>Solar Hot Air Heating Systems
Thu, Nov 13
This evening workshop will introduce you to one of the most economical and user-friendly renewable energies available: Solar hot air. We have all experienced roasting in our vehicle - whether in traffic, or revisiting our parked car. Solar hot air collection systems work in a similar manner - but have the added benefit of providing supplementary heat to your home, workshop, garage, cabin, or business.
Course Goal:
Participants will learn about the basics of Solar Hot Air Renewable Energy Systems; energy efficiency concepts; and how to determine the feasibility and system size requirements of a solar hot air collector.
Course Objectives:
- Gain a functional understanding of solar hot air systems
- Learn about the system components involved
- Understand the basics of system feasibility, site analysis, system design, and system sizing
- Understand the importance of energy efficiency when considering renewable energy systems
Course Format:
This is an evening 3 to 4 hour course including lecture, A/V presentations, technology demonstrations and scheduled breaks.
Course Prerequisites:
None at all - come, learn and meet like-minded folks!
What to Bring / Need to Know:
We encourage (but do not require) you to bring a calculator and a copy of your heating bill as we will review household heating usage issues during the class. You do not need to bring your own tools or equipment to this course, but closed-toed shoes are preferred as there may be a hands-on component within the workshop.
Lecture Topics:
- The 'why, what, where, who, and when' of Solar hot air systems
- Equipment selection and system components
- Site analysis
- System sizing
- Energy efficiency
- System economics/return on investment
Each student will leave the seminar with a packet of information and a renewed enthusiasm for moving their household or business toward greater sustainability and energy efficiency. Special discounts on selected books and products are available to our seminar attendees! Sign up today while enrollment is still open!
| When: | Thu, Nov 13 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| Cost: | $75 |
Instructors
Amy Beaudet
Complete Schedule for this Class
Important Information
Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, as class size is limited. To reserve a space please pay the entire tuition upon sign-up. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, and you will be notified in advance if a class you had previously enrolled in is cancelled.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel prior to 30 days before the workshop start date, 50% of your total tuition is non-refundable, plus the cost of any materials sent to you. If you cancel within 30 days of the beginning of the workshop, your entire tuition is non-refundable. Please inform us in writing of your cancellation by using our online email form.
Cancellation process
To cancel a class you have registered for, please email workshops@altenergystore.com or call us toll-free at 877-878-4060.
Location
Hudson, MA
Headquarters
The Alternative Energy Store
43 Broad Street
Suite A408
Hudson, MA 01749
Accommodations
The Holiday Inn Express in Hudson, MA, offers special room rates to Alternative Energy Store students! You will receive reservation information shortly after enrolling in the class.
Directions
From Logan Airport, Boston, MA: (Total Est. Time: 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 42.17 miles Map)
1: Start out going WEST toward TERMINAL C (Portions toll). 0.9 miles
2: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp. <0.1 miles
3: Merge onto I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 30.7 miles
4: Merge onto I-495 N via EXIT 11A toward MARLBOROUGH / N.H.-MAINE. 7.8 miles
5: Merge onto MA-85 CONN E / HUDSON ST via EXIT 25A toward RT-85 / HUDSON. 1.7 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MA-85 / WASHINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto BROAD ST. 0.7 miles
8: End at 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749-2558
From 495:
Take Exit 25A onto Hudson Street. Go about a mile to the 2nd set of stop lights and take a left onto Route 85. Take your first right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for about 3/4 of a mile. On the left hand side after you cross a small bridge you should see a large brick building, known as the Hudson Mills Building at 43 Broad Street. Park in the front and take the main lobby elevator to the 4th floor. Our office is on the far Southeast side of the building. Follow the signs to find your way.
From Other Points:
Please use this Mapquest map with our address as the destination (43 Broad Street, Hudson, MA 01749).
