Join Us to learn how to reduce on-farm/rural electricity costs
August 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Electricity, For Locavores, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Wind Energy on Farms
OURcommonWEallth programs joins with the Washington County Agriculture Marketing Department and Renewable Energy Stewardship, Inc. in hosting THREE free evening programs to help residents – especially farmers and rural small businesses and rural homeowners — reduce their increasing electricity costs. And this in turn can make farming operations more viable.
Rebecca Rush, Outreach Coordinator for this OURcommonWEalth Series said, “There are a variety of ways that everyone can get involved to reduce our demand on the electric GRID and in doing so, increase our energy independence. We’re proud to present these Wind Energy, Thermal Energy and Conservation of Energy programs free to the public.” Rush continued,
“With more generous Federal Tax Credits and State Incentives now available, payback periods are shorter than ever.” “Washington County passed a Small Wind Turbine and Solar Array Permit ordinance in JUNE of 2009,” observed Dr. Carlos Fernandez, president of Potomac Wind Energy and a presenter on Tuesday night. “Frederick County passed a similar ordinance in May 2009, making it possible for the first time to pull a permit for small wind turbines.”
| DATE | EVENT TITLE | FEATURED SPEAKERS |
| AUGUST 25 | Small Wind Turbines for Washington County: Power Production Potential and Permits | 1. Dan Divito, Director of Washington CountyPermits Department2. Dr. Carlos Fernandez, President, Potomac Wind Energy |
| AUGUST 26 | Thermal Solar Energy for Farms and Homes: Lower Cost Solutions to Reduce Electrical Demand | 1. Curtis Nelson, Master Plumber; proprietor NCP Solar and Nelson Commercial Plumbing 2. Dawn Nelson, proprietor, NCP Solar 3. Rick Lank, VP, Renewable Energy Stewardship |
| AUGUST 27 | Energy Auditing of Your Residence, Small Business and Farm Operations | 1. Tim Jones, VP, Glory Energy Solutions, LLC, Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR mentor/trainer and Energy Auditor 2. Rebecca Rush, CPA re: ENSAVE’s Agriculture Operations Energy Audits |
ALL PROGRAMS: TIME 7-8:30 P.M.
LOCATION Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike/Route 65
Boonsboro, MD 21713.
Light refreshments will be served sponsored by the Washington County Agricultural Marketing Department. Programs are free and open to the public. For Further Information you may call Rebecca Rush at 301-797-4146 or Leslie Hendrickson-Hart, Washington County Agricultural Marketing Specialist at 301-791-1504 Extension 21. You may also reach us by EMAIL at info@ourcommonwealth.org.
OURcommonWEalth is an alliance of organizations and individuals hosting continuing conversations designed to improve the quality of life in our communities. OURcommonWEalth Programs co-hosted with Friends of Frederick County three programs earlier this year in support of Small Farm Viability.
