This workshop info didn't translate well in the resend- graphics, hotlinks to workshop facility directions and online registration are missing. If anyone is interested, for more information email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. ________________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Waggoner (FLEAA) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 3:39 PM To: 'FLEAA Mailing List' Subject: [FLEAA] Renewable Energy Community workshop-Sarasota, FL, September 11, 2008
From: Nina Powers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 11:39 AM To: FLEAA Mailing List Subject: Renewable Energy Community workshop-Sarasota, FL, September 11, 2008 The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) is returning to Sarasota, FL on September 11, 2008 to inspire, inform, and facilitate a one day workshop. NREL sessions on Renewable Energy Community design elements, Zero Energy Homes (ZEH), advanced vehicles including Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and BEopt software for identifying optimal building designs on the path to Zero Net Energy. Florida Solar Energy Center on ZEH in Florida. Workshop information and online registration below. SAVE THE DATE! Sept. 11, 2008 Sarasota County Government and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection invite you to an interactive one-day workshop to learn from the energy experts at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Florida Solar Energy Center. A Renewable Energy Community integrates quality of life, sustainable design, and renewable energy to power homes and cars. 2008 NREL Renewable Energy Community Report (http://fgcc.roundtablelive.org/Content/Documents/Document.ashx?DocId=18044) Learn about the latest technology, research and strategies available to design and build a development that combines energy-smart homes and energy-smart cars. Help define implementation and execution strategies for a Renewable Energy Community in Florida. Discover the latest on Zero Energy Homes. See advanced technology vehicles on display. ________________________________________ Morning sessions Presentations from renewable energy experts on the elements of a Renewable Energy Community. Afternoon sessions Group discussion on considerations and principles for developing a Renewable Energy Community to provide economic benefits that meet consumer needs with minimal environmental costs. Workshop location: Kimal Event Center Address: 11184 Hughey-Kimal Drive, Venice (Click here for directions) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration: $20 includes continental breakfast and lunch Click here to register online now. For more information, call 941-861-5000. ________________________________________ Thank you to our workshop sponsors: Nina Powers Sarasota County Sustainable Sarasota 2817 Cattlemen Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 941-861-6705 Cell: 941-650-0876 Fax: 941-861-6267 Website: http://www.scgov.net/Sustainability Think Green! Please do not print this e-mail unless necessary _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org

