Project Energy Independence
I’ve been extremely busy both implementing my own energy independence projects and creating a course to teach others how to do the same (the reason for the lack of blog posts over the past couple of months). My Connecticut solar energy project is well under way with the site location marked out. It is on delay for about a month for a VERY GOOD reason - the state of Connecticut has reinstituted it’s rebate program and we have to wait until July 1 to apply. It reduces the cost of the install by almost $8000 - a SIGNIFICANT savings. Our wind energy project in Alaska is right on track to install a 5kw Helix Wind Turbine. We have done the site analysis, selected and prepared the location, ordered the windmill and scheduled training for the installation. The Nevada sites are doing well - one location is complete on the energy reduction implementation and the other one that is employs a passive solar design is still in the construction stage - a great place to be to input the systems right from the get go.
The Project Energy Indpendence course stemmed out of what I have learned on my journey to become Energy Independent. I combined Cheetah’s award winning accelerated learning principles and project management methodology to get people successfully up and running with their own energy independence projects in 35 hours. The 35 hour online instructor led, Project Energy Independence course is based on four learning objectives:
1. Learn how to accurately assess current energy usage patterns.
2. Determine how to align energy use with actual needs.
3. Develop options for powering your life (includes a complete assessment of the wide assortment of energy alternatives).
4. Learn how to effectively and efficiently implement your energy independence projects.
The Project Energy Independence course is designed for both people who are new to the idea of becoming energy independent AND for people who have to help others become energy independent as it creates a very simple format to walk people through all the steps on becoming energy independent.
For people reviewing this course on the blog, use the promotion code IndependenceNOW - and get $100 off the price of the course. The promotion code is good until July 31, 2009.