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The Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology (ACAT) is operated by volunteer members. The ACAT Board of Directors are:
(Click here for brief background and contact information)
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Triena Slatter, President (Anchorage)
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Jason Collins, Vice President (Palmer)
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Mark Masteller, Secretary (Palmer)
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Harvey Bowers, Treasurer (Wasilla)
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Roger Rowell (Madison, WI)
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Gene Backus (Wasilla)
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Stephanie Nowers (Palmer)
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Richard Debusman (Copperopolis, CA)
The ACAT Board recently met by video conference to review the ACAT mission, goals and objectives. The Board reconfirmed ACAT's mission to
promote research and education for Alaskans in sustainable economic development.
Three general goals were identified..
...awareness, education, demonstration.
For the remaining fiscal year, ACAT's main objective is to host five workshops related to the Path to Net Zero Energy Series (January – May 2012). ACAT is also affiliating with other organizations that share the Net Zero Energy Building Goal in Alaska, the lower 48 and Internationally.
DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING PATH TO NET ZERO ENERGY WORKSHOPS
Imagine not paying your electric bill this month…….
Imagine not having an energy bill……
The Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology is proud to continue the workshop series,
"Path to Net Zero Energy"
A Net Zero Energy (NZE) building is able to generate as much energy as it consumes. It employs energy efficient building technology along with renewable energy sources. Affordable Net Zero Energy buildings exist in Alaska. Both on-grid and off-grid homes can be NZE. Off-grid homes store excess energy in batteries; while on-grid homes use Net Metering to sell excess power to the electric grid. Both use thermal mass storage to radiate heat in the winter. NZE buildings provide individual energy security by protecting Alaskans from escalating energy costs and outages. Homeowners obtain peace of mind and feel satisfaction in creating a healthier, more sustainable world. On the Path to Net Zero Energy you will find aggressive energy efficiency practices coupled with on-site energy generation. Mother nature freely supplies wind, sun, geothermal, and biomass. It is harnessed with existing appropriate technology. This workshop series will show you how. Consult the ACAT web site periodically for updates.
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Solar Thermal Design & Installation Review
January 14, 2012
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Agate Inn, Wasilla
$20 fee; ACAT Members free
Harvey Bowers
ACAT Project Leader, Path to Net Zero Energy Series
Review design options for solar thermal domestic hot water and heating systems
Discuss your plans for equipment, siting, controls and storage options
REGISTER HERE
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Alaska’s First Net Zero Energy Homes Update
March 16, 2012
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
BP Energy Center, Anchorage
$20 fee; ACAT Members free
March 16, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Agate Inn, Wasilla
$20 fee; ACAT Members free
Thorsten Chlupp
Reina, LLC
Listen to an update on the homes Thorsten has built in Fairbanks heating with Solar thermal.
REGISTER HERE
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U.S. and Canadian Affiliated Organizations
helping to achieve the Net Zero Energy Goal
Net Zero Energy Home Coalition
Weekly news, research and resources in U.S and Canadian for NZE building
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
National sponsor of the solar tour. Publishes a first rate monthly magazine, SOLAR TODAY. The Nov/Dec issue has a good article on making Net-Zero affordable, see page 40
California Straw Building Association (CASBA)
Originally involved with straw bale building, now noted for work on getting alternative building systems documented and building code approved. Annual convention. Currently designing a straw bale cold cellar workshop.
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Alaska Permaculture Design Courses:
Red Edge Design Permaculture Design Course
April 23rd - May 5 th, 2012
Anchorage
Members of ACAT receive a discounted registration!
For more information on this course and to register, please go to: http://akpermaculture.wordpress.com or call Red Edge Design at 907.563.1119
Homer Permaculture Design Course
July 29 - August 12, 2012
Ageya Wilderness Camp
Email for information events@akpermaculture.ning.com
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Eco-Sense Home
Video Conference
February 18, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Agate Inn, Wasilla
$20 fee; ACAT Members free
Ann and Gord Baird
http://www.islandnet.com/~anngord/
Eco-Sense is North America's FIRST code-approved seismically engineered load bearing insulated cob house featuring: solar PV and wind power, grid intertie, solar thermal heating, rainwater harvesting from a living roof, composting toilet, grey water re-use, and passive solar design. This is the first home to meet several of the “petals” of the rigorous Living Building Challenge green building standard.
REGISTER HERE
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Passiv Haus and Super – Insulated Window Detailing
April 20, 2012
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Site pending, Anchorage
$50 fee; ACAT Members $20
April 21, 2012
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Agate Inn, Wasilla
$50 fee; ACAT Members $20
Bronwyn Barry
Passiv Haus is an international standard for building construction approaching net zero. Bronwyn is a designer and window specialist for super-insulated construction. She currently works with Passiv Haus US and presents detailing for windows in super-insulated construction. She previously worked for Quantum Builders for Sustainable Living in Berkeley, California, heading the Window Sales division for two lines of German windows: Sorpetaler and Enersign.
REGISTER HERE
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Alaska Greenhouse and the Challenge to Eat Local
May 18, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Site pending, Anchorage
$10 fee; ACAT Members free
May 19, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Agate Inn, Wasilla
$10 fee; ACAT Members free
Matt Oster and Saskia Esslinger
http://rededgealaska.com
Matt and Saskia will present their design for an Alaskan Greenhouse and the science behind it.
They will also share stories of their experiences of their challenge to eat local (and only local) for the past year. Matt Oster and Saskia Esslinger are co-owners of Red Edge Design, LLC, Urban Homesteads for Modern Living. Matt and Saskia are certified in Permaculture designs and teachers, and have worked for the past four years to transform their small house into an abundant urban homestead.
The Wasilla meeting will include a potluck dinner.
REGISTER HERE
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