Workshop - Conservation

Learn the basics about getting the most out of your home or business’s energy use, with simple low or no-cost ideas you can put into action today. Tips will be offered on the efficient use of lighting, heating, cooling, and common household appliances. The discussion will also include ideas for investing in the right appliances and further insulating your home to prevent thermal loss.

About the Instructor:

Bruce Stahlberg is a highly qualified and experienced energy efficiency consultant and advisor with eighteen years of focus in the industry. His experiences have been international as well as national and include energy efficiency, utility rate structures, and renewable energy. Bruce is currently the owner and operator of Affordable Energy Solutions, a business committed to providing quality energy efficiency services and helping reduce utility costs. He holds a B.S. Degree in Energy Management from Moorhead State University and several industry related certifications.

Learn the basics about getting the most out of your home or business’s energy use, with simple low or no-cost ideas you can put into action today. Tips will be offered on the efficient use of lighting, heating, cooling, and common household appliances. The discussion will also include ideas for investing in the right appliances and further insulating your home to prevent thermal loss.

Instructor:

Bruce Stahlberg is a highly qualified and experienced energy efficiency consultant and advisor with eighteen years of focus in the industry. His experiences have been international as well as national and include energy efficiency, utility rate structures, and renewable energy. Bruce is currently the owner and operator of Affordable Energy Solutions, a business committed to providing quality energy efficiency services and helping reduce utility costs. He holds a B.S. Degree in Energy Management from Moorhead State University and several industry related certifications.

Did you know that approximately 1/6 of what the average household throws away is yard clippings and food?
With a little diligence and skill, you can turn this waste into a free source of nutrients your plants and garden will love!

Get a head start on this growing season as Permaculturist Reed Aubin breaks it down for you.

The workshop includes:

• A demonstration of each step of the composting process
• An overview of materials you’ll need to begin composting
• Problem-solving tips and resources
• Information on composting during the winter
• An introduction to vermiculture and worm bins
• “Starter” inoculant to launch your own compost or add to an existing pile

Learn the basics about getting the most out of your home or business's energy use, with simple low or no-cost ideas that you can put into action today.

• Tips on further insulating your home to prevent leakage
• How to maintain your heating system while saving money
• Information on choosing an energy audit and being prepared to implement suggested changes

Instructor: Bruce Stahlberg

Bruce Stahlberg is a highly qualified and experienced energy efficiency consultant and advisor with eighteen years of focus in the industry. His international and national experiences include energy efficiency, utility rate structures, and renewable energy. Bruce is currently the owner and operator of Affordable Energy Solutions, a business committed to providing quality energy efficiency services and helping reduce utility costs. He holds a B.S. Degree in Energy Management from Moorhead State University and several industry-related certifications.

Learn the basics about getting the most out of your home or business’s energy use with simple low or no-cost ideas that you can put into action today.

• Tips on further insulating your home to prevent leakage
• How to maintain your heating system while saving money
• Information on choosing an energy audit and being prepared to implement suggested changes

Did you know that approximately 1/6 of what the average household throws away is yard clippings and food? With a little diligence and skill, you can turn this waste into a free source of nutrients for your plants.

• Learn various methods for composting at home
• Discover how to build your own composting bin and what to put in your compost
• Find out how to manage your compost to produce rich fertilizer that your garden will love

You will learn the basics of how a building operates with respect to moisture, temperature, air flow.

• The “House as a System” approach to home projects
• House Depressurization Limits, what they are and why they are important to avoid.
• Condensation in attic spaces: what causes it, the problems it causes and how to prevent it
• Interior moisture and mold: What causes it? How to correct it?

If you are a remodling contracter or considering a remodling project this class would be especially helpful for you.

Instructor: Bruce Stahlberg is a highly qualified and experienced energy efficiency consultant and advisor with eighteen years of focus in the industry. His experiences have been international as well as national and include energy efficiency, utility rate structures, and renewable energy. Bruce is currently the owner and operator of Affordable Energy Solutions, a business committed to providing quality energy efficiency services and helping reduce utility costs. He holds a B.S. Degree in Energy Management from Moorhead State University and several industry related certifications.