Montana Clean Energy Fair features workshops, exhibitors & kids activities
The Montana Renewable Energy Association has announced its 8th Annual Montana Clean Energy Fair will take place Saturday, August 11th at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 9am–4pm.
The fair will include workshops on solar, wind, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and other clean energy technologies; exhibits by clean energy businesses; and an electric car show. Plus, there will be food vendors and kids’ activities including a bouncy castle, solar ovens, and model solar car races. Bring the whole family for this fun and educational event showcasing renewable energy and what it can do for you! The Montana Clean Energy Fair is FREE and open to the public.
The Workshops will take place throughout the day, beginning at 10am and running through 3:45pm. Topics are set to include:
– Solar Electricity Basics with Dan Kenworthy, Kenworthy Electric
– Large-Scale Solar & Wind with Amy Berg Pickett, Cypress Creek Renewables; and Dave Ryan P.E., Balance Engineering
– Smart Solar Shopping with Ben Brouwer, Montana Energy Office, Department of Environmental Quality
– Batteries & Energy Storage with Kyle Bolger, Blue Planet Energy
– Financing & Incentives with Ben Brouwer & Paul Herendeen, Missoula Federal Credit Union
– Electric Vehicles Show-and-Tell with Kyla Maki, Montana Department of Environmental Quality; Alicia Cox, Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities; and Bill Clem, KERBSpace; as well as electric vehicle owners
– Solar 2.0: Taking Solar Electricity to the Next Level with Dave Ryan
– Efficient Water Heating Options for Home & Business with Todd Hoitsma, Liquid Solar Systems
– Renewable Energy Policy with Brian Fadie, Montana Environmental Information Center; and Diego Rivas, NW Energy Coalition
– Off-Grid Living with Henry Dykema, Sundance Solar Systems
– Community-Scale Solar with Garrett Martin, Montana Department of Environmental Quality; and Natalie Meyer, City of Bozeman
– Lithium-Ion Batteries with Kyle Bolger
A complete rundown of the 2018 Montana Clean Energy Fair including detailed workshop descriptions and speaker bios is available at www.montanarenewables.org.
Montana Renewable Energy Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000. It is a coalition of businesses, individuals, families, and advocates dedicated to expanding Montana’s use of renewable energy in order to conserve natural resources, create jobs, and increase the independence and resilience of local communities. Learn more at the aforementioned website. •