GreenMatters Workshops
GreenMatters Workshop Schedule 2011
Presenting Sponsor: UVA Community Credit Union
Sponsors*: Blue Ridge Home Builders Association and LEAP)
To reserve a spot in one of the workshops at ecoREMOD, please email annie@leap-va.org. The workshops at the Credit Union have a separate registration link listed.
Home Cooling Strategies to Save You Money
Date: July 14
Location: UVA Community Credit Union at 3300 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 6-7:30 pm
RSVP: Online at uvacreditunion.org or call 434-964-2001 Option 3
Hot and humid weather is a fact of life here in Central Virginia during the summer. The question is whether you get relief from the heat when you walk inside your front door – and what price you pay in energy use and utility bills to stay cool. Join us for this workshop to get tips – from easy DIY ideas to more comprehensive options – on how to beat the heat and high cooling costs this summer.
House, Lawn & Garden: Saving Water Inside & Out
Date: July 20
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: Email annie@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
Drought and our water supply are hot-button issues in the Charlottesville region, but what does that mean for your house, lawn or garden? Find out how you can use less water (and save energy and money) in your bathrooms and kitchens and with your plants, flowers and gutters – also get the inside scoop on rebates, incentives, and the most innovative products.
Going Green Makes $ense
Date: July 28
Location: UVA Community Credit Union at 3300 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 6-7:30 pm
RSVP: Online at uvacreditunion.org or call 434-964-2001 Option 3
Hear what no-cost and low-cost things you can do to help you save money on your energy bills. We’ll show you how energy efficiency home improvements can provide better returns than some traditional investments and free up extra money for other financial goals. Discover how current tax incentives, rebates and special financing programs can save you even more on your energy-saving home improvements.
The Home Energy Assessment: Where Health, Comfort and Savings Start
Date: August 10
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: Email annie@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
What you don’t know about your home can hurt you. Poor indoor air quality, uncomfortable living spaces and high utility bills can all be fixed – but you first have to know what you’re dealing with. Learn what is involved with a comprehensive Home Energy Assessment (a.k.a. an “energy audit”), why you should have one, and how it can save you a lot of time and money if you’re doing work on your home; hear from homeowners who have gone through the process; and see a demo of a blower door test and infrared camera.
Renewable Energy Solutions For Your Home
Date: August 24
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7 pm
RSVP: Email annie@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
Curious about the solar, wind or geothermal power options for your home? Hear from local experts about what is available in our market, what advice they have for getting started, and how energy efficiency can prepare your home for renewables.
Healthy Homes: How Energy Efficiency Can Alleviate Asthma & Allergies
Date: September 15
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: Email tyler@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
Common health problems including asthma and allergies can be traced back to the very place you should feel safest and healthiest: your own home. A healthy home is inextricably linked to one that uses energy more efficiently. Join us to learn more about common issues that plague houses in the Charlottesville area and what you can do to protect your family.
Making an Old House New with Energy Efficiency
Date: September 21
Location: UVA Community Credit Union at 3300 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 6-7:30pm
RSVP: Email tyler@leap-va.org or call 434-964-2001 Option 3
In a town dotted with historic landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's own Monticello, living in an older home can be a source of pride. But it can also have its drawbacks: lots of cracks and leaks for air to move through, older heating and cooling equipment, single pane windows, and substandard insulation.This workshop will cover the key energy and water efficiency upgrades that will improve the comfort and affordability of your home without compromising its unique character.
Going Green Makes $ense
Date: September 29
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: email tyler@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
Hear what no-cost and low-cost things you can do to help save money on your energy bills. We’ll show you how energy efficiency home improvements can provide better returns than some traditional investments and free up extra money for other financial goals. Discover how current tax incentives, rebates and special financing programs can save you even more on your energy-saving home improvements.
Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather: Air Sealing, Insulation, Windows, Doors & More
Date: October 13
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: Email annie@leap-va.org or call 434-227-4666
Ski season. Family holidays. Hot cocoa. Snow days. There are plenty of reasons to get excited about winter, but the return of high heating bills doesn’t make that list. Now is the time to take proactive steps that get your home ready for the cold temperatures, and this workshop is the best way to get started.
Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather
Date: October 26
Location: UVA Community Credit Union at 3300 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Time: 6-7:30pm
RSVP: Online or call 434-964-2001 Option 3
Ski season. Family holidays. Hot cocoa. Snow days. There are plenty of reasons to get excited about winter, but the return of high heating bills doesn’t make that list. Now is the time to take proactive steps that get your home ready for the cold temperatures, and this workshop is the best way to get started.
Five Steps to Understanding Your Home in Winter
Date: November 17
Location: ecoREMOD at 608 Ridge Street
Time: 5:30-7pm
RSVP: annie@leap-va.org or 434.227.4666
Join us to learn the five things you need to know about your home to save money and be cozy this winter. We'll address trouble spots like fireplaces and windows and have a demonstration on how to build a professional style attic hatch cover.
The five steps we'll cover to understand your home this winter:
Bonus: Demo on how to build a professional style attic hatch cover.
*The City of Charlottesville supports the GreenMatters events that are hosted at ecoREMOD.
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