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Navigating Your path to Net Zero Energy at Anchorage & Wasilla

April 12, 2013 to April 13, 2013
Net Zero Energy homes produce as much energy as they use. Join architect Jason Collins to bring together the parts of the Path to Net Zero on your own project. We'll look at the basic concept of net zero and how building envelope, heating loads, electric loads, and renewable energy can work together. The workshop will consist of a series of exercises with spreadsheets to help you plan your project. This is part of AK Center for Appropriate Technology's Path to Net Zero Energy Workshop Series.…See More
Mar 26
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March 14, 15 & 16 Solar Thermal Workshop at Fairbanks, Anchorage & Palmer

March 14, 2013 at 8:30am to March 16, 2013 at 4:30pm
A growing number of Alaskans from Wasilla to Kotzebue are turning to solar thermal systems for hot water and space heating. This one-day workshop offered in Anchorage, Palmer, and Fairbanks is designed for individuals and professionals interested in solar water and space heating installation. It will teach solar thermal design principles and installation techniques for domestic hot water and solar combi-systems in new and retrofit applications.…See More
Feb 24
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Net Zero Energy for Cold Climates Workshop at Mat-Su College, Palmer

February 9, 2013 from 9am to 2:30pm
Net Zero Energy (NZE) Buildings are homes and businesses that generate as much energy as they use. The Path to Net Zero Energy starts with building techniques that reduce the amount of energy a home or business uses. Join us for this workshop which will provide an overview of Net Zero Energy building nationwide as well as case studies from within Alaska of retrofit and new construction using Net Zero Energy techniques. Presenters are: Sonja Winklemann, Executive Director of the Net Zero Energy…See More
Jan 22
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What are the advantages of Using LED's

There are many advantages of using LED lighting.  To list a few:

  • LED lights last longer.  They can last 50,000 hours with only 25% degradation & up to 100,00 hours. Incandescent lights last on average 2,000 hours and fluorescent lamps last on average 20,000 hours.
  • LED lights emit more light per watt than incandescent lights
  • LED lights are more…
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Posted by Jake Brown on July 4, 2012 at 9:00pm

Where have LED’s been used in the lighting industry?

LED lights have been used in many areas since the late 1990’s.  They are used in area lighting, street lighting, in parking structures, as security lighting and in other interior spaces.

In addition, they are used in aesthetic, effect or in applications that require specialty lighting.  These…

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Posted by Jake Brown on June 19, 2012 at 9:00am

Are LED lights more efficient?

A major advantage to using LED lights is that since they are energy efficient, they last a lot longer.  This in turn, will result in you and your business generating a lot less trash for the landfills.  This causes another benefit of using energy efficient lighting.

You will feel great about using them as you…

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Posted by Jake Brown on May 19, 2012 at 10:00pm

Main Benefits of Using LED Efficient Lighting

There are many benefits to using LED energy efficient lighting.

First, when you use LED lighting, you are using a lot less energy per unit of lighting output. Because of this, you will save money! The energy efficient LED Lighting lasts a lot longer than a “regular” light bulb. You can also amortize the cost of the bulb.…

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Posted by Jake Brown on April 18, 2012 at 9:00pm

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