Using Solar Thermal Systems Design to Eliminate Use of Fossil Fuels for Space Heating

TECHNICAL SESSION FOR BUILDING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS

Presented by:  Robert P. Lefevre, P.E., Electrical Electronics Engineering

Mr. Lefevre is founder of R. Philips Technologies (www.rphilipstech.com), a company developing engineered systems to provide solar-powered hot water systems for space heating applications.  His projects include a 4300 SF home in New Hampshire with no heating or cooling expenses since it was occupied in 2001.  To date, he has designed six high performance residential homes of various architectural styles.  He is currently working on a commercial project, a medical clinic and elderly housing in the city of Boston, MA using this innovative Thermal Systems Design approach.

We invited Mr. Lefevre specifically to discuss use of large water tanks to store renewable energy for space heating applications.  He will also discuss other aspects of solar home design and engineering.
 
TWO WORKSHOPS, Wasilla and Fairbanks          

COST:           

$100 for members of ACAT, ABSN, CCHRC and Cascadia Region GBC

$130 for non-members

TO REGISTER:   

Online at www.acat.org, or by mail to ACAT.  SEATING IS LIMITED!  First come, first served.

OTHER INFO:

 - for a more detailed workshop agenda, email Mark Masteller at m.masteller@acat.org
 - Professional credit will be available for Residential Contractors (through ABSN) and members of the American Institute of Architects (through Cascadia Region Green Building Council).
 - Agate Inn (Wasilla) is offering a special room rate for this event. Reserve online at http://www.agateinn.com and reference ACAT Solar rate
 - contact Mark Masteller at m.masteller(at)acat.org or 907-373-0909 if you have questions.
 
Sponsored by: Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology, Alaska Building Science Network, Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and Cascadia Region Green Building Council.