coordinator elliej@midwestrenew.org 4

Matt Keller Administrative Assistant mattk@midwestrenew.org Kevin Kowalski Program Coordinator kevink@midwestrenew.org Chris Leslie Information Technology Manager chrisl@midwestrenew.org Gina Miresse Membership Coordinator ginam@midwestrenew.org Nicole Rice Training Network Coordinator nicoler@midwestrenew.org

Board of Directors 2013:

David Behnke-Seper, Financial Officer (2015) First Affirmative Financial Network Thomas Brown (2014) Thomas Brown Architect Chris Collins (2015) H&H Solar Travis Cook (2015) Village of Trempealeau Jason Edens (2014) Rural Renewable Energy Alliance Nathan Franklin, Vice President (2015) Dairyland Power Cooperative Bob Hattier (2014) Alternative Currents, LLC Nick Hylla (Executive Director) MREA John Kivlin (2014) Helios Solar Works Alec Linde (2014) Mid-State Technical College Mark Morgan, President (2015) Bearpaw Design and Construction Benjamin Nusz, Secretary (2015) Mid-State Technical College Ed Stoll (2014) Wisco Solar Joe Wilson (2015) Quarles & Brady, LLP Clay Sterling Regional Training Officer clays@midwestrenew.org Chris Talbot-Heindl Training Programs Coordinator christ@midwestrenew.org Dana Talbot-Heindl Cleaning Assistant danat@midwestrenew.org Amiee Wetmore Operations Manager amieew@midwestrenew.org Mike White Site Manager mikew@midwestrenew.org

from the staff Welcome to The 24th Annual Energy Fair! Our focus at this year’s Fair is the influence we have over our everyday life—from our food and buying choices, to the ways we produce and consume energy. Through the many knowledgeable workshop presenters, exhibitors, and attendees at The Energy Fair, we hope everyone will walk away with a better understanding of what they can do to declare independence from non-renewable resources. First, we would like to extend our gratitude to the many sponsors and exhibitors. Their continued support allows us to do what we do, and it is their leadership that drives the renewable energy movement. Join us in thanking these sponsors and supporting exhibitors throughout The Fair!

Ellie Jackson Events Coordinator

Second, we give thanks to our presenters who are donating their time and expertise to The Energy Fair. It is with their support that we are able to provide such a wide range of high quality workshops, and because of their dedication to our mission that we are the nation’s largest and longest running energy education event. Additionally, we’d like to highlight the Solar Powering Your Community workshop track happening Friday, June 21. This collaboration with Grow Solar was designed to engage and inform key stakeholders, to overcome barriers to widespread adoption of solar energy technologies, and to be a resource in designing and implementing a strategic local solar plan. Last, we’re honored to host Danny Kennedy, Founder of Sungevity, and Josh Fox, Director of Gasland, as our 24th Annual Energy Fair keynote speakers on Friday and Saturday, respectively. We’re also excited to move into our second year of Seeing RED with Seeing RED in Communities, on Sunday, June 23. Visit page 15 for more information on each keynote presentation. On behalf of the MREA staff and Board of Directors, we would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to our founders, sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, donors, members, volunteers, and especially attendees. Without you, we would not have a movement to care about, or the means to make a difference. Thanks and Shine On!

Ellie Jackson

MREA

7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423

MREA Milwaukee

Tel: 715-592-6595 Fax: 715-592-6596 1845 N. Farwell Ave. Email: info@midwestrenew.org Suite 100 Web: www.midwestrenew.org Milwaukee, WI 53202

Tel: 414-431-0758 Email: mke@ midwestrenew.org

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The Energy Fair June 21-23, 2013

At The Energy Fair

Midwest Renewable Energy Association ReNew the Earth Institute 7558 Deer Road Custer, Wisconsin 54423

presentations focus on many aspects of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. The fair features workshops for beginners, professionals, and youth of all ages.

Energy Fair Hours

businesses and organizations help you connect with solutions for creating a sustainable future. See the listing beginning on page 39.

Workshops: Over 200 workshops and panel

Friday, June 21 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. entertainment Saturday, June 22 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. entertainment Sunday, June 23

Tickets

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

1-Day Weekend

Adult $15 Senior (65+) $10 Youth 13-18 $10 Kids 12 and under FREE MREA members FREE Entertainment $10

$35 $20 $20 FREE FREE

Membership Rates

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Student/Senior Individual Family Basic $30 $50 $70 Empowered $80 $100 Lifetime $500 $750 BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Non-Profit Private Basic $75 $125 Premier $200 Green $500 Sustaining $750 $1000 Pathfinder $5000 6

Exhibitors: More than 250 exhibit booths featuring

Clean Transportation Show: An area dedicated to

sustainable transportation solutions with exhibits, display vehicles, and conversion demonstrations. Don’t miss our solar car charging station. See details on page 32.

Music: Live performances every day including local artists and national acts. Get entertainment details on page 16.

Keynote Speakers: Inspirational keynote speakers every day. See details on page 15.

Rainbow’s End: Family-oriented activities, events,

workshops, and entertainment. See details on page 27.

Transportation: Mass transit buses are running from Madison and Milwaukee. We also offer free hourly shuttles from Stevens Point and Plover. See how you can catch a ride to The Fair on page 12.

Demonstrations: Live demonstrations, including

alternative building construction in the Green Home Pavilion, car conversions in the Clean Transportation Show, and chef demos at the Sustainable Tables. See pages 32-35 for details.

Guided Tours: Guided renewable energy tours

take you to see renewable energy and energy efficient building practices in action. Learn more on page 28-29.

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 kennels found on page 13.

daily highlights Friday, June 21 Highlights

Saturday, June 22 Highlights

Sunday, June 23 Highlights

9:00 a.m. Pancakes for Peace

9:00 a.m. Organic Valley

Breakfast Fundraiser for MREA

9:00 a.m. MREA Polka

Breakfast

MREA Site Tour, Start outside Marketplace (9:15)

Join The Happy Notes for an Organic Valley Breakfast and help support the MREA

Exhibits open

MREA Membership Meeting, Main Stage

Breakfast: Fundraiser for Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

MREA Site Tour, Start outside Marketplace (9:15)

Exhibits open

10:00 a.m. Workshops begin

Electric Vehicles and Solar Charging, (Extended Workshop), Grey Tent

Guided Renewable Energy Bus Tour, Bus Stop

11:00 a.m. Straw Bale demo,

Green Home Pavilion

12:00 p.m. Chef demo 1:00 p.m. Keynote:

Danny Kennedy, Sungevity, Inc.

3:00 p.m. Music: Patchouli,

Forest Stage

Tom Pease Family Concert, Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End

6:00 p.m. Workshops end

MREA Not-So-Silent Auction ends

Gasland film screening, Brown Tent

Green Tea, Main Stage

10:00 a.m. Workshops begin

Solar PV Code Calculations, (Extended Workshop), Grey Tent

12:00 p.m. Chef demo

Music: Eric Glaze, Forest Stage

1:00 p.m. Keynote:

10:00 a.m. Workshops begin

Bee Keeping, (Extended Workshop), Grey Tent

11:00 a.m. Natural Plaster

demo, Green Home Pavilion

3:00 p.m. Music: Galynne

Goodwill, Forest Stage

12:00 p.m. Chef demo 1:00 p.m. Keynote:

Straw Clay demo

2:00 p.m. Truly Remarkable

Josh Fox, Gasland

6:00 p.m. Workshops end

MREA Not-So-Silent Auction ends

MREA Donor Social, Networking Tent

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Main Stage

7:00 p.m. Exhibits close 9:00 p.m. The Giving Tree

Seeing RED in Communities Loon (Juggling) Main Stage

3:00 p.m. Music: Prodo,

Forest Stage

MREA Not-So-Silent Auction ends

4:00 p.m. The Energy Fair

closes . . .

See you June 20-22, 2014!

Band, Main Stage

7:00 p.m. Exhibits close

Music: Baba Ghanooj, Main Stage

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energy fair sponsors Sponsorship helps make The Energy Fair the premier energy event in the nation. Thanks to the generous donations from the following sponsors, we are able to offer the public an exceptional educational experience at an affordable price! Thank you!

Gigawatt Sponsors

$10,000

Megawatt Sponsors

$5,000

Watt Sponsors

$1,000

Grassroots Sponsors $500

Media Sponsors

Kilowatt Sponsors

$2,500

Partners

Transportation Sponsors

support the mrea There are many ways you can support the MREA. Read below to see which one interests you!

Donate Financial contributions are a much-appreciated form of support. All donations help us achieve our mission to promote renewable energy and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Not only will you feel good, but your donations are tax deductible, as the MREA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donate today by calling 715-592-6595 or visiting www.midwestrenew.org/supportus.

Join We love our members! Joining as an MREA member is yet another means of support. Join as a Personal and/or Business member, and you’ll receive great perks that include: free enrollment in primer courses, discounted enrollment for additional courses, discounted merchandise, free admission to The Energy Fair, free advertising, and more! All membership proceeds help us develop and maintain our educational programs and facilities. Join by calling 715-592-6595 or visiting our website: www.midwestrenew.org.

Volunteer Committing your time to the MREA is a fantastic way to show your support! Volunteers are always welcome to help with many tasks from office work to outdoor facilities projects like Move Some Earth Day. Don’t forget to volunteer for The 24th Annual Energy Fair! Call our office for more details: 715-592-6595.

Street Team Do you have the gift of gab? Join our MREA Street Team and support us by promoting our courses, The Energy Fair, Solar Tour, SOLAR THERMAL Conference, and everything else that you love about the MREA. Sign up today for your free MREA Street Team Kit! Call 715-592-6595 or email info@midwestrenew.org.

Planned Giving Planned Giving is yet another meaningful method of support. Bequests, or naming the MREA as a beneficiary in your will or trust document is the most common form of planned giving. This is an opportunity to support what you value beyond your lifetime. For many, a bequest is a means of making a much larger gift than possible while you are still drawing an income from your investments. You may also direct your bequest to our Scholarship Fund. This fund awards scholarships to students who reside in the Midwest and possess a clear goal to make her or his community, environment, or world a better and more sustainable place to live. To learn more, call the MREA at 715-592-6595.

Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee is a workplace giving campaign dedicated to Social Justice, Animal Welfare, and the Environment. With the help of business partners, Community Shares provides financial support to many wonderful non-profit groups - including the MREA! Joining a workplace giving campaign like Community Shares makes it easier for employees to support the non-profits that they are passionate about. If you are interested in joining, please contact Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee today! www.communitysharesmke.org

SECC Campaign Investing in environmental education is now easier than ever. If you’re an employee of the state of Wisconsin you can support your favorite environmental education organizations through the 2013 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC). The campaign allows state employees to give to participating charities of their choice through a direct payroll deduction, cash, check, or credit card. The Wisconsin Environmental Education Foundation (WEEF) is one of twelve umbrella groups in the campaign, and all of its members provide environmental education opportunities in Wisconsin (MREA is a member). If you aren’t a state employee, you can still give. Call WEEF at 715-346-3604 for more information. Thank you so much for your support!

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join the mrea As a member of the MREA, you’ll receive numerous benefits to help you engage in a sustainable lifestyle and stay up to date on industry standards. We offer educational tours and primer courses explaining the basics of renewable energy and why it works, as well as in-depth handson trainings for those interested in taking the next step. Whether you live nearby and can join us for our fun networking socials, or prefer promoting your business by advertising in ReNews, we have something for you.

PERSONAL STUDENT/SENIOR

INDIVIDUAL FAMILY

BASIC $30 EMPOWERED LIFETIME

$50 $70 $80 $100 $500 $750

BUSINESS NON-PROFIT

PRIVATE

BASIC $75 PREMIER GREEN SUSTAINING $750 PATHFINDER

$125 $200 $500 $1000 $5000

Personal Membership Benefits BASIC

• Admission to The Energy Fair

($35 value) • Monthly electronic newsletter, eReNews • Semiannual newsletter, ReNews • Free enrollment in MREA Primer courses • Discount on additional MREA courses ($20 off each course) • 10% off MREA Marketplace • Window decal/bumper sticker • Voting privileges at Board elections

EMPOWERED

• Basic Benefits, plus • 1-year subscription to BackHome,

Home Power, Mother Earth News, or Natural Home (up to $25 value) • MREA organic cotton t-shirt made in USA, available at The Energy Fair ($15 value)

LIFETIME

• Basic Benefits, plus • Lifetime admission to The Energy Fair and pre-Fair Networking Dinner ($45 value each year) • Special MREA glass tumbler ($15 value) • Lifetime Member Certificate for framing • MREA t-shirt for first year, available at The Energy Fair ($15 value)

Business Membership Benefits BASIC

• Admission for two to The Energy

Fair ($70 value) • Monthly electronic newsletter, eReNews • Semiannual newsletter, ReNews • FREE ad and listing in ReNews Business Directory ($75 value) • Listing and link on MREA online Business Directory ($50 value) • Voting privileges at Board elections

PREMIER

• Basic Benefits, plus • Discounted booth rates at The Energy Fair ($100 discount)

GREEN

• Premier Benefits, plus • Featured listing on MREA online Business Directory ($75 value)

• Featured listing in ReNews Business Directory ($75 value)

SUSTAINING

• Green Benefits, plus • Discounted advertising in ReNews ($50 discount) • Company logo and link published on MREA website homepage, ReNews, and eReNews ($400 value)

PATHFINDER

• Sustaining Benefits, plus • Free booth at The Energy Fair ($800 value)

• Free one-page ad in both issues of ReNews ($800 value)

• Promotion on our social networks

Rise up and make a difference.

Join the MREA today! To sign up, call 715-592-6595 or visit www.midwestrenew.org.

mrea lifetime members Thank you to our Lifetime and Annual Members for your support of the MREA and our mission. Grant Abert Family Jonathan Allan Pam Allan Amy Alpine & John Grump Family Dean Antilla Robert Aram Kraig Arenz Thomas Arms Michael Arney Family Carl Arns Pete Arntsen Richard Aylward Nick Baumgard Don Beals Larry Behling John Berton Family John Blake Family Charles Boardman III Steve Books Ann Boyer Family Radhika Bradley Family Meredith Breiting Monique Brenke Family Megan Briskie Tom Brown & Jo Seiser Family Chris Burda Mark Burger Christopher Carter Dave Chesky Dan Chiras Constance Christiansen Family Kevin Culhane Family Juli Curtis Mark Dawson Family John Day Phil Desautels Kathy Dickerson Michael Dombeck Family Mike Donald Scott Dragovich Dean Dykstra Mercedes Dzindzeleta Family Lauren Ebbecke Chuck Egle Mike Engel

Ed Engroff Gregory Erickson Diane Everson Don Ferber Joshua Field Jon Flood Cris Folk Family Laurie Ford Joy Froelich Gregory Gehin David Giese Nevin Grossnickle John Grump Jane Haasch David Haig Tracy Hall Bob Hattier Chuck Heath Herbert Heath Family Jenny Heinzen Thomas Heraly Mary Hess Family Cynthia Hiltunen Jeff Hoeft Family David Hohmeier Christine Hulet Howard Hunt Frances Hurst Phil Janowski James Jazdzewski Larry Jilek Reid Jorgenson Family W.K Jr. Laura Kiedaisch David Kinyon Family Kenneth Kirkpatrick Family Peter Koenig Family Stephen Koermer Dawn Kopecky Brian Kosiak Family Paul & Jude Kuenn Family Kathy Kuntz Family James Laabs Family Greta Ladenthin Jennie Lane Jason Lang Family Samantha Laskowski Family Bill Lavelette Willard Lee

Philip Livingston Rick Long Family Steve Macejkovic Earl Mason Family Neil Matthes Family Terry Matthias Jeff May Monica Mcelroy Denissen Kelly Mcfeeley Dennis Mclaughlin James Millard Family Lee Miller Marcia Miracle Vinnie Miresse Family Mark Morgan Amos Mortier Brandon Naylor Bob Newbury Deb Nichols Family Alan Nowicki Family Ben & Chamomile Nusz Family Carter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;brien Jibril Odogba Family Mary Olson Lawrence Paplham Family David Parker Roak & Tehri Parker Family Tom & Louise Pease Family James Pfingsten Bob Pirkel Daniel Pirlot Ron Pitt Sharon Porter Family Rick Potter Tom Rauk Family Janet Razbadouski Krista Reck Family Gary Reif Family Douglas Reinemann John Rendall Family Rich Rezny Family Brian & Gary Roessler Family Gilbert Rogers Family John Roppel Family Mark Ruff Jan Saecker Mick Sagrillo Family

Ted Schierer Kevin Schilling Richard Seibt Family Susan Shapiro John Shea Karl Shewmake Carl Siegrist Laura Sinclair Family Sam Skemp Family Tom Slagoski Family Perry-O Sliwa Family Eric Stebbins Phil Steffen Family Clay Sterling Doug Stingle Family Ed Stoll Family George Stone Melba Sullivan Family Dr Swanson Chris & Kaila Thompson Family Mary Tkach Dan Uhlenkott Family Peter Vachuska Family August Van Art Vickie Vaughn Family Brad Vifquain Carl Vogelsang John Volrath Mike Wagner Family Steven Waldron Family Ray Walter Denny Wandtke Nancy Washburn Dora Wedde Charles Wetzel Family Mike White Don Wichert Timothy Wilhelm Debby Wilson Family Karen Wise Family Bob Wiza Family Michael Wolf Thomas Wolos Niels Wolter Ron Wroblewski Family Bill Zorr Family

Names listed above are memberships through May 20, 2013. We do our best to keep accurate records and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us with any corrections. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in joining the MREA as a Lifetime Member, contact Gina at ginam@midwestrenew.org.

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travel light The MREA is working with partners to offer mass transit to The Energy Fair. There will be round-trip transportation from Madison and Milwaukee. As always, details may change, so check our website www.midwestrenew.org for updated bus information.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

LOCAL SHUTTLES The Energy Fair offers FREE local shuttles from Stevens Point and Plover, thanks to Alliant Energy, Country Inn, and Holiday Inn. Ride the free shuttles and get a $5 discount off your Energy Fair ticket price! Shuttles from Stevens Point and Plover to The Energy Fair are offered HOURLY on the approximate following times:

MADISON Bus Details Sponsored by Sierra Club The bus will depart from Madison on Saturday, June 22 from The Dutch Mill Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. and arrive at The Energy Fair at 9:00 a.m. The bus will leave The Energy Fair at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday and arrive in Madison at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5 each way.

MILWAUKEE Bus Details Sponsored by Milwaukee Shines The bus will depart from the Intermodal Station (433 W St. Paul Avenue) at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. It will then stop at the Watertown Plank Park-and-Ride 40-60 at 7:30 a.m. Parking at Intermodal Station is $5 per day. Parking is free at Watertown Plank Park-and-Ride. The bus will leave The Energy Fair at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cost: $5 each way.

STEVENS POINT :00 Country Inn :20 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites :30 Holiday Inn & Convention Center :45 The Energy Fair PLOVER :00 Best Western :20 Comfort Inn/AmericInn :40 The Energy Fair

BACK 40 SHUTTLE Camping at the Back 40? Leave your car and take our free shuttle to The Fair! Runs every 15 minutes until 8:00 p.m., then hourly. Same hours as below.

SHUTTLE HOURS

Stevens Point and Plover Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. & Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.

travel and accommodations About Custer, WI Nestled in the heart of central Wisconsin, Custer is surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, trout streams, and beautiful woodlands. Custer has been the home of The Energy Fair since 2002. It is located about seven miles east of Stevens Point. More travel and accommodation options can be found online at www.midwestrenew.org.

Area Visitor Information For a listing of available camping or hotel accommodations in the Stevens Point area, contact Stevens Point Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-236-4636 or visit www.spacvb.com. For a listing of available camping or hotel accommodations in the Waupaca area, contact Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce at 888-417-4040 or visit www.waupacaareachamber.com.

Kennel Information Pets are NOT allowed at The Energy Fair. That means NO pets in parking lots, fairgrounds, or campground. You can keep your pet safe and comfortable at one of the following kennels: Camp Bandy Pet Resort – Amherst Junction 715-824-3900 Muckamoor Boarding Kennel – Plover 715-344-8533 Pawsitively Unleashed – Custer 715-347-3294 The Barking Lot – Stevens Point 715-341-9322 Wag Inn Kennels – Custer (just down the road from The Energy Fair!) 715-592-4972

Photo: Matt Kirsch

Ground Transportation The Energy Fair is conveniently located just off Highway 10 on Deer Road. (Seven miles east of I-39 and Stevens Point). Taxi service from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) provided by: Courtesy Cab Plover Taxi

715-342-8863 715-342-1313

Air Transportation The nearest airports to The Energy Fair: Mosinee (CWA) Appleton Madison La Crosse Milwaukee Minneapolis Chicago

30 miles 60 miles 110 miles 125 miles 160 miles 220 miles 250 miles

CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT

MINNEAPOLIS

STEVENS POINT

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travel and accommodations Accommodations

Camping and Cabins

Hotels and Motels

Stay close to The Energy Fair by camping at MREAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back 40 Campground. Cost is only $20.00 per tent or RV per night and a shuttle (leaving every 15 minutes) will take you to and from The Energy Fair! Reservations will be accepted online and over the phone beginning April 1st. Sites sell out quickly, so reserve your site as soon as possible! For more information, call 715-592-6595 or visit www. midwestrenew.org.

Stevens Point Comfort Suites** Country Inn & Suites* Econo Lodge Inn & Suites* Fairfield Inn & Suites Stevens Point** Holiday Inn Express** Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center* LaQuinta Inn** Days Inn and Suites, Stevens Point** Plover AmericInn Plover* Best Western Plover Hotel & Conference Center* Comfort Inn* Elizabeth Inn** Hampton Inn Plover-Stevens Point**

715-341-6000 % 715-345-7000 % 715-341-5110 715-342-9300 % 715-344-0000 %

Amherst Riverdance Cabin, Amherst 715-824-7151 Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Amherst Junction 715-824-2428 Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca 888-947-2757 Reserve sites with reserveamerica.com Pine Ridge Campsites, Custer (Adjacent to The Energy Fair) 715-321-1708

715-344-0200 715-344-1900 715-341-9090 715-342-1244 715-544-6200 % 715-342-0400 % 800-280-0778

Call after 3:00 p.m. CST Monday - Friday

Portage County Parks 715-346-1433 Rivers Edge Campground, Stevens Point 715-344-8058 Wild Wild West Camp, Amherst 715-824-5112 More lodging options available at www.midwestrenew.org.

715-295-9900

* FREE shuttle to The Energy Fair (see page 12) ** Within walking distance of The Energy Fair shuttle % Hotels with a % at the end of their listing will donate part of your purchase to MREA through www.goodshop.com. Register with www.goodsearch.com and list MREA as your desired non-profit before you complete your booking! Hotels marked in orange offer discounted hotel rates (while rooms last).

Directions

To Wausau (40 miles)

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Custer

North Lane

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I-39

Stevens Point

From Highway 10, turn north onto County Road QQ. Go north on County Road QQ for .5 miles. Turn left (west) on Deer Road. Then .5 miles to The Energy Fair.

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keynote speakers Friday, June 21 1:00 p.m. Main Stage DANNY KENNEDY

Sunday, June 23 1:00 p.m. Main Stage SEEING RED IN COMMUNITIES

Danny Kennedy is a passionate activist, successful cleantech entrepreneur, and recognized opinion leader on global environmental issues. He is the founder of the leading residential solar power company, Sungevity Inc., and author of the new book Rooftop Revolution— available for purchase at the MREA Marketplace.

The Seeing RED in Communities Presentation will showcase four organizations that are bringing people together to solve sustainability challenges through education, relationship building, and community action. Each organization will give a 10-minute presentation as part of the Sunday keynote address from 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Danny will be available for book signing directly following his keynote address on the Main Stage.

And the best part… The live audience will select, by popular vote, one of the organizations to win a fully installed solar electric system!

www.sungevity.com

Saturday, June 22 1:00 p.m. Main Stage JOSH FOX Josh Fox is the founder and artistic director of the International WOW Company. Josh has written, directed, and produced two feature films and over twenty works for the stage, which have premiered in New York, Asia, and Europe. His powerful film, Gasland, will be shown Friday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Brown Tent. The New York Times hailed him as “one of the most adventurous impresarios of the New York avant-garde” and Time Out NY called him “one of downtown’s most audacious auteurs,” citing his “brilliantly resourceful mastery of stagecraft.” www.gaslandthemovie.com

Presenter Schedule 1:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction 1:10 p.m. Beaver Creek Reserve 1:20 p.m. Lake County Forest Preserves 1:30 p.m. Urban Ecology Center 1:40 p.m. Walnut Way Conservation Corps 1:50 p.m. Audience questions and live vote Live Audience Voting Each audience member (13 years old and older) will receive a paper ballot and be able to cast their vote for one of the four organizations. The ballots will be collected at the end of the presentations and tallied immediately. The winner will be announced at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Stage. The Grand Prize The winning organization will receive a fully-installed 2kW (DC-rated capacity) utility interactive solar electric system. The solar system, valued at $10,000, would provide about half of the annual electric power needs for a typical energy efficient home. Contest Sponsors:

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entertainment Friday, June 21

Patchouli 3:00 p.m. Forest Stage

Energy Fair favorites, Patchouli, return once again. Nationally-touring, award-winning song-writer Julie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel light up the air with sparkling acoustic sounds and their powerful contagious chemistry. According to City Pages, “Patchouli live is amazing. I compare it to taking a yoga class in a field of running mustangs.” With a description like that, you have to check them out!

Tom Pease 3:00 p.m. Rainbow’s End

Kids of all ages, be prepared to sing along with Tom. Bring the whole family!

Patchouli

Tom Pease

Green Tea 6:00 p.m. Main Stage

Fans should be prepared to take in the strong energy and original vibe coming from Green Tea. “To share the unified soul that is music through songs that drive bodies to move, inspire the conscious observer, and enchant intellectual spirit is the main substance behind Green Tea’s music and performance. It is this mission,” says Trevor Roark, vocals/guitarist for Green Tea, “that renders the indie roots rock sound that we personify.”

Baba Ghanooj 8:00 p.m. Main Stage

Green Tea

Energy Fair fixture Baba Ghanooj joins us again on Friday 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!

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entertainment Saturday, June 22

Eric Glaze 12:00 p.m. Forest Stage

Listening to the songs of Eric Glaze feels a lot like passing through a small town. There is an unmistakable sense of simple and honest living beneath the beautiful rhythm and melody. In his quiet world you will find tall pines, a glass of whiskey, or a cold night around a fire. And like any simple truth, there are attached to it varying degrees of complexity, joy, and remorse. His voice sounds familiar and the songs feel classic.

Galynne Goodwill 3:00 p.m. Forest Stage

Galynne Goodwill, named one of Indie Music Reviewer’s top 25 Woman of Indie, is an emerging artist writing groovy, conscious, Galynne Goodwill acoustic pop songs inspired by humanity’s rapid awakening. Inherent positivity paired with beautiful melodies, insightful songwriting and playful lyrics turn every Galynne gig into a feel-good-fest. “Galynne’s smooth and pure voice along with her groovy and soulful songs of awakening, change, and love are a fresh breath of air for any listener.” – IMRMag. See www.galynne.com for more info.

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades 6:00 p.m. Main Stage

With strong roots in old-time and bluegrass, the band has formed its own unique style born from the diverse musical backgrounds and interests of the five friends who make up the band. All born and raised in the great state of Wisconsin, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades began playing music and their earliest shows in the spring of 2009. Since then, the band has shared the stage with the Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, Charlie Parr, Pert Near Sandstone, Art Stevenson and Highwater, .357 String Band, The Big Wu, and many more. Being mostly inspired by rivers, valleys, good friends, and good drink, this five piece is as sturdy as any Midwest riverbed and will make your toes tap from sundown to sunrise.

The Giving Tree Band 9:00 p.m. Main Stage

Led by enigmatic brothers Todd and “E” Fink, The Giving Tree Band are making their way to the head of a classy class of young American songwriters and performers. The Finks extended their brotherhood to all 7 members and started out with only a collective heart as big as the ocean. They now wield a wide array of instruments from acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars and banjos to violin, mandolin, and pedal steel. The Giving Tree Band is not reinventing but simply reuniting rock and roll. The Giving Tree Band

Sunday, June 23

MREA Polka Breakfast The Happy Notes 9:00 a.m.

Enjoy the most important meal of the day with a side of polka. Join The Happy Notes for an Organic Valley breakfast and MREA fundraiser.

Prodo 3:00 p.m. Forest Stage

These funky prog-rock jammers vacillate between reserved articulate grooves to wild swirling jams, quiet lullaby sweetness to screaming chaos, and then return home to a cooool steady funk strut. Tight arrangements and concise improvisations draw from Funk, Reggae, Punk, African, Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll. They have brought this sound all around Wisconsin including appearances at Feel Good Fest and the underground Twin Binge Fest held deep in the Nicolet National forest.

The Happy Notes

YOU CAN WIN! Enter MREA’s raffle to win a solar air heating collector generously donated by the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL). The SRCC certified Solar Powered Furnace (SPF) is the industry leading, state of the art, solar air heating system. The patent pending SPF are designed and manufactured by RREAL (rreal.org) to integrate seamlessly with commercial and residential buildings of all sizes. Made entirely with durable materials and components sourced in the U.S., the SPF will provide decades of clean, renewable heat for your home, shop, or business.

Tickets will be for sale during The 24th Annual Energy Fair, June 21–23, 2013 at the following locations:

Energy Fair Front Gate | MREA Marketplace | MREA Info Tents $10 per 1 ticket, $20 per 3 tickets, $50 per 10 tickets We’ll announce the winner on Sunday, June 23, at 3:00 p.m. on the Main Stage. You need not be present to win. Raffle Rules and Regulations Eligibility: To be eligible for MREA’s 2013 raffle, current MREA members and nonmembers can purchase Raffle ticket(s) ($10 per 1 ticket, $20 per 3 tickets, $50 per 10 tickets) at the 2013 Energy Fair. Raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible. Eligibility for the raffle is not contingent on MREA membership. No refunds will be given; all sales are final. MREA employees, Board of Directors, and their immediate family are not eligible for raffle. Deadline, Procedures, and Restrictions: In order to qualify for the drawing, raffle ticket(s) must be purchased by 2:55 p.m. (CST) on June 23, 2013 (for sale in

person at The 2013 Energy Fair only). Drawing will take place on June 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) at the Main Stage of the MREA's 2013 Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin. Drawing is open to the public. Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Winner is solely responsible for collecting the prize at The 2013 Energy Fair and/or agrees to pay all shipping charges. If arrangements are to be made for any individual other than the actual Winner to take possession of the prize, the Winner agrees to sign a form indemnifying MREA prior to possession being taken and authorizing MREA to release the prize to that individual. By entering the Raffle, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, and

hold harmless the Promoter, its Sponsors, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from any damages whatsoever suffered or sustained in connection to the raffle or the acceptance of the Prize. Prize: One RREAL Solar Air Heating Collector: The SRCC certified Solar Powered Furnace (SPF) is designed and manufactured by RREAL (rreal.org). Balance of system not included with prize. By entering the Raffle, each entrant unreservedly agrees to these terms and conditions, which govern the Raffle and the awarding of the Prize.

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Solar Heating Simplified

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SolarLogic’s Path-Blazing Design and Control Technology • Works with any renewable energy hydronic heating system: solar thermal, ground source heat pump, wood/biomass boiler, masonry stove/fireplace and even captured heat from a generator • Residential and small commercial applications • New construction, retrofits and upgrades

FULL DAY PRODUCT TRAINING Thursday, June 20, 8 am – 5 pm Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI

ENERGY FAIR CLASSES saTurday, June 22 Renewable Energy Heating System Design: A Plug-and-Play Approach (1 hour) sunday, June 23 Renewable Energy Heating Systems: Monitoring, Control, Data Logging and Troubleshooting, On Site or Online (1 hour) brisTol sTickney solarlogic’s chief Technical officer

12-WEEk ONLINE COURSE Solar Thermal Energy Solutions, UCLA Extension Service starts september 25, 2013 Twice-monThly “meeT our producTs” webinars Sign up online for one of our upcoming webinars July 1 or July 15

*Radiant Professionals Alliance 2012 Showcase Winner; Radiant Cooling Award, First Place; Radiant Innovation Award, First Place

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education MREA Extended Workshops The Midwest Renewable Energy Association hosts extended workshops during The Energy Fair to take an in-depth look at new and existing technologies. Workshop attendees need to pay for admission to the fair in addition to the Extended Workshop fee of $30 per workshop. Some courses require additional resources. Textbooks are for sale in The MREA Marketplace, and 2011 NEC books are available to borrow. Pre-registration is required. Sign up before the fair online at www.midwestrenew.org or purchase your ticket during the fair at the MREA Marketplace.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Electric Vehicles and Solar Charging Harold Ohde and Bob Hattier of IBEW #134 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) This workshop will feature an overview of electric vehicles, including manufacturers and types of electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging unit manufacturers, and more. Bee Keeping Workshop Buzz Vahradian of V’s Bees LLC and V’s Forestry Consulting LLC 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Networking Tent) Make a beeline for this workshop! Participants will learn the basics of bee keeping including: start-up, maintaining beehives and colonies, equipment, protective gear, and tools of the trade. Building Wiring Best Practices for Ease of Maintenance and Low EMF Exposure Spark Burmaster, Electrical Engineer and Neil Matthes, MSEE, PE, Instructor at MREA and Waukesha Technical College 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) This workshop will help bridge gaps in communication between electricians, builders, architects, and homeowners. Demonstrations of working with perfecting building wiring for ease of maintenance and minimizing electromagnetic exposure. Demonstrations of wiring errors we have found, along with hands-on meter measurements.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Solar PV Code Calculations and Grounding Requirements Kelley Benyo, Master Electrician and owner of EcoVision Electric and Cari Willamette, DoLI Continuing Ed Instructor and ICC Certified Building Official and Electrical Inspector 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) This 3-hour workshop is designed for those who already have a good grasp of the terminology, parts and pieces, and system mechanics. A copy of the 2011 NEC and a calculator are mandatory. We will start with the calculations for DC and AC wire sizing, overcurrent protection, disconnect ratings, and end up with grounding and bonding requirements. Upcoming changes in the 2014 NEC will also be presented. Clay and Lime Plasters for Your Home, Garden, and Commercial Spaces Anna Wolfson, Founder of Wolfson Earthen Finishes and Anna Wolfson Studios 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Round Straw Bale Building Northeast of REI) The presentation portion of this workshop will lead you through various applications of natural clay and lime wall plasters. Then get ready to sling some mud as Anna demonstrates how to properly prepare, mix, apply, and finish an interior wall all while wielding the tools of the trade. Cordwood Construction Rob Roy of Earthwood Building School 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Green Home Pavilion) See what goes into preparing for, and constructing, a cordwood wall. Successful Solar Business Jeff Spies, Vice President Business Development for Quick Mount PV and Secretary for NABCEP 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) Targeted to solar business owners and green job seekers, this workshop addresses key steps to succeeding in the competitive solar business and avoiding common hazards that can bury new or small solar businesses.

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education MREA Extended Workshops SATURDAY, JUNE 22 continued Homebrew Wind (How to build your own turbine) Dan Bartmann and Dan Fink of Otherpower.com 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Blue Wind Tent) Learn about wind power theory, wind turbine design, what works, and what doesn’t and why. There will also be a discussion about how to build a good wind machine completely from scratch.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Bee Keeping Workshop Buzz Vahradian of V’s Bees LLC and V’s Forestry Consulting LLC 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) See Friday’s description. Successful Solar Sales and Marketing Jeff Spies, Vice President Business Development for Quick Mount PV and Secretary for NABCEP 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Grey Tent) Nothing happens in solar until the sale is made. This workshop reviews the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to establish sound sales and marketing strategies for your growing solar installation business.

Solar Professionals Workshops These free workshops, presented by some of the leading manufacturers in the renewable energy industry, are geared to professionals already working in the renewable energy industry. Most presentations are available for continuing education units to maintain industry credentials.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 10:00 a.m.: Silicon Energy product training for Cascade Series Solar PV Modules – Silicon Energy is a USA manufacturer of solar PV modules with manufacturing facilities in WA and MN. We offer a differentiated, highly durable glass-on-glass solar module that is one of the safest, strongest, and longest lasting modules on the market. We will present the benefits of our Cascade Series solar modules and cover product installation. 11:00 a.m.: Schletter Solar Road Show – This year Schletter is offering hands-on demonstrations across the country geared towards large solar installations. Witness the GAYK pile driving ram in action, and see Schletter’s Park@ Sol Carport, and the legendary FS System. Plus, learn how to save time during the installation process from our experienced Technical Sales Representatives. In addition to getting firsthand PV product knowledge from Schletter representatives, participants will have a chance to earn NABCEP continuing education credits. 12:00 p.m.: Hellerman Tyton code compliant PV system labeling – There are major changes coming to Photovoltaic installation labeling as outlined in the yet to be released National Electrical Code (NEC 2014). Cari Williamette, Master Electrician, ICC Certified Inspector and building official, and Todd Fries, a principle member of Code Making Panel 4, of the NEC 2014 Code will offer a vendor neutral discussion on Article 690 new requirements which also includes many new labeling requirements. Get a head start on the rest of the industry, ensure backward compatibility to NEC 2011 and know the facts to be better prepared to meet the challenges of local inspection. Whether you are an installer, designer,

or inspector, you will benefit from information vital to the safety and security of your installed system. Attendees earn 1 NABCEP CE credit for attending. 2:00 p.m.: Quick Mount PV solar roofing best practices – Make sure you are following code, not voiding the roof warranty, and reducing your installer liability on composition shingle roofs. The class addresses proper mounting and flashing methods including Quick Mount PV’s Classic Comp Mount and QBase Comp Mount. 3:00 p.m.: tenKsolar: Delivering on the promise of solar with more energy – tenKsolar’s innovative RAIS® solar photovoltaic solution removes the fundamental limitations of serial solar modules, generating up to 30% more energy per rated watt, yielding the highest financial return. Also, tenK’s integrated DC electronics stop producing power when disconnected making the modules safe for installers, firefighters, and service personnel. 4:00 p.m.: Schneider Electric: Going off-grid with Schneider Electric –Discover how to set-up and install an off-grid system and how Schneider Electric’s integrated design saves you time and money. Questions encouraged. 5:00 p.m.: Sunnovations: Ohm by Sunnovations: An improved approach to solar thermal monitoring – Introduction to Ohm, a solar thermal monitoring system that does away with flow meters by directly measuring tank energy. Workshop will review of its technical operation, installation procedure, and analytical capabilities. 6:00 p.m.: North Wind Renewable Energy: Demonstration burn and presentation on Effecta Wood Gasification Boiler – Join us for a demonstration burn and explanation of the MREA’s new addition to the campus heating system provided by North Wind Renewable Energy, Up North Alternative Energy, and Effecta. We’ll talk through the basics of wood gasification technology, light it up, and see if we can’t hit 2000 degrees within the hour.

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education Solar Professionals Workshops SATURDAY, JUNE 22 9:00 a.m.: North Wind Renewable Energy: demonstration burn and presentation on Effecta Wood Gasification Boiler – See Friday’s description. 10:00 a.m.: Schletter Solar Road Show – See Friday’s description. 11:00 a.m.: Solar Logic: Renewable energy heating system design: A plug and play approach — Learn the benefits of primary/secondary loop plumbing for multi-source, multi-load heating systems (e.g., solar plus boiler supplying hot water and space heat). Design solar thermal systems using a sophisticated, easy-to-use, free, webbased design tool called the SLASH-D, complete with energy analysis, plumbing diagrams, parts list, recommendations for sizing and installing equipment, and estimated solar production data. Learn how to monitor, control, data-log, and troubleshoot a heating system that uses a standardized design based on the primary loop. 12:00 p.m.: Silicon Energy: Product training for Cascade Series Solar PV Modules – See Friday’s description. 1:00 p.m.: Solar America Solutions: Solar thermal systems with the Sunquest Collector – Learn about commercial solar thermal systems utilizing Solar America Solutions Sunquest 250 evacuated tube collector. 2:00 p.m.: Quick Mount PV solar roofing best practices – See Friday’s description. 3:00 p.m.: Caleffi Solar: Ready to install your solar thermal system? Caleffi can help – In this workshop, Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, will talk about what a contractor needs to know during a solar thermal installation. His workshop will cover a broad walk through of an installation, including selection of components and tools, with a focus on mounting hardware, flashing, and roof loading.

5:00 p.m.: SMA: Sunny Boy TL-US series — Can my inverter provide power when the grid is down? One of many unique features of the TL-US residential series is its innovative Secure Power Supply ability. This solution allows daytime energy to be isolated from the grid and fed directly into the home. This technical training will cover many features such as dual MPP tracking, OptiTrac global peak, and the new SPS feature. Maximum power production is derived from wide input voltage and operating temperature ranges. Multiple MPP trackers and OptiTrac™ Global Peak mitigate the effect of shade and allow for installation at challenging sites. A unique Secure Power Supply feature provides daytime power even in the event of a grid outage. NABCEP 2 hrs

Sunday, June 23rd 10:00 a.m.: Magnum Energy: Magnum Energy’s inverters in AC coupling applications – This session will address how to add battery backup power and continue using the renewable energy source in a grid tie system during a utility interruption. 11:00 a.m.: North Wind Renewable Energy: Demonstration burn and presentation on Effecta Wood Gasification Boiler – See Friday’s description. 12:00 p.m.: MREA Solar Thermal System – A presentation on the cutting edge solar thermal system installed on the MREA campus. System includes: flat plate drainback collectors, evacuated tube collectors, advanced controls, thermal mass storage, and more!

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Sunday, June 23rd 1:00 p.m.: Solar Logic: Renewable energy heating system monitoring, control, data logging and troubleshooting: On-site or online — Become familiar with multi-source, multiload renewable energy combisystem control, monitoring, data logging, and troubleshooting. Participate in live, in-class activities monitoring and controlling actual operating heating systems around the country that use SolarLogic’s SLIC integrated control system. Learn how to commission a renewable energy combisystem and troubleshoot remotely. View live data from MREA’s SLIC-enabled heating system, which includes two sets of solar thermal panels (vacuum tube and drain back), a wood boiler, and a conventional boiler. 2:00 p.m.: Solar America Solutions: Solar thermal systems with the Sunquest Collector – See Saturday’s description.

Educator Tents at The Energy Fair Educator Tents at The Energy Fair are designed especially for teachers—formal, non-formal, and homeschool. Educator Tent workshop topics parallel other sessions held during the Fair and are enriched with strategies to teach others what you are learning. In addition to energy education, topics will include Education for Sustainability, local food, Green & Healthy Schools, waste reduction, school/community collaboration, and more. As always, you will be able to experience renewable energy and energy efficiency firsthand through hands-on educational materials on display. Visit the Educator Tents to win fun, sustainability-related resources and network with other educators.

STEP Training The Student Training for Environmental Protection (STEP) is designed to give students the skills they need to become effective environmental advocates. It is an intensive course facilitated by a multifarious crew of some of the best youth organizers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The program focuses on environmental justice and anti-oppression and the workshops and activities reflect that. During the weekend, participants learn how to create (or strengthen) successful and diverse groups that will be able to run effective environmental campaigns on their campuses or in their communities. The program gives students the skills, knowledge, and motivation they need to create the change that will turn passion for the environment into action that will protect it. Participants can expect to be surrounded by a wide array of people from across the country while learning how to organize in an inclusive manner. The Training will run Thursday, June 20–Sunday, June 23 in the STEP tent. If you have questions about STEP, please contact Colin Bennett, colinthegreat@gmail.com, or by phone at 860-395-8392. Pre-registration is required at www.midwestrenew.org/step or onsite at the MREA Marketplace.

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marketplace Now Featuring Consignment MREA Marketplace and Consignment is open for business, and a portion of all sales benefit MREA! Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Things you’ll find at the MREA Marketplace, located in the ReNew the Earth Institute:

• This year’s Energy Fair t-shirt • Rooftop Revolution, keynote

speaker Danny Kennedy’s book • MREA branded items including water bottles, coffee mugs, and apparel • Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Meter • Extended Workshop tickets • Home Tour tickets • 9 Different Consignors (New to the MREA Marketplace!) There will be a great and wide variety of products offered from kid’s educational toys, to books (with scheduled author signings), to art, to MREA memorabilia! Consignors for 2013 include: www.300mpg.org An organization dedicated to teaching and promoting clean transportation technologies through online video, social media, instructional training DVDs, and in-person presentations. Advanced Energy Solutions Group, Inc. www.aessolar.com - Full service renewable energy dealer, installer, and service provider headed by doubly certified NABCEP installer and technical sales team. Alice’s Rabbit Whole www.alicesrabbitwhole.com - Alice’s Rabbit Whole sells medicinal herbs and handcrafted herbal products. Services include Next Step Consultations, Mentoring, Wijara Energy Therapy, and Classes.

Artha Sustainable Living Center www.arthaonline.com - Sustainably operated Bed and Breakfast with solar power and heat, organic linens, food and garden. Herbal workshops and organic herbal tea blends. Ashley Megal “Under the ashTree” www.ashleymegal.com - The drawings that you will find on my greeting cards and prints are not pre-thought or sketched. My work is printed on 100% cotton rag paper, packaged with 100% recycled envelopes, and sealed with a biodegradable sleeve and love. Dragonwings Bookstore www.dragonwingsbookstore.blogspot. com - This lively, children’s store has puppet demonstrations, a woodland fairy garden, giant tree house sculpture, table-size chess game, daily Dragon Hunts, eco-friendly toys, and puzzles, games and books for all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Waupaca, we are easy to find, friendly, convenient, and one-of-a-kind. The Green Co. www.thegreencostore.com - Promotes green products and practices that include: sustainability, Fair Trade, organics, natural health and beauty, chemical free living, upcycling, and repurposing. Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast and Farm www.innserendipity.com - Join co-authors and innkeepers, Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, to talk wind, solar, and sustainable living. They’ll be signing their books and have a few other books. Note: Fri & Sat sales only. SolarOvenReflectors.com www.solarovenreflectors.com - We are on a mission to reduce the need for wood and other cooking fuels in third world countries. Solar ovens provide an economical, sustainable, and reliable method of cooking, baking, pasteurizing water, and more.

fun for all ages Rainbow’s End Join us at the Rainbow’s End! Rainbow’s End consists of a workshop tent and a self-directed play tent. The Rainbow’s End workshop tent is filled throughout the day with a wide variety of topics for children of all ages. Get a complete listing of kids’ workshop descriptions on page 82. The Rainbow’s End play tent is full of interactive games, crafts, art, and activities. Please keep in mind that Rainbow’s End is not a day-care service, but it is a place where families are free to learn, play, and just be together in a positive, fun environment. Please do not leave children unattended!

Truly Remarkable Loon Juggling Performance: Come see world-renowned juggler and entertainer Truly Remarkable Loon give an hour-long performance, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. on The Main Stage. Earth, Music . . . Magic! Bill Kehl’s performance is a fun, interactive, and exciting educational musical enrichment presentation. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

Don’t miss the annual SUN day Parade, Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Join us on our celebratory parade through the grounds of The Energy Fair! Celebrate the sun, wind, rain, and our Earth. Strike up the band, wave a banner, dress up, and march for renewable energy.

Bill Kehl

Family Friendly Fair

Photo: Tom Brown

Rainbow’s End Workshops are being organized by the Tomorrow River Community Charter School, a Waldorf-inspired charter school located at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station. Visit The Energy Fair schedule on pages 64-69 and descriptions on pages 81-83 to find out what’s happening throughout the weekend.

The Energy Fair is truly family friendly, and features a quiet comfortable area for nursing mothers. Look for the above symbol on the Fair map (page 58). The tented area is complete with a changing table, rocking chair, and drinking water to give nursing mothers a place to go with all the amenities of home. Co-sponsored by Central Wisconsin Holistic Families and the Portage County Breast Feeding Coalition.

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don’t miss events! Guided Renewable Energy Bus Tours MREA is excited to offer tours of local homes and businesses utilizing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. Again this year, we are proud to partner with two local businesses to showcase their work: North Wind Renewable Energy and Gimme Shelter Construction.

Tours will depart Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from the MREA bus stop. Tickets for the bus are $5 and can be purchased online at www.midwestrenew.org/efhometours or at the MREA Marketplace during The Energy Fair.

Stop 3: County Hwy A New Construction: 2,500 square foot passive solar design with a walk-out day lit basement; masonry heater; modulating sealed combustion boiler; thin-slab tiled floors with in-floor heat on wood framing in the upper level; in-floor heat with tinted and sealed concrete slab in the basement; comprehensive air sealing; HRV, 7” strapped wall with spray cellulose insulation; thin-coat plaster; solid wood sheathing; standing seam metal roof on a solid wood deck. Stop 4: Pavelski Road New Construction: 1,240 square feet with a passive solar design with a day-lit basement; EPA phase 2 parlor stove; sealed combustion; hot water heater providing space heat and hot water; comprehensive air sealing; 7” strapped wall with spray cellulose insulation; thin-coat plaster; solid wood sheathing; standing seam metal roof on a solid wood deck.

Gimme Shelter Construction Tour Schedule Stop 1: Edgewood Drive New construction: 2,200 square feet finished space; passive solar designwith a walk out day-lit basement; masonry heater; modulating sealed combustion boiler; comprehensive air sealing with heat recovery ventilation; 7” strapped wall with BIBS insulation; thin-coat plaster; solid wood sheathing; standing seam metal roof on a solid wood deck. Stop 2: Star B Hill Lane 448 square foot kitchen addition to an existing 100-year-old farmhouse; structural repairs and energy retrofit on the existing home; masonry heater with a hydronic loop integrated into the modulating boiler.

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North Wind Renewable Energy Tour Schedule Case studies for each site will be provided to tour participants. We’ll look at examples of and discuss numerous renewable energy system types including solar electric, solar thermal for both space and water heat, masonry heaters, passive solar, the 3rd party ownership model, the costs and benefits of different decisions in design from racking and inverter type in PV to new construction or solar ready vs. retrofit. We’ll cover how these sites incorporate mass for heat storage and distribution, back up battery systems for critical loads, and the effects of shading and orientation. Stop 1: Gimme Shelter Construction and The Sand Box (future Stolzenburg home and farm) (neighboring properties) Gimme Shelter Systems include • Two PV tracking arrays, one of which provides backup power to critical loads. • A roof mounted solar thermal system that heats both the office and shop building as well as the domestic hot water. • A Masonry heater (one of Gimme Shelter’s specialties) that heats the shop space. The Sand Box systems include • 6.84kW Grid tied PV array on a seasonally adjustable custom ground mount back feeding the utility grid on a time of use rate in order to maximize the value of solar production. The ownership of the system is held by a 3rd party with a 5-year equipment lease that allowed the site owner to avoid the up front cost of installing the system and the 3rd party business to take advantage of various tax incentives. This is a relatively unique situation in Wisconsin today, but promises to become more and more common in the near future. • Earth works features for water harvest and storage

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Stop 2: Nusz Home Systems include: • A 16-collector roof mounted solar thermal array that delivers heat to a high mass sand bed and domestic water heat tank plumbed with a primary secondary solar loop configuration with cascading loads. • A 4kW PV flush roof mounted array on an outbuilding utilizing modules and inverters made in Milwaukee, WI. • A passive solar home utilizing a large amount of mass for diurnal storage of passively collected solar heat. Stop 3: Happy Trees Ranch – Buttke Home Systems include: • Two 1.52kW flush roof mounted PV arrays. One facing east using micro-inverters and one facing south utilizing a central inverter with power optimizers. • A seasonally adjustable ground mounted 6.84kW PV array similar to the one at the Sand Box site, but with the addition of power optimizers added to the system for testing. • Future solar hot water and wood heating systems

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don’t miss events! MREA Tours See What Powers The Energy Fair Tours at 9:15 a.m. on Friday and Saturday Sundial, Marketplace Wonder how The Energy Fair is powered? Get a tour of the MREA grounds to see clean energy systems that power The Energy Fair and MREA headquarters year round. Chose from one of three tours: The Photovoltaic Tour, The Solar Thermal Tour, or The Wind Tour. All three tours are free.

MREA Not-So-Silent Auction Bid Early and Bid Often Stop by the MREA Not-So-Silent Auction every day to see the items provided by our many generous donors from The Energy Fair and our community. At the MREA Not-So-Silent Auction you can place the winning bid on anything from a 12-watt PV panel, to a selection of organic goat milk soaps, or a 100% recycled tote to carry it all home. Bidders who bid up to the retail value of the item are eligible for a drawing for a three-year individual MREA membership! Many thanks to our generous donors and bidders! All auction proceeds support MREA’s renewable energy education programs and year-round courses. Must be present to win.

MREA MEMBER MEETING Please join us for our annual General Membership Meeting at The Energy Fair. Sunday, June 23 9:00 a.m. Main Stage Continental breakfast provided. Attend and learn about our programs and projects from MREA staff and Board of Directors, as well as join discussions on accomplishments and goals for the past year and the year to come. The MREA owes so much to our members – our growth and success would not occur without your support. Thank you! In order to continue being successful at setting and attaining our organization’s goals, we need feedback from the membership, so please attend this meeting and give your input to staff and board members alike. Not an MREA member? We can rectify that in no time! Log onto www.midwestrenew.org or call Gina at 715-592-6595 to join today. Remember: MREA members get FREE admission to The Energy Fair.

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Wisconsin Public Radio

6:00 p.m. Friday, June 21 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23

Wisconsin Public Radio LIVE at The Energy Fair Friday, June 21, 2013 Forest Stage 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join the audience as WPR’s talk show host Larry Meiller discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening, and helpful “how-to” topics with his guests during Garden Talk.

social time Green & Healthy Schools Networking Social

MSTN Workshop and Networking Social

Friday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Networking Tent Please join us for a Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin networking social, Friday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the MREA Networking Tent to learn more about Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin and how you can be involved in helping to create a green and safe learning environment for Wisconsin pK-12 students. This networking social is open to businesses, community members, school personnel, and anyone interested in green and healthy school initiatives. Wine and cheese will be available.

Friday, June 21st from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Red Tent Join the MREA in welcoming representatives from the Midwest Solar Training Network (MSTN) Partnering Institutions at The Energy Fair. The MSTN is coordinated by the MREA and offers trainthe-trainer programs with more than 30 Midwest community colleges and training centers. Through the MSTN, the MREA provides training and support to instructors involved in solar photovoltaic training programs in seven midwestern states. Attend the Friday MSTN workshop at The Energy Fair and learn about the successful training strategies used by Partnering Institutions around the Midwest and meet other solar instructors featuring some of the MSTN’s most active schools in the Midwest. The workshop will be followed by a networking social with MSTN partner institutions. The workshop and social is open to all MSTN instructors and their students.

Beer Benefit Dinner Friday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Picnic Tent Tip your glass to the MREA! We’re excited to offer an MREA Beer Benefit Dinner in partnership with Central Waters Brewing Company, Main Grain Bakery, and Rockman’s Catering. All proceeds will go toward fulfilling the MREA mission to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Tickets are $50 and are available online at www.midwestrenew. org/eftix and at the MREA Marketplace during The Energy Fair.

MREA Donor Social Saturday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Networking Tent We like to give thanks when thanks is due, and all MREA Donors deserve a THANK YOU! All MREA donors are invited to join in our Donor Social, Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in The Networking Tent. Your continual support allows us to offer first-rate educational programming and maintain our demonstration facility. It’s never too late to become a donor, so feel free to donate at the door!

Sierra Club Networking Social Saturday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Pink Tent Come gather for a social with activists from the Sierra Club, 350.org, and other organizations, to network and continue our discussion following the Climate Activism session at 5:00 p.m. We’ll talk more about what opportunities exist, what actions are being taken, and what we can do to move towards a more sustainable and clean energy future.

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areas of interest Clean Transportation Show The Energy Fair features the Clean Transportation Show as a special place for fair attendees to learn about sustainable transportation options. The Clean Transportation Show showcases exhibitors, display vehicles, and conversion demonstrations all addressing one of the most pressing issues facing our culture: transportation. The Clean Transportation 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 your car behind. Come in and check out the latest hybrids, talk shop under the hood of converted biodiesel cars, visit with experts at the exhibit booths, or take in a workshop on the latest technologies. New this year, the ultimate in sustainable transportation: a human-powered hybrid electric vehicle! See a full listing of transportation workshops on page 87-88, and check out the listing of car show exhibitors on page 60.

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CAR CONVERSION DEMONSTRATIONS Located in the Clean Transportation Show

Live conversion of a diesel vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. and Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. Ramy Selim of Sunny Day Earth Solutions and and crew will convert a diesel vehicle into one that can run on straight veggie oil. Come watch and interact as they do the conversion and a compare the different kits available.

Converting your car and lawnmower to ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. Learn how to convert your lawnmower to run on ethanol fuel simply by using a roll of duct tape! Converting your car is just as easy. Come see the steps it takes to install the proper chip into your fuel injector. Jeff Lindow, Ethanol expert.

Sustainable Tables

Daily Chef Demonstrations

Bring sustainability to your table and garden. The Energy Fair has set aside an area to help fairgoers connect community and family to what they eat. Visit with local farmers, learn how to eat yearround from your garden, get information on water conservation techniques, and attend daily chef demonstrations and fermentation demonstrations.. For a complete listing of sustainable food and garden workshops, see page 77-79.

Now we’re cooking! See how to bring local foods into your kitchen. In the Sustainable Tables area, watch area chefs demonstrate how to prepare fresh foods that you can get from local farmers.

Chef Christian Czerwonka leads a chef demo.

Fermentation Demonstrations Daily at 3:00 p.m. New this year, we’re delving into what it takes to preserve live food with various fermentation demos. Learn how to make kim chi, kombucha, and kraut. Friday: Kim Chi – After ”Fermentation is Fun!” on Friday at 12:00 p.m. Carly Smith will show you how it’s done! Join in this Fermentation Demo to see the Kim Chi making process in action. Saturday: Kombucha – Sometimes referred to as a “mushroom” or “mother,” the kombucha culture is actually a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. Lisa Shirek will show you how to brew kombucha of your own! Sunday: Kraut – Sauerkraut is very much a part of summer, but preservation keeps foods year round! Visit Alice Dolata’s Kraut Demo to learn how kraut is made and kept!

Friday, June 21 12:00 p.m. Christian Czerwonka, Christians Bistro Plover, WI “We are fortunate to live and work in a state that is abundant with agriculture and talented artisans, so we are committed to ‘buy local, buy Wisconsin,’ says Head Chef Christian Czerwonka. Chef will prepare a delicious dish featuring farm fresh, local ingredients. Saturday, June 22 12:00 p.m. Pete Baisden, Underground Food Collective Madison, WI The Underground Food Collective cooks together, drawing from their experiences and training to produce food that is better than any one person could make. Sunday, June 23 12:00 p.m. Shelly Platten, Emy J’s Stevens Point, WI Emy J’s uses the finest and most locally produced ingredients they can source to create a wonderful and unique menu. Stop by and see how they do it!

Farmers’ Market Visit our Farmers’ Market to shop for farm fresh produce and artisan products! From locally raised meats, salsas, and other edible goodies, to recycled and repurposed crafts. The Farmers’ Market is a great place to walk through and meet the folks that grow the foods you eat. Bring your baskets and coolers to stock up. View page 56 for a complete list of vendors.

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areas of interest Green Home Pavilion

Building Demonstrations

The Energy Fair is celebrating the 6th Anniversary of The Green Home pavilion by presenting you with the opportunity to save money, make your home more efficient, and ensure the health of our planet. The Green Home Pavilion is an area for homeowners and future homeowners to discover sustainable construction opportunities.

Straw Bale Wall Demonstration Friday, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Watch the construction of a straw bale wall over the course of the weekend. This hands-on demonstration will be led by Mark Morgan of Bearpaw Design and Construction. Don’t miss workshop #20, Straw Bale Construction in the Midwest, offered before Friday’s demo in the Green Home Pavilion.

Visit exhibitors featuring green building materials, energy efficient appliances, and sustainable products. Connect with others who have experimented with alternative building materials such as straw bale, whole trees, and cordwood. Learn about green building techniques from over 25 green building workshops and demonstrations happening throughout the weekend. Workshops highlight sustainable building techniques, healthy green homes, and ways to improve existing homes. See the complete list of workshops on page 70.

Edible Landscaping Demo Friday, 5:00 p.m. Come learn from McKay Nursery Company about a sustainable approach to introducing edibles into your landscape. Led by Tom Bergen of McKay Nursery Company. Don’t miss the Edible Landscaping Workshop happening prior to the demo in the Green Home Pavilion. Earth Block Demonstration Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Explore earth block construction techniques, different applications, and design options for compressed earth block wall systems. Demonstration will be led by Dan Johnson and Dave Romary of Midwest Earth Builders. Don’t miss workshop #22, Thermal Mass Walls with Earth Block, in the Green Home Pavilion. Light Straw-Clay Demonstration Saturday, 12:00 p.m. Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Learn how the straw-clay wall structures are mixed, built, and dried in these two handson demonstrations. Demonstrations will be led by Lou Host-Jablonski of Design Coalition and Douglas Piltingsrud of BioLive Soils LLC. Don’t miss workshop #12, Green Building Part One, and workshop #13, Green Building Part Two, offered prior to each of these demos respectively. Demonstration will be in the Green Home Pavilion.

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Cordwood Demonstration Saturday, 5:00 p.m. See what goes into preparing for, and constructing a cordwood wall. This hands-on demonstration will be led by Richard and Becky Flatau of Cordwood Construction Resources LLC. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss workshop #6, Cordwood Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best Practices, offered prior to the demo in the Green Home Pavilion. Solar Electric Demonstration Sunday, 11:00 a.m. This technical presentation, led by MREA Instructors, will introduce the four basic types of photovoltaic (solar electric) systems, comparing costs, advantages and drawbacks of each. Participants will view a utility interactive photovoltaic system as we discuss PV modules, racking systems, inverters and other PV components. Learn when and where solar electricity is a good choice for homeowners, and why the residential solar electric market grew by 24% last year. Will take place in North Building.

Photo: Richard and Becky Flatau

Check the schedule at the Building Demonstration Tent for a list of additional demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend!

Natural Plaster Demonstration Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Interested in learning more about natural plaster options for your home or business? Join in this natural plaster demonstration and learn techniques for natural plaster applications in your home. Demonstration will be led by Mark Morgan of Bearpaw Design and Construction in the Green Home Pavilion. Living Roof Demonstration Sunday, 12:00 p.m. Come learn from McKay Nursery Company about green roofs and see a live demo of how they are installed. Presentation will cover types of green roofs and what plants work best for green roofs. Demo will be in the Green Home Pavilion.

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fair food Food & Beverage Choices You will find lots of delicious food choices at The Energy Fair. The following food vendors are located in the Food Court, on the west side of the fairgrounds. Enjoy a wide range of local and worldly cuisine. Don’t miss the hospitality of Heartland Stables, with burgers and brats located in Exhibit Hall A. ADIRE – Vegetable biryani (rice with mixed vegetables), mixed vegetable curry, chole (garbanzo beans), chicken curry, and samosas. Mango drink and mango lassi (yogurt drink). Back to the Country Store – Gluten free all natural pulled pork sandwich with toppings made from scratch with produce from Sunny Sky Farms. Organic falafel/bean burger with certified organic beans. Local, organic, veggie and meat kabobs. Vegetable chips, freeze dried fruits/ vegetables, snack mixes, and pretzels. Organic/ Natural teas (sweet leaf, steaz) and Kombucha. Danny’s Gyros LLC – Traditional and chicken gyros, elk burgers, and fresh limeade. Local produce is used, season permitting. Glacetier Ice Cream – Five flavors of handdipped homemade ice cream with RBGH-free, locally sourced cream from Owen, Wisconsin. Jamaican Kitchens LLC – Curried chicken, jerk chicken, jerk pork, sandwiches, rice and beans, and Jamaican vegetable plate. Vegetables from farmers’ market. Freshly squeezed veggie/fruit juices, Jamaican beverages, and soda water.

Food Court Hours:

Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Parched? Drink Up! In our efforts to reduce waste, reduce our carbon footprint, and use local resources, there is no bottled water sold at The Energy Fair. Should you find yourself thirsty, we offer our healthy, clean well water free throughout The Energy Fair. (See pages 58-59 for a map of locations.) Enjoy our local resource by bringing your own water bottle and filling it up throughout the fair. You can also buy MREA water bottles and coffee mugs at the MREA Marketplace.

Beer Tent Need a cool refreshing break in the afternoon or evening? Stop by the Beer Tent for some tastes from Central Waters Brewing Company from Amherst, WI. Opens at 2:00 p.m.

Little Shop of Cheesecakes – Cheesecake made with 100% Wisconsin dairy products, fresh-made lemonade, steak sandwiches. Urb Garden Catering – Barbeque tempeh, red beans, roasted red pepper hummus, vegetable wraps, sweet coconut curry, crepes, kettle corn, funnel cakes, smoothies, lemonade, and iced tea. Wisco Pop! – Making it okay to drink soda again. Soda made with no processed corn or artificial flavors. Fresh fruit juice including organic lemons, limes, and ginger, pure local honey, local produce (whenever possible), genuine spices, and herbs for a real brew. 36

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more than “fair” food Energy Fair Breakfasts Every Morning Picnic Tent East 9:00 a.m. Friday’s breakfast is coordinated and hosted by Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, which works toward the creation of a world free from violence and injustice. They will be donating 10% of their profits to the MREA. Saturday and Sunday breakfasts are sponsored by Organic Valley and the following coffee roasters: Alterra Coffee Roasters, Kickapoo Coffee, Emy J’s, and New Roots. These breakfasts help raise funds for the MREA. Includes eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, and more. Join us for a Polka Breakfast on Sunday morning, featuring local polka favorite: The Happy Notes.

Energy Fair Café Stop by for local seasonal and organic fare at The Energy Fair Café, managed by Central Rivers Farmshed. Located at the main building next to the MREA Marketplace, The Energy Fair Café has good food and drink all day long.

Open Early for Volunteers and Exhibitors Starting at 6:30 a.m. each day, we will have coffee, tea, juice, strawberries, yogurt, and a variety of hearty baked goods to get you going early.

Lunch and Dinner Time Starting at 11:00 a.m. we will be serving black bean and pepper jack tamales or traditional pork tamales featuring local, organic ingredients. We ensure that our tamales are made from scratch with the best ingredients, and are naturally gluten free. In addition, we also have pedal-powered iced beverages and a full salad and toppings bar with a diversity of fresh greens, herbs, homemade dressings, and the option of local salsa, hot sauces, and Wisconsin made chips.

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Open Late For the first time ever, The Energy Fair Café will be open until 11:00 p.m. We will continue to serve both types of tamales to fuel your late night adventures. Special thank you to the following local food providers: Alterra Coffee Roasters, Emy J’s, Kickapoo Coffee, New Roots: for providing the café with sustainably sourced and roasted coffees. Artha Sustainable Living Center: Refreshing variety of organic iced teas Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch, Graswerka Family Farm, Nine Patch Farm, Painted Rock Farms, and Rebel Ruminant Organics: Pasture raised pork Blue Farm Chips, Chip Magnet, Jar Hot Sauce, and Sanchez Salsa: Local salsas, organic blue corn chips, and hot sauce Century Sun: Sunflower Oil Cutler Country Comfort: Organic salad greens and herbs Dave Peterson: Organic salad greens and produce EarthCrust Bakery: Delicious baked goods for breakfast Flyte Family Farms: Pinto Beans Pete’s Meat Market: Lard

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volunteers needed! resources Volunteer and get into The Energy Fair for free! Help the fair and have fun. We need your help to make The 24th Annual Energy Fair a smashing success. From working the front gates to working in the MREA Café, the success of The Energy Fair depends greatly on our volunteers. Sign up to volunteer two hours during The Energy Fair, and you’ll get free admission to that day of the fair. Become a Hardcore Volunteer by serving 12 hours or more during the week of the The Energy Fair and receive a FREE T-SHIRT plus free weekend admission and an invite to the Networking Dinner (Thursday, June 20). We deeply appreciate and rely on the enthusiastic help we get from our volunteers. We hope you will join us in hosting The Energy Fair this year. Get details and sign up in advance at www.midwestrenew.org, or stop by the Will Call Tent and sign up during the event.

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Waste: Reuse and Reduce Join us in maximizing our ability to transform waste into resources! Last year the fair welcomed over 18,000 attendees. With help from everyone, we kept the majority of the waste saved from the landfill and turned into valuable resources. Help us do this again by pitching your wastes into the correct receptacle. Look for our Resource Recovery Stations located throughout the fairgrounds:

WOODEN bins = COMPOST BLUE bins = RECYCLEABLES GREEN bins = GARBAGE Recycling Rules

Recycle aluminum cans, glass, or any plastics stamped with the recycling logo. These items can be mixed together in the recycle bins. Cardboard and paper will be placed in the receptacle labeled “cardboard” located to the east of Exhibit Hall A.

A-A Exteriors.com Inc........ B31 Waupaca, WI • 715-256-0406 jeff@a-aexteriors.com www.a-aexteriors.com We make buildings more energy efficient and guarantee a 20% return on your investment every year. Start your journey towards energy independence today.

Alternative Trends LLC....... X34 Emerald, WI • 715-265-4707 info@alternativetrendsllc.com www.alternativetrendsllc.com Alternative Trends LLC is a family owned and operated solar provider. We provide assessment, design, and installation of photovoltaic and hot water systems. We serve both residential and commercial customers.

Armor Shield Home Improvement Systems......................A27, A42 Oneida, WI • 920-367-3107 gdudz1@sbcglobal.net www.armorshieldhi.com A Wisconsin based, family-owned, home improvement contractor serving Wisconsin residents’ home improvement needs for over four years. Our focus is on saving our customers money and improving the value of their homes. Many of our customers can recoup initial investments in only a few years with our metal roofing system. AT THE BRIDGE Practical Solar................... X36 Wautoma, WI • 920-787-7966 PManke@centurytel.net www.web.mac.com/manke2 Solar energy collection hardware sales.

Angelic Organics Learning Center.........................A13 Caledonia, IL • 815-389-8455 jessie.m@learngrowconnect.org www.learngrowconnect.org Angelic Organics Learning Center helps urban and rural people build local food systems through three main initiatives: On farm, urban, and farmer training. We offer hands-on opportunities to grow healthy food and a better quality of life, connect with farmers and the land, and learn agricultural and leadership skills.

* Highlighted exhibitors are also Energy Fair sponsors.

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Able Energy........................ X75 River Falls, WI • 239-908-7788 kris@weknowsolar.com www.weknowsolar.com Able Energy is a complete EPC Solar Contractor for commercial, utility and retail installation national. We offer turnkey Solar PV installations.

Advanced Home Technologies, Inc. (AHTWisconsin Windows) ............................................ A66 Clintonville, WI • 715-823-8223 info@ahtwindows.com www.ahtwindows.com AHT Windows sells THV Compozit window and door systems. The best built, most energy efficient, triple pane krypton gas charged windows and doors sold in the Midwest. Our Compozit frame windows out perform all others on the market. Period!

Appleberry Treasures......... X83 Stevens Point, WI • 715-824-3795 appleberrytreas@wi-net.com www.appleberrytreas.scent-team.com Mia Bell gourmet vegetable and beeswax candles and melts; assorted melting pots.

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350.org............................... B28 Madison, WI • 608-233-8656 snkimball@gmail.com www.350madison.org Through campaigns against fossil fuel usage and C02 emissions, we strongly support renewables and lifestyle adaptations. Our education to the public regarding issues such as the XL Keystone pipeline, divestment of oil funds from public foundations, and the political lobbying necessary at all levels, encompasses alternative ways of assessing energy needs.

Accurate-Airtight Exteriors Division of A-A Exteriors.com, Inc....... B32 Waupaca, WI • 715-256-0406 tim@a-aexteriors.com www.theairbarrier.com Energy saving contractor for commercial buildings.

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2014 Sustainability Summit & Exposition...................... A45 Wauwatosa, WI • 414-774-1879 bquirmbach@wi.rr.com www.sustainabilitysummit.us The Sustainability Summit (formerly Green Energy Summit) has grown and evolved in the last decade into a premier academic and professional conference focusing on energy, water, lifestyle, business, and workforce systems and practices that will sustain Earth’s resources for future generations. We invite you to present, exhibit, sponsor, and attend.

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EXHIBITORS

exhibitor listing American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)........... X88 Washington D.C. • 612-377-3270 janthony@awea.org www.awea.org National trade association for the wind power industry.

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BaaBaaShop LLC....... A39, A40 Brodhead, WI • 608-897-3983 mail@baabaashop.com www.baabaashop.com Offering permaculture; sustainable farm-producing organic-cotton covered chemicalfree wool mattress toppers, comforters, and pillows; heating pads, calendula salve, bath salts, felted soaps, and Day Camps on the farm.

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BackHome Magazine. ................................... A26, A43 Hendersonville, NC • 828-696-3838 info@backhomemagazine.com www.backhomemagazine.com Publishers of BackHome Magazine: books, plans, and how to material on renewable and solar energy, sustainable building, organic gardening, home business, and more.

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Backwoods Home Magazine .............................................. A4 Gold Beach, OR • 800-835-2418 orders@backwoodshome.com www.backwoodshome.com Backwoods Home Magazine is written for people who desire personal independence and self-sufficiency. We offer articles related to all aspects of selfreliance.

Bad Apple Automation LLC ............................................ B27 La Valle, WI • 608-986-2801 sales@badappleautomation.com www.badappleautomation.com High Performance Pellet burning controls and feed systems for replacement or build your own wood pellet stoves, smokers, and gasifiers. Our CT1000 Auger feed Control is an excellent Universal replacement for obsolete controls or to upgrade existing burners. Be Free Cloth and FelineCanine Friends, Inc............ A25 Madison, WI • 920-731-1223 suebretl@gmail.com www.RidingAwave.com The “Be Free Cloth” will make all the surfaces you use it on streakfree, spot-free and lint-free! Use it on your computer, TV, mirrors, windows (even the inside of your vehicle window that gets a film on it). You will not need any cleaner or paper towel again! Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch .............................................. F9 Vesper, WI • 715-424-5159 BQCR44@hotmail.com www.bicesranch.com We specialize in pasture raised meats. This is healthier for the environment, people, and animals. We raise Galloway beef, haired lambs, Berkshire Pork, dairy goats, meat goats, chickens, ducks, geese, guineas, and turkeys. Organically Grown and Certified Naturally Grown, they are rotationally grazed and treated with kindness and respect.

Caleffi........................ B35, B36 Milwaukee, WI • 414-238-2360 rex.gillespie@caleffi.com www.caleffisolar.us A manufacturer of solar water heating systems, including solar thermal collectors and solar storage tanks. Components include differential temperature controllers, solar pump stations, thermostatic mixing valves, air vents, safety relief valves, expansion tanks, motorized valves, and the patented StarMax™ solar thermal collector. North American headquarters located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Central Boiler........X121–X124 Greenbush, MN • 218-782-2575 markm@centralboiler.com www.centralboiler.com Central Boiler manufactures and distributes the E-Classic outdoor wood furnace, Maxim Pellet, and corn furnaces. Central Rivers Farmshed......F1 Stevens Point, WI • 715-544-6154 info@farmshed.org www.farmshed.org A farmshed is the network of people, businesses, organizations, and productive lands that create a local food economy. The Central Rivers Farmshed works to strengthen food system education, local eating, farmer capacity building, local food networks, public markets, nutrition for learning, and health. Century Sun Oil LLC........... F12 Pulaski, WI • 920-822-1261 pam@centurysunoil.com www.centurysunoil.com We produce certified organic high oleic sunflower oil in Wisconsin. All seeds are grown by organic farmers in Wisconsin, and we process and bottle all the oil in our facility in Pulaski, Wisconsin.

Clean Energy Resource Teams.................. B10 Saint Paul, MN • 651-334-0000 info@CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org The Clean Energy Resource Teams—or CERTs—are a statewide partnership with a shared mission to connect individuals and their communities to the resources they need to identify and implement community-based clean energy projects.

Conserve School................. B37 Land O’ Lakes, WI • 715-547-1300 information@conserveschool.org www.conserveschool.org A semester school for high school juniors focused on environmental stewardship. Students who attend get a one-semester opportunity to step out of regular school and into an exceptional educational setting, while still continuing their required academic studies. Students are immersed in environmental history, nature literature, and the science of conservation.

Clintonville Crafters...............F8 Clintonville, WI • 715-250-0048 retieheadbands@gmail.com www.re-tie.com We sell handcrafted items made from repurposed fabric and materials whenever possible. Some of the items we make are headbands using men’s neckties, baby onesies embellished with a recycled necktie, and maternity skirts made with upcycled fabrics. We also make and sell knitted scarves and hats.

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Chip Magnet Salsa.................F3 Eau Claire, WI • 715-571-1217 info@chipmagnetsalsallc.com www.chipmagnetsalsa.com We off more than 20 GMO-free, gluten free, unique, delicious varieties of salsas, jams and relishes from our facility in Eau Claire’s historic Banbury Place. We strive to use locally and organically-grown produce whenever possible.

CobraHead LLC.................... B14 Cambridge, WI • 608-423-9119 info@cobrahead.com www.cobrahead.com Selling the concept of gardening and growing your food with two products: our short- and long-handed garden tools. The CobraHead is a universal garden tool, its blade a “steel fingernail” at the end of your hand. It weeds, cultivates, scalps, edges, digs, furrows, plants, transplants, dethatches, and harvests with ease.

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Chequamegon Cedar Homes ............................................... B6 Saint Germain, WI • 715-891-1200 pm2consulting@frontier.com www.cedarhomes.com Striving to ensure our homes are created using environmentallyresponsible practices with the best quality materials and energy conscious building techniques.

Citizens Climate Lobby....... B29 Madison, WI • 608-446-4882 madeleine.para@gmail.com www.citizensclimatelobby.org CCL is a non-partisan, international non-profit dedicated to building the political will for a livable climate. CCL trains volunteers to speak powerfully to their elected officials, the media, and their local communities in order to inspire members of Congress to be leaders and spokespersons for a sustainable climate.

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Chelsea Green Publishing.A32 White River Junction, VT • 303-963-5612 dkoerner@chelseagreen.com www.chelseagreen.com The leading publisher of books on the politics and practice of sustainable living for 27 years. A founding member of the Green Press Initiative and print on recycled paper using soy-based inks. Subjects include organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, green building, renewable energy, progressive politics, sustainable food and business.

Cottage Garden Farm..... X6, X7 Waupaca, WI • 715-256-0638 cottagegardenfarm@gmail.com www.cottagegardenfarm.com Marcus and Vicki Roth at the Cottage Garden Farm Gift Shop are responsible for the creation of Marc’s Dancing Dahlia Wind Turbines on a turn of the century farmstead three miles west of Waupaca, Wisconsin.

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CPS Enterprises LLC – DBA CPS Electric Motors..X69, X70 Jefferson, WI • 920-674-5301 cpselectric@wi.rr.com CPS is an electric motor repair shop that is also promoting alternative energy products such as compact portable solar trailers, battery rejuvenators, wind turbines, LED lighting, and electric bicycles capable of being recharged by solar. CPS = Clean Power Solutions.

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Creative Energy Designs, Inc........................ B12 Madison, WI • 608-256-7696 creative@merr.com www.creativeenergydesignsinc.com Creator and manufacturer of the Window Warmer™ Insulated Roman Shade. Our interior design service and custom sewing workroom creates custom draperies, bedspreads, reupholstery, and more. We have an extensive line of eco-friendly fabrics, leathers, and vinyls. Custom shades and blinds of all kinds also available. Installations done by experienced installers.

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Culpitt Roofing, Inc.............. B9 West Salem, WI • 608-786-0660 dawn@culpittroofing.com www.culpittroofing.com We install Double Lock Metal Roofing over existing shingles. Metal roofing reflects the heat away from building reducing cooling and heating costs.

CUTCO Cutlery ................... A48 Olean, NY • 716-790-7181 fairsandshows@cutco.com www.cutco.com We have been making highquality CUTCO products in Olean, N.Y. since 1949. We are extremely proud of our American manufacturing heritage and are privileged to employ more than 700 people, many whose families have worked here for generations. Dairyland Power Cooperative............... B19, B20 LaCrosse, WI • 608-788-4000 cth@dairynet.com www.dairynet.com As a cooperative organization responsible to its members, we provide reliable and competitively priced energy and services, consistent with the wise use of resources. We will work to enhance the economic and social well-being of the region, be environmentally responsible and bring value to our members. Democratic Party of Wisconsin – County Chairs Association ............................................ B25 Madison, WI • 608-260-2422 info@wisdems.org www.wisdems.org Democrats are on your side when it comes to our most cherished values: freedom, fairness, and family. Wisconsin’s Democrats are fighting successfully to protect our rights, our opportunities, and our way of life.

DH Solar..................... X22, X23 Prairie du Chien, WI • 608-326-8406 mdoll@dhsolar.net www.dhsolar.net DH Solar is a manufacturer of single axis solar trackers with preset elevations, dual axis motorized trackers, and fixed array solar systems. Driftless Folk School......... B17 Viroqua, WI • 888-587-6540 registrar@driftlessfolkschool.org www.driftlessfolkschool.org Offers short-term classes and events for adults, families, and children in the areas of homesteading skills, folk arts, music, crafts, energy and food sustainability, natural building, and the world of nature, as well as coordinating longer-term internships on local farms. Classes offered in and around Vernon County, Wisconsin. Earthwood Building School ............................................ A58 West Chazy, NY • 518-493-7744 robandjaki@yahoo.com www.cordwoodmasonry.com Earthwood Building School has been teaching cordwood masonry, earth-sheltered housing, timber framing and megalithic stone building since 1981. We sell books and media in these and related fields. Echo Valley Hope................ X37 Ontario, WI • 608-337-4871 denaeakles@earthlink.net www.echovalleyhope.org An educational and charitable nonprofit advocating sustainable living and supporting initiatives of peace. Addressing the essential human needs for healthy food, clean water, and shelter at a fundamental level, we plant seeds of hope. Our free classes in sustainability empower individuals to be innovative and active in community.

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Madison, WI • 608-260-0900 familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com www.familyfarmdefenders.org The mission of Family Farm Defenders is to create a farmercontrolled and consumer-oriented food and fiber system, based upon democratically controlled institutions that empower farmers to speak for and respect themselves in their quest for social and economic justice.

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Full Spectrum Solar........... X17 Madison, WI • 608-284-9495 info@fullspectrumsolar.com www.fullspectrumsolar.com Installer of solar electric, solar water heating, and solar pool heating systems, both residential and commercial. General Power Technology LLC.................. X30 St. Cloud, MN • 612-564-9463 wvonbank@gmail.com www.gptwind.com General Power Technology is a small wind business located in central Minnesota. We have been challenging Mother Nature, stealing some of her power for the last four years. Our main goal is to create actual wind power at a cost that can be recovered quickly by the consumer.

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First Affirmative Financial Network.............................. A57 Chili, WI • 715-502-4704 davidbehnkeseper@ firstaffirmative.com www.firstaffirmative.com We create and manage investment portfolios that align personal values and/or institutional mission with an investment strategy tailored to the specific needs and goals of each investor. We work with money as a tool for transformation toward a socially just, truly sustainable future for all.

Full Circle Shelters............ X59 Richland Center • 608-647-5007 dennis@fullcircleshelters.com www.fullcircleshelters.com Full Circle Shelters builds Polyurts. Starting with the strongest, most common, and efficient shape in the universe we have created a new type of home. A house that is open and inviting with natural light and air circulation yet warm, cozy, and comfortable as it surrounds you.

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Energize LLC....................... A67 Winneconne, WI • 920-203-9555 jim.funk@goenergize.com www.goenergize.com Jim Funk, NABCEP Certified solar Installer, working with solar electric technology since 1985. We start with needs and objectives, then utilize our specialized knowledge, experience, credentials, professionalism, and disciplined engineering focus to design and install systems with performance you can count on. Serving commercial, industrial, residential, and governmental energy consumers.

Extreme Panel Tech., Inc... A12 Cottonwood, MN • 800-977-2635 joshv@extremepanel.com www.extremepanle.com A manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for residential, commercial, and agricultural use. Build stronger, faster, greener. Build with SIPs.

Focus on Energy...............X102 Madison, WI • 800-762-7077 focusinfo@focusonenergy.com www.focusonenergy.com Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities’ statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. Since 2001, the program has worked with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

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Elmer’s Roofing Service.... X27 Hortonville, WI • 920-841-2314 Elmer.1@att.net www.whiteroofingsystems.com Installs Energy Efficient Roof Coatings, a Certified Conklin Contractor. Conklin has a system for almost every roof, from EPDM, TPO, PVC, Mod-bit, BUR, Metal restoration to our Fabric reinforced system to our Spray in Place Foam and Coating system. All systems are totally seamless and adhered, sustainable and long lasting.

Ervin’s Cabinet Shop............ A1 Arcola, IL • 800-898-0552 Gas refrigerators and freezers (largest dealer in the U.S.), propane lights (gas), and 12-volt fans.

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EcoVision Electric/RETraining .............................................. B3 Minneapolis, MN • 612-618-9976 kbenyo@ecovisionelectric.com www.ecovisionelectric.com EcoVision Electric is an electrical contracting company that specializes is consultation, design, installation, and third party testing for solar photovoltaic systems.

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Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc........X18–X20 Amherst, WI • 715-824-7203 gimme@gimmeshelteronline.com gimmeshelteronline.com Design and construction of high performance homes. Specializing in passive solar design, sustainable materials, and superior craftsmanship. Design and installation of Masonry Heaters.

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Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development ............................................ X48 Stevens Point, WI • 715-343-6215 info@goldensandsrcd.org www.goldensandsrcd.org Designs and manages programs and events throughout Central Wisconsin. All of our efforts support the responsible use of forests, protect natural water supplies, control pollution and promote safe drinking water standards. Our primary goal is to manage natural and human resources in ways consistent with sound conservation principles. Green Glass Company........ A31 Weston, WI • 715-355-1697 info@greenglass.com www.greenglass.com Manufacturer of glassware made from reclaimed bottles.

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GRN Designs....................... X93 Bloomington, IL • 309-663-1795 leslie@GRNdesigns.com www.GRNdesigns.com A contemporary lighting company with an emphasis in green technology. We offer a variety of lamp designs with customizable features. We are passionate about being eco-friendly and want to share that passion. With endless possibilities, we can show practical energy efficient and well designed lamps. 44

H&H Solar Energy Services ............................................ X78 Madison, WI • 608-273-4464 info@hhsolarenergy.com www.hhsolarenergy.com H&H Solar Energy Services provides complete design/ build installation services for solar electric, solar thermal and wind installations. Our goal is to provide the finest renewable energy systems installed by the most qualified personnel in the industry. Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin......................... B2 Appleton, WI • 920-967-8904 beniw@fcrestore.org www.habitatwisconsin.org/ restores.html Habitat ReStores sell donated new and gently used building materials to the general public. The mission is three-fold: provide funds to the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, provide building materials at reduced prices to our community, and keep usable materials out of our local landfills. Heart of the Sky Fair Trade ............................................ A41 Spring Green, WI • 608-588-5223 melindavanslyke@gmail.com www.heartoftheskyfairtrade.com Fairly traded textiles and jewelry from Guatemala. Retail, wholesale, and fair trade fundraisers. Support fair trade! It makes a world of difference.

Helios Solar Works LLC...... X77 Milwaukee, WI • 877-443-5467 bbrucker@helios-usa.com www.heliossolarworks.com Helios Solar Works manufactures high-performance monocrystalline solar modules for solar electric systems. We use only high-quality components and an advanced, automated manufacturing platform to offer modules that deliver higher efficiency, lower installation costs, and a smaller system footprint. Helios modules are made in Milwaukee! Hippert Earth Shelter Homes LLC............. A64 Milwaukee, WI • 414-397-3133 joelblaeser@yahoo.com www.hippertearthshelterhomes. com Hippert Earth Shelter Homes LLC has been an earth shelter builder for over 30 years. We build the most energy efficient homes anywhere in the world, coupled with the most sustainable business model ever utilized. Home Insulation Company ................................... B38, B39 Rothschild, WI • 715-359-6505 bennett@ homeinsulationcompany.com www.homeinsulationcompany.com Proudly serving Wisconsin with high-performance spray cellulose insulation made from 85% postconsumer recycled material. Our family-owned business has been supplying customers with energy efficient insulation since 1938. Whether new construction or improving efficiency and comfort of existing homes, we offer the knowledge and materials to successfully fill your needs.

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JAK Enterprises................. A11 Woodstock, IL • 815-385-8505 johnkorinko@sbcglobal.net www.jakent.isagenix.com Telomere support system to promote a longer, healthier life. Jar Hot Sauce.......................F2 Wausau, WI • 715-581-5693 support@jarhotsauce.com www.jarhotsauce.com Top of the line homemade hot sauce, hand made, organically grown, and hand planted. JAR sauce is produced in the American Northwoods of Wisconsin. We have everything from a mild mannered JAR Orignal all the way up to our GHOST PEPPER hot sauce.

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IntelliGrowth Industries LLC ........................................... B22 Appleton, WI • 920-257-4151 sfinley@intelligrowthind.com www.peatys.com IntelliGrowth Industries produces organic fertilizer and soil blends using a ‘zero waste’ process. We practice sustainability, we encourage use of our sustainably produced products and their benefit in helping to build a healthy soil for growing by farmers, gardeners and growers.

Interlock Roofing.............. A51 Delta, British Columbia • 604-953-1000 sjohal@deltabp.com www.interlockroofing.com We provide the finest lifetime roofing systems. Our aluminum roofs are ENERGY STAR® rated and available in slate, shingle, shake, tile and standing seam profiles. Solar and flat membrane roof solutions are also available.

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Ice Age Trail Alliance........ B44 Cross Plains, WI • 608-798-4453 info@iceagetrail.org www.iceagetrail.org The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a volunteer and member-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to create, support, and protect a thousand-mile footpath tracing Ice Age formations across Wisconsin—the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Ingeteam....................X76 Milwaukee, WI • 855-821-7190 usa@ingeteam.com www.ingeteam.com Ingeteam is a market leader specializing in electrical engineering and the development of electrical equipment, motors, generators and frequency converters. The company primarily serves four key sectors: energy; industry; marine, and rail traction, seeking to optimize energy consumption whilst maximizing generating efficiency.

Interfaith Community for the Earth (ICE)........................... B5 Stevens Point, WI • 715-344-1063 maryg@mtc.net ICE is a non-profit organization based in the Stevens Point area comprised of people from many different religious affiliations and backgrounds with a common goal: to educate ourselves and others as we advocate sustainable practices for the well-being of the Earth.

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Honda Motorwerks......CT9, CT10 La Crosse, WI • 608-784-9280 chris-hybridguru@centurytel.com www.hondamotorwerks.com The Honda Civic Natural Gas Vehicle engine is the cleanest internal combustion engine ever tested by the EPA. Developing an engine that takes advantage of the 120 octane rating and 12:1 compression ratio produces engine efficiency that propels the Civic NGV farther on a dollar than any hybrid currently available.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association........................ X52 Oregon, IL • 815-732-7332 sonia.vogl@gmail.com www.illinoisrenew.org A group of people interested in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and earth-friendly technology. Programs provide education for those first learning about renewable energy and those who have made major commitments to redesigning lifestyles; allow communication between grass roots alternative energy supporters; provide display opportunities for exhibitors, furthering their educational efforts.

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Home Power...................... X33 Ashland, OR • 800-707-6585 subscription@homepower.com www.homepower.com Published bi-monthly since 1987, Home Power is the premiere information resource for renewable energy and sustainable living technologies

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exhibitor listing K. A. R. Enterprises.............. A3 Eden, WI • 920-948-9255 krobson@dotnet.com www.lubedealer.com/robson We sell AMSOIL synthetic lubricating products and organic natural fertilizer.

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Kettle View Renewable Energy LLC........................ X107 Random Lake, WI • 920-994-9433 rfaller@kettleviewre.com www.kettleviewre.com KVRE is a full service wind system installer serving residential, business, school, governmental, and municipal sites. Other services include MREA certified wind site assessor, turbine maintenance, repairs, consultations, and assistance with the planning and permitting of your project.

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Kitchen Craft..................A5, A6 Mt Dora, FL • 352-483-7600 lesley.scott@cookforlife.com www.kitchencraftcookware.com We do a cooking demonstration (waterless and greaseless) to promote our cookware. We are manufactured in a certified green facility.

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Kohler Co............................ A33 Kohler, WI • 920-457-4441 huston.sprang@kohler.com www.kohlergenerator.com Manufacturer of industrial, residential, marine & mobile generators. The Kohler 6VSG is designed specifically for efficient charging of battery banks for renewable energy. The generator senses when the battery bank is running low and automatically turns on to maintain batteries when renewable energy source cannot keep up with demand.

Kowalzek Soothing Salves and Oils............................... F13 Wausau, WI • 715-261-0850 Jmattes60@gmail.com www.kowalzeksalves.com smudeoils.com Our products include soothing skin salves and lip balm made from beeswax, cold-pressed sunflower oil and essential oils. The salves are for muscle and joint pain, dry skin, and overall skin enhancement. We also sell the cold-pressed sunflower oil and purse, unpasteurized central Wisconsin honey. Kulp’s of Stratford LLC....... A46 Stratford, WI • 800-285-2917 solar@kulpsolar.com www.kulpsolar.com Kulp’s of Stratford offers aesthetically pleasing building integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems that enhance the look and value of your property while at the same time offsetting your electric power usage. We also offer a complete portfolio of high performance spray foam insulation and metal roofing products. Kyocera Solar, Inc. ..........................Kyocera Solar/ Photovoltaic Systems Tent Scottsdale, AZ • 800-544-6466 info@kyocera.com www.kyocerasolar.com A world-leading supplier of solar energy products. Our American solar division is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ with regional affiliates across the Americas and Australia.

Lake Michigan Wind & Sun ...............................X105, X106 Sturgeon Bay, WI • 920-743-0456 info@windandsun.com www.windandsun.com Solar electric, solar thermal, wind energy system design, installation, and sales. Solar Flair Energy Producing Sculptures. Tilt up towers for small wind turbines. Lakeshore Technical College .............................................. B7 Cleveland, WI • 920-693-1116 matthew.boor@gotoltc.edu www.gotoltc.edu Training for rescue, worker at height safety, and Associate Degree program for wind energy technologies. Lavished Essential Oil Therapy.......................... B26 Stevens Point, WI • 715-869-2285 lavishedeo@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ LavishedEssentialOilTherapy Lavished Essential Oil therapy provides protocols to help address different body systems through diffusion, topical use and ingestion. It is our goal to educate people on the wonderful and powerful benefits of essential oils. LeafFilter North of Wisconsin, Inc................ A61 Hudson, OH • 330-655-7950 jmartinez@LeafFilter.com www.LeafFilter.com LeafFilter™ was rated the #1 professionally installed gutter protection system in the nation by the leading consumer magazine. Call 800-290-6106 for a free estimate and you will be one step closer to Gutter Protection Perfection.™ Ideal for rainwater harvesting. Nothing but water gets through the LeafFilter.™

Mid-State Technical College ............................................ B47 Wisconsin Rapids, WI • 715-4225382 enrollment@mstc.edu www.mstc.edu We train installers, designers, and assessors, and service technicians of renewable energy systems.

Mari Botanicals.................. A52 Viroqua, WI • 608-637-2009 r_d_mari@yahoo.com www.maribotanicals.com Mari Botanicals is a cottage industry producing herbal and therapeutic body care using many ingredients that are locally sourced or harvested.

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MidNite Solar............ X28, X29 Arlington, WA • 360-403-7207 robin@midnitesolar.com www.midnitesolar.com Midnite Solar designs, manufactures, and sells, advanced electronic devices, combiner boxes, disconnects, and installation aids specific to the renewable energy industry.

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Lustre Craft (The Healthy Gourmet).................... B15, B16 Mt Dora, FL • 352-483-7600 shannon.miller@cookforlife.com www.lustrecraftcookware.com American made waterless greaseless cookware. We are leading the industry in Green Manufacturing.

Magnum Energy................... B1 Everett, WA • 425-353-883 asantosbuch@magnumenergy. com www.magnumenergy.com Designs, manufactures, and supports premium, battery-based electronic renewable energy devices for off-grid, mobile, and UPS applications. Proudly made in the USA, Magnum Energy has a complete offering of inverter/chargers rated from 600 Watts to 4400 Watts and available with accessories such as battery monitor kits, remotes, and automatic generator start modules.

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LuSa Organics...................... A9 Viroqua, WI • 608-356-7627 delight@lusaorganics.com www.lusaorganics.com The small decisions we make each day affect profoundly the sustainability of our lives. LuSa Organics make sustainable body care by choosing ingredients that are locally grown, certified organic, fair trade, and/or certified sustainable. We also donate 10% of our profits to organizations generating positive global change.

Marsh Haven Nature Center ............................................ B49 Beaver Dam, WI • 920-318-9518 director@marshhaven.com www.marshhaven.com This all-volunteer, non-profit center features exhibits that help depict the history and wildlife of Horicon Marsh. Marsh Haven combines a visitor center and nature education center into one facility. Offers quality handson environmental education to children and adults, individuals and organizations, as well as offering nature hikes and outdoor programs.

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LoTec Windmill Service....X112 Arkansaw, WI • 715-647-3033 lotecwindmill@gmail.com www.bryceblack.com/lotec Restoration of water pumping windmills, water system design, and consultation.

Madison Area Technical College...............B40 Madison, WI • 608-246-6812 banderegg@madisoncollege.edu www.ceret.us The Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) offers nationwide Train the Trainer Academies in Photovoltaics and Biofuels that provide renewable energy expertise to two-year college and high school instructors around the country. Madison College also offers certificates in Bioenergy, Photovoltaics, and Wind that give students model career pathways.

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Lifetime Structures LLC ................................... A20, A49 Hortonville, WI • 920-779-0290 Seth@LifetimeStructures.com www.LifetimeStructures.com Offers Energy Free new home building throughout Wisconsin. We have built several homes with a net zero utility bill. We focus on minimizing energy consumption followed by energy production. Other homes we build are ultra energy efficient. We utilize advanced building technologies, solar, and a whole house harmonization package.

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Midwest Permaculture...... A50 Stelle, IL • 815-256-2215 info@midwestpermaculture.com www.midwestpermaculture.com “Leaving the planet in better condition than how we found it.” Midwest Permaculture offers educational courses, classes, webinars, talks, books, and consulting in all aspects of permaculture. We provide ideas to deliver the essential, useful, and practical nuggets to our students. Midwestern Solutions........ A65 Milwaukee, WI • 414-975-7142 midwesternsolutions@gmail.com www.utopiagear.com Creator of Mini Massager (TENS). Used by physical therapists and chiropractors. It runs off a rechargeable battery and is very energy efficient compared to models used in professional hospitals and offices nationwide using far less power and resources.

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Milbach Construction Services Co.........................B48 Kaukauna, WI • 920-993-0735 milbconst@aol.com www.milbachconstruction.com Enercept SIPs dealer and builder, TF Systems ICF dealer, Construction management/ general contractor, custom homebuilder and remodeler, commercial, industrial, retail and residential construction.

Milkweed Mercantile at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage ............................................ A38 Rutledge, MO • 660-883-5522 alline@milkweedmercantile.com www.milkweedmercantile.com We make our home in a straw bale, solar & wind-powered building located at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage. Our goods are chosen using sustainability, durability and Fair Trade values. We live by our values; guests and visitors tell us that a visit with us encourages them to think and changes lives. Millennium Masonry & Construction LLC.............. A2 Iola, WI • 715-445-4445 julianw@tds.net www.millenniumicf.com We build homes using Insulating Concrete Forms, Steel, and Concrete. These products contain recycled materials, reduce energy consumption, protect natural resources, and eliminate many chemically treated wood products. Our methods make net zero, off-grid construction possible by adding wind, solar, geothermal or other, we are TRUE GREEN builders. Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES)...... X38 Minneapolis, MN • 612-963-4757 info@mnrenewables.org www.mnrenewables.org Member-run, non-profit founded in 1979 to promote use of, and to engage in advocacy for, renewable energies in Minnesota through education and through demonstration of practical applications. MRES is involved in education, awareness, and advocacy efforts for all forms of renewable energy, with a particular emphasis on solar technologies.

Mitchell’s Heating & Cooling...................X115, X116 Waupaca, WI • 715-256-1372 mitchells_hvac@yahoo.com www.mitchellsheating.com We provide commercial and residential sales and service to all of Central Wisconsin and beyond. Fully insured and licensed and providing free estimates. Installation of solar water and space heating, geothermal heat pumps, hydronic and radiant floor heating & cooling systems. Moonwise Herbs and Brooms........................ A21 Sheboygan, WI • 920-452-4372 rosemarygoddess@ moonwiseherbs.com www.moonwiseherbs.com We offer handcrafted herbal wares and handmade brooms. Many of the plants in our products are grown and/or wild harvested by us, locally. Morningstar Corporation... A28 Newtown, PA • 215-321-4457 dpizzullo@morningstarcorp.com www.morningstarcorp.com Morningstar Corporation is a worldleading supplier of solar charge controllers & inverters—with over 2 million units installed, in over 67 countries around the world. Natural Awakenings........... A60 Milwaukee, WI • 414-841-8693 publisher@naturalmilwaukee.com www.naturalmilwaukee.com/ Natural Awakenings is a free monthly publication focused on healthy and sustainable living. Our mission is to provide readers with information and inspiration to enrich their lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Each issue delivers cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, and living lighter on the earth.

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Pew Charitable Trusts – Environment Group............ A36 Eau Claire, WI • 715-495-2451 andwerth@gmail.com www.pewenvironment.org The Pew Environment Group helps educate, promote and lobby for Clean Energy policy. Photovoltaic Systems LLC. ..........................Kyocera Solar/ Photovoltaic Systems Tent Amherst, WI • 715-824-2069 pvsolar@wi-net.com www.pv-systems.org Design, installation, and full service on any type of solar electric system. Xantrex factory authorized service center.

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Northern Sun Merchandising ..................X84–X86, X89–X91 Minneapolis, MN • 612-729-2001 info@northernsun.com www.northernsun.com We sell progressive social and environmental messages using t-shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, and more. Often humorous, rarely dull.

Otherpower.com................. X25 Fort Collins, CO • 970-484-7257 dbartman@otherpower.com www.otherpower.com We want to spread the message that it’s easy to make your own power from scratch. Our houses and shops run on solar, wind, water, and generator power…We aren’t trying to make political or environmental statements; these are the only options available. And we refuse to move to town.

Patriot Solar Group............ X80 Albion, MI • 517-629-9292 aparr@patriotsolargroup.com www.patriotsolargroup.com Patriot’s product line consists of fixed pole mounts, ground mounts, and single or dual-axis trackers with controllers and inverters. We have on and off grid systems and a new line of mobile solar trailers and portable lighting. Patriot Solar Group is your source for your commercial, industrial, and consumer needs.

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Northern Battery................ A19 LaCrosse, WI • 800-944-2115 scollins@northernbattery.com www.northernbattery.com Northern Battery is proud to represent all level of battery technology to the renewable energy market nationally. We are a local, family-owned business that continues to strive to provide top quality products with exceptional distribution, service and renewable energy knowledge.

NUKEWATCH.............. A16–A18 Luck, WI • 715-472-4185 nukewatch1@lakeland.ws www.nukewatchinfo.org Nukewatch is a nuclear watchdog, anti-war, and nonviolence training organization that provides news and information on nuclear weapons and reactors, radioactive waste and its shipments, the health effects of ionizing radiation, and nonviolent resistance to militarism. We publish The Nukewatch Quarterly.

Paddlequest....................... X21 Stevens Point • 715-254-7557 paddlequest@gmail.com www.paddlequest.org Paddling-based scavenger hunt clean-up adventure challenge! PQ Mission: To advocate the recreational use of local waterways, paddle sports and organize conservations efforts with adventure and imagination. Check out Paddlequest.org for registration, pics and more!

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North Wind Renewable Energy LLC..................X67, X68 Stevens Point, WI • 715-630-6451 info@northwindre.com www.northwindre.com North Wind is helping drive the transition to sustainable technology and practices in Central Wisconsin through solar PV and thermal installations on farms, businesses, and homes. We partner with individuals, organizations, and farms to bring the highest quality green tech to you!

NSA Juice Plus.......................F7 Neenah, WI • 920-915-4516 patti.rindy@gmail.com www.drrindy4juiceplus.com www.prindy.towergarden.com Offers phytonutrients from 23 different fruits and veggies in a range of colors that are certified gluten free, toxin free, and GMO free, in capsule or chewable form. Also offer The Tower Garden, a food-friendly hydroponic, aeroponic tower that you can place up to 44 different plants.

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Next Step Energy LLC........B43 Eau Claire, WI • 715-830-9337 zeus@nextstepenergy.com www.nextstepenergy.com Solar domestic hot water and space heating, solar and wind electric systems, wood gasification boilers, and radiant floor heating. Serving Eau Claire and surrounding areas.

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exhibitor listing Point Area Bicycle Service... CT1 Stevens Point • 715-498-4122 PABS Point Area Bicycle Service believes in the power of the bicycle and its abilities to change lifestyles within our community. Offering custom builds, new and refurbished parts, accessories and bicycles at affordable prices. Pickup and delivery available.

PROGRESS Label............... X39 Oshkosh, WI • 920-292-0386 drew@progressmedia.org progresslabel.com Socially and politically progressive graphic clothing and apparel. American-made and ecoconscious apparel hand-printed with environmentally-friendly water-based inks.

REpower Now..................... X72 Viroqua, WI • 608–622-7376 contact@repowernow.org www.repowernow.org REpower Now is a local independent Green Power program that supports current generators with the value of their Renewable Energy Credits, and builds more distributed generation.

The PowerStore.................... X1 Mansfield, TX • 817-779-7210 jim@thepowerstore.com www.thepowerstore.com System integrator and wholesale distributor of renewable energy power conversion products, specializing in small wind and PV systems.

Quick Mount PV................. X87 Walnut Creek, CA • 925-478-8269 sales@quickmountpv.com www.quickmountpv.com In 2006 Stuart and Claudia Wentworth founded Quick Mount PV to bring a quick, cost-effective, completely code-compliant waterproof mounting system to the industry. The company provides ongoing training opportunities and personalized assistance to installers and distributors using and selling Quick Mount PV products.

Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill..................................F10 Elkhart Lake, WI • 920-876-2182 rbwittgreve@yahoo.com Selling sorghum and maple syrup, honey, and sorghum caramel corn.

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Prairie Solar Power & Light ..........................................X104 Steuben, WI • 608-412-0132 bannen01@centurytel.net www.kickapoogreen.org Full service installer for solar PV, solar thermal and wind systems through Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy Program and certified Solar PV Site Assessor. We service a 150 mile radius from Prairie du Chien, WI including Iowa, Minnesota, and northern Illinois. Our goal is getting everyone less dependent on fossil fuels.

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Primus Wind Power.............. A8 Lakewood, CO • 928-607-7034 kkotalik@primuswindpower.com www.primuswindpower.com The manufacturer of the AIR line of Wind Turbines (AIR Breeze, AIR40, and AIR30). Primus acquired the AIR line from Southwest Windpower in January of 2013. We are committed to being the world’s leading supplier of off-grid, battery charging wind turbines providing the highest degree of reliability, value, and innovation. 50

Remis Power Systems, Inc. ........................................B21 Onalaska, WI • 608-781-7144 pkremis@remispowersystems.com www.remispowersystems.com We work closely with the Solar and Wind Power markets, along with Fuel Catalysts, and the Industrial Battery and Charger markets. RENEW Wisconsin.........B24 Madison, WI • 608-255-4044 mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org www.renewwisconsin.org RENEW Wisconsin is an independent, nonprofit organization that acts as a catalyst to advance a sustainable energy future through public policy and private sector initiatives.

Roxtract..........................B13 Custer, WI • 715-498-3109 dr.lyle@yahoo.com Any water source can be used and the Roxtract system produces a pure, ionized, mineral enriched, alkaline, and highly oxygenated water. No energy is required and the system is portable. Consuming Roxtract water helps detoxify and alkalize the body for optimum health. Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)......... X42–X44 Pine River, MN • 218-587-4753 jason@rreal.org www.rreal.org The Rural Renewable Energy Alliance delivers solar heating systems to low-income families on public heating assistance. We also offer solar electric and solar water heat. Sanchez Specialties Sweet Salsa................................... F11 Almond, WI • 715-572-3185 sales@sanchezspecialties.com www.sanchezspecialties.com All natural, gluten free, sweet salsa maker for fifteen years, available in mild, medium and hot. Our slogan is, “First you taste the sweet, then you feel the heat!”

Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter...........................A14 Madison, WI • 608-256-0565 elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org The Sierra Club is an advocacy organization that supports largescale and small-scale renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our display will contain educational materials about distributed renewable energy in Wisconsin.

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Solar America Solutions ........................................B33 Carmel, IN • 404-918-5553 dave@solaramericasolutions.com www.solaramericasolutions.com Manufacturer of Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collectors. SolarLogic..................B41, B42 SantaFe, NM • 505-577-4633 CLAUDIA@SOLARLOGICLLC.COM www.solarlogicllc.com Founded in 2008 to make solar hydronic heating expertise available in product form. The company’s principals have been involved in specifying, designing and installing thousands of renewable energy systems. Our goal is to grow the solar thermal industry for the economic and environmental benefit of all involved.

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Silicon Energy........... X31, X32 Mt. Iron, MN • 218-789-1710 eshea@silicon-energy.com www.silicon-energy.com In 2007, became the first certified PV module manufacture in the State of Washington. Silicon Energy now continues its history of innovative design with a continued commitment to sustainable business practices.

Soap Nut Lady................A22 Aphelstane, WI • 888-596-3334 soapnutlady@gmail.com www.soapnutlady.com We sell 100% natural and sustainable laundry detergent, fabric softener, and all-purpose personal and household cleaner. It’s safe, organic, effective, and economical—no chemicals, toxins, or artificial perfumes. Save your money and your planet.

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Seesmart LED Lighting...... A15 Middleton, WI • 608-826-7400 llanham@bluegrassledlighting.com www.bluegrassledlighting.com A clean tech company with decades of experience in electrical engineering that manufactures LED lighting products for commercial and residential applications. Our LEDs are engineered to install into existing infrastructure and make the transition from fluorescents or incandescents simple and costeffective.

SHAMA, Inc........................ A7 Plover, WI • 715-341-1538 j2chande@uwsp.edu www4.uwsp.edu/multicultural/ shama/ Committed to empowering women and families, primarily in India, without regard for religion, race, caste or creed, through innovative cultural, educational, medical, and developmental programs in collaboration with like-minded organizations, and to fostering awareness of the culture of the Subcontinent of India in the local community.

SLiC-Homes ...................B34 Mendota Heights, MN • 651-366-2193 m.fasel@slic-homes.com www.slic-homes.com The SLiC-Home is a selfsustainable, movable living unit, using solar power for electricity and warm water.

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Schneider Electric.........B8 Carrollton, TX • 972-323-5419 ray.barbee@schneider-electric.com www.schneider-electric.com People have relied on Schneider Electric for over 100 years to deliver quality residential products and solutions. Today, everyone can rely on us for solar solutions. We have participated in The Energy Fair for years and always delight in showcasing the latest solar technologies that promote energy independence and sustainable living.

Seven Moon Hill................ F6 Stevens Point, WI • 715-341-4162 sevenmoonhill@gmail.com We produce our own maple syrup, honey products for sale.

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Schletter, Inc. ............Schletter Roadshow Tucson, AZ • 520-289-8707 george.varney@schletter.us www.schletter.us Schletter offers innovative solar mounting systems for project developers, module manufacturers, and system integrators for commercial and/ or residential solar projects. Each solar mounting system can be individually designed for a costeffective photovoltaic mounting. Also offers carport systems, solar lighting, vehicle charging stations and more.

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SOLATUBE DAYLIGHTING DEVICES – Brighter Concepts . ...................................... X16 Milwaukee, WI • 414-332-9050 brighterconcepts@gmail.com www.brighterconceptsltd.com Since 1994 Brighter Concepts Ltd has been a premier dealer (residential) and commercial distributor for Solatube International. We have installed over 35,000 Solatubes during this time!! We have showrooms in Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton.

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S.O.U.L. Energy Planning ...................................... B23 LaFarge, WI • 608-625-4949 type@mwt.net www.soulofthekickapoo.org S.O.U.L. (Save Our Unique Lands) is a grassroots organization whose mission is to promote efficient and responsible management of electrical power for the public good, while protecting the natural, social and economic environments and citizens of Wisconsin.

Stiebel Eltron.................A59 West Hatfield, MA • 413-247-3380. info@stiebel-eltron-usa.com www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com Tankless electric hot water heater, solar thermal panels, and indirectly fired tanks. Suburban Motors/BRAMMO Electric Motorcycles......CT2 Thiensville, WI • 262-242-2464 McCoysLLC@gmail.com www.BRAMMO.com Brammo is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in North America. Brammo designs and develops electric vehicles including the award winning Brammo Enertia motorcycle voted electric Motorcycle of the year 2010. The long range Enertia Plus and the game changing 6 speed Empulse and Empulse R. SunModo Corporation....X103 Vancouver, WA • 360-450-3075 KYoerger@sunmodo.com www.sunmodo.com A Washington based solar panel mounting company formed with the mission of providing the best value solar racking and mounting solutions for solar power systems. SunModo has quickly become known as the high quality provider of cost effective solar mounting products known for their quality, ease of installation, and affordability.

Sunnovations..................B30 McLean, VA • 703-286-0923 matt@sunnovations.com www.sunnovations.com A revolution in solar hot water. Our system is hybrid powered giving you hot water even on cloudy days. Certified solar professionals ready to explain and install our maintenancefree system. Join your neighbors in boosting America’s energy independent and reduce your environmental impact. Sunny Day Earth Solutions ............................. A23, A24 Minneapolis, MN • 612-353-5975 info@sunnydaymn.com www.sunnydaymn.com Full service online eco store specializing in LED lighting and other “eco” products to green up your life! The Sunroom Design Group ............................X117, X118 Little Chute, WI • 920-734-4786 design@sunroomdesigngroup. com Specializes in all season rooms using passive solar technology to keep our rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer by utilizing and combining different technology systems with the roof structure and side panels. Our bath product offers great water efficiency as well.

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Continuing Education............ X45 Stevens Point, WI • 715-346-3861 dsnyder@uwsp.edu www.uwsp.edu/conted We provide an array of learning options for youth, working adults, special audiences and businesses. We reach out to the community and change lives through lifelong learning.

WaterFurnace International ............................. B45, B46 Cambridge, WI • 260-442-5374 scott.niesen@waterfurnace.com www.waterfurnace.com The world’s most recognized and respected brand of ground source heat pumps, capable of providing 100% of your heating, cooling, and hot water needs at 300-500% efficiency. Geothermal units use the free, renewable energy in your own backyard to save up to 70% on heating, cooling, and hot water.

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TF Forming Systems, Inc.. A55 Green Bay, WI • 920-983-9960 richm@tfsystem.com www.tfsystem.com TF Forming Systems is the Manufacturer and Distributor of the Vertical ICF (insulated concrete form). These forms consist of rigid insulation that remains in place after the concrete is poured to serve as a functional part of the wall. ICF construction produces solid, energy efficient, disaster resistant high performance structures.

U CAN CLICK IT...............A10 Rice, MN • 320-250-6372 canuclickit@gmail.com www.ucanclickit.com Reusable hot and cold packs. Just click the disc and get instant heat when you need it the most.

U.S. Solar Mounts Corporation ..... U.S. Solar Mounts Demo Sparta, WI • 608-272-3999 nfo@ussolarmounts.us www.ussolarmounts.us Heavy duty solar mounts.

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Terra-Therm, Inc.. A34, A35 New Richland, MN • 507-463-3213 wally@ttherm.com www.ttherm.com We are a distributor for energy efficient geothermal heat pumps. We handle TTHERM GEO and GeoSystems.

Tomorrow River Community Charter School.................. X58 Amherst, WI • 715-824-5521 ext. 224 info@tomorrowriver communityschool.org tomorrowrivercommunityschool.org Waldorf + Environmental + Community. We grow strong, sustainable communities of creative independent, compassionate thinkers, empowered to change their world. Public schooling for PK through 6th grade.

Unlimited Renewable Energies..........................X92 Prairie du Sac, WI • 608-712-7205 info@ureworld.com www.ureworld.com A specialized division and wholly-owned subsidiary of Tower Technologies LLC. The skills and experience of Tower Technologies LLC are transferable to the renewable energy industry, and we have ready access to a wealth of experienced engineers, builders, architects, electricians, plumbers, and other construction professionals.

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Sustainable Fox Valley...... A63 Appleton, WI • 920-213-3362 sarah@sustainfv.org www.sustainfv.org/wp/ Think of us as community-minded citizen visionaries, collaborators, and innovators. Our goals for the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin: Resilient and self-reliant local economies, opportunities for all to thrive in their community, and a healthy, natural environment.

Thomas Brown, Architect. ........................................A44 Stevens Point, WI • 715-341-9596 tbrownarch@gmail.com www.tombrownarchitect.com Central-Wisconsin based architecture firm, specializing in environmentally responsible sustainable design of custom residential and commercial projects. Recipient of numerous green design awards.

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Sustain Jefferson.......X80, X81 Watertown, WI • 920-262-9996 earth1st@mac.com www.SustainJefferson.org A not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people understand sustainability and to live a more restorative life. We work at a grassroots level to build social and ecological capital in our community. Jefferson County CSE (Community Supported Energy), a SJ sub-group, specializes in hands-on building of renewable energy projects.

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Werner Electric Supply.....A47 Neenah, WI • 920-720-4010 emeyer@wernerelectric.com www.wernerelectric.com A Wisconsin distributor since 1948, we have a clean energy division and currently have three product managers on staff who focus on the full turnkey operation of selling, installing, and supporting wind and solar energy products. We also sell energy efficient motors and lighting, pneumatics, safety, automation, and electrical equipment.

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West End Lighting LLC...A30 Brillion, WI • 920-242-4028 cheryl@westendlighting.com www.westendlighting.com LEDs are the future of lighting, and we are here to bring that future to you. Our goal is to bring the highest quality LED lighting to you for the best cost. West End Lighting was started with you, the customer, in mind.

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Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes.......B4 Stevens Point, WI • 715-344-1063 word1consult@gmail.com www.bigbluestempress.com/ wild/wild.htm Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization.

Wisconsin Farmers Union.... F4 Chippewa Falls, WI • 715-723-5561 cstatz@wisconsinfarmersunion.com www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com WFU is a member-driven organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and consumers through education, cooperation, and civic engagement. Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.....................X15 Madison, WI • 608-250-9240 diane@wnpj.org www.wnpj.org WNPJ facilitates activities, cooperation, and communication among Wisconsin organizations and individuals working toward the creation of a sustainable world, free from violence and injustice. Wisconsin Public Service. ............................. A53, A54 Green Bay, WI • 800-450-7260 www.wisconsinpublicservice.com Fostering Wisconsin renewables through SolarWise for schools, a renewable energy education program, and NatureWise, an affordable clean energy program using wind and biogas. Wisconsin Roofing Systems ........................................B18 Stevens Point, WI • 715-498-7585 wisconsinroofingsystems@gmail.com www.wisconsinroofingsystems.com Our steel roofs have an energy saving air space and also reflect the suns radiant energy because of the stone granules.

WISPIRG.....................A56 Madison, WI • 608-268-0510 bspeight@wispirg.org www.wispirg.org WISPIRG is a statewide membership-based public interest advocacy organization. We work to promote clean energy solutions, modernize Wisconsin’s transportation system, and stand up for public health and consumers in the marketplace. Wood Construction, Inc. ........................................A62 Oregon, WI • 608-455-1380 woodconstructionofwisconsin @yahoo.com woodconstructionofwisconsin@ yahoo.com I’ve been building quality energy efficient homes in and around Madison since 1993. I will help you build or remodel your home using materials and methods that accomplish your goals while concentrating on renewable energy, efficiency, quality, and your budget. Working Bikes............A29 Chicago, IL • 312-371-4286 lee@workingbikes.org www.workingbikes.org A charity that collects and gives away over 6000 used bicycles a year to non-profit bicycle projects in developing countries. In addition, we collect, repair, and distribute bikes locally. Working Bikes also designs and exhibits bike machines for teachers and our international partners.

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Bad Apple Automation, LLC................ B27

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BackHome Magazine........................... A26, A43 Backwoods Home Magazine............... A4 Chelsea Green Publishing.................... A32 Earthwood Building School................. A58 Home Power........................................ X33 Natural Awakenings............................ A60 Northern Sun Merchandising.............. X84–X86, ............................................................ X89–X91

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Chequamegon Cedar Homes.............. B6 Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc........ X18–X20 Hippert Earth Shelter Homes LLC....... A64 Lifetime Structures LLC....................... A20, A49 Thomas Brown, Architect.................... A44 Wood Construction, Inc...................... A62

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Angelic Organics Learning Center....... A13 Conserve School.................................. B37 Driftless Folk School............................ B17 Lakeshore Technical College............... B7 Madison Area Technical College......... B40 Marsh Haven Nature Center............... B49 Mid-State Technical College................ B47 Midwest Permaculture........................ A50 Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES)........................ X38 Pew Charitable Trusts – Environment Group............................. A36 Tomorrow River Community Charter School................. X58 University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Continuing Education... X45

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A-A Exteriors.com, Inc......................... B31 Accurate-Airtight Exterirors................ B32 Advanced Home Technologies, Inc. (AHTWisconsin Windows)................... A66 Appleberry Treasures.......................... X83 Armor Shield of Wisconsin.................. A27, A42 Be Free Cloth and Feline-Canine Friends, Inc................... A25 CPS Electric Motors............................. X69, X70 Creative Energy Designs, Inc............... B12 Elmer’s Roofing Service....................... X27 Ervin’s Cabinet Shop............................ A1 Extreme Panel Tech., Inc..................... A12 GRN Designs........................................ X93 Home Insulation Company.................. B38, B39 Kitchen Craft........................................ A5, A6 Kohler Co............................................. A33 Milbach Construction Services Co...... B48 Millennium Masonry & Construction LLC.............................. A2 Mitchell’s Heating & Cooling............... X115, X116 Roxtract............................................... B13 Seesmart LED Lighting......................... A15 SOLATUBE DAYLIGHTING DEVICES – Brighter Concepts............................... X16 Terra-Therm, Inc.................................. A34, A35 TF Forming Systems, Inc...................... A55 Unlimited Renewable Energies........... X92 West End Lighting LLC......................... A30 Wisconsin Roofing Systems................. B18

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Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch................. F9 Century Sun Oil LLC............................. F12 Chip Magnet Salsa............................... F3 IntelliGrowth Industries LLC................ B22 Jar Hot Sauce....................................... F2 K. A. R. Enterprises.............................. A3 NSA Juice Plus..................................... F7 Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill.......... F10 Sanchez Specialties Sweet Salsa......... F11 Seven Moon Hill.................................. F6

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Able Energy......................................... X75 Alternative Trends LLC......................... X34 DH Solar............................................... X22, X23 EcoVision Electric/RE-Training............. B3 Energize LLC......................................... A67 Full Spectrum Solar............................. X17 H&H Solar Energy Services.................. X78 Helios Solar Works LLC........................ X77 Ingeteam............................................. X76 Kulp’s of Stratford LLC......................... A46 Kyocera Solar, Inc................................ Kyocera Solar/ Photovoltaic Systems Tent Lake Michigan Wind & Sun................. X105, X106 MidNite Solar...................................... X28, X29 Next Step Energy LLC.......................... B43 North Wind Renewable Energy LLC.... X67, X68 Patriot Solar Group............................. X80 Photovoltaic Systems LLC.................... Kyocera Solar/ Photovoltaic Systems Tent TentPrairie Solar Power & Light.......... X104 Quick Mount PV.................................. X87 Remis Power Systems, Inc................... B21 Schletter, Inc........................................ Schletter Roadshow Schneider Electric................................ B8 Silicon Energy...................................... X31, X32 SunModo Corporation........................ X103 U.S. Solar Mounts Corporation........... U.S. Solar Mounts Demo Werner Electric Supply........................ A47

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Central Boiler...................................... X121–X124 Clintonville Crafters............................. F8 CobraHead LLC.................................... B14 Cottage Garden Farm.......................... X6, X7 Culpitt Roofing, Inc.............................. B9 First Affirmative Financial Network.... A57 Focus on Energy.................................. X102 JAK Enterprises.................................... A11 LeafFilter North of Wisconsin, Inc....... A61 Lustre Craft (The Healthy Gourmet).... B15, B16 Mari Botanicals................................... A52

Midwestern Solutions......................... A65 Milkweed Mercantile at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage................... A38 Morningstar Corporation.................... A28 Paddlequest........................................ X21 U CAN CLICK IT.................................... A10

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2014 Sustainability Summit & Exposition........................................ A45 350.org................................................ B28 Central Rivers Farmshed..................... F1 Citizens Climate Lobby........................ B29 Clean Energy Resource Teams............ B10 Democratic Party of WI – County Chairs Association.................. B25 Echo Valley Hope................................. X37 Family Farm Defenders....................... F5 Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development .................................. X48 Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin..... B2 Ice Age Trail Alliance........................... B44 Illinois Renewable Energy Association.............................. X52 Interfaith Community for the Earth (ICE)................................ B5 NUKEWATCH....................................... A16–A18 RENEW Wisconsin............................... B24 REpower Now...................................... X72 Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)...................... X42–X44 SHAMA, Inc......................................... A7 Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter......... A14 S.O.U.L. Energy Planning..................... B23 Sunny Day Earth Solutions.................. A23, A24 Sustain Jefferson................................. X81, X82 Sustainable Fox Valley......................... A63 Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes............................. B4 Wisconsin Farmers Union................... F4 Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice........................... X15 WISPIRG.............................................. A56 Working Bikes...................................... A29

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AT THE BRIDGE - Practical Solar.......... X36 Caleffi.................................................. B35, B36 Northern Battery................................. A19 Solar America Solutions...................... B33 SolarLogic............................................ B41, B42 Stiebel Eltron....................................... A59 Sunnovations....................................... B30 The Sunroom Design Group................ X117, X118

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Baabaashop LLC.................................. A39, A40 CUTCO Cutlery.................................... A48 Full Circle Shelters............................... X59 Green Glass Company......................... A31 Heart of the Sky Fair Trade.................. A41 Interlock Roofing................................. A51 Kowalzek Soothing Salves and Oils..... F13 Lavished Essential Oil Therapy............ B26 LuSa Organics...................................... A9 Magnum Energy.................................. B1 Moonwise Herbs and Brooms............. A21 PROGRESS Label.................................. X39 SLiC-Homes......................................... B34 Soap Nut Lady..................................... A22 WaterFurnace International................ B45, B46

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Honda Motorwerks............................. CT9, CT10 Suburban Motors/ BRAMMO Electric Motorcycles........... CT2 Point Area Bicycle Service................... CT1

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Dairyland Power Cooperative............. B19,B20 Wisconsin Public Service..................... A53, A54

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American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)............................. X88 General Power Technology LLC........... X30 Kettle View Renewable Energy LLC..... X107 LoTec Windmill Services...................... X112 Otherpower.com................................. X25 The PowerStore................................... X1 Primus Wind Power............................. A8

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A52....................Mari Botanicals A53, A54............Wisconsin Public Service A55....................TF Forming Systems, Inc. A56....................WISPIRG A57....................First Affirmative Financial Network A58....................Earthwood Building School A59....................Stiebel Eltron A60....................Natural Awakenings A61....................Leaf Filter A62....................Wood Construction, Inc. A63....................Sustainable Fox Valley A64....................Hippert Earth Shelter Homes LLC A65....................Midwestern Solutions A66....................Advanced Home Technologies, Inc. (AHTWisconsin Windows) A67....................Energize LLC

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B1......................Magnum Energy B2......................Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin B3......................EcoVision Electric/RE-Training B4 Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes B5......................Interfaith Community for the Earth (ICE) B6......................Chequamegon Cedar Homes B7......................Lakeshore Technical College B8......................Schneider Electric B9......................Culpitt Roofing, Inc. B10....................Clean Energy Resource Teams B12....................Creative Energy Designs, Inc. B13....................Roxtract B14.....................CobraHead LLC B15, B16.............Lustre Craft (The Healthy Gourmet) B17.....................Driftless Folk School B18....................Wisconsin Roofing Systems B19, B20.............Dairyland Power Cooperative B21....................Remis Power Systems, Inc. B22....................IntelliGrowth Industries LLC B23....................S.O.U.L. Energy Planning B24....................RENEW Wisconsin B25....................Democratic Party of WI – County Chairs Association B26....................Lavished Essential Oil Therapy B27....................Bad Apple Automation LLC B28....................350.org B29....................Citizens Climate Lobby B30....................Sunnovations B31....................A-A Exteriors.com, Inc .

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A1......................Ervin’s Cabinet Shop A2......................Millennium Masonry & Construction LLC A3 .....................K. A. R. Enterprises A4......................Backwoods Home Magazine A5, A6................Kitchen Craft A7......................SHAMA, Inc. A8......................Primus Wind Power A9......................LuSa Organics A10....................U CAN CLICK IT A11....................JAK Enterprises A12....................Extreme Panel Tech., Inc. A13....................Angelic Organics Learning Center A14....................Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter A15....................Seesmart LED Lighting A16–A18............NUKEWATCH A19....................Northern Battery A20, A49............Lifetime Structures LLC A21....................Moonwise Herbs and Brooms A22....................Soap Nut Lady A23, A24............Sunny Day Earth Solutions A25....................Be Free Cloth and Feline-Canine Friends, Inc. A26, A43............BackHome Magazine A27, A42............Armor Shield of Wisconsin A28....................Morningstar Corporation A29....................Working Bikes A30....................West End Lighting LLC A31....................Green Glass Company A32....................Chelsea Green Publishing A33....................Kohler Co. A34, A35............Terra-Therm, Inc. A36....................Pew Charitable Trusts – Environment Group A38....................Milkweed Mercantile at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage A39, A40............Baabaashop LLC A41....................Heart of the Sky Fair Trade A42, A27............Armor Shield of Wisconsin A43, A26............BackHome Magazine A44....................Thomas Brown, Architect A45....................2014 Sustainability Summit & Exposition A46....................Kulp’s of Stratford LLC A47....................Werner Electric Supply A48....................CUTCO Cutlery A49, A20............Lifetime Structures LLC A50....................Midwest Permaculture A51....................Interlock Roofing

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B32....................Accurate-Airtight Exterirors B33....................Solar America Solutions B34....................SLiC-Homes B35, B36............Caleffi B37....................Conserve School B38, B39............Home Insulation Company B40....................Madison Area Technical College B41, B42............SolarLogic B43....................Next Step Energy LLC B44....................Ice Age Trail Alliance B45, B46............WaterFurnace International B47....................Mid-State Technical College B48....................Milbach Construction Services, Co. B49....................Marsh Haven Nature Center

CLEAN TRANSPORTATION SHOW CT1....................Point Area Bicycle Service CT2....................Suburban Motors /BRAMMO Electric Motorcycles CT9, CT10..........Honda Motorwerks

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F1.......................Central Rivers Farmshed F2.......................Jar Hot Sauce F3.......................Chip Magnet Salsa F4.......................Wisconsin Farmers Union F5.......................Family Farm Defenders F6.......................Seven Moon Hill F7.......................NSA Juice Plus F8.......................Clintonville Crafters F9.......................Bice’s Quality Critter Ranch F10.....................Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill F11.....................Sanchez Specialties Sweet Salsa F12.....................Century Sun Oil LLC F13.....................Kowalzek Soothing Salves and Oils

KYOCERA SOLAR/PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS TENT Kyocera Solar, Inc. Photovoltaic Systems LLC

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SCHLETTER ROADSHOW. Schletter, Inc.

U.S. SOLAR MOUNTS DEMO U.S. Solar Mounts Corporation.

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X1......................The PowerStore X6, X7................Cottage Garden Farm X15....................Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice X16....................SOLATUBE DAYLIGHTING DEVICES – Brighter Concepts X17.....................Full Spectrum Solar X18–X20............Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc. X21....................Paddlequest X22, X23............DH Solar X25....................Otherpower.com X27....................Elmer’s Roofing Service X28, X29............MidNite Solar X30....................General Power Technology LLC X31, X32.............Silicon Energy X33....................Home Power X34....................Alternative Trends LLC X36....................AT THE BRIDGE - Practical Solar X37....................Echo Valley Hope X38....................Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) X39....................PROGRESS Label X42–X44............Rural Renewable E Energy Alliance (RREAL) X45....................University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Continuing Education X48....................Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development X52....................Illinois Renewable Energy Association X58....................Tomorrow River Community Charter School X59....................Full Circle Shelters X67, X68.............North Wind Renewable Energy LLC X69, X70.............CPS Electric Motors X72....................REpower X75....................Able Energy X76....................Ingeteam X77....................Helios Solar Works LLC X78....................H&H Solar Energy Services X80....................Patriot Solar Group X81, X82.............Sustain Jefferson

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X83....................Appleberry Treasures X84–X86, X89–X91............Northern Sun Merchandising X87....................Quick Mount PV X88....................American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) X92....................Unlimited Renewable Energies X93....................GRN Designs X102..................Focus on Energy X103..................SunModo Corporation X104..................Prairie Solar Power & Light X105, X106........Lake Michigan Wind & Sun X107..................Kettle View Renewable Energy LLC X112..................LoTec Windmill Services X115, X116.........Mitchell’s Heating & Cooling X117, X118.........The Sunroom Design Group X121–X124 . ......Central Boiler

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(155) Solar Air Heating (151)

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(170) I Want (28) (70) A Road (117) (83) (204) to Put a Solar A Community DIY(194) Map for Intro to PV - Alive Food! Intro to Wind - System Hybrid on My of Powering Funk Alive Bodies! Johanning Pickup Truck House Relationships Positive Action

(123) Solar Roofing (69) (82) (208) Will (176) Practices, Advanced Wisconsin’s Best Wind Work in Our Residential Biomass Kombucha Wisconsin? Permaculture Resource Composition Brewing At My House? Journey Roofs (66) (114) (207) (88) Solar Site Being a Smart (90) WaterEnergyLogistics Solar Electric Fermentation Pumping Wise Food - Project System is Fun! Windmills Preservation Management Consumer

(179) Raising Chickens

(32) Jefferson (195) (79) Solar (96) County Green Energy Market Launch Your Community Transportation Trends and Organic Farm Support Energy is Now Opportunities Dream (190)Bike Fun: (33) Unorthodox Peak Energy An Approach to Part 1: What Bicycle Transition? Advocacy

(37)Steps to Supporting (186) Sustainability Using Ecology in Your in Design Community

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(171) How to be an Educated Permaculture Consumer

Energy (119) a Food2:00 Intro to Solar Independence Off-Grid Power Producing P.M. Hot Water - in Commercial Reality Yard Using Nusz Buildings

(174) Milliwatt Living

(34) (196) Peak Energy Homemade Part 2: Is Peak Biodiesel Oil Dead? Quality

(91) Foundations of Herbal Medicine

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Smart and (156) Solar (65) Inexpensive Ways to Opimize Your Effecta Home

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(124) The (163) (105) (160) Importance of Vegetable Electrical Anaerobic Initial and Aspects of Digestion on Saving Home Annual PV Seed Energy the Cheap Part I System Testing Auditing

(201) Two (77) Lessons (185) (39) Wheels - from Wisconsin’s Sustainable We are All Understanding Energy Living Indigenous the Connections Independent and Benefits Communties Simplified

(103) The Worm (58) (111) (106) Comeback (29) (127) Energy Adding (210) 5:00 Vegetable Fostering, Feeding and MSTN Success Efficient Batteries to Wind Site Housing the P.M. and Updates Appliances On Your Existing Seed Saving Assessment Fertilizing, Part II Feeding the World & Off Grid PV System Land

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(73) Financing Solutions for Any Community

6:00 P.M.

Food Court Closes

7:00 Exhibits Close P.M.

(85) (198) (122) Choosing Living with Solar: Don’t Herbal Electric Just Set It and Remedies for Vehicles Forget It Sustainability

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(42) (142) Adams County Silicon Energy Souped up Promise Sand Castles Neighborhood and Mud-pies

(16) Masonry Heating

Electric (178) Rain Vehicles (21) and Timberframing Straw Bale Harvesting - Solar Charging Demo Beyond the for the Rest Extended Rain Barrel of Us Workshop

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(49) the Seed Hellerman Chef Demo: Plant for a Green Farmshed Tyton & Healthy School

(10) Energy Efficient Construction

(101) Soil Secrets for Success

(47) Inspiring Urban High School Students

11:00 A.M.

(137) Let’s Get Wiggly!

12:00 P.M.

(166) Focus on Energy

Building Wiring Best Practices for Ease of Maintenance and Low EMF Exposure Extended Workshop

(7) (43) Cordwood Masonry 101 Food Demo: AquaponicsEducation Extended Kombucha at the High Workshop School Level and Demo Edible Landscaping

Edible (11) Green Building Landscaping Demo Materials

(45) Classroom Lessons to Teach about Sustainability

Keynote: Danny Kennedy

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Quick Mount PV

(139) Make Your Own Playdough

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tenKsolar

(143) Sustainable Singing

Bee Keeping 3:00 Workshop P.M.

Schneider Electric

(148) Yoga for Kids and Family

4:00 P.M.

Sunnovations

(138) Make Your Own Non-Toxic Paint

5:00 P.M.

Green Tea

Green & Healthy Schools Social

8:00 p.m. Baba Ghanooj

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(180) RE and the Energy Cliff

(48) MacGyver Windmills

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(133) Gratitude and the Elm Dance

(128) Active Learning through Music, Movement and Books (89) Energy-Wise Food Storage

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(97) Optimized (85) (63) (118) Growth of Fruiting The(206) Choosing Journey Introduction Potential to and Flowering of Great Lakes Herbal to Energy Plants in Remedies for Nusz Independence PV - Matthes Aquaponics Wind Sustainability (125) (93) (188) (1) (205) (155) How to Earn Herbs, What’s for 11:00 Intro to Small Wind Solar Air Passive House a MREA Site Homemade Turbine Owner Dinner? A.M. Heating Wine & Backyard Standards Assessment Q & A Panel Agriculture Certificate Cacao! (95) Intensive (177) (116) (154) (57) Home Food (204) Psychology of 12:00 ElectroMagnetic Intro to Solar Bioenergy Production Intro to Wind - Peak Critical Exposure P.M. Space Heating Atlas with Open Johanning Resource 2013 Update Raised Beds Depletion

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10:00 Intro to Solar A.M. Hot Water -

(27) Airborne (109) Particulate and (191) Silica Health Risks Build Your Own Sustainability, Equity, from Sand Mining Electric Car Democracy and Processing (31) (98) (78) Nuclear Intentional Organic Valley Power is Not Living in Sustainability the Answer an Urban & Biofuels to Climate Environment Program Change (71) (35) (192) Climate Permaculture Build Your or Community Own Electric Change Climate Gardens Motorcycle Justice?

(87) Eating YearRound from the Garden (182) Self-Care for the Activist (212) Heritage Breeding

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(149) (208) (38) (92) (61) Integrating Will Wind Wood Convert your Green is Gold! Growing 2:00 Commercial (120) Work Gasification Tools for Car Food Geothermal Renewable is to Run on Marketing PV Fire Safety Energies to in Wisconsin? High Efficiency Sustaining Used Cooking Your Green in Small P.M. Solar Thermal 101 Success At My House? Connection Spaces 3:00 P.M.

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(59) (107) (102) (126) Lifestyle Energy (113) (187) Empowering (199) (2) Suburban/ Home Brew Entrepreneurship: Efficicient Asthetics in Water Efficent Grassroots Tesla Motors Beyond the Urban Wind the Building Shell Lighting Solar Technologies Environmental Electric Future Restoring w Permaculture Planet the Rest Strategies Activism Panel (65) Solar (165) (159) A (169) (84) (170) (30) (200) The Permaculture How 5:00 (150) Energy Site Logistics Farmstead Backyard I Want to Put a Fostering Reality of Vehicle Approach to Permaculture and Financial - Project Chef: Grow, Compost Solar System Hope in a Maintenance P.M. Savings Management Prepare, Changes the Basics on My House Time of Crisis and Conversions Renewable for Savor, Share Energy World We See 4:00 Thermal For Domestic Hot P.M. Water Against

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Solar PV Code Calculations and (12) Grounding Green Building Requirements Part I Extended Workshop (58) Energy (20) Clay Efficient Straw Bale Straw Demo Appliances On Construction and Off Grid.

(44) Beyond Candy Bars and Solar Logic Magazine Sales

(84) Backyard Compost Basics

(17) Mortgage Free!

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(55) Watts up with that Appliance? Food Demo: Kim Chi

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Keynote: Josh Fox

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(130) Quick Mount Earth, Music… PV Magic!

WNPJ

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(53) Waldorf (141) Education’s Caleffi Solar Solar Power Approach to Learning Fun Sustainability

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(24) Visualizing with Sketchup

(6) Cordwood Earth Block Demo Construction Best Practices

(46) Education Networking Hour

(181) Rising to the Climate Challenge

(19) Passive House Cordwood Demo in Wisconsin

(41) A Food Waste Primer

(129) CWES Songs and Skits

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(140) Solar America Rapunzel Solutions Marionette Show

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(96) Launch Your Organic Farm Dream

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(202) (173) (26) (74) Building a (194) (162) ( Make your Central From 3kW Wind DIY Hybrid DIY Emergency Own Paints Wisconsin’s Ratepayer to from and Finishes Food System Pickup Truck Power Player Kits Technology) Turbine Solar Thermal Scratch (111) (72) Effective (184) (153) (62) Empowering Adding (100) (209) (18) (199) Payback from Greener Future 11:00 Intro to Solar Home Grassroots Batteries to Renewable Wind for Passive Solar Environmental Tesla Motors - Solar Energy, for Young A.M. Hot Water - Performance Your Existing Natural Gas Women Design Electric Future Conservation, People through Morgan Analysis Activism Panel PV System and Sustainability Permaculture (203) (161) (40) WI (91) (155) (119) (108) (81) Carving Challenges Communities (191) (25) 12:00 Foundations Solar Air Off-Grid Energy, Ethics, A Food Waste Homebrew and Solutions and School Build Your Own The 4 Fires of of Herbal P.M. Heating Reality and Activism Primer Wind Turbine to Rainwater Becoming Green Electric Car Group Work Medicine Blades Harvesting and Healthy (80)

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(198) Living with Electric Vehicles

(67) (197) (76) (121) (104) (172) (36) (99) Start Here Planning How to Use How to Run and Urban Fruit (211) Living OffSmall Scale Raising R to Reducing Building a PV Foraging and Tilt-Up Towers Grid—North Permaculture Ethanol in a Successful Rabbits Your Energy Small and Benefit Lab Gleaning and South Farming without Cages Consumption Large Engines Auction (115) (86) Designing (125) (159) (175) (164) (64) Effects of Low a FoodHow to Earn Napkin Converting A Permaculture (15) B Sketch Farming in a SelfIrradiance Producing a MREA Site to Building Post Peak-Oil to Ethanol Approach to Living in Our Sustainability Levels on I-V Yard Using Assessment (Demo) Renewable Small House Permit World Curve Test Permaculture Certificate Energy

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(110) 24-Hour Solar Hydrogen Electric Generation

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Yoga 10:00 -Networking A.M. Tent

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Keynote: (135) Hula Hoop Seeing RED in Workshop Communities

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(145) Truly Remarkable Loon Juggling Performance

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MREA Raffle and Seeing RED Winners Announced

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(24) America Visualizing Solar with Sketchup Solutions

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(146) Using the Force: Energy that Binds the Galaxy Together

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(178) Successful (4) Rainharvesting Solar Sales Building Stone - Beyond the and Marketing Circles Rain Barrel

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(14) (52) Introduction Using Live Magnum to the Living Animals to Energy Building Teach Challenge (23) (56) (183) Tying Wind Energy North Wind Natural Socially Bee Keeping Sustainabilty Basics STEM Renewable Responsible Workshop into a Remodel Plaster Demo Projects Energy Investing Project Hands-on LAB (9) Earth (54) Waste Sheltered Reduction MREA Solar Living Roof (168) Chef Demo: Housing from at SchoolThermal Demo Green or Not Farmshed a Builder’s So Many System Perspective Possibilities!

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workshop guide We strive to offer workshops from a variety of knowledge levels. The following key will help you pick workshops that are right for you.

Beginner: Little or no prior knowledge on the subject. Intermediate: Understand the basic concepts and vocabulary. Workshop provides more specific information on a topic.

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Advanced: Knowledgeable and skilled in an area. Workshops are more like continuing education courses, where specialized knowledge is shared.

ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND GREEN BUILDING 1. An introduction to the passive house standard and principles: Passive House is a building energy performance standard and a set of design and construction principles. It is the most stringent building energy standard in the world. Buildings that meet the standard use 80 percent less energy than conventional equivalent buildings, and provide superior air quality and comfort. (Beginner, Intermediate) Christi Weber, Design Coalition Architects. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Orange Tent.

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2. Beyond the Building Shell: Often times a building is designed to meet LEED standards up until the moment furniture and equipment need to be selected. Don’t throw sustainable design out the window when looking to furnish your interior space. There are many ways sustainable design can be incorporated into this part of the project. We will address common oversights, ways to achieve additional LEED credits and how to embrace the spirit of sustainability through appropriate furniture selections. (Intermediate) Julie Weber, LEED GA Marketing Communications Specialist. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Black Tent.

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3. Build your own rustic log furniture: Have you ever looked at that tree top in your backyard and dreamt about building your own log furniture or rustic home? Come to this workshop to learn how to make that dream a reality. (Beginner – Advanced) Scott Bargender, In Harmony Art Studio. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Pink Tent.

4. Building Stone Circles: Stone circles can be meeting places, garden features, even works of art. Roy’s discussion of design and construction by hand is punctuated with fascinating stories from around the world. (Beginner – Advanced) Rob Roy, Founder of Earthwood Building School. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 6. Cordwood Construction—Best Practices: Cordwood construction uses natural, renewable materials for home building. The Flataus’ presentation will focus on ‘best practices’ with cordwood construction. Featured: White Earth cordwood home and the Cordwood Education Center. (Beginner, Intermediate) Richard and Becky Flatau, thirtytwo year, mortgage-free, cordwood homeowners. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 7. Cordwood Masonry 101: Cordwood masonry involves building walls of short logs laid up transversely in the wall like cordwood. Exceptional thermal characteristics come from the insulated mortar matrix. (Beginner, Intermediate) Rob Roy, Founder of Earthwood Building School. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion. Extended Workshop. 8. Earth Sheltered Housing: Earth-sheltered, sometimes called “underground,” housing has tremendous energy and environmental advantages, but it has to be done carefully. Join this workshop to learn how! (Beginner – Advanced) Rob Roy, Founder of Earthwood Building School. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

11. Green Building Materials: This course will provide an overview of how to conduct research of various building products to determine their sustainable characteristics. (Beginner – Advanced) Sandy Gordon, owner of Sandy Gordon Interiors. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

16. Masonry Heating: A brief history and theory of heater design, modern applications, and design strategies. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mark Klein and Mark Dostal, Gimme Shelter Construction. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 17. Mortgage Free!: Mortgage, translated from the old French, means: “death pledge.” Roy shares workable strategies to enable students to own their own home instead of the bank owning it for them. (Beginner – Advanced) Rob Roy, Founder of Earthwood Building School. Saturday 1:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 18. Passive Solar Design: Passive solar design strategies for new home construction, with an overview of site analysis and real world budget impacts. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mark Dostal and Mark Klein, Gimme Shelter Construction. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Purple Tent. 19. Passive house in Wisconsin—A builder’s perspective: Building to the world’s strictest energy standard, Passivhaus, presents unique challenges. A presentation and discussion by the builders of a Passive House and other super-efficient homes in Wisconsin. (Beginner – Advanced) Dan Johnson, Midwest Earth Builders LLC & Dave Romary, Hearth & Sol Construction and Energy Services. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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13. Green building part two—Light straw-clay insulation: Presentation of quality requirements for straw and clay, process description for making light straw-clay and controlling its R value, and required conditions for drying the light strawclay walls. (Intermediate, Advanced) Douglas Piltingsrud, BioLive Soils LLC. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

15. Living in Our Small House: Downsizing into a green building has been the best decision we’ve made! After having attended many Energy Fairs over the years, and reading extensively about passive solar design, we were ready to make a change. We built a 724 s.f. building in the summer of 2011 using many green strategies and we have been logging our energy usage since then. What a difference the design makes! (Beginner) Margaret Foss & Mark Stensvold, Environmental Educators. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Black Tent.

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12. Green building part one—High-performance natural Midwestern homes: Proven high performance natural home design and construction for the Midwest. Homes are energy efficient, low-toxin, and use straw-clay, earthen plaster and floors, low-impact materials and methods. Photos, video, wall mockup and samples of materials. (Beginner, Intermediate) Lou HostJablonski, Design Coalition. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

14. Introduction to the living building challenge: The Living Building Challenge is a building certification program that is a unified tool for transformative design, allowing us to envision a future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. (Beginner – Advanced) Leah Samson-Samuel, Madison Environmental Group. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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10. Energy Efficient Construction: Learn about super-insulated construction techniques, use of sustainable materials, mechanical systems, and renewable options for your new or renovated home. (Beginner – Advanced) John Brown and Mark Klein, Gimme Shelter Construction. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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9. Earth sheltered housing from a builder’s perspective: Simple, sustainable, earth-friendly, and affordable are a few of the user-friendly watchwords that describe Earth-Sheltered Homes. An introduction to earth-sheltered housing which will discuss its history, performance, building ideas, methods to reduce costs, and some advantages/disadvantages of living in harmony with the natural abundance provided by this very ancient form of lodging. (Beginner – Advanced) Douglas McWain, Assistant Professor and Sustainable Living Enthusiast. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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workshop guide 20. Straw bale construction in the Midwest: This will cover the history of straw bale construction as well as an overview of the last 14 years of experience in building with straw and other sustainable practices in the Midwest. (Intermediate) Mark Morgan, BearPaw Design and Construction. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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21. Timber framing for the rest of us: Traditional wooden-jointed timber framing is wonderful, but takes skill, experience and expensive tools. Roy speaks of strong beautiful timber framing using commonly available mechanical fasteners and basic tools. (Beginner – Advanced) Rob Roy, Founder of Earthwood Building School. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 22. Thermal mass walls with earth block: An introduction to compressed earth block construction and presentation on how these locally produced bricks can be incorporated as thermal mass into energy efficient buildings. (Beginner – Advanced) Dan Johnson, owner of Midwest Earth Builders. Saturday 3:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion.

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23. Tying sustainability and efficiency into a remodel: This workshop will take you through steps on a sustainable and efficient remodel. Topics from 2x4’s through insulation and sheetrock as well as using natural paints and plasters will be covered. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 24. Visualizing with SketchUp: SketchUp is a free software program that draws in three dimensions. Learn how to get started and what’s possible including sun & shade studies for passive solar and building a virtual straw bale wall. (Beginner, Intermediate) Amber Westerman, Amber Westerman Building Design. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Pink Tent; Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS 25. 4 Fires of Group Work: Often, people get together with dreams of starting a group, a community or a business only to be surprised and disappointed when it falls apart. They did not navigate the 4-fires. (Intermediate) Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

26. A vision for Central Wisconsin’s food system: Using our ability to organize and maximize cross sector communication, groups of stakeholders in Central Wisconsin have set out to create an action plan for regionalizing our food system. (Beginner) Layne Cozzolino, Executive Director – Central Rivers Farmshed, Kristy SeBlonka, UW-Extension. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in White Tent. 27. Airborne particulate and silica health risks from sand mining and processing: Gain understanding of air particulate health risks from frac sand mining. Visual demonstration and discussion of all aspects of frac sand mining. Recommendations on how to help control health risks. (Intermediate) Crispin Pierce, PhD Tenured professor at UW-Eau Claire with expertise in toxicology. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in White Tent. 28. Community of Relationships: Bumpity Road is one couple’s open door home and ongoing sharing of complimentary meals and lodging. Bob will discuss his use of passive solar, seed saving, mulching, raised beds, groundcover, effective fencing, new garden varieties, and the dining, donation and storage of homegrown foods! Bumpity Road intends to joyfully offer solitude, service, self-awareness, and serenity. (Beginner) Bob Thompson, Bumpity Road. Friday 10:00 a.m. in White Tent. 29. Feeding and Housing the World: What is the true source of abundance and security for the human population on this planet? Is it even possible for 7-10 billion people to have access to this, or have we tapped out the planet? Permaculture design reveals an encouraging path. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Friday 5:00 p.m. in White Tent. 30. Fostering hope in a time of crisis: Climate Change as a Moral and Spiritual Issue: Technology both isolates us from nature while destroying life-sustaining systems upon which we depend. Although the resulting change in the earth’s climate is catastrophic, hope can lead us back to a sustaining relationship with nature. (Beginner, Intermediate) Sue Anderson, Alan Haney, Lois Lawler. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in White Tent. 31. Intentional living in an urban environment: Learn about some of the aspects of living in an urban intentional community. We’ll discuss finances, shared resources, decision making, and variety of other topics. We like questions, too! (Beginner) Bayview EcoVillage. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in White Tent.

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37. Steps to supporting sustainability in your community: 43. Aquaponics—Education at the high school level: The Presentation will review outcomes from the 2013 legislative presentation will include videos on my early projects, session and provide an overview of Minnesota Distributed the latest “Micro Commercial” project that has been Generation Policy Workshop activities over the last two implemented at Del Oro High School (Loomis, CA), years that created a forum for constructive discussion interviews with supportive school personnel, project between stakeholder groups. Lise Trudeau, State of MN. history and our goals for the future. I will include the Friday 12:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent. numerous applications this system provides on an academic level as well as development of the STEM 38. Tools for Sustaining Connection: Communication is curriculum being developed based on NSTA standards. key to sustaining connections in community, work and/ The process in which I became familiar with aquaponics or in personal relationships. Linda Conroy will share the and my inspirations to bring it to my high school will be enlivening principles of her work with compassionate voiced as well. Pierre Bauchamp, 17 year old Junior at communication. (Beginner – Advanced) Linda Conroy, Del Oro High School in Loomis, CA. Friday 3:00 p.m. in Saturday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent Educator Tent.

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32. Sustain Jefferson County community supported energy 39. We Are All Indigenous: This most fundamental update: See what we’ve been about this past year understanding of our humanity, that we are all of the gasification, Rocket stoves, gas cleaner/coolers, tube boilers, earth and need to care for her, promotes peace within us human scale farm tools. Join the talk about philosophy, and around us. (Beginner) Dena Eackles, founder of Echo construction, physics, form and function. (Beginner – Valley Farm and President of Echo Valley Hope, Inc. Friday Advanced) Greg David, Sustain Jefferson Community 4:00 p.m. in White Tent. Supported Energy (CSE). Friday 11:00 a.m. in White Tent. 40. Wisconsin community and schools becoming green and 33. Peak Energy Part 1: What Transition? This workshop healthy: Community and school members are enriching explores the “Peak Energy MEME” and “The Transition each other’s lives by working together to become Green Thesis” using Big History, Scenario Thinking and a visit and Healthy. Find out what actions you can take in your from Doc and Marty on their Yellow Bike Recumbent community to support Green and Healthy Schools and Time Machine. (Beginner) Time Hudson, co-founder of the hear stories of what some WI communities are already Institute for Sustainable Energy Education (ISEE). Friday doing! (Beginner – Advanced) Caitlin Henning, WI 12:00 p.m. in White Tent. Department of Natural Resources, Kelly Smith, Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE). Sunday 34. Peak Energy Part 2: Is Peak Oil Dead? Citigroup has declared 12:00 p.m. in White Tent. “peak oil dead”. Fracking facts and hype examined. Survey trends in oil production, demand, and pricing. Assess the gradual progress in new transportation options and policy drivers. (Intermediate) John Richter, co-founder of the 41. A Food Waste Primer: Presentation will include an Institute for Sustainable Energy Education (ISEE) and former overview of the issue related to the tremendous amounts president of the GLREA. Friday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent. of food waste generated by society, followed by the hierarchy of strategies to recover and beneficially reuse 35. Permaculture Community Gardens: Imagine creating the wastes. Case studies and examples will be included. community gardens that are highly productive, less work, Jonathan Rivin, Waste Management Specialist, UW beautiful, natural builders of fertility, and designed to Extension. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. become more beautiful and productive for generations. It is possible with permaculture design. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, 42. Adams County Promise Neighborhood—Improving Midwest Permaculture. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in White Tent. education and health through collaboration and inspiration: This session will be an overview of the Adams 36. Small Scale Permaculture Farming: Small-scale County Promise Neighborhood initiative and all of the permaculture farming can be done on five acres, one acre, exciting opportunities and learning experiences that it or on a suburban or urban lot. Grow food. Care for land. can bring to Adams County. Lisa Curless, Director, Adams Feed people. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. County Promise Neighborhood Project. Friday 10:00 a.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent. in Educator Tent.

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workshop guide 44. Beyond candy bar and magazine sales: A school fundraiser model that supports the local food economy: The Local Food Fundraiser raises awareness of local food, supports local farmers, connects families to local farms, and supports the local economy. Lynn Markham, UW-Extension Land Use Specialist, Kelly Smith, WI Center for Environmental Education. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.

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45. Classroom lessons to teach about sustainability: Through simulation activities and hands-on learning, connect complex global issues and start re-visioning a more sustainable future. Come experience Facing the Future curriculum resources and gain new lesson plan ideas. Dan Martinson, WI Center for Environmental Education and Facing the Future. Friday 4-6:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 46. Educator Networking Hour: Mix, mingle, and get to know each other. Join this session for snacks and time to connect with other educators who are interested in educating for sustainability in their classrooms, nature centers, zoos, outdoor education facilities and more. Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.

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47. Inspiring urban high school students with waste, worms, and vegetable sales: Review problem-based waste management and garden curriculum from an urban high school, with a large English Language Learning population. Discuss implementation of classroom sustainability projects including students’ action. Thom Reinhardt, High School Biology instructor at Oakland High, Oakland, CA. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.

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48. MacGyver Windmills: Think creatively like “MacGyver” to build windmills from “junk” materials. We will explore concepts like wind energy, simple machines, energy transformations, ratios, energy, and the engineering/design process. Joe Rand, KidWind, Director of Training and Outreach. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 49. Plant the seed for a green & healthy school: Discover how students, teachers and schools can become more environmentally-minded through participation in Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin. Caitlin Henning, WI Department of Natural Resources, Susan Schuller, WI Center for Environmental Education. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 74

51. Renew Your Classroom: Learn how renewable energy is brought down from the roof and made educational--and lively--through the WPS SolarWise for Schools program (Best Green Power Education Outreach Award Winner, 2012) Scott Liddicoat, Renewable Energy Education Coordinator for Wisconsin Public Service and full-time teacher in the Green Bay School District. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 52. Using Live Animals to Teach: Learn how to incorporate a live bird program into the classroom and using it to teach children about nature and the environment. Abbey Ruppert, Wildlife Educator at Raptor Education Group, Inc. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Educator Tent. 53. Waldorf Education’s Approach to Sustainability: From circle time to knitting and more, Waldorf education prepares children for self-sufficiency in community. Through presentation and activities, gain an appreciation for this approach and its application elsewhere. Lori Barian, Director of Administration for Great Lakes Waldorf Institute and Pedagogical Advisor for Tomorrow River Community Charter School. Saturday 3:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 54. Waste reduction at school—So many possibilities!: This workshop will discuss opportunities that you can try out in your classroom, school, or district wide to encourage waste reduction. We will talk about recycling, composting, and some exciting things you can do to promote and encourage waste reduction. Angie Lemar, Program Director, Recycling Connections. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Educator Tent. 55. Watts Up with that Appliance?: Learn how to measure the energy and power consumed by household and classroom electrical appliances using a watt meter. Includes energy saving tips and classroom applications. Steve Knudsen, Physics teacher and Instructor, WI K-12 Energy Education Program. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.

58. Energy efficient appliances on and off grid: A review of household appliances from airconditioning to water heaters. How to find the most efficient and what will work best on and off grid. (Beginner, Intermediate) Dan Alway, PV Designer. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Orange Tent; Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

60. Energy Independence in Commercial Buildings: Commercial building owners will learn how reduce energy consumption and receive a 20% to 100% return on your investment per year every year (1 to 5 year payback). (Beginner, Intermediate) Jeffrey Knutson, A-A Exteriors. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.

63. Journey to Energy Independence: Produce all the energy you use every year, reduce your carbon footprint, save your peak and get huge savings get checks from your power company every month, tax free, 12 percent return on your investment per year. (Beginner – Advanced) Jeffrey Knutson, A-A Exteriors. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Orange Tent. 64. Self-Sustainability: Discussion on network dependability, resource generation and reduction of use of resources. Introduction of the SLiC-Home systems for energy and water. (Beginner) Markus Fasel, Sustainable Living Enthusiast. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Orange Tent. 65. Smart and inexpensive ways to optimize your home: Adam will be talking about saving hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bills for a minimal investment of time and money. Steve will be addressing how to use upfront, fact-based analysis to make smart decisions while building your new home. The result is optimized build cost and energy efficiency that pays for itself! (Beginner, Intermediate) Adam Klawitter, Student; Steve Romme, Partner of Efree Home’s LLC. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.

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59. Energy Efficient Lighting Strategies: Discuss the new DOE laws regarding LPW and review the FOE rebates and the new low wattage products including indoor and outdoor LED! (Beginner, Intermediate) Clifford Sherman, Account Manager GE Lighting. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.

62. Home performance analysis: The first step to an energy efficient home: To make your home more energy efficient, you need a plan. We’ll look at how a Home Performance Analysis is completed and how it will provide you with a detailed road map to enhancing your homes energy efficiency, comfort, safety and durability. We’ll debunk some myths, dabble in some building science and review some actual case studies. (Beginner, Intermediate) Joel Kubish, North Wind Renewable Energy. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Orange Tent.

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57. Bioenergy Atlas: The Energy Center of Wisconsin has created an online Bioenergy Atlas. This user-friendly mapping tool locates biomass and related materials across the state into one location on the Internet. The tool was originally designed for large utilities and companies for sourcing biomass materials for future projects. The map, however, has far reaching utility for local communities, economic development organizations, energy consultants, educators, consumers, and many others interested in developing local resources. This workshop explains the current atlas and will open a dialogue for future additions to the site. (Beginner) Doug Ahl, Energy Center: Robert Brylski, Synsel Energy. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Orange Tent.

61. Geothermal 101: This course will cover using the largest solar collector to provide heating and cooling; using forced air; hydronic systems in residential and commercial markets; clarification of loops for vertical, horizontal, slinky, and pond designs, as well as energy savings and return on investments. (Beginner, Intermediate) Wally Heumann, TerraTherm Inc. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.

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56. Wind energy basics STEM projects—hands on LAB: Workshop will provide basics of wind energy projects in the classroom using a hands- on LAB to generate power. Workshop would be of interest to anyone who would like to explore what makes a wind generator work effectively and to those who want to go into more detail about the process of using wind energy or whose who want to teach a STEM related unit using these lab tools. Nels Lawrence, Technology Education, Wind Senator, KEEP Ad-hoc Wind energy class instructor. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.

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66. Solar site logistics—Project management for profitable commercial and residential installations: This course will include the fundamentals of post sales and design to the integration of field implementation. Proper planning and coordination must be spent to prevent delay of work and maximize profitability. The project manager directly affects the financial health and future of the company. Every solar PV construction project is different, from large to small, residential or commercial installations. (Beginner) Dustin Denison, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society Board Member. Friday 12:00 p.m. and Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Orange Tent. 67. Start here to reduce your energy consumption: There are a number of different ways to reduce your energy consumption and they don’t have to cost a lot of money or require huge changes in your behavior. (Beginner – Advanced) Jeff Knutson, A-A Exteriors. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent. 68. Stop Energy Loss: What makes a building different than the great outdoors? Actual air moving in or out; you need some air but not the amounts normally found in buildings. (Beginner, Intermediate) Jeffrey Knutson, A-A Exteriors. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Orange Tent.

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69. Wisconsin’s Biomass Resource: Wisconsin is positioned for significant investment in biomass derived industries, including energy production, fuels, and bio-based products. This workshop will discuss what resources are available and how to “locate” them with existing technology. (Intermediate) Robert Brylski, Synsel Energy. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Orange Tent.

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70. A road map for powering positive action: This presentation will explain and analyze different state-level policy options to facilitate customer-sited renewables (mostly solar) and solicit commitments from citizens to help us push them forward. (Advanced) Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.

71. Climate justice? Grassroots solutions to cooling the planet! : Many people are concerned about climate change, but there are also many “false solutions” being proposed to solve this global crisis. These include so-called “green” initiatives being pushed by corporate interests and even the Obama Administration itself such as agrofuels, manure digesters, factory farms, biotech crops, tar sands, nuclear power, and carbon trading. We’ll discuss why these are NOT really fixes to climate change, but are just another attempt to “greenwash” capitalism, and - in some cases - only make climate change worse. We will then explore some effective responses that also address the issue of climate justice, such as organic agriculture, renewable energy, alternative transportation, and food sovereignty. (Beginner) John E. Peck, Copenhagen Conference Attendee. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent. 72. Effective payback from solar energy, conservation, and sustainability: How to use solar energy, conservation and sustainability for maximum payback with minimal environmental impact. Evaluate your energy profile, for the best solar system, conservation measures and lifestyle. (Intermediate) Jim Lamb, Loyal Energy Fair attendee since 1991. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent. 73. Financing solutions for any community: A panel discussion with a focus on financing options for energy and economic development. WECC staff will facilitate and contribute to this discussion. This panel will share past, current and future financing mechanisms that may have the ability to become sustainable for your community. (Beginner – Advanced) Facilitator: Brian Driscoll, WECC Client Services Manager. Panelists: Todd Conkey, WECC Energy Finance Director; Amy Heart, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Shines Program Manager; and Mike Noreen, City of River Falls, Program Manager. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent. 74. From Ratepayer to Power Player: Some reasons and politics of ranking investments in accelerated energy efficiency and distributed generation above current expenditures for wholesale electricity market expansion and high capacity transmission. (Intermediate) Rob Danielson, SOUL Energy Planning. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.

77. Lessons from Wisconsin’s energy independent communities: Energy Independent Communities is a voluntary agreement between the State of Wisconsin and communities that adopt the State’s 25x25 goals. Currently, there are more than 140 EI Communities in the State of Wisconsin. Find out how this successful program assisted communities in assessing their energy usage and planning for renewable energy. (Beginner- Advanced) Megan Levy, WI State Energy Office; Sherrie Gruber, UW- Extension. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

81. A Food Waste Primer: This workshop will present an overview of the issue of the tremendous amount of food waste generated by society, followed by the hierarchy of strategies to recover and beneficially reuse the wastes. Case studies/examples will be included. (Intermediate) Jonathan Rivin, Waste Management Specialist. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Green Tent. 82. Advanced Kombucha Brewing: Go beyond the basic brew and explore infusions, continuous brew, and vinegars along with practical uses and fun treats using the scoby. (Advanced) Lisa Shirek, Holistic Health Practitioner. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Green Tent. 83. Alive Food! Alive Bodies!: Fresh! Fermented! Dehydrated! Cultured! Direct from the Earth! Intention! Why eating “Alive” foods means an “Alive” body! What are the health benefits? Where do I get these foods and can I make them myself? Let’s create a perspective that makes us “want” to make good food choices! Eating “Alive” saves energy! (Beginner) Alice Helen Dolata, Alice’s Rabbit Whole. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Green Tent. 84. Backyard Compost Basics: We will review the basics of backyard composting. We will discuss bin selection, materials to use, how to’s and troubleshooting. (Beginner) Angie Lemar, Recycling Connections Program Director. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Pink Tent and Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Green Tent.

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79. Solar energy market trends and opportunities: This session will provide an overview on solar market trends and opportunities for communities and will discuss a number of topics ranging from permitting, interconnection, zoning, market development, education, financing, and policy and will serve as a jumping off point for the other sessions. (Beginner – Advanced) Nick Hylla, Executive Director of MREA. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.

80. A ACT (Algae Aquaculture Technology): Highlight AACT Bioprocesses within the Photo Bioreactor and the Anaerobic Bioreactor. In addition we will discuss the Autonomous Networked Technology, the Organic Carbon Engine, fertilizer manufacturing and intensive agriculture practices. (Beginner) Peter Fee, AACT. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Green Tent.

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78. Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change: Nuclear power cannot help in the urgent campaign to halt and reverse climate change because it takes far too long to properly site, approve, construct and licence a new reactor. Making matters worse, because nuclear power is unsafe, uneconomic and unsustainable, it contributes to rather than prevents climate change, produces persistent, highly radioactive toxic waste, creates terrorist targets, widens the spread of nuclear weapons -- and is completely unnecessary. New investment in nuclear power robs resources from clean, renewable and safe energy production required now to confront climate chaos. (Beginner – Advanced) John LaForge, Nukewatch: Kevin Kamps, Beyond Nuclear. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.

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76. How to run a successful benefit auction: Learn how to organize and run a live benefit auction for your business or organization. (Beginner, Intermediate) Sterling Strathe, owner of Sterling Auction Services. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

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75. Green is gold! Marketing your green business: Learn to differentiate yourself in the marketplace and how to target and engage potential customers. Use eco-friendly communication tools to highlight the benefits of your green business. (Intermediate) Autumn Hill, Autumn Hill Creative, LLC. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

85. Choosing herbal remedies for sustainability: 85% of herbs are imported. Choose herbal remedies closer to home and have a long lasting effect on the sustainability of the planet and your health. (Intermediate) Linda Conroy, Bioregional Herbalist. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Black Tent; Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Purple Tent.

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workshop guide 86. Designing a food-producing yard using permaculture: Your yard can produce food, and, at the same time, require less work, water, and other inputs. Learn how permaculture’s principles, tools, and practices help accomplish these things. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mary Eberle, First Step Renew LLC. Friday 2:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Green Tent.

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87. Eating year-round from the garden: Come to this workshop to learn strategies for extending the harvest and planning for local food throughout the seasons. (Beginner, Intermediate) Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Organic Gardener. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Black Tent. 88. Energy wise food preservation—dehydrating and canning: Preserve food utilizing time-proven methods in updated ways that save energy. Learn about building and using the Walk solar food dryer as well as steam canning/juicing. (Beginner – Advanced) Larisa Walk, Co-Author of “Feeding Ourselves – The Four-Season Pantry from Plant to Plate.” Friday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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89. Energy wise food storage—root cellaring: Three seasoned organic gardeners will share their tips for “Root cellaring” (live foods) and other winter storage tricks and methods. (Beginner – Advanced) Larisa Walk, Winona and Jan Erdman, Organic Gardeners. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Pink Tent. 90. Fermentation is Fun! : Learn how and why to make your own kombucha tea, naturally carbonated beverages, and vinegar using simple techniques and inexpensive household items. Plus, win a free kombucha mother! (Beginner, Intermediate) Carly Smith, Fermentation Enthusiast. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Green Tent.

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91. Foundations of Herbal Medicine: Learn the properties of herbs that can be harvested to maintain health and foster healing. Learn to prepare infusions, decoctions, tinctures, oils, ointments, bath salts, scrubs, facial cleansers, masks and more. (Beginner, Intermediate) Marguerite Ramlow, Artha Sustainable Living Center LLC. Friday 2:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Black Tent.

92. Growing Food in Small Spaces: Learn how to grow food in containers and square-foot gardens, and how to grow sprouts in jars and mushrooms on your countertop. Learn ways to expand your growing space. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mary Eberle, First Step Renew LLC. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Black Tent.

93. Herbs, Homemade Wine & Cacao!: Simple homemade wines can be full of nutrients and antioxidants. Herbal infused wines are not only simple to make they can be designed especially for your needs. And raw Cacao is a truly magnificent food that abounds in health benefits and is amazingly high in magnesium. Raw Cacao mix with high calcium Carob makes an excellent start to any day. Come, let’s play! (Beginner) Alice Helen Dolata, Alice’s Rabbit Whole LLC. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Green Tent. 94. Integrating renewable energies into integrated food production systems: We will cover how a system for food production works well with renewable energies. We will also cover energy efficient techniques used to reduce waste, water, land, raw materials, and energy for improving the production in rural and commercial farms. (Advanced) Carlos Leon Ramos, Biotechnology Aquaculture Engineer. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Green Tent. 95. Intensive home food production with open raised bed gardens: This talk shows how open raised beds (not containerized) offer the home gardener maximum food production using the least amount of space and outside inputs. This is the most sustainable approach to home gardening. (Beginner, Intermediate) Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Green Tent. 96. Launch your Organic Farm Dream: Join the organic farming movement and create a livelihood based on sustainability values and good food. Come harvest resources and inspiration from the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service. (MOSES) (Beginner, Intermediate) Lisa Kivirist, Inn Serendipity. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Black Tent; Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Pink Tent. 97. Optimized growth of fruiting and flowering plants using aquaponics: Aquaponics is the art and science of raising plants and fish together. When properly balanced, the waste from the fish provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants take up the organic nutrients, returning cleaner water to the fish. While leafy green types do well in the consistently nitrogen rich waste stream created by fish, one can get better results growing fruiting and flowering plants. This presentation will focus on the specific needs of fruiting and flowering plants and how best to achieve those parameters using aquaponics. Jesse Hull and Molly Stanek, Imagine Aquaponics. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Green Tent.

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100. Renewable Natural Gas: Make your own renewable natural gas from farm and kitchen wastes, or from wood. Learn how to make and use a small biogas digester, and simple wood-gas camp stove. A presentation about biogas basics and how to make and use renewable natural gas from home and farm waste. (Beginner) Paul Scheckel, Off-Grid homesteader. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Green Tent.

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98. Organic Valley Sustainability & Biofuels Program: 104. Urban Fruit Foraging/Gleaning: Learn what kinds Nicole will provide background on the sustainability of fruit are easily found in urban areas, and how initiatives of CROPP cooperative, a nationwide to identify, harvest, and use it. Learn about group cooperative of over 1800 certified organic farms. foraging and online resources for urban fruit Zach will provide a detailed overview of the Organic gleaning. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mary Eberle, Valley biofuels program. (Beginner) Nicole Spinelli Owner, First Step Renew, LLC. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in and Zach Biermann, Organic Valley. Saturday 11:00 Green Tent. a.m. in Brown Tent. 105. Vegetable Seed Saving Part I: For folks who have a 99. Raising Rabbits without Cages: Learn how to basic understanding of seed saving . We will look humanely raise meat, fur and wool rabbits in a at cross-pollinating crops, bi-annuals, and other colony system. (Beginner, Intermediate) Erica Q challenges. (Intermediate, Advanced) Kathleen Solis, Emancipation Acres. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Plunkett-Black, Seed Savers Exchange. Friday 4:00 Black Tent. p.m. in Green Tent. 106. Vegetable Seed Saving Part II: Why and how to save seed from your own garden vegetables. Focus will be on the easiest, self-pollinating crops for Beginners. (Beginner, Intermediate) Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Seed Savers Exchange. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Green Tent.

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101. Soil Secrets for Success: Learn about the biological bridge between soils, plants & health. No matter what you are growing the basics are the same for making healthy soil that produces nutritious food in a sustainable way. (Beginner, Intermediate) Douglas Piltingsrud, PhD Chemist. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

109. Sustainability, Equity, Democracy: This Is Not Your Grandpa’s Green Economy: How do we define and deliver skills for a sustainable future, including a greener national economy and a more resilient Midwest? This workshop outlines a framework for education and organizing that addresses the realities of climate change and economic inequality. (Beginner, Intermediate) Sarah L. White, UWMadison. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Maroon Tent.

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103. The Worm Comeback: Fostering, Fertilizing and Feeding the land!: Learn about worms, castings, worm tea and the mechanics of combining the two to restore or add to the biologic value of soil. You will quickly learn about worm biology, worm benefits to soil, then to castings, worm tea and how in combination and showing specific examples of CHEAP equipment, do it yourself using tried and true application rates - valuable to farmers, growers and gardeners. (Beginner, Intermediate) Steve Finley, Garden Enthusiast. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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107. Empowering Grassroots Environmental Activism Panel: Panelists will share strategies for grassroots organizing to defend our environment and health, and discuss how we can build public awareness of major environmental issues facing our state and world. (Beginner – Advanced) Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ) Panel. Saturday 4:00 102. Suburban/Urban Permaculture: People in the cities p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. in White Tent. and suburbs are learning how to produce their own fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey, mushrooms, 108. Energy Ethics and Activism: A group participatory chicken, wines, beer and more. Incorporating discussion with people brainstorming to take action permaculture design reduces work, increases in their local venues toward energy sustainability yields, and deepens our inner sense of security and local self-reliance. (Advanced) Christopher and competency. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest LaForge, Great Northern Solar. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Permaculture. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Green Tent. in Yellow Tent.

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110. 24-Hour solar-hydrogen electric generation: The effects of equipment sizing on system performance will be presented for a 24-hour electric power plant that uses photovoltaics, reversible fuel cells and hydrogen storage. (Intermediate) Michael K. Gustafson, Chemical Engineer. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Green Home Pavilion. 111. Adding batteries to your existing PV system: A common frustration of grid tied PV system owners is when the grid is down, so is their PV system. AC Coupled Battery Backup systems give system owners seamless power changeover during outages, while maintaining high efficiency back-feeding to the grid. And it’s easily fitted to your existing PV system. Learn how your system can be both grid tied and off grid. (Beginner, Intermediate) Craig Buttke, North Wind Renewable Energy. Friday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.

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112. Advanced PV: A review of the latest issues in PV Design and installation with plenty of time for questions by participants regarding their concerns. (Advanced) Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent. 113. Aesthetics in Solar: Who says Solar can’t be beautiful? Come take a look at examples of uniquely designed functioning solar. (Beginner) John Hippensteel, Lake Michigan Wind & Sun, Ltd. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.

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114. Being a smart solar electric system consumer: Know what you’re getting for your money, and the difference between a sales pitch and a quality system. Learn key characteristics of modules & inverters that drive system performance and cost. (Intermediate) Jim Funk, Energize, LLC. Friday 12:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

115. Effects of low irradiance levels on I-V curve testing: I-V curve testing is quickly becoming a standard for determining final acceptance of utility-scale solar PV projects. But the requirements for minimum irradiance during testing seem to be non-existent. Here we will discuss why determining an acceptable threshold of irradiance can provide realizable results, and will ensure the acceptability of this testing method. (Advanced) Kelley Benyo, EcoVision Electric: Cari Williamette, Solar Design Enthusiast. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in the Yellow Tent. 116. ElectroMagnetic Exposure 2013 Update: Basics and updates of ElectroMagnetic exposure, such as Building wiring, radio frequency, smart phone / meters. Also we will address elements of low exposure computers etc. with demonstrations. (Intermediate) Spark Burmaster, Building Biology Institute. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent. 117. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: Introduction to photovoltaic/solar electric technology and how to use it, based on system types, mounting options, shading, costs and benefits, and next steps to implement a system. (Beginner) Jim Funk, Energize, LLC. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent. 118. Introduction to PV: For those who know little to nothing about solar electric systems. Non-technical description of types of systems, how they work, cost and benefit, and appropriate applications. (Beginner) Nick Matthes, MREA Instructor. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent. 119. Off-Grid Power Reality Living: Off the grid is no picnic, but it can be very rewarding, and sure beats living in town! Learn the ins and outs of designing, installing, maintaining and living with off-grid electric and heating systems. (Beginner) Dan Fink, Buckville Energy Consulting LLC. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent. 120. Photovoltaic Fire Safety: Learn about the fire safety of photovoltaic systems from the firefighter’s perspective. (Intermediate, Advanced) Dan Fink, Otherpower.com. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.

123. Solar roofing best practices, residential composition roofs: Make sure you are following code, not voiding the roof warranty, and reducing your installer liability on composition shingle roofs. The class addresses proper mounting and flashing methods including Quick Mount PV’s Classic Comp Mount and QBase Comp Mount. (Beginner, Intermediate) Marshall Green, East Coast Trainer and Installer. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.

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RAINBOW’S END 128. Active Learning through Music, Movement, and Books: We will be exploring parts of our Wisconsin life through songs, books and movement activities about pond life, woodland animals, planting gardens, dairy farming and our wonderful sun! We will also do some simple movement and circle songs. Join us for musical learning and fun! (Children ages 1 to 7) Fran McKinney and Josh Calhoun. Friday 1:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End. 129. CWES Songs and Skits: Come join us for a fun session on Songs and Skits from the CWES Summer Camp! We will use audience participation for our campfire program, which is great for all ages! Linda Gruber and Shaina Stewart, Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES). Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End. 130. Earth, Music…. Magic!: Fun, interactive and exciting educational musical enrichment featuring primitive musical instruments, and celebrating the creative exploration of human expression through sound. Bill Kehl. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

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125. How to earn a MREA Site Assessment Certificate: MREA’s PV and Solar Thermal Site Assessor Certificates are now nationally accredited by ANSIIREC. Learn what it takes to become a MREA Site Assessor for solar and wind systems. (Beginner) Nicole Rice, MREA Training Network Coordinator. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Red Tent: Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent: Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.

127. MSTN Success and Updates: This workshop will provide an overview of the Midwest Solar Training Networks (MSTN) history, activities, successes, and lessons learned. A MSTN Networking Social will directly follow - a great opportunity to meet other MSTN instructors and students involved in solar training in the Midwest! (Beginner – Advanced) Nicole Rice, MREA Training Network Coordinator. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

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124. The importance of initial and annual PV system testing: While most owners/developers realize that some confirmation of system performance should be required before they pay the final bill for a PV system, what they think should be included in that final commissioning varies greatly. In addition, annual testing to confirm continued performance will help ensure meeting estimated production and payback. (Intermediate) Kelley Benyo, EcoVision Electric: Cari Williamette, Solar Design Enthusiast. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.

126. Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: Restoring the Planet: Learn how to harness the power of business to make the world a better place while providing a more meaningful and purpose-driven life as a lifestyle of entrepreneur. Make self-employment work for you. (Beginner) Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

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122. Solar: Don’t Just Set it and Forget It: Operation and maintenance training for facilities managers. (Beginner – Advanced) Clay Sterling, MREA Regional Training Officer; Matt Vester, MREA Instructor. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.

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121. Planning and Building a PV Lab: Design, specification, and development of PV labs for educational purposes. Equipment, lab style, integration, and the in’s and out’s of making a lab effective for the learner. (Advanced) Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.

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workshop guide 131. Flower Fairy Festival: Each fairy has its own unique personality. Make one or several with pipe cleaners, wooden beads, and silk flowers. Learn some flower and nature lore and introduce your fairy to the others at the Flower Fairy Festival. (Children ages 5-12) Lori Barian, Tomorrow River Community Charter School. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

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132. Flutterby Butterfly: Make tissue paper butterflies that can “fly” from a small tree branch. Make tissue paper flowers for your butterfly to visit too. Learn a few butterfly and flower poems and songs. (Children ages 3-12) Lori Barian, Tomorrow River Community Charter School. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.

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133. Gratitude and the Elm Dance: Self-Care for Activists of All Sizes: The work that reconnects helps us take care of ourselves. It starts with gratitude; the Elm Dance helps us heal ourselves and the earth. Judy Skog and Dave Spitzer. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.

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140. Rapunzel Marionette Show: Be taken away to a magical land in the story of Rapunzel. Marionettes depict the story along with musical accompanist. After the show you will have a chance to meet the marionettes and experience the skill of puppetry. (Children ages 3 and up) Marguerite Ramlow, Nina Cass and Laurie Low. Saturday 1:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

134. How to BEE a Plant: Experience the life cycle of plants and taste some seeds. (Children 3-12) Amy Pittack, Gray Wolf Living. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

141. Solar Power Learning Fun: See how solar electricity works by making a fan powered by the sun! Hands-on mini-PV modules connected to small motors will be used. The Solar Pathfinder will be used by participants to create a trace of a solar window just like a PV installer. (Children ages 4-12) Bob McCallister, UW-Rock County. Saturday 3:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

135. Hula Hoop Workshop: Twirling, rolling, tricks and hooping fun! Begin by making and decorating your own hula hoop and then learn some hula-hoop skills. (Children 4 and up, $5 supply fee) Brianna Cabral, Born to Be Worn. Sunday 1:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

142. Souped up sand castles and mud-pies: Play with mud, grass, sticks to build homes, castles and any structure you can think up. Expect to get dirty! (All ages) Mark Morgan, Bearpaw Design and Construction. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.

136. Juggling Workshop: Truly Remarkable Loon will teach us juggling basics for all skill levels. Join in the fun and learn how to juggle! Truly Remarkable Loon. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

143. Sustainable Singing: Be prepared to laugh, sing and dance! (All Ages) Tom Pease, Friday 3:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

137. Let’s Get Wiggly: Come wiggle with the worms. Learn how they live and how they help people. Play wiggly games and do a wormy craft. (Children 3-12) Amy Pittack, Gray Wolf Living. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End. 138. Make your own non-toxic paint: Kids’ of all ages can learn how to make their own paint using everyday items found in most kitchens. These paints are all non-toxic and safe. This year we will continue the fun by painting Sunny Day’s tables! (Children 3 and up) Ramy Selim and Ariel Steuer, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End. 82

139. Make Your Own Play Dough: Kids’ of all ages can come learn how to make play dough with things found in most kitchens! It is completely non-toxic and can be made in any color. Then use the play dough to make something fun and creative! Bring your imagination!!! (Children 3 and up) Ramy Selim and Donna Pickard, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

144. Tangled in Yarn: Come see what you can do with nothing more than your fingers and a ball of yarn! Learn to make belts, necklaces, pet leashes and more. (Children 6-14) Amy Pittack, Gray Wolf Living. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End. 145. Truly Remarkable Loon Juggling Performance: Come see world-renowned juggler and entertainer Truly Remarkable Loon give an hour-long performance on The Main Stage. Sunday 2:00 p.m. at the Main Stage.

147. Wear Me: Parents will learn all about baby wearing, the many options for carriers and benefits to children. Children will learn how to wear their dolls. Instructions will be provided to make your own carrier (mini and grown-up size). Bring a baby or doll to practice with! (All ages) Brianna Cabral, Born to Be Worn. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.

153. Intro to Solar Hot Water: For those who know little to nothing about solar water heating. Nontechnical description of system types, applications, theory, design, installations, and economics of solar water heating. (Beginner) Mark Morgan, MREA Instructor. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Red Tent.

148. Yoga for Kids and Family: Have fun; cultivate balance and harmony with the whole family. Enjoy yoga poses that almost anyone can do. Yoga encourages self-awareness, self-esteem, compassion and healthy living. Studies show that children who practice yoga feel better about themselves and do better in school. (All ages) Marguerite Ramlow, Artha Yoga Studios. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

149. Commercial Solar Thermal Success!: Energy and financial savings all with the color of Green. How commercial solar thermal is a win/win for your business, your community and our environment. (Beginner – Advanced) Shawn Young, Solar Thermal Installer. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Red Tent. 150. Energy and financial savings all with the color of green: How commercial solar thermal is a win/ win for your business, your community and our environment. (Beginner – Advanced) Shawn Young, Solar Thermal Installer. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

154. Intro to Solar Space Heating: Basics of heating new or existing buildings with active solar, for those who know little to nothing about solar space heating. Non-technical description of system and collector types and economics. (Beginner) Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Red Tent. 155. Solar Air Heating: Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. (Beginner) Jason Edens, Director at RREAL. Friday 11:00 a.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

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152. Intro to Solar Hot Water: For those who know little to nothing about solar water heating. Nontechnical description of system types, applications, theory, design, installation, and economics of solar water heating. (Beginner) Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor. Friday 2:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Red Tent.

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146. Using the force: energy that binds the galaxy together: Using Star Wars and popular references to invoke truths about energy use, we will explore the history of energy and compare and contrast different energy types through song, technology and storytelling. Joe Nowinski, Hoopla Magazine. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.

156. Solar Heating at the MREA: MREA has a state of the art solar thermal heating system including flat plate collectors from Caleffi, evacuated tube collectors from Solar America Solutions, and controls from Solar Logic. In addition, MREA has installed an Effecta wood gasification boiler to move us completely away from fossil fuels. (Beginner – Advanced) MREA Staff and Instructors. Friday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

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151. High mass sand beds and other seasonal solar thermal storage techniques: High mass sand beds are commonly used for inter-seasonal long-term storage of solar thermal heat. This session will address this and other methods of banking the summer’s heat for winter’s use. (Intermediate) Ben Nusz, MREA Instructor. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

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157. Solar thermal for domestic hot water against the rest: How does solar thermal domestic hot water stand up to the newest in standard domestic hot water production. Come see how solar thermal stands up against Hy-brid electric heat pumps with numbers from the industry itself. Also see numbers seen from real life domestic solar hot water thermal systems users up and running with systems as old as 30 plus years old. (Beginner – Advanced) Mark Morgan, MREA Instructor. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Red Tent. 158. The Importance of Residential Solar Thermal: Overview of the current norms within residential solar thermal monitoring technology, and a description of new approaches that will enable broader adoption of residential solar thermal applications. (Intermediate) Arnoud van Houten, Sunnovations Inc. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Red Tent.

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159. A permaculture approach to renewable energy: There are some very creative and inspiring options to generating the energy we need to live abundantly well. Some are unconventional and overlooked but work incredibly well if designed into the whole system. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent. 160. Anaerobic Digestion on the Cheap: Learn to make an anaerobic digester to create sizable quantities of biogas for heat and power needs. We’ll share methods of production, substrate types and sources, linking systems for synergy. (Beginner – Advanced) Greg David, Sustain Jefferson. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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161. Challenges and solutions to rainwater harvesting: A 1-2 hour Rainwater Harvesting Workshop focused on the principles and benefits of Rainwater Harvesting; also addressing common challenges to and solutions for storing and using rainwater. (Beginner) Omar Galal, Dave Schumann, Matt Bethke, Enginuity Members. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

162. DIY Emergency Kits: It makes little sense to purchase a ready-made emergency kit when you can build one yourself for a fraction of the cost. (Beginner, Intermediate) Jim Cobb, “Prepper” and Author. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Black Tent. 163. Electrical aspects of home energy auditing: This workshop will cover the definition of electrical terms, electrical energy delivery to the house, electrical distribution within the house, test equipment and examples of various loads throughout the house. (Beginner) Tom Babinski, Electrical Engineer. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Blue Tent. 164. Farming in a post peak-oil world: How managed grazing can save the environment and feed the planet: Energy efficient, ecologically sound, productive and profitable; managed grazing solves a host of the problems associated with this nation’s intensive livestock production system. Join Teal Fyksen, Grazing Specialist for Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development, as he details what makes managed grazing so exciting and why it should be an integral component to the future of U.S. agriculture. (Beginner – Advanced) Teal Fyksen, Grazing Specialist. 3:00 p.m. Sunday White Tent 165. Farmstead chef: Grow, prepare, savor, share: Whether you’re an urban farmer, farmers’ market regular or savor the flavors of fresh, local, seasonal cuisine, join the authors as they share simple tips for homegrown and homemade cooking, from preserving the harvest to stocking the pantry to building community around your kitchen table. (Beginner – Intermediate) Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent. 166. Focus on Energy Program Overview: Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities’ statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. Since 2001, the program has worked with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install costeffective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. This session will provide an overview of the programs available to help Wisconsin residents lower their energy consumption and costs by making their homes more energy efficient. (Beginner) Nancy Alberte and Scott Bloedorn, Focus on Energy. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

169. How permaculture changes the world we see: This workshop will share real life experiences. Permaculture is a way of thinking, designing and being--it transforms the world around us. (Beginner) Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Black Tent.

171. Introduction to being an educated consumer: What’s important when shopping for a small wind turbine? And once you make the decision to “go wind” what matters when installing a small wind turbine? (Beginner – Advanced) Mick Sagrillo, Founder of DWEA. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.

175. Napkin sketch to building permit—Planning your next building project: Are you considering an energy efficient home or an update? Overwhelmed and not sure what to do first? Learn how to organize information, sketch out solutions, and what blueprints look like. Follow step-by-step actual case studies. (Beginner, Intermediate) Amber Westerman, Amber Westerman Building Design. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Purple Tent. 176. Our Permaculture Journey: This workshop will look back on the 4 years of implementing a permaculture design at Cold Springs Creek in Woodstock, IL. Technical examples of what works and what does not. (Intermediate) Seth McCallister, Chief Agrarian Officer for Sousa USA. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Purple Tent. 177. Psychology of peak critical resource depletion: In spite of sound scientific studies and warnings, large segments of society refuse to comprehend the seriousness and consequences of resource depletion. Participants will be introduced to psychological defenses that interfere with acceptance and remediation of this critical issue. (Beginner) Douglas McWain, Assistant Professor and Sustainable Living Enthusiast. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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172. Living off-grid—North and South: With over 30 years of combined off-grid living, Aur (Southern IL) & Dan (Northern MI) present a non-technical, humorous, realistic, & low-tech ways to completely live off-grid. (Beginner) Aur Beck and Dan Alway, Certified Solar PV installers. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

174. Milliwatt Living: A workshop describing ways of creating appliances that operate on a fraction of the power used by conventional devices. Attendees will see actual working examples of construction along with information on how to build at home. (Intermediate) Dominic Crea, University Lecturer and Enthusiast. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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170. I think I want to put a solar system on my house: This workshop will provide the inquisitive homeowner answers to all the basic questions. We’ll start with the basics of how a solar electric system works, how your utility will credit you for the days you overproduce solar energy, the financial grants, incentives and tax advantages of solar generated energy systems. (Beginner) Rob Peck, North Wind Renewable Energy. Friday 10:00 a.m. and Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

173. Make your own paints and finishes for adults: We will cover the history of paints, how to work with truly ECO paints. And how to make your own 100% non-toxic paints and finishes using things found in local stores and in your own kitchen as well as natural plant based dye’s. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ramy Selim, Executive Director of Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Purple Tent.

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168. Green, or Not: With all the hype with “Green” everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. We will talk about how to choose products, from our cleaning supplies to our building materials, and covers the importance of all this and how to tie it in to your local community. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

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167. Get started making ethanol fuel: A brief history of ethanol as fuel. How to get a free permit to make up to 5200 gallons a year. How to refine moonshine to a high-octane fuel. (Beginner) Jeffrey Lindow, bio-fuel producer. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Pink Tent.

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workshop guide 178. Rain harvesting—Beyond the rain barrel: For a gardener, water is the most essential resource. And it has become both expensive and scarce. This workshop will describe the building of a gravity fed irrigation system and a low cost underground irrigation system that collects 1000 gallons of water from one inch of rain. (Intermediate) Paul and Candy Krepel, Urban Farmers. Friday 11:00 a.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

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179. Raising Chickens: Learn all the skills you need to start raising chickens in a rural or urban environment. (Beginner) Erica Q Solis, Emancipation Acres. Friday 10:00 a.m. in Black Tent. 180. RE and the Energy Cliff: A summary of “The Energy Trap” (2011) by Tom Murphy, UCSD physics, and a US-specific version of “Sustainability Without the Hot Air” (2009) by David McKay, University of Cambridge physics. (Beginner) David L. Wokosin, Research Associate Professor, Northwestern University. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Pink Tent.

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181. Rising to the Climate Challenge: This session is an opportunity for climate activists to discuss the challenges and opportunities we face, and how we can work together, organize, and support each other in this process. (Beginner – Advanced) Don Ferber, Sierra Club. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Pink Tent. 182. Self-Care for the Activist: Joanna Macy’s work that reconnects is great self-care. It starts with Gratitude. The Elm Dance helps us ground and heal ourselves and the earth. No dance experience required—it’s easy. (Beginner) Judy Skog, Environmental Activist. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Black Tent.

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183. Socially Responsible Investing: This educational course is designed to define Socially Responsible Investing and its impact on society and the environment. For people who are looking to align their values with their investments. (Beginner) David Behnke-Seper, First Affirmative Financial Network. Friday 10:00 a.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Pink Tent.

184. Greener future for young people through permaculture: Join Megan (25) and Ernest (33) as they share their personal reasons for choosing to work closely with the land and community and how their permaculture education influenced their decisions. (Beginner) Megan Krintz and Ernest Rando, Midwest Permaculture Internship Staff. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Black Tent. 185. Sustainable Living Simplified: Go carbon negative and (largely) fossil fuel free with renewable energy, organic and local foods and green home design. Garner ideas and inspiration to simplify, achieve greater self-reliance and a sane livelihood while enriching your quality of life. (Beginner, Intermediate) John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, Inn Serendipity, coauthor, Farmstead Chef, Rural Renaissance and ECOpreneuring. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Black Tent. 186. Using Ecology in Design: Learn how the basic principles of ecology can be used to design sustainable rooms, buildings, landscapes, and cities. Presentation will cover passive systems, space planning, materials & resources, and permaculture integration. (Beginner – Advanced) Emily Scali, M. Arch, LEED GA, AIA Associate. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Black Tent. 187. Water Efficient Technologies: A workshop for all attendees, covering the current water saving technologies used throughout the Midwest. (Beginner, Intermediate) Shawn Young, Conservation Enthusiast. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Purple Tent. 188. What’s for Dinner? Backyard Agriculture: Attendees will hear of our learning experience with respect to soil care, record keeping, importance of local weather conditions, planting a variety of crops, and seed saving. Presenters will share tricks and tips gleaned over the years. (Intermediate) Candy and Paul Krepel, Urban Garden Enthusiasts. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Purple Tent.

190. Bike fun—An unorthodox approach to bicycle advocacy: Learn how Poky Pedaling Stevens Point attracts eight to 80-year-olds on slow urban Bike Fun rides and shifts attitudes about bicycles as a normal transportation option. (Beginner) Bob Fisch, Chief Bike Fun Officer. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.

195. Green Transportation is Now!: You hear a lot about compressed natural gas (CNG) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the news these days. Learn about how this clean, affordable, abundant, American and most importantly renewable energy is impacting the transportation industry. (Beginner) Chris Shneider, Honda Motorwerks. Friday 11:00 a.m. in Brown Tent. 196. Homemade Biodiesel Quality: Home brewers beware. Biodiesel is great, but don’t risk ruining your engine. This workshop will discuss how to analyze your biodiesel with hands-on demonstrations of quality testing. (Intermediate, Advanced) Robert Brylski, Wisconsin Bioenergy Services. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Brown Tent. 197. How to use ethanol in small and large engines: How to hook up Fuel Flex module into the fuel injection harness of a car. We will explain why, and give some driving tips to improve fuel economy on ethanol. (Intermediate, Advanced) Jeff Lindow, Ethanol Expert. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Brown Tent. 198. Living with Electric Vehicles: Hear what it is like to live with an electric vehicle and how electric vehicles can meet your real-world personal transportation needs with a panel of three electric vehicle owners/users. (Beginner) Ryland Erdman, Ben Nelson, Stewart Roberts, Electric Vehicle Owners. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Brown Tent and Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Red Tent.

193. Convert your car to run on used cooking oil: Come watch a diesel vehicle being converted to on up to 100% used cooking oil (SVO). SVO can even be waste oil. Come discover how it works as well as compare to other kits. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.

199. Tesla Motors—Electric Future: This workshop will explore what makes the Tesla electric car today’s leader and upcoming advances in Tesla Motor technology. (Beginner, Intermediate) Jeffery Hayes, Tesla Engine Builders Association. Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Brown Tent.

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192. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle: Learn to convert a motorcycle to electric, using just basic tools and off-the shelf technology. Step-by-step shows how anyone can build his or her own renewable-energy-powered personal vehicle. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ben Nelson, DIY Clean Transportation Expert. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.

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191. Build Your Own Electric Car: Build your own electric car cheap. Covers all aspects of a budget-minded conversion, including choosing the car, installing the motor, controller, batteries, and insurance and registration. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ben Nelson, DIY Clean Transportation Expert. Saturday 10:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.

194. DIY Hybrid Pickup Truck: Learn how to build an 80MPG truck using affordable existing technology. Design concepts & real-world experiences in converting to a plug-in hybrid. Come see many photos and join the discussion with Q&A time. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ben Nelson, DIY Clean Transportation Expert. Friday 10:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Brown Tent.

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189. Wood gasification is high efficiency space heating: Are you ready to take your wood burning into the 21st century? We’ll show how High Efficiency Wood Gasification units can save a homeowner or business significant amounts wood, reduce fire-stoking time, and significantly reduce environmentally harmful emissions. If your outdoor boiler is older than 7 years, or if you are just starting to look at wood burning for your space heating needs, this workshop will provide you with valuable information. (Beginner, Intermediate) Karl Schwingel, North Wind Renewable Energy. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.

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workshop guide 206. The potential of Great Lakes Wind: Wisconsin has unrivaled potential for economic development from Great Lakes Wind by using Wisconsin’s manufacturing and engineering know-how that will produce large-scale, clean renewable energy for generations. (Beginner – Advanced) Bob Owen, Wind Advocate: Elizabeth Ward, Sierra Club: Chris Wisseman, CEO of Fisherman’s Energy. Saturday 201. Two Wheels—Understanding the Connections and 10:00 a.m. in Blue Tent. Benefits: Portage County Planning and Health and Human Services Department staff will discuss the 207. Water-Pumping Windmills: Granddaddy of Active Community’s movement in Portage County. renewable energy technology, water-pumping (Beginner, Intermediate) Sarah Wallace, Portage windmills shaped rural America, and still work County Planning and Zoning Department: Gary today! Brief history plus discussion of windmill Garske, Portage County Health and Human Services. restoration & wind-powered water systems. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Brown Tent. (Beginner, Intermediate) Bryce Black, LoTec Windmill Service. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.

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200. The reality of vehicle maintenance and conversions: We will look at some simple tips to make your current vehicle more efficient, as well as the reality of doing simple conversions to run on alternative fuels. Even water! (Beginner, Intermediate) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.

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208. Will wind work in Wisconsin? At my house?: This workshop would follow the wind site assessment 202. Building a 3kW Wind Turbine from Scratch: workshop and display rough wind potential for Constructing a 3 kw wind turbine from scratch. Topics select and attendee properties in Wisconsin using will include all aspects of the project from: Permitting ArcReader and the Wisconsin Wind Resource maps in Waushara county, WI. to Construction of the 110’ for an Intermediate or Advanced level offering. tower. (Beginner, Intermediate) Douglas Kujawa, Civil It could also be offered at any time as a Beginner Engineer and Inventor. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Blue Tent. level workshop. (Beginner – Advanced) Cris Folk, Wind/PV instructor for MREA. Friday 11:00 a.m. and 203. Carving Homebrew Wind Turbine Blades: In this Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Blue Tent. workshop you will learn how to layout, carve, and finish Homebrew wind turbine blades. (Beginner) 209. Wind for Women: Learn about the basics of wind John Johanning, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical and have the freedom to ask any questions you’d College. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Blue Tent. like! Learn about types and applications, with a tour of the MREA systems. (Beginner) Jenny Heinzen, 204. Introduction to Wind: Learn about small and MREA. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Blue Tent. large wind turbines and their associated parts. Learn about types and applications, with a tour 210. Wind Site Assessment: Techniques for determining of the MREA systems. (Beginner) John Johanning, the average wind speed on your property and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Friday how to optimize a site for a wind energy system. 10:00 a.m. and Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Blue Tent. (Beginner, Intermediate) Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo Power & Light. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Blue Tent. 205. Small Wind Turbine Owner Q & A: A moderator will lead a Q & A session of 4-6 small wind turbine system 211. Tilt-Up Towers: This workshop will cover the basics owners starting with some basic questions and of installing tilt-up towers, the importance of proper opening it up for audience participation. (Beginner) foundation location and layout, and key elements of Cris Folk and David Blecker, Wind and PV Instructors safer tower raising and lowering will be introduced. for MREA. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Blue Tent. (Beginner, Intermediate) Sam Simonetta, MREA Instructor. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Blue Tent.

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Kivirist, Lisa . ........ 96, 126, 165, 185 Klawitter, Adam ...........................65 Klein, Mark ......................10, 16, 18 Knudsen, Steve ��55 Knutson, Jeffrey . ....... 60, 63, 67, 68 Krepel, Paul and Candy ��178, 188 Kubish, Joel . ................................62 Kujawa, Douglas ........................202 LaForge, John ..............................78 LaForge, Chris ............108, 112, 121 Lamb, James ................................72 Lawler, Lois ..................................30 Lawrence, Nels ............................56 Lemar, Angie . ........................54, 84 Levy, Megan ................................77 Liddicoat, Scott . ..........................51 Lindow, Jeffrey .................. 167, 197 Low, Laurie ................................140 Markham, Lynn........................... 44 Martinson, Dan ...........................45 Matthes, Nick ............................118 McCallister, Bob ........................141 McCallister, Seth .......................176 McKinney, Fran . ........................128 McWain, Douglas ..................9, 177 Mitchell, Ann ...............................50 Morgan, Mark ..... 20, 142, 153, 157 MREA Staff and Instructors .......156 Nelson, Ben ....... 191, 192, 194, 198 Noreen, Mike . .............................73 Nowinski, Joe . ...........................146 Nusz, Ben . .........................151, 154 Owen, Bob .................................206 Pease, Tom ................................143 Peck, John . ..................................71 Peck, Rob ...................................170 Pickard, Donna ..........................139 Pierce, Crispin . ............................27 Piltingsrud, Douglas . ...........13, 101 Pittack, Amy .............. 134, 137, 144

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Erdman, Ryland .........................198 Fasel, Markus ............................. 64 Fee, Peter ....................................80 Ferber, Don . ..............................181 Fink, Dan . ..........................119, 120 Finley, Steve . .............................103 Fisch, Bob ................................. 190 Flatau, Becky .................................6 Flatau, Richard . .............................6 Focus on Energy ........................166 Folk, Cris ............................205, 208 Foss, Margaret ............................15 Funk, Jim . .......................... 114, 117 Fyksen, Teal ...............................164 Galal, Omar . ..............................161 Garske, Gary ..............................201 Gordon, Sandy . ...........................11 Green, Marshall . .......................123 Gruber, Linda .............................129 Gruber, Sherrie ............................77 Gustafson, Michael K. ��110 Haney, Alan .................................30 Havens, Jen . ................................50 Hayes, Jeffrey ............................199 Heart, Amy ..................................73 Henning, Caitlin......................40, 49 Heumann, Wally ..........................61 Hill, Autumn ................................75 Hippensteel, John ��113 Host-Jablonski, Lou ��12 Houten, Arnoud van ��158 Hudson, Tim ................................33 Hull, Jesse.....................................97 Hunt-Riesen, Jennifer ��2 Hylla, Nick . ..................................79 Ivanko, John . .............126, 165, 185 Johanning, John . ...............203, 204 Johnson, Dan .....................5, 19, 22 Kamps, Kevin ...............................78 Kebec, Philomena ��107 Kehl, Bill .....................................130

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Ahl, Doug .....................................57 Alway, Dan 58, . .........................172 Anderson, Sue .............................30 Anthony, Jeff . ............................209 Babinski, Tom ............................163 Bargender, Scott ��3 Barian, Lori .................. 53, 131, 132 Beauchamp, Pierre ��43 Bayview EcoVillage ��31 Beck, Aur ...................................172 Behnke-Seper, David ��183 Benyo, Kelley .....................115, 124 Bethke, Matt . ............................161 Biermann, Zach ...........................98 Black, Bryce ...............................207 Blecker, David ............................205 Brown, John . ...............................10 Brylski, Robert ............... 57, 69, 196 Burmaster, Spark .......................116 Buttke, Craig ..............................111 Cabral, Brianna 135, ��147 Calhoun, Josh ............................128 Cass, Nina ..................................140 Cobb, Jim ...................................162 Conkey, Todd ...............................73 Conklin, Gwen .............................50 Conroy, Linda.........................38, 85 Cozzolino, Layne ��26 Crea, Dominic ............................174 Curless, Lisa .................................42 Danielson, Rob .................... 74, 107 David, Greg ..........................32, 160 Denison, Dustin ...........................66 Dolata, Alice Helen ................83, 93 Dostal, Mark ..........................16, 18 Driscoll, Brian ..............................73 Eakles, Dena ................................39 Eberle, Mary ..................86, 92, 104 Edens, Jason ..............................155 Erdman, Jan .................................89 Erdman, Winona ��89

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Plunkett-Black, Kathleen . �� 87, 105, 106 Popple, Patricia .........................107 Ramlow, Marguerite . ..91, 140, 148 Ramos, Carlos Leon ��94 Rand, Joe .................................... 48 Reinhardt, Thom ��47 Rice, Nicole ........................125, 127 Richter, John ................................34 Rivin, Jonathan ...................... 41, 81 Roberts, Stewart .......................198 Romary, Dave ..............................19 Romme, Steve .............................65 Roy, Robert . ...............4, 7, 8, 17, 21 Ruppert, Abbey ...........................52 Sack, Carl ...................................107 Sagrillo, Mick ..................... 171, 210 Samson-Samuel, Leah ��14 Scali, Emily . ...............................186 Scheckel, Paul ........................... 100 Schneider, Chris . .......................195 Schuller, Susan . ...........................49

Schumann, Dave . ......................161 Schwingel, Karl ..........................189 SeBlonka, Kristy . .........................26 Selim, Ramy ........23, 138, 139, 168, 173, 193, 200 Sherman, Clifford ��59 Shirek, Lisa . .........................82, 212 Simonetta, Sam .........................211 Skog, Judy ..........................133, 182 Smith, Kelly . ......................... 40, 44 Smith, Carly ................................ 90 Solis, Erica Q. .......................99, 179 Spinelli, Nicole .............................98 Spitzer, Dave . ............................133 Stensvold, Mark . .........................15 Sterling, Clay . ............................122 Steuer, Ariel ...............................138 Stewart, Shaina .........................129 Strathe, Sterling . .........................76 Thompson, Bob ...........................28 Trudeau, Lise................................37

Truly Remarkable Loon ��136, 145 Valdes, Noel . ...............................95 Vester, Matt . .............................122 Vickerman, Michael ��70 Walk, Larisa .................................88 Wallace, Sarah ...........................201 Ward, Elizabeth .........................206 Weber, Christi . ..............................1 Weber, Julie ...................................2 Westerman, Amber .............24, 175 White, Sarah L. 109 �� Williamette, Cari . ..............115, 124 Wilson, Bill . .............. 25, 29, 35, 36, 102, 159, 169 Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education.............46 Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice................................107 Wisseman, Chris ........................206 Wokosin, David . ....................... 180 Young, Shaw .............. 149, 150, 187

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Join Farmshed + Gimme Shelter for a hands-on brick oven workshop. Over 4 days, participants will learn about design, material selection, & construction while building a brick oven at The Greenhouse Project in downtown Stevens Point. The workshop includes a guided tour of brick ovens throughout our community, complete with a micro-brewery stop at Central Waters Brewery.

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