January 23, 2012: Friday 6:30 p.m.
Energy Exchange - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Starr King Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH
PAREI Energy Exchange Membership Meeting
Potluckand BYOB. PAREI will provide non-alcoholic drinks and several pizzas. Please bring an appetizer, main dish or dessert to share. The facility will provide dishes, glasses, and utensils.
For more information about PAREI’s Energy Exchanges go to: http://www.plymouthenergy.org/community or if you would like to present information to the membership or make an event announcement, please email PAREI Board President I. Grace Garvey at igracegarvey@gmail.com to be on the agenda.
Sunday February 5th, 2012 - Housewarming
Come welcome new members Corey & Lisette Swartz at their Housewarming on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 10:00 am. Kick off your Super Bowl festivities with a hands-on energy efficiency celebration where you will learn and experience proper attic air sealing and insulation practices. Corey and Lisette recently purchased a house built in the mid-1940’s and are eager to begin the process of making their home more efficient by tackling some of the residential issues we all deal with – air leakage! Several projects are in mind and we are looking for interested people to help.
Come learn and help the Swartz’s make their home warmer during these cold months! Also, come meet the new members and enjoy some good ole fashioned home cookin’.
Directions to 32 Highland Pointe Rd, Thornton, NH 03285:
From Plymouth – Exit 30 off I-93 North
Right onto Rt.3/Daniel Webster Hwy (0.4 miles)
Right onto Highland Pointe Rd (0.2 miles)
First driveway on the right
For further information contact Zak Brohinsky at: zak@plymouthenergy.org.
Also, stay tuned for Pat & Miranda Sutton's Housewarming sometime in late-February!
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Date to be annouced soon: Open House at the
Pemi Laundry
PAREI recently installed
8 - 30 tube Apricus hotwater systems!
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Regional Events:
January 26 & 27 and February 2 & 3
Weatherization Installer Technician training
The Lakes Region Community College is offering a hands-on course that prepares students for the installation of basic air sealing and insulation measures in residential homes. This training will help qualify students for positions in weatherization and energy performance contracting. Students in this installer training will learn to implement building science-based energy efficiency retrofit techniques, including blower door-guided air sealing, duct sealing, densepack and loose-fill insulation. The class will also incude an overview of insulation and air sealing principles, diagnostics tests, and safety considerations.
http://www.lrcc.edu/energy/training/Wx-Installer.html
For further information contact:
Andy Duncan with the Lakes Region Community College at aduncan@ccsnh.edu
Zak Brohinsky with Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative at zak@plymouthenergy.org
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Button Up NH Workshops Return for 2012!
Beginning in mid-January learn how to save money on home energy use through "Button Up NH" weatherization FREE workshops:
Participants will learn how to undertake basic air sealing, insulation, and conservation measures to reduce fuel and electricity & save money. Certified energy professionals will present the workshops.
Residents will be able to receive personalized assistance to energy related questions and get guidance through the process of implementing an energy reduction project, such as air-sealing an attic or basement or implementing a solar hot water system.
Button Up NH workshops are provided thanks to NH Office of Energy and Planning from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The University of NH-based program is a collaboration with Clean Air-Cool Planet, Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative (PAREI), UNH Cooperative Extension, and the Lakes Region Community College.
Book a ButtonUp NH Workshop- contact Denise Blaha at (603) 862-3785 or denise.blaha@unh.edu. For more information on attending a Button Up, NH workshop or getting a jump start on saving money on energy this winter – www.myenergyplan.net
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February 1st 7:00pm (Wednesday)
BUTTON UP New Hampshire Weatherization Workshop
Benz Community Center, Sandwich, NH
Several local energy committees, conservation organizations and PAREI in conjunction with UNH will be providing residents with information and techniques to save money on home energy use through a “Button Up NH” weatherization workshop. Participants will learn how to undertake basic air sealing, insulation, and conservation measures to reduce fuel and electricity use that will save money and make homes more comfortable throughout the year.
This workshop, one of 40 being held around the state, is free and begins at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, at the Benz Community Center, 18 Heard Road, in Center Sandwich.
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New Hampshire Transition Towns
Training Workshop
February 18th – 19th, 2012
Transition Towns presents an in-depth experiential workshop focusing on local solutions to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. This course will be held at the Conservation Center in Concord, NH
Within the two day course you will:
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Learn the advantage of using the Transition Towns model for community resilience purposes
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Gain practical skills for applying the Transition Towns model to your community
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Learn to inspire positive action through collaborative action
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Connect with others in this rapidly growing movement
The cost $150 & covers training materials, the two day course session, and lunch as well as a networking opportunity on the Friday prior to the workshop. The organizing team is working to reduce the cost of the training, however, and hopes to provide some scholarships as well.
Please forward to individuals and organizations you feel would benefit from a Transitions Town training workshop.
http://transitionus.org/
Additionally, to find more information about the training workshop please visit us on Facebook at the ‘New Hampshire Transition Towns Collective’:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Hampshire-Transition-Towns-Collective
To register go to
http://transitiontownstraining-auto.eventbrite.com/ or get more information please e-mail:
transitionconcord@gmail.com
Plan Now for your
Energy Future
Energy Savings Tips - Has anyone noticed how often you run into articles on Energy Saving Tips these days?
Since PAREI started in 2004, more and more entities are joining in the conversation about what each of us can do to reduce our country’s overall energy consumption. We applaud everyone’s attention to this matter and urge PAREI members to renew their commitment to conserving energy by taking the time to review these lists when they appear in their internet travels. Here’s one such list that we found recently at the website of the US Forest Service broken down seasonally.
http://www.fs.fed.us/sustainableoperations/green-tips.shtml
January TIPS
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Minimize energy used in your home. Make windows and doors well-sealed with caulking and weather-stripping.
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Switch to electronic banking and credit card payment.
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Add insulation to attic, exterior wall, and crawl spaces.
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Fan the air around. Run the ceiling fan clockwise at a slow speed to recirculate warmer air that collects at the ceiling.
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Use left over bubble wrap by placing it inside windows to act as an insulator.
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Go paperless. Distribute company information and post company material online.
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Clean your shower head periodically; scaling and sediment can collect and reduce water flow, using more hot water than needed.
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Make sure that your heating system is running efficiently. A small maintenance bill can save you the cost of replacing the whole unit!
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Save energy and boil faster. Measure out the right amount of water needed. It takes extra energy to boil too much water.
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Check your pressure - For every 5 degrees Celsius the temperature goes down, the air pressure in your tires reduces by one pound per square foot. Keep tabs on your tires for easy riding.
PAREI News
Energy Services Field Experience
Individuals considering a career in energy efficiency Newly trained energy auditors Building trade professionals
Take advantage of our
Energy Services Field Experiences where you can observe and/or assist one of PAREI’s BPI certified Energy Auditors. These opportunities are designed to provide individuals with real life experiences to help them increase their familiarity with all facets of an energy audit and different aspects of the energy field including:
- Blower Door Testing
- Combustion Safety Testing
- Installation Skills such as air sealing and dense pack insulation
For further information on connecting
you with a knowledgeable professional, contact Zak Brohinsky at:
zak@plymouthenergy.org.
PAREI Member Sharing
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Happy 2012 to all!
Don't forget: PAREI is a membership based organization. Send us stuff to share in our membership updates! (
call Robbin Adams at the office at 603-536-5030)
PAREI Membership
Hey! Are you getting this email newsletter but are not a member? PAREI relies on Membership Dues for such things as office rent, coordinating Energy Raisers and conducting initial Energy Assessment and Solar Site Visits on Members’ homes.
Not a member yet? Please consider joining. Download our membership form at: http://www.plymouthenergy.org/member2.pdf.
Or call Robbin Adams at the office at 603-536-5030 ext 3, and we’ll either mail you a membership form or take your information and credit card number over the phone. Thank you to our new and old members alike. Membership dues support our mission to increase access to renewable energy in our community and provide education and guidance to help all of our members plan for their energy future by "reducing and producing."
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The Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative was organized to encourage energy conservation, energy efficiency practices and promote the use of renewable energy in homes, businesses and other buildings in the Plymouth region through education, community outreach, accessibility and service coordination. The office is located at 69 Main Street in Plymouth, NH and is open by appointment or by chance. To make an office appointment or for more information call: 603-536-5030 or visit www.plymouthenergy.org.
Membership Forms are available online.
