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| + | * 5/10 - Aaron called in and said he is unable to conduct a class. | ||
* 4/13/10 - Got a message from Aaron Kline (recommendation from Mark Mayes) about a still demonstration. Said he could come down and give a 4-hour class and demonstration. Would need some financial help to cover for gas and time. I talked to the makers and they recommended that I check into the legality and safety of making fuel alcohol on site. | * 4/13/10 - Got a message from Aaron Kline (recommendation from Mark Mayes) about a still demonstration. Said he could come down and give a 4-hour class and demonstration. Would need some financial help to cover for gas and time. I talked to the makers and they recommended that I check into the legality and safety of making fuel alcohol on site. | ||
* 4/1/10 - [http://www.meetup.com/gm-hsv/members/5995892/ Mark Mayes] had a telecon with the make shop and said there was a person who could bring in an fuel alcohol still to demonstrate to us. However, he lived 8 hours away in Tennessee and would need some help with gas money and lodging. | * 4/1/10 - [http://www.meetup.com/gm-hsv/members/5995892/ Mark Mayes] had a telecon with the make shop and said there was a person who could bring in an fuel alcohol still to demonstrate to us. However, he lived 8 hours away in Tennessee and would need some help with gas money and lodging. | ||
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=== Projects & Future Actions=== | === Projects & Future Actions=== | ||
| − | + | * Community Garden/Auxiliary - See [[Community_Garden/Auxiliary|project page]] | |
| − | * Community Garden - See | + | * Green Building - See [[DIY_Green_Building_Retrofit_For_ML256_Shop|project page]] |
| − | * Green Building - See[[DIY_Green_Building_Retrofit_For_ML256_Shop| project page]] | + | * Green Hack-A-Month - Next session is tentatively planned for 6/12/10. |
| − | * Green Hack-A-Month - Next session is tentatively planned for | + | |
== Human Resources == | == Human Resources == | ||
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Calendar
Status
- 5/10 - Aaron called in and said he is unable to conduct a class.
- 4/13/10 - Got a message from Aaron Kline (recommendation from Mark Mayes) about a still demonstration. Said he could come down and give a 4-hour class and demonstration. Would need some financial help to cover for gas and time. I talked to the makers and they recommended that I check into the legality and safety of making fuel alcohol on site.
- 4/1/10 - Mark Mayes had a telecon with the make shop and said there was a person who could bring in an fuel alcohol still to demonstrate to us. However, he lived 8 hours away in Tennessee and would need some help with gas money and lodging.
- 3/19/10 - David Blume's Alcohol Fuel for Sustainable Living Workshop was a blast! Learned alot about DIY ethanol production and how it can be integrated into permaculture. Inspired a project for the community garden to build a CSA/CSE. Also had an opportunity to network with out-of-state Green Maker members and other green groups around the country.
- 3/10 - Alii came on board with the community garden project. Also gearing up for Arrrbor Day!
- 1/10 - Spoke with Steve C. about collaboration to install an Arduino Power Monitor in the shop to help with the energy consumption reduction project.
Projects & Future Actions
- Community Garden/Auxiliary - See project page
- Green Building - See project page
- Green Hack-A-Month - Next session is tentatively planned for 6/12/10.
Human Resources
Steve Conklin
From our neighboring hackerspace, Antitronics. Has built an Arduino Power Monitor.
Others
- There is a meetup.com page that has several non-members who are interested in the shop.
All Interested Peoples
- Alii
- benalene
- brimstone
- omegix
- Spacefelix
- Your name here
Links
DIY Solar:
- http://www.mdpub.com/SolarPanel/index.html
- http://hackedgadgets.com/2008/03/28/diy-solar-power-install-on-the-cheap/
- http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/how-to-make-diy-cheap-inexpensive-solar-panels-ebay.php
Generators & Wind Turbines:
DIY Fuel:
Info:
- The Home Power Guide
- Geothermal Home Heating & Cooling
- Trombe wall
- ISO 14000 Environmental Standards, specifically, look into ISO 14001:2004.
General Stuff:
- Greenhacks
- Renewable Resource Data Center
- The Alternative Power Calculator
- Green Product Reviews
- Alternative Energy News
- The Green Economy Map
- NABCEP
High-Efficiency Lights (DIY):
