WALDO (Sep 2): With winter just around the corner, come learn how to reduce your energy bills with solar hot-water systems and energy-saving tips for homeowners. This program, part of the annual meeting of the Waldo County Extension Association, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Waldo County Technical Center on Route 137 in Waldo. Light refreshments will be served.

Unity College Professor Doug Fox outside Unity House, the LEED Platinum certified solar home at Unity College.
 
Two Unity College professors will present their personal experiences with installing solar hot-water collectors in their own homes and at the “Unity House” on campus. Doug Fox and Dave Potter have had a full year of experience with solar hot water and will talk about installation, energy savings and the initial cost of their units.

Professor Dave Potter

Come learn what resources UMaine Extension has to offer and learn from others about how you might be able to save energy and money using new technologies. There will also be a brief business meeting for elections of new members and officers and a review of the 2009 budget.
The event is free, but registration is requested to ensure sufficient materials. Register by calling UMaine Extension’s Waldo County office at 800-287-1426 or by e-mailing santunes@umext.maine.edu.

Those with disabilities who need any accommodations to participate in this program should call Caragh Fitzgerald at 800-287-1481 to discuss their needs. Call at least seven working days prior to this event to assure the fullest possible attention to your needs.