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Solar Lecture Series
FREE MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES
Homeowners, potential home buyers, architects, designers, builders, realtors and green enthusiasts are encouraged to attend these free lectures and discussions regarding living in the desert atmosphere in a resourcefully, responsible ways. Come to learn about resource efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible building practices.
Each of the following lectures will take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 PM at the City of Scottsdale, Granite Reef Senior Center located at 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. (NW corner of McDowell and Granite Reef, behind the convenience store).Season Schedule 2010-2011
Printable Solar Lecture Schedule 2010-2011 (pdf/31kb/1pp)
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July 15, 2010 7 to 8:30 pm |
THE BIG PICTURE: Energy Choices and Solar Up-Date All sectors of the energy industry are getting direct attention and assessment in availability, deliverability and concerns related to human and environmental health. Oil, gas, hydro, coal, nuclear, and the growth of renewable are all part of the national palette of energy choices. This insightful and informative presentation by energy entrepreneur Geoff Sutton will share knowledge, experience and viewpoints regarding energy resources and how they apply to choices for Arizona's energy future. |
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August 19, 2010 7 to 8:30 pm |
SOLAR IN ARIZONA - Experiences and Lessons Thru Time "Where’s the Solar?" newcomers ask – We have a rich and varied past and present in: solar and sustainability throughout the State and in the Valley. Learn how people - past and present - have worked with natural resources and human ingenuity to create low energy, low environmental impact, and appropriate responses to living in Arizona’s diverse environment. See what they did and are doing today - lessons of the past still apply and coupled with technological advances of today, present the very real possibility of a positive solar and sustainable future for Arizona. |
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September 16, 2010 7 to 8:30 pm |
50 Solar Things You Can Do – Right Here/Right Now We all live and work in existing buildings. Most have been designed and built in times when energy and environmental issues were unimportant. Today our intent is significantly different due to environmental concerns, personal and societal financial costs, and effects upon quality of life. Learn about a variety of actions that can be taken to improve your own situation. An open pallet of choices from landscaping to passive/aggressive solar design and construction to technological incorporation of energy and resource conserving strategies and equipment - for Valley people to improve their own situations in a way appropriate to their physical, financial, social, and personal conditions. |
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October 21, 2010 7 to 8:30 pm |
Solar Technologies – PV, Hot Water, Cookers What Is PV? What about Solar Hot Water? Can you really cook with the sun? Can you heat and cool your home with the sun and natural energy? How do I get it? What should I know before investing in it? Solar equipment technology is available in a number of forms and for many uses. In the Valley there continues to be rapid and increasing interest in assimilating the equipment technology into people’s lives. Learn about the various technologies – how they work, what they can do, and how to optimize their integration into your life. |
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November 18, 2010 7 to 8:30 pm |
Experiences and Visions Learn what people like yourselves are doing and planning for the future - learn from their experiences and share their insights and vision for new projects/new ideas. See current projects and projections – short and long term – and interact with folks like yourself that are doing it in the present and visualizing actions and results for an Arizona and the Valley of the Sun solar and sustainable future. |
For more information on these lectures, please call 480-312-7080 or email planninginfo@scottsdaleaz.gov
