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Home Energy Festival
for homeowners, builders and designers

Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ipswich Performing Arts Center




    Festival Details

    HOURS:

    --THIS IS A PAST EVENT -- THE HOME ENERGY FESTIVAL IS NOT AN ANNUAL EVENT ---

    Directory of Exhibitors and Festival Plan

    Aerial View of Festival
    Directory of Exhibitors

    Keynote Address: 9AM How We Can Cut Our Emissions 75% and Save the Climate: The 3% Solution

    William Moomaw, PhD
    Professor, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
    Lead Author, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

    Hear how efficiency, innovation, sound policy, and individual action can mitigate future climate change.
    General Session: 10AM Best Practices in Home Energy Efficiency: Setting Priorities and Calculating Returns

    Barbra Batshalom, LEED AP
    Executive Director, The Green Roundtable

    Learn about the order of magnitude factors that influence home energy use and how payback periods can be calculated with consideration for improved efficiency, rebates, and tax credits.
    Open Clinic 10:30AM-3PM Attendees will be invited to meet 1:1 with local energy experts who will answer questions and discuss the newest technologies.
    Technical Workshops: 11AM-2PM Open to all especially recommended for designers, builders, and trade professionals

    Learn about energy efficient equipment, materials, and building techniques for new and existing homes.

    Technical Workshop: 11AM Building Shell and Insulation
    Find out how to improve efficiency and air quality through advanced framing techniques and optimal installation of doors, windows, insulation, and moisture barriers.
    Technical Workshop: NOON Heating and Cooling Systems
    Learn how traditional heating and cooling systems can become more efficient, and how solar and geothermal technologies are utilized.
    Technical Workshop: 1PM Electrical Systems
    Receive training in energy efficient lighting, appliances, controls, and monitoring devices. Learn about solar and wind generation installations.
    Exhibit Hall: 10:30AM-3PM Informational displays will showcase a variety of products and services associated with efficiency and renewable energy.

Home Energy Festival
WHAT: Home Energy Festival Basics
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Ipswich High School - Performing Arts Center
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REGISTER: FREE - Seating is limited
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Program Sponsorship by:


Ipswich Municipal Light Department