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Fond du Lac High School installed a geothermal heating and cooling system, as well as other energy saving systems. For more information on this project contact Craig Schepp at the Energy Center of Wisconsin at 608.238.8276, extension 116 or cschepp@ecw.org. To arrange for a group tour, please contact Principal Mary Fran Merwin at 920.929.2740, extension 3142. Please give a minimum of two weeks notice.
A visit to the
Fox Ridge Game
Farm in
Lake Michigan Wind and Sun in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin has put in various types of photovoltaic systems for evaluation, demonstration and power production. For more information contact Lake Wind and Sun at 920.743.0456 or visit their website at www.windandsun.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!
Oneida Environmental Resources Board, in Oneida, Wisconsin, installed solar hot water and photovoltaic systems within the Oneida Nation. There are also 15 solar hot water and PV systems and a residential PV system. For more information contact Bruno Zagar at 920.497.5812. If you prefer to visit a website, this and other installations on Native lands can be found in The Solar Way: Photovoltaics on Indian Lands, available electronically at www.sandia.gov/pv/docs/solarwaytoc.htm.
Visit Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee County to learn about cow power! A lot of manure is produced by 4,600 cows, 2,500 heifers, and 400 calves. Find out how the manure is used to produce energy for the farm and 800 homes in the community. To learn more about the farm, visit www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/farm/articles3.aspx?NewsID=951. To schedule a tour for your class, call Kim Selner at kims@pagelsponderosa.com or call Kim at 920.388.3333.
The Point Beach Energy Center is located north of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. For more information on Point Beach, nuclear power or to schedule a group/classroom visit, call 920.755.6400 or 1.800.880.8463.
Recycling Centers To find a recycling center near you, click on the link and browse the listings!
Ritger Law Offices, Random Lake, Wisconsin, incorporates photovoltaic, geothermal heat pumps and heat recovery ventilation as well as daylighting and super-insulated walls and ceilings. Please make arrangement to tour the building by contacting Stephanie at the Ritger Law office at 920.994.4313 or email ritgerlw@execpc.com. A case study is available from Focus on Energy at www.focusonenergy.com/page.jsp?pageId=564 or at www.wisconsun.org/learn/cs_ritger.shtml or by calling 1.800.762.7277.
Rock Island State Park uses solar photovoltaic panels to provide electricity to the island. This is a wonderful field trip for students not only to learn about alternative options for electricity, but to enjoy the scenic park and fresh breezes. Contact Kirby Foss at 920.847.2235 for more information about the solar energy used on the island.
We Energies offers safety education, environmental education, field trips and classroom speakers. Call 414.221.2875 or 1.800.747.6726 for more information.Wisconsin Public Service Corporation gives tours of some hydroelectric plants on the Wisconsin, Tomahawk, Peshtigo and Menominee rivers (for grades K-8) and of its coal plant near Wausau (for grades 6-12). You can also contact them about their wind sites. Call Karen Lemke at 920.433.1433.
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
Lumber Dealers Supply has specialists on staff who are involved
in the DuPont
Tyvek Specialist program which is made up of 170 men and women
in the
related to moisture management, energy efficiency, safety,
durability, and comfort of homes. His presentation will touch on
both new construction and existing home issues. To contact
Scott, please call 920.822.6772 or email at
srwigger@peoplepc.com.
Solarwise for Schools is a solar energy and education program offered to high schools served by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. The goal of this program is to install solar-electric systems on high schools and educate students about solar power.
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation has many employees and retirees involved in their Speakers Bureau who volunteer their time and expertise to make presentations on a wide range of topics pertinent to the utility industry. These presentations are about 20 minutes in length.
We Energies offers safety education, environmental education, field trips and classroom speakers. Call 414.221.2875 or 1.800.747.6726 for more information.
Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715.346.4770.
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