Residential
Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Whether you are building a new home or considering a new heating and cooling
system for your present one, consider the economic and environmental advantages
of geothermal technology. It is the world’s most advanced, most cost-effective
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for new or existing
homes. This class will provide you with geothermal basics: what it does and how
it works. It uses the ground as a heating and cooling source-learn how.
Geothermal heating and cooling systems can provide greater comfort and energy
savings. Find out information on federal tax credits and Rochester Public
Utilities’ installation incentives.

Instructor: Arnie
Lorimor.

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Session(s): 1
Location: Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center

Solar Energy for Your Home or Business

An overview of solar electric and solar heating systems will be presented.
There will be many photos of solar installations so that you can get a good
idea of what they look like and how they are installed. Many basic questions
will be addressed such as: How well does solar energy work in Minnesota? How
much energy do the systems produce? What are the costs involved and overall
economics? What incentives are available? Is there any maintenance? There will
be plenty of time for questions and discussion. The instructor is the owner of
Solar Connection, www.solarconnectioninc.com a solar energy design and installation company located in
Rochester. Find out information on federal tax credits and Rochester Public
Utilities’ installation incentives.

Instructor: Curt
Shellum. Curt is a licensed general contractor and a NABCEP Certified PV
Installer™. NABCEP is the National Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

Date: Saturday, February
2, 2013
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Session(s): 1
Location: Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center

Registration for a Community
Education class can be made by calling 507.328.4000 or online through the
Rochester Community Education website (wwwrochesterce.org).

Sign up now for a neighborhood Energy Challenge workshop on Monday, September 17 or Monday, October 15. Learn how you can save energy in your home and how to be more efficient with the energy that you need.

Click here for more information or to sign up today!

On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) will host a workshop at Cascade Meadow on their Solar Hot Water/Air Heat Group Purchasing Program, Make Mine Solar.  Participants will learn the basics of energy efficiency, solar hot water and solar air heat technology, how the group purchase program works, rebates, incentives and financing.

Everyone will get a chance to meet the installers and talk to them one on one about their project. It is recommended participants get a site assessment before the workshop so they can bring it along to demonstrate their site better to the installers.

Visit the MRES website for more information and to register.

Neighborhood Energy Challenge

– Monday, August 13, 6:30 p.m.
– Bamber Valley Elementary School
– Contact Ashlee Robertson at 888.734.6365 or email at arobertson@mncee.org

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RPU is sponsoring two community education classes covering geothermal heating and cooling and smart grid. Class sizes are limited so make sure to sign up today!

Registration can be made by calling 507.328.4000 or on the Rochester Community Education website.

Residential Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Whether you are building a new home or considering a new heating and cooling system for your present one, consider the economic and environmental advantages of geothermal technology. It is the world’s most advanced, most cost-effective heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for new or existing homes. This class will provide you with geothermal basics: what it does and how it works. It uses the ground as a heating and cooling source-learn how. Geothermal heating and cooling systems can provide greater comfort and energy savings. Find out information on federal tax credits and Rochester Public Utilities’ installation incentives. Cosponsored with Rochester Public Utilities (RPU). Instructor: Arnie Lorimor

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

6:30-8:30 p.m.

What is the Smart Grid and What Does it Mean

The term “Smart Grid” was created after a major blackout occurred in the Northeastern United States in August 2003. Analysis revealed that if additional intelligence about grid conditions had been more widely known earlier, the extent of the blackout could have been reduced, if not avoided altogether. This overview will provide you with an understanding of our current grid, the goal of Smart Grid, new terminology, and what does Smart Grid mean for you as customers and Rochester Public Utilities (RPU). Cosponsored with Rochester Public Utilities. Instructors: Rochester Public Utilities Staff