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Education for Green Collar Workers in Hawai‘i

Introduction to Sustainability Frameworks

Date: Thursday | 02/11/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Sustainability Frameworks

This class introduces students to the application of sustainability frameworks. We will provide a framework for sustainability and insights into ways to reduce costs in the business and home while saving the planet from harmful greenhouse gases.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Andrea Dean

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:05 - Question or Comment?

Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

Price: $25

Date: Thursday | 03/18/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

Introduces students to energy efficiency and home weatherization techniques. The class provides the information needed to understand and save money on your electric bill and weatherize your home to help energy efficiency.

Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Paul Zabel

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:04 - Question or Comment?

Introduction to Solar Power Systems

Date: Thursday | 02/25/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Solar Power Systems

This session introduces students to solar power systems and provides techniques needed to get started generating and storing your own alternative power.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Ross Armetta

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:03 - Question or Comment?

Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting – Catchment Systems

Date: Thursday | 03/04/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting – Catchment Systems

Introduces students to rainwater harvesting and provides insight and basic information to get started catching and storing your own water supply.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Carl Saxer

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:02 - Question or Comment?

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening

Date: Thursday | 03/11/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening

This class introduces students to sustainable gardening techniques and provides basic information to start sustainable gardening. We will provide students with the basic information needed to get started growing their own supply of food.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Claudia Ziroli

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:01 - Question or Comment?

New Class – Introduction to Green Home Building

Date: Thursday | 03/18/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Green Home Building

Introduction to specific green sustainability home building techniques as specified in the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines and certification.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Susan Moss

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

4 February 2010 at 12:00 - Question or Comment?

Introduction to Island Green Sustainability

Price: $25

Date: Thursday | 02/04/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Island Green Sustainability

This two hour class introduces students to popular green sustainability topics for students interested in sustainable practices and green technologies. This course helps students better understand,  Sustainability Frameworks, Solar Power & other Alternative Energies, Rainwater Harvesting, Sustainable Gardening, Green Home Building.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:
Brent Norris

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

 

4 February 2010 at 11:59 - Question or Comment?

Rotary Club Sustainability Presentation

Mahalo Rotarians for the opportunity to share. Great meeting everyone, had a great time. North Hawaii is so gorgeous.

Trouble viewing the slides above? Try this link:
Rotary Club Sustainability Presentation

4 February 2010 at 11:10 - Question or Comment?

Sustainability Presentation at Institute for Astronomy

Aloha attendees of the Sustainability presentation at the Institute for Astronomy.

Mahalo a nui loa for the opportunity to present today. Sincere appreciation for the discussion and mahalo for the gifts -you bet I’ll be back Seab!

Here’s the presentation. Feel free to register and leave any additional feedback on this site or on our Facebook page here.

If you have any trouble viewing try this link:

http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dr7xhtp_930dp38w7d5

14 January 2010 at 21:21 - Question or Comment?

Sustainability Applied Resources

Energy

HELCO – Systems Operations Report
http://www.heco.com/vcmcontent/HELCO/RenewableEnergy/IRP/HELCO_IRP4_AG02_082208_07_Sys_Op.pdf

Net Metering Resources (see bottom)

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=HI04R&re=1&ee=1

DEBDT
http://www.hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/energy

The HECO/Hawaii “transformational” agreement – may not be so transformational after-all?
http://garyhooser.livejournal.com/26818.html

Food

Farmer’s Union – (HFU)
http://hawaiifarmersunion.orgBusiness Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
http://www.livingeconomies.org

Hawaii Organic Farmer’s Association (HOFA)
http://www.hawaiiorganic.org

Know Your Farmer’s Alliance (KYFA)
http://knowyourfarmeralliance.com

Hawaii Sustainable Education Initiative
Koh Ming Wei – 808 443-9231 (cell)
Kohala Center Ag Plan

Water

Department of Water Supply – The Department of Water Supply is a semi-autonomous agency, which is responsible to manage, control and operate the waterworks of the County and all property thereof.
http://www.hawaiidws.org/

Rainwater Harvesting Guide
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/RM-12.pdf

—- Net Metering Scenarios —-

SITUATION 1:
I want to install a renewable energy system and sign up for net energy metering.

STEP 1: Research and decide what type of renewable energy system will best meet your needs. Enclosed is some basic information about photovoltaics, wind, hydro and biomass.

STEP 2: Contact two or three vendors to obtain comparison quotes for the installation of your renewable energy system. You should work with a licensed electrical contractor to coordinate installation of the system.

STEP 3: Review and complete the Net Energy Metering customer agreement, including obtaining the required signature from a licensed electrical contractor, certifying compliance with all safety standards.

STEP 4: Submit completed agreement to us at the following address:

STEP 5: Our Customer Installations Department will inspect your electric meter and install any special electric meter, if required.

STEP 6: Net energy metering will be activated for your account.

Situation 2:
I have already installed a renewable energy system and simply want to sign up for the net energy metering option for electric billing purposes. Skip steps 1 and 2 above. Complete Steps 3 through 6.

Questions?
Call us at
543-4784 (Oahu),
969-0127 (Big Island),
871-8461 (Maui/Lanai/Molokai).
Oahu: Hawaiian Electric Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Energy Services Department, P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, HI 96840.

Big Island: Hawaii Electric Light Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Customer Services Department, P.O. Box 1027, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

Maui/Molokai/Lanai: Maui Electric Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Energy Delivery Department, P.O. Box 398, Kahului, Hawaii 96733.

11 November 2009 at 19:41 - Question or Comment?