Solar Energy/Energy Conservation Program

The Solar Energy/Energy Conservation workshop scheduled for March 14 from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm at the Corpening YMCA in Marion is designed to give you better insight into the world of solar energy. Quint David from Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative Appalachian State University will be the keynote speaker.

Some topics that will be covered:

• solar energy and today's energy issues
• types of systems
• resources
• NC State tax credit
• NC Greenpower
• cost
• conservation tips for the home
• solar energy for an installer
• small devices powered by solar like cellphones
  
• Farm Energy Efficiency Program (FEEP)

There is a registration fee of $10 which will cover lunch and a solar energy booklet. Make checks payable to McDowell County CES. Call in to 828-652-7874 or 828-652-8104 to register. Hope to see you there. Let's see what we can do to conserve energy and possibly reduce costs.