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Renewable Energy Panel

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Melrose High School Auditorium

7:00 p.m.           Auditorium Lobby Opens, displays
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Renewable Energy Panel
9:00 p.m.           Refreshments

Have you ever wondered what is involved in putting up a wind turbine?
Are you curious about the efficiency benefits of a ground source heat pump?
Ever thought about a methane digester for your farm operation?
How about adding solar panels to your house?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions - or if you would simply like to learn about renewable energy - you won’t want to miss Stearns Electric Association’s Renewable Energy Forum on April 30 at the Melrose High School Auditorium.

Speakers Include:
Community Renewable Projects, Mark Rathbun, Great River Energy, will discuss Community Based Energy Development (C-BED).

Heat Pump, Phil Osendorf, Ellingson Plumbing and Heating, will discuss the heating and cooling benefits of installing an ground source heat pump.

Solar Energy, Kurt Koegel of SolarSkies in Starbuck, will talk about using solar energy for water heating.

Methane Digester, Jerry and Linda Jennissen of Brooten, will describe their methane digester in their dairy operation.

Wind Energy, Elmer Arceneau will talk about his two small wind turbines and selling power back to Stearns Electric Association.

Net Metering, Tim Weir, Stearns Electric Association will explain the Cooperative’s process for purchasing back power from members.