Sustainable Energy Systems
| Where: | Opal Creek, Jawbone Flats |
| When: | Saturday, August 16, 2008, 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 17, 2008, 12:00 AM |
| Phone: | 503-892-2782 |
| Email: | registrar@opalcreek.org |
| On the web: | http://www.opalcreek.org/programs.html |
Spend a weekend at Opal Creek, learning about Sustainable Power Systems, Active and Passive Solar design, and Energy Efficiency. We recently had solar photovoltaic panels installed on our new Commissary building and a new micro-hydro generator installed in the Pelton Shed, and now all the electricity used in our buildings comes from sustainable, renewable, on site resources. Join Bruce Barney, the primary designer of the new generation system, for a weekend of learning about Opal Creek’s off grid power system, and how you can become less dependent on fossil fuels at home, at work, and in between. Bruce is a licensed mechanical engineer with Portland General Electric (PGE), has been involved with solar energy for many years, and has 3 kW of solar panels at his home.
Spend a weekend learning about generating your own solar, hydro or wind power; designing and/or remodeling your home to minimize energy usage, learning how to eliminate phantom electrical loads, and other ideas how to live more sustainably in your home. Best of all, 100% of the power you use during your stay will come from local renewable resources.
Cost: $150 / adult
All overnight workshops include meals, luggage shuttle, and accommodations in the historic mining town of Jawbone Flats. Before planning your visit to Opal Creek, please take a look at our Policies. If you're interested in scheduling an outdoor education program for your school, please visit our School Programs page. Family workshops are specifically designed to suit young children, as well as students of all ages. See you in the woods!
Please call our office at 503-892-2782 or email our Registrar with questions or to register for workshops. Please continue to check the website for detailed information about our 2008 workshops.
