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Chuck Borgstrom, owner of Earth Eco Energys at
2033
Cty. Trk. C in Somerset,
has recently installed a Hot Water Solar system to provide hot water and
some auxiliary heat source as well as some dry heat to dehumidify
basement. Teachers interested in bringing students to Earth Eco Energys
for a field trip should contact Chuck at
chuckborgstrom@yahoo.com.
Nature Net Do you want to take your class to a nature center? Find one close to you at nature net where they have put together a list of nature centers in your area!
Recycling Centers To find a recycling center near you, click on the link and browse the listings!
Western Wisconsin Energy Ethanol Plant - Visit their website for more information about Ethanol and the plant, located near Boyceville, WI.
Wisconsin Solar Tour & Demonstration Sites - The Wisconsin Solar Tour is held each fall to demonstrate that renewable energy is practical, reliable, and affordable in today's economy. To find demonstration sites near you, visit www.midwestrenew.org/solartour.
LEGO - Teaching renewable energy concepts to your students has never been easier. Help students achieve an understanding of how energy is developed from the sun, wind, and water with LEGO's Renewable Energy Set. If interested in a workshop, contact your Wisconsin LEGO education representative Kathy Grotta, at 952.440.3604, 952.250.4066, or kgrotta@legoeducation.com. www.legoeducation.com
Xcel Energy - For information about possible classroom speakers, please email inquire@xcelenergy.com.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715.346.4770.
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