Solar Washington member and local solar installer, Brad Burkhartzmeyer and his wife, Susannah, have volunteered on alternative energy projects in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and India in the past two years. What will happen to poverty and population growth as people in developing countries make their own power? What is the cost of a light bulb compared to a kerosene lamp? What's the "pay back" time on a kerosene lamp? In a world full of strife and division, could solar power become the unifying force for our planet? Come and explore these issues as Brad shares his stories about working with people in developing countries.

Peak Oil: by Lex Lindsey

Local Shoreline resident Lex Lindsey was born in Mississippi, raised in Washington DC, and moved to Seattle in 1976 to attend graduate school in Physics at the UW, after graduating from the University of Virginia. He then worked as a software engineer and executive at Boeing and later at Interlinq Software. In recent years he has managed family investments in oil and gas in the South. As a result of this involvement, he became interested in the Peak Oil concept, and has spent considerable time thinking about and researching about this subject.

Shorecrest High School Senior Project Presentation: "Why Solar?"

Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair Presentation
After the presentation we will open up to general discussion on what ideas we have to make this year's Fair a great community event.

Shoreline Solar Project will be hosting a presentation by Christy Nordstrom, a volunteer presenter of The Climate Project's slide show based on Mr. Al Gore's book and movie, An Inconvenient Truth.

Christy Nordstrom of Seattle has recently completed a certificate training program led by former Vice President Al Gore to spread the message about the climate crisis and solutions to global warming.

Christy was one of 1,000 individuals chosen to receive this important training. Each trainee took part in an intensive workshop about the science surrounding the climate crisis, led by Mr. Gore. Many renowned scientists and environmental educators were in attendance. Mr. Gore's goal is simple yet visionary in scope: to deploy these messengers throughout the U.S. - and eventually in other countries - to actively promote presentations to educate and energize the public to take action on global warming solutions.

Can I power or heat my home with solar? Create hot water for the house, Spa or Pool with solar?

Is my house a good candidate for Solar?
What does solar equipment cost? What do I need?
We'll have hands-on samples of system components for Solar electric (Photovoltaics), Solar Hot Water and Solar pool heating systems and help you learn what solar can do for you.

Can I actually earn financial incentives and get tax credits for installing solar?
YES, learn about the 30% Federal Tax CREDIT, sales tax exemptions, and other incentives and rebates that you can get. Washington state has incentives and so does the Federal Government! Adding a solar asset to a home raises the value of the home, too (according to the American Appraisal Institute.).

I've got limited resources. Where should I start?
Learn how spending $1 can save you $5 on solar. Make a solar energy system cover a greater percentage of your household energy load without increasing the size of the system!

If solar is so great, why isn't everyone using it?
Great question! How did the US fall from worldwide solar energy dominance to a distant 3rd place? This presentation will give answers, ideas, and practical solutions that you can put to work right now.

Find out the answers to these and other questions at the November 15th meeting of the Shoreline Solar Project. This presentation is designed for people who'd like to explore the idea of using solar energy for their home, but aren't really sure just what to expect.

   When:    Wednesday, November 15th, 6:30pm
   Where:   Meridian Park School (in the library)
              17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133
   Cost:      Free, with a $5 donation suggested


About the Presenter: Larry Owens is co-founder and president of the Shoreline Solar Project. He is also vice-president of Solar Washington, the state affiliate of the American Solar Energy Society. His house includes a solar domestic hot water system and a solar pool heating system. Larry works as a full time solar specialist for Northwest Mechanical, Inc in Shoreline; a company with nearly 30 years history installing solar energy solutions. Northwest Mechanical was the first business in Shoreline to install solar electric and solar hot water systems on it's own commercial building.

Dave Reid and Robert Nelson will explore the questions surrounding sustainable living, our economy, and how our money systems can thwart our efforts to build a sustainable future for our community.

Hybrid - Biodiesel - Electric ? Which vehicle is right for you? How do different vehicles stack up environmentally? Is there any way to compare vehicles side by side as to greenhouse gases? An overview of the Green Score System and how the vehicles we drive affect Global Warming, resource depletion, pollution and alternative fuels. What's a passionate environmentalist to drive?

Susan Fahnestock - General Manager of the Green Car Company in Kirkland will be our guest speaker at this month's Shoreline Solar Project presentation and meeting. She'll be driving one of the new Smart Cars imported from Germany and made US street legal in California. You've got to see it to believe it. 45+ mpg, highway speeds, good looking, safety features, and much more.

DVD screening of "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" 2006 Community Service, Inc. running time 53 minutes

"Everyone who is concerned about Peak Oil needs to see this film. Cuba survived an energy famine during the 1990's, and how it did so constitutes one of the most important and hopeful stories of the past few decades. It is a story not just of individual achievement, but one of the collective mobilization of an entire society to meet an enormous challenge."

-Richard Heinberg, author of The Party's Over, Powerdown

A Discussion will follow the screening. Please join us for this interesting film!

Local community groups will gather together, we will share our mission and vision and engage in a conversation: "What do we mean when we say Sustainable?"

Confirmed participants:

• Shoreline Solar Project
• Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
• Sustainable Shoreline
• Sno-King Environmental Council
• Post Carbon Shoreline

For information: solar@shorelinesolar.org

Informal and casual, a fun way to meet others who want to promote renewable energy through this year's big Renewable Energy Event. We'd love to hear your ideas; brainstorming is how this fair came about, how it has developed and how we will grow it more!

solar@shorelinesolar.org
206-569-0085

Learn about Solar Electric Systems by viewing the components that will be actually be installed on Parkwood Elementary School later this month. A presentation and discussion will be held. (ALSO COVERED: News about the New Sales Tax Exemption for Solar Hot Water Systems.) Parkwood Elementary is located at 1815 N. 155th, Shoreline WA 98133 (6:30 PM)

solar@shorelinesolar.org
206-569-0085

The meeting is the showing of the DVD "The Oil Factor" and discussion.

Solar Washington teams up Shoreline Solar Project for this combined presentation. *** CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED! *** Washingtonians for Energy Security, has launched an initiative to help the state's economy, environment, and rural communities by assuring public utilities implement energy efficiency measures and purchase 15% of their power from clean and renewable resources. *** CY BERRYMAN, of the NW Energy Coalition will tell us about this new initiative for Washington State. Some 20 other states have already instituted Renewable Energy standards. *** MIKE NELSON, Director of the NW Solar Center and LARRY OWENS will explain new legislative efforts in Olympia to support and promote renewable energy. *** Representative MARALYN CHASE will report on State issues if she's able to attend. (The legislature will be in session) This is a great opportunity to learn how we can help the state become more energy independent, protect our environment and health, and improve the economy without raising taxes.

** Back by Popular Demand! ** We got emails, calls, and lots of discussion after this popular session so we're offering it again. AND, we welcome Solar Washington for this combined evening event.We will teach you how to conduct your own home energy audit, using a simple load analysis worksheet. Knowing where your energy goes is the first step in reducing waste, and the average American home wastes a lot of energy! The "average American home" consumes about 30 kilowatt hours per day. How and where is that energy used? What uses the most? DOOR PRIZES! We'll have some door prizes to help you get started on making your home more energy efficient. The fact is, there are some simple, easy, painless ways to cut your home energy usage. If you're considering adding solar power to your home, the first step is to learn how much electricity you currently use, and (more importantly) where it is being used or wasted. (And now is a great time to consider solar. New 30% federal income tax credit kicks in as of 1/1/06).

This month, SOLAR HOT WATER takes center stage. Do you know that the # 2 energy user in a home is your Hot Water System? (following home heating) Do you know that members of the community have been successfully using solar hot water systems for as long as 20+ years right here in Shoreline and Seattle? And that the new 'evacuated-tube' hot water systems even work in sub-freezing temperatures? Do you know that there is a 30% Federal Income Tax credit for new Solar Hot Water (and solar electric) systems that are put into service on or after 1/1/2006? The cost of natural gas and electric hot water continues to rise while Solar has become an even better bargain than it was before! Come learn about practical Solar Hot Water systems for the home, school, or office. WHAT: Shoreline Solar Project October Presentation DATE: Wednesday, Oct 19 TIME: 6:30 ~ 8:30 pm PLACE: Meridian Park School (in the library) 17077 Meridian Ave N., Shoreline 98133 We'll show demonstration solar hot water equipment, provide useful handouts, and hear from users and installers of solar hot water products.