Solaris Class Schedule

This introductory class will discuss different solar, wind and high efficiency heating and cooling system options, installation issues and the limitations and benefits of each. Topics includes: energy saving tips and products, solar thermal space heating and hot water, solar electric P/V, wind power and government incentives. We will cover options for both existing homes and new home construction. Please sign up below.

Solar and High Efficiency Heating for New Construction.
Saturday, June 12th 9:30-12:00
Location: Falmouth Memorial Library 5 Lunt Road

In this class builders and homeowners get a firm grasp on the different solar and high efficiency heating/hot water options that can cut the energy costs in new homes.  We discuss how these technologies impact the building process and how to inexpensively make a home “solar ready”.  We will look at solar thermal, PV, and wind and the advantages of each. 

• The advantages of radiant heating and why it should not be mixed with regular baseboard
• Site/sun needs
• Government incentives to build green, costs and ROI

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Cutting home energy costs

Learn about many ways to cut the energy used in your home. We will discuss low-cost devises such as KVAR to reduce electric use & Fitch, plus cold start and outdoor resets to reduce the oil used by you boiler. We also address high efficiency boilers, furnaces and the importance of proper installation. If the attendees desire, we will stay late and cover solar thermal, PV and Wind.

Solar for Builders, Contractors and the Construction Industry

Get a firm grasp on the different solar options that can cut the energy costs in any existing or new building, and how these technologies impact the building process, cost, and ROI. We will look at solar thermal, PV, and integrated roofing systems and the advantages of each. We will discuss:

• The advantages of radiant heating
• Site/sun needs
• Installation/timing issues with solar systems
• Government incentives to build green

Solar Thermal for Commercial Applications for Contractors and Owners

This class will focus on both retrofit and new construction to take advantage of solar thermal hot water for heating, processes heat, A/C and industrial applications. For any business using large quantities of hot water/heat, using the free heat of Solar Thermal can save a great deal of money.

We will discuss a few case studies and entertain your individual questions since we understand each business is unique. We will also provide information on government incentives and the advantages of becoming more environmentally responsible.

Solar Thermal for Architects and Design Professionals

Lunch & Learn. Find out how solar can be creatively integrated into your residential and commercial designs. Get better insight on the different brands and outputs of solar thermal collectors, uses, and how to specify systems.