Intro to Solar Workshop with Rex Rohrer of Silver Seed Farms, LLC

First solar array for Inter County Electric Coop, St. James, MO

Saturday, September 12, 2015

8 am to 4 pm at Waynesville Senior Center

1401 Ousley Rd, Waynesville, Missouri 65583

Fee: $25.00 ($15.00 for Each Additional Household Member) ~ Lunch included

Pre-registration Required By 9/4/15**

HOSTED BY: Wild Side Farm, LLC & Responsible Growth, US

Grid intertie w/ micro inverters

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Are you ready to go solar but don’t know how to get there? Does it seem expensive and a bit daunting? Did you know that you can start with a very small, relatively inexpensive system and work your way up?

Geared to the homeowner, we will start with the basics and go beyond. The information you receive in this class will help you make informed decisions about your solar requirements and will help you ask the right questions of a solar installer and know what to expect from your electric coop. You will be a much more knowledgeable consumer embarking on the path of solar ownership, be it a small or larger system. 

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Become comfortable in your understanding of solar energy:

• Learn the Language of Electricity
• Receive informative handout and resource list
• Hands-on access to solar equipment

Learn all about PV solar power systems:

• How solar power works
• Solar site evaluation, use of passive solar
• Each type of system ~ grid intertie, grid-tie with battery backup, off-grid ~ and associated costs
• How each system type is configured and constructed
• How these systems can be incorporated into daily use

Be An Energy Guru:

• Learn about recommended manufacturers and time-tested products
• Learn about the laws pertaining solar energy, rebates and credits, and how to work with your electric provider.
• Assess your household’s electrical load using simple mathematical equations.
• Get rid of phantoms!
• Develop and implement your own efficiency and conservation plan, cornerstone to efficient use of solar energy.
• Get started providing your own electricity from the sun.

What to Bring to the Workshop: 

• one year of month-by-month kwh totals, obtained from your electric provider
• calculator
• pen and paper

Registration:

Pre-registration Required By 9/4/15

Call 573-855-0128 or email carrieb806@gmail.com

**Homemade Lunch will be served to those in attendance

** Net proceeds will be used to help establish a community sustainability education foundation for Pulaski County, MO

 

Workshops 2013 with Silver Seed Farms

There is a lot of excitement building for more sustainable housing and living, as we become aware of the hazards of acquiring, manufacturing, and using modern building materials. Also, when we develop an awareness of the beauty of what Eckhart Tolle refers to as “chopping wood, carrying water” – that is, appreciating the beauty of life in the simple things in the moment – we feel closer to life itself, which gives us a feeling of wholeness. We started on our path of sustainability (it really is a path to be enjoyed, not so much just a goal to attain) over 20 years ago, when sustainability was more of a “fringe” idea, left to idealists and survivalists.  Now that many in the mainstream are beginning to see the pitfalls of “The American Dream”, more and more people are moving towards a strong environmental ethic and humanitarian concern – The New American Dream.

With all of this in mind, we are excited to announce our current slate of workshops for the 2013 year!

In addition, if you have a workshop you would like to host and for us to teach, please contact us at silverseedfarms@gmail.com, and we will work with you.

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Cob (Earthen) Oven Workshop ~ May 3, 4, & 5, 2013 ~ Class will be held at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.  On-site camping, showers, meals and book included.  

For More Detailed Information

See the Flyer

To Sign Up

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Cob Elements:  Sculpting With Earth ~ June 2013 ~ At Silver Seed Farms, Leasburg, Missouri.

For More Detailed Information

To Sign Up

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Natural Paints and Finishes ~ July 13 ~ Class will be held at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.

For More Detailed Information

To Sign Up

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Solar Photovoltaic Energy Introduction ~ July 27 ~ Workshop to take place at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.  This class is prerequisite to the Advanced Solar Installation July 28-31.

For More Detailed Information

To Sign Up

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Advanced Solar PV Installation Workshop – July 28, 29, 30, 31 –  Follow along and help install a 3,000 watt grid-intertie, battery back-up system.  Free Photovoltaics book, camping, outdoor showers, all meals included.  Workshop will be held at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.  Prerequisite: Solar PV Energy Introduction.

To Sign Up

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Straw Bale Building Workshop ~ October 4, 5 & 6 ~ at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri

For More Detailed Information

See the Flyer

To Sign Up

Gravel Bag Foundation Workshop – October 3 – Workshop will be held at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.  Come learn the skills to get your foundation right!  Free with Straw Bale Building Workshop.

Living Roof Workshop – October 19, 20 ~ Free with Straw Bale Building Workshop.  Workshop held at EEC Teaching Center, Bourbon, Missouri.  

See the Flyer

To Sign Up

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For info on straw bale building or natural building in general, go to our website.   

To see the full natural building offerings (including Building a Cordwood Sauna) at EEC, go to their website at environmentalenergyconsultants.com.

Check out our website, and let us hear from you.

🙂  Happy Adventures into Sustainability!