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Solarize Port Townsend Orientation
posted February 24, 2012

Solarize Port Townsend orientation will occur on Saturday, April 21st from 2 PM until 3:30 PM at the Community Center, following the Farmer's Market and various Earth Day events.   The Community Center is located at 620 Tyler St, in Port Townsend. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 360-643-3080 or go to www.solarizept.com.

Power Trip Energy Corp has developed a solar PV group purchasing program called Solarize Port Townsend providing $300 - $700 per kW cash rebates for participants who sign up before April 30, 2012 for a solar PV installation.

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Solarize Port Townsend Orientation
posted February 24, 2012

Solarize Port Townsend orientation will occur on Saturday, March 10th from 1 PM until 2:30 PM at the Chimicum Grange located at 9572 Rhody Drive in Chimicum, WA 98325. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 360-643-3080 or go to www.solarizept.com.

Power Trip Energy Corp has developed a solar PV group purchasing program called Solarize Port Townsend providing $300 - $700 per kW cash rebates for participants who sign up before April 30, 2012 for a solar PV installation.

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Solarize Port Townsend Orientation
posted January 23, 2012

Solarize Port Townsend orientation will occur on Saturday, January 28th from 10 – 11:30 AM at the Port Townsend Masonic Hall located at 1338 Jefferson St, in Port Townsend. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 360-643-3080 or go to www.solarizept.com.

Power Trip Energy Corp has developed a solar PV group purchasing program called Solarize Port Townsend providing $300 - $700 per kW cash rebates for participants who sign up before April 30, 2012 for a solar PV installation.

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Solarize Kitsap
Free Public Workshop
posted January 9, 2012

Saturday, January 14th, 2 PM - 3:30 PM at the Poulsbo Community Room, 700 Lincoln Rd. NE, Poulsbo

Learn about the basics of Solar on your home, and the details of the Solarize Kitsap group purchasing program.

What is Solarize Kitsap?

A group purchasing program resulting in significant savings on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Who qualifies? Customers of PSE in Kitsap County.

How much money can I save with a group purchase? Solar installations typically cost $3,800 - $6,500 / kilowatt (kW) after the 30% federal income tax credit. Power Trip Energy will offer an additional $500 - $700/kW rebate per customer depending upon the total number of kilowatts installed through the program.

Rebate levels:

Minimum rebate for all participants = $500/kW

70 kW or more installed = $700/kW

Maximum rebate amount $5,000 per customer.

When can I get solar on my house or business through Solarize Kitsap?

Installations will occur February - March 31, 2012.

Be sure to enroll before Jan 31, 2012 to qualify for Solarize Kitsap!

Want to learn more? Attend the Free Public Workshop to Solarize Kitsap! on January 14, 2012 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Poulsbo Library Community Room at 700 Lincoln Rd., NE, Poulsbo, WA. You may also call (360) 643-3080 for more information.

Power Trip Energy has installed over 230 grid-tied solar PV systems on and around the Olympic Peninsula since 2003.

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Power Trip Energy presents: Spin Your Meter Backwards
posted December 1, 2011

Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 11 AM - Noon, Lexar Home Builders, 94 Kala Square Pl, Port Townsend

Come visit Lexar's model home, relax in the living room, and learn how to Spin Your Meter Backwards. We'll present the state of the PV industry in terms of latest equipment and financial incentives, including information on two new Made in Washington products that qualify for higher state incentives.

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"Lessons from a Seventy-Three-Year-Old Energy Co-op"
posted October 28, 2011

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, Port Townsend Community Center

The Key Speaker for the November Energy Lunch program is Randy Cornelius, General Manager of the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) in San Juan County. At a public gathering at the Port Townsend Community Center on November 9th, Mr. Cornelius will draw on his many years of OPALCO experience and present what is expected to be highly useful information and insights into county-wide operations of an electric utility. His remarks will include discussion of OPALCO activity (i) to encourage the collection and use of renewable energy in San Juan County and (ii) to provide business and consumer incentives for energy conservation. Mr. Cornelius will be available to take questions from the those in attendance.

For details about the November 2011 Key Speaker presentation, see the pdf file.

Please note that the November Energy Luncheon will take place between the hours of 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM at the Port Townsend Community Center (PTCC) at 620 Lawrence Street (at Tyler Street) in uptown Port Townsend.

The full schedule of public Energy Luncheon activity at PTCC on November 9th is as follows:

12:30 PM: PTCC Meeting Room Opens for Brown Bag Lunch and General Discussion of Local Energy Topics of Interest
1:00 PM: Key Speaker: Randy Cornelius, OPALCO (includes Q&A)
2:00 PM: Continuation of General Discussion of Local Energy Topics of Interest
2:30 PM: PTCC Meeting Room Closes

Mr. Brian Goldstein has volunteered to be the master of ceremonies for the Energy Lunch program and will be present at PTCC to introduce Mr. Cornelius and direct the Q&A.

Come and learn about local operations of a mature county electric utility. There is no cost to attend.

Good sandwiches and other brown bag food is available at Aldrich's, Pan D'Amore, and other nearby locations in uptown Port Townsend.

Since August considerable effort has been made to develop a broader base of participation in the Jefferson County Public and Professional Energy Luncheon Program and as a result, in addition to existing Local Sponsors - Power Trip Energy, Sunshine Propane, and Huber's INN - the program is now linked to the local business community through the good offices of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce which has made energy programming part of their services to their business membership.

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Solarize Bainbridge Now!
posted September 22, 2011

Learn about solar power and Power Trip Energy’s group purchase program.

Orientation Workshop

Saturday, Oct 15th

10 am – 11:30 am

370 Brien Rd (Bainbridge Senior Center)

Across from Waterfront Park



What is Solarize Bainbridge Now? A group purchasing program resulting in significant savings on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Who qualifies? Available to customers of PSE on Bainbridge Island.

How much money can I save with a group purchase? Solar installations typically cost $4,000 - $6,500 / kilowatt (kW) after the 30% federal income tax credit. Power Trip Energy will offer an additional $300 - $700/kW rebate per customer depending upon the total number of kilowatts installed through the program.

Rebate levels:

Minimum rebate for all participants = $300/kW

50 kW – 69 kW installed = $500/kW

70 kW or more installed = $700/kW

Maximum rebate amount $5,000 per customer.

When can I get solar on my house or business through Solarize Bainbridge Now?

Installations will occur in the Winter of 2011-2012.

Be sure to enroll before Jan 31, 2012 to qualify for Solarize Bainbridge Now!

Want to learn more? Attend the orientation to Solarize Bainbridge Now on Oct 15, 2011 from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Bainbridge Senior Center located just across from Waterfront Park at 370 Brien Rd.  Click here for a map. You may also call (360) 643-3080 for more information or visit the Solarize Bainbridge Now website at www.solarizebaionbridgenow.com.

Power Trip Energy has installed over 230 grid-tied solar PV systems on and around the North Olympic Peninsula since 2003.

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Solarize Kitsap
posted September 22, 2011

Learn about solar power and Power Trip Energy’s group purchase program.

Orientation Workshop

Saturday, October 15th

10 am – 11 am Tour kick-off

10 am – 2 pm Tour Sites Open

2pm – 4pm Solarize Kitsap Orientation



Kick-off and Solarize Kitsap Orientation held in the Kitsap Room at the Suquamish Clearwater Resort (Behind Casino) on Hwy 305 at Agate Pass Bridge

What is Solarize Kitsap?

A group purchasing program resulting in significant savings on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Who qualifies? Customers of PSE in North Kitsap County (Bremerton and North).

How much money can I save with a group purchase? Solar installations typically cost $4,200 - $7,000 / kilowatt (kW) after the 30% federal income tax credit. Power Trip Energy will offer an additional $300 - $700/kW rebate per customer depending upon the total number of kilowatts installed through the program.

Rebate levels:

Minimum rebate for all participants = $300/kW

50 kW – 69 kW installed = $500/kW

70 kW or more installed = $700/kW

Maximum rebate amount $5,000 per customer.

When can I get solar on my house or business through Solarize Kitsap?

Installations will occur in the Winter of 2011-12 Prior to March 31, 2012.

Be sure to enroll before Jan 30, 2012 to qualify for Solarize Kitsap!

Want to learn more? Attend the orientation to Solarize Kitsap! on October 15, 2011 from 2 pm – 4 pm it the Kitsap Room of the Suquamish Clearwater Resort located behind the Casino on Hwy 305 at the Agate Pass Bridge. You may also call (360) 643-3080 for more information.

Power Trip Energy has installed over 230 grid-tied solar PV systems on and around the Olympic Peninsula since 2003.

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Kitsap Solar Home Tour
posted October 10, 2011

Please join us Saturday October 15th for the Kitsap Solar Tour and Solarize Kitsap group purchase program orientation. Take the opportunity to self-educate and celebrate with your friends and neighbors who live with renewable energy. Homes open 10-2, workshop & reception 2-4.

Location: Two event kick-offs and presentations, one at the Bainbridge Senior Center at 370 Brien in downtown Winslow (across from Waterfront Park) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and one at the Suquamish Clearwater Resort, in the Kitsap Hall, (behind the Casino, on Hwy 305 at the Agate Pass Bridge) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. There will be a post-tour reception, Q&A, and orientation to Solarize Kitsap at the Suquamish Clearwater Resort from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

10:00– 11:30 am: Solar Tour Kick-off - Both Bainbridge and Suqamish Sites

� Pick up tour maps and other info

10:15 – 10:45 am: Spin Your Meter Backwards - Both Bainbridge and Suquamish Sites

� Short presentation on how solar power works and various financial incentives

10 am - 2 pm: Solar Homes on Tour

� Various location in Kitsap County

2 pm – 3 pm: Solarize Kitsap orientation and Q&A - Kitsap Hall, Suquamish Clearwater Resort

� PSE presentation (Green Energy) – Jake Wade

� Solarize Kitsap – Andy Cochrane

� Solar Q & A with tour participants and hosts

3 pm – 4 pm: Post Tour Reception – Kitsap Hall, Suquamish Clearwater Resort

Power Trip Energy clients specially invited.

For complete tour site information, please see http://solarwa.org/kitsap-county-0

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Clallam Solar Tour - Sat Oct 1, 2011
posted September 22, 2011

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Solarize Sequim
posted July 18, 2011

Learn about solar power and Power Trip Energy’s group purchase program.

Orientation Workshop

Saturday, July 30^th

10 am – Noon

McComb Gardens Education Facility

751 McComb Rd., Sequim

What is Solarize Sequim? A group purchasing program resulting in significant savings on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Who qualifies? Available to customers of Clallam PUD located east of the Port Angeles city limits.

How much money can I save with a group purchase? Solar installations typically cost $4,200 - $7,000 / kilowatt (kW) after the 30% federal income tax credit. Power Trip Energy will offer an additional $300 - $700/kW rebate per customer depending upon the total number of kilowatts installed through the program.

Rebate levels:

Minimum rebate for all participants = $300/kW

50 kW – 69 kW installed = $500/kW

70 kW or more installed = $700/kW

Maximum rebate amount $5,000 per customer.

When can I get solar on my house or business through Solarize Sequim?

Installations will occur in the Fall-Winter of 2011.

Be sure to enroll before Sept. 30, 2011 to qualify for Solarize Sequim!

Want to learn more? Attend the orientation to Solarize Sequim on July 30, 2011 from 10 am - noon at the McComb Gardens Educational Center located just north of Sequim at 751 McComb Rd. Click here for a map. You may also call (360) 643-3080 for more information or visit the Solarize Sequim website at www.solarizesequim.com.

Power Trip Energy has installed over 225 grid-tied solar PV systems in and around the North Olympic Peninsula since 2003.

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Jefferson Solar Tour
posted May 6, 2011

Saturday, July 9, 2011, 10 am - 6 pm

4kW Silicon Energy pv array

Port Townsend 2011, North Beach Neighborhood

Please join us Saturday July 9th for the annual Jefferson Solar Home Tour and Celebration. Take the opportunity to self-educate and celebrate with your friends and neighbors who live with renewable energy. Homes open 10-2, workshop & celebration 2-6.

Location: Event kick-off and presentations at the new Power Trip Energy Shop, 83 Denny Ave., Port Townsend (Glen Cove Industrial Park)

10:00– 11:00 am: Solar Tour Kick-off

� Pick up tour maps and other info

� Tour new Power Trip Energy shop facilities

� View Nissan Leaf and EV charging station

� Location: 83 Denny Ave, Port Townsend.

� Directions: just south of Port Townsend in Glen Cove. Take Fredericks St. east off of Hwy 20 and turn left on Otto St. Where Otto Street curves to the right go straight onto gravel road. Take first right. Our shop is the third building on the left. Follow the solar tour signs.

10:15 – 10:45 am: Spin Your Meter Backwards

� Short presentation on how solar power works and various financial incentives

10 am - 2 pm: Solar Homes on Tour

Various location in and around Port Townsend

2 pm – 3 pm: Tour Wrap Up - 83 Denny Ave

� PSE presentation (Green Energy) – Jake Wade

� Electric vehicles and solar power – Andy Cochrane

� Solar Q & A with tour participants and hosts

3 pm – 6:30 pm - Post Tour Party – 83 Denny Ave

� Concession by In Season Catering from 4-6pm     www.inseasoncatering.net

� Salmon fillet plate with garlic bread and salad, $15

� Music by Southbound (country, blues, and hillbilly jazz)    http://www.georgerezendes.com/

Power Trip Energy clients specially invited.

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Second Annual Anacortes Solar Tour
posted May 6, 2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10 am - 5 pm

Location: Event kick-off and presentations at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes, WA

Workshop Presentations:  10 am - 12 Noon. Maps and other tour information available and presentations will be given on solar PV, solar thermal, wind power and off-grid living.   Anacortes Senior Center. Power Trip Energy, Whidbey Sun & Wind, Ian Woofenden, Silicon Energy, and Puget Sound Energy will all be present at the workshops.

Solar Home Tours: 1 pm - 5 pm. Solar and wind powered homes, on-grid and off-grid will be available for tours and homeowners will be present to answer questions.

All events free and open to the public.

For more information or to include your home on the tour contact Jeff Randall of Power Trip Energy at 360-301-9019 or via email at jeffr@powertripenergy.com.

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Creating County Businesses and Jobs from Untapped Local Energy Resources
posted June 17, 2011

11 AM, Wednesday, June 22nd at NW Maritime Center, Port Townsend

Discussion in the third monthly Workshop on Local Economic Development in Energy will take place next Wednesday, June 22nd, between 11 AM and 12 Noon in the main conference room at the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) in downtown Port Townsend.

In April and May this workshop considered projects, jobs, and new business opportunities in decentralized solar energy collection and in centralized wind energy development. This month it will take up consideration of the economic opportunities presented by using ammonia and other alternative means of energy storage in local systems that collect solar and wind energy.

Moderated by Bill Wise of Team Jefferson, this workshop draws on the combined knowledge and experience of Mr. Ted Hollinger of the Hydrogen Engine Center in Iowa and David Ault of Private Energy Systems in Minnesota to provide details on various energy technologies that can add local green energy storage and use to local systems of green energy collection.

Underlying all discussion in this workshop are the vast untapped local energy resources in sun, wind and water which the county might be able to harness for future economic development. Discussion can include new energy businesses, energy jobs, energy education, and energy finance.

The full schedule of activity at NWMC on June 22nd includes the following:

11 AM: Workshop on Local Economic Development in Energy

12 Noon: Lo-Cost Catered Lunch (and general public interaction about local energy topics of interest)

1 PM: Key Speaker: Mr. Ted Hollinger, Green Ammonia Fuels (includes Q&A)

2 PM: Workshop on Propane, Hydrogen and Ammonia Fueled Engines

Come and find out more about how the local economy might benefit from using ammonia and other alternative energy systems that can store renewable energy in Jefferson County. There is no cost to attend.

A catered lunch, hot soup and good bread, will be served between 12 noon and 1 PM and costs $6.

If you plan to attend, please contact Rick VanAuken at JeffWA@countyenergy.us.

The Jefferson County Public and Professional Energy Luncheon Program for 2011 is made possible by the following Local Sponsors: Port Townsend Paper Corporation, Power Trip Energy Corp. and Sunshine Propane.

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Green Building Symposium - Ultra Energy Efficient Homes
posted May 6, 2011

Saturday, June 4, 2011, 1 - 4 pm

Location: Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., Port Townsend

Workshop:  Features architects, designers, contractors, and energy efficiency auditors. Innovative home construction techniques will be featured and local Port Townsend homes featured as case studies. Learn about innovative residential construction methods, how much these homes cost, how much energy can be saved, and what it is like to build and live in them.

Workshop presenters include:

Richard Berg of Terrapin Architecture who will speak about the Passive House design concept. A Passive House uses 90% less energy for heating than a conventional home and is so well insulated and sealed that it is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by “passive” heat from people and electrical appliances.

Ann Raab of GreenPod Development will present the GreenPod home design, a compact, energy efficient home utilizing modular building construction methods and structurally insulated panels (SIPS).

Architect Kevin Coker will focus on techniques for making existing homes more energy efficient including historic homes.

Tim Halpin of Pacific Inspection Services will cover the use of thermal imaging to assess building heat loss and will offer strategies for sealing and insulating existing homes.

In addition to the presentations there will be an interactive Q & A panel discussion.   Attendees are encouraged to bring questions on how to make their own homes more energy efficient.

Architects, building designers, and contractors who would like to participate in this event and who bring unique examples of energy efficient services should contact Jeff Randall of Power Trip Energy at 360-301-9019 or via email at jeffr@powertripenergy.com. There is no charge for presenters to participate, however the organizers must be selective in choosing presenters due to time and space limitations.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Workshop on Local Economic Development in Energy
"Creating New Energy Infrastructure on the Olympic Peninsula"
posted May 9, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011, 11 am
NW Maritime Center, Lawrence and Tyler St, Port Townsend

Discussion in the second monthly Workshop on Local Economic Development in Energy will take place this Friday, May 13th, between 11 AM and 12 Noon in the main conference room at the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) in downtown Port Townsend.

After April's discussion which considered projects, jobs, and new business opportunities involving decentralized solar energy collection, this workshop this month will feature local development opportunities presented by nearby centralized wind energy development.

Chaired by Bill Wise of Team Jefferson, this workshop draws on the knowledge of Jennifer States of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Ms. States is experienced in wind energy projects and can help other workshop attendees to understand local infrastructure improvements likely from such projects now being researched by PNNL.

Details on this workshop discussion can be found in the attached one-page pdf file.

Underlying all discussion in this workshop are the vast unused local energy resources in sun, wind and water which the county might be able to harness for future economic development. Discussion can include new energy businesses, energy jobs, energy education, and energy finance.

The full schedule of activity at NWMC on May 13th includes the following:

11 AM: Workshop on Local Economic Development in Energy
12 Noon: Lo-Cost Catered Lunch (and general public interaction about local energy topics of interest)
1 PM: Key Speaker: Dr. Andrea Copping, Ocean Energy (includes Q&A)
2 PM: Workshop on Small Hydropower Projects

All activities take place in the main conference room at NWMC.

Come and find out more about how the local economy might benefit from the natural energy in (and above) the waters surrounding Jefferson County. There is no cost to attend.

A catered lunch, hot soup and good bread, will be served between 12 noon and 1 PM and costs $6.

If you plan to attend, please contact JeffWA@countyenergy.us.

The Jefferson County Public and Professional Energy Luncheon Program for 2011 is made possible by the following Local Sponsors: Port Townsend Paper Corporation, Power Trip Energy Corp, and Sunshine Propane.

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Solarize Port Townsend
posted December 8, 2010

Saturday, January 15, 2011, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Jefferson Community Center, Lawrence and Tyler St, Port Townsend

Workshop: A kick-off presentation for Solarize Port Townsend will occur on January 15, 2011 from 10 am - noon at the Port Townsend Masonic Lodge at 1338 Jefferson St. in Port Townsend (corner of Jefferson and Van Buren Streets, just north of the Post Office building). Interested individuals may also call (360) 643-3080 for more information or go to the program website at www.solarizept.com.

Program Info: Residents of Port Townsend and east Jefferson County who install grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with Power Trip Energy between April and June 2011 can save an additional $300 - $700 per kilowatt (kW).

Solar installations typically cost $4,200 - $6,500 / kilowatt (kW) after the 30% federal income tax credit. Through bulk purchasing and by scheduling back-to-back installations, Power Trip Energy will achieve significant savings which will be passed on to our customers. And the more kW of total solar power that is installed, the greater the savings we can achieve. As a result, the Solarize Port Townsend rebate program will save each customer between $300 - $700/kW of installed solar PV depending upon the total number of kilowatts installed through the program.

Rebate Levels:

Minimum rebate for all participants = $300/kW

50 kW – 69 kW installed = $500/kW

70 kW or more installed = $700/kW

*Maximum rebate amount $5,000 per customer

Program Timeline: The program is available now to customers in Port Townsend and east Jefferson County. The deadline to sign up for the program will be March 15, 2011. It is anticipated that projects will be installed between April and June 2011.

What solar modules will be offered? Power Trip Energy will help you select the most suitable solar modules for your home or business. SunPower, Sanyo, Silicon Energy (made in WA), Sharp, Evergreen and other high-quality, made in the US modules will be available through the Solarize Port Townsend program.

To sign up: All Solarize Port Townsend participants must first have a solar site evaluation. A $150 site evaluation fee is charged for this service and is credited towards the purchase of a solar PV system.   Short of scheduling a site evaluation, we are happy to speak with interested individuals about the program and the potential of their home or business as a solar site. Just call our office at 360-643-3080 or send us an email at info@powertripenergy.com and one of our solar agents will contact you with more information.

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A Power Lunch Topic:

US Energy Independence – Fact and Fiction
posted December 8, 2010

Date: January 14, 2011
Time: 12 Noon (Presentation 12-1, Q&A and discussion from 1-2)
Location: NW Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Jim Hansen will be informing regarding the global and national energy situation and what are the possible most beneficial local responses. Mr. Hansen is an independent investment consultant based in Lake Forest Park, Washington. He has been an active member of the Association for the

Study of Peak Oil & Gas - USA (ASPO-USA) since 2006 and has presented at the ASPO conference every years since 2007. In addition, he has given lectures and presentations at the Univ. of Washington, as well as government agencies, non-profits and community organizations. Jim

publishes a weekly energy report focused on a broad range of topics related to energy transition from fossil fuels.

This presentation is sponsored by Power Trip Energy Corp among others. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch, catering options may be announced soon.



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5th Annual Clallam County Solar Tour

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010, Tour and Workshops 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Reception 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Starting Point & Free Workshops: Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim, WA 98382

Post Tour Reception: Sequim Holiday Inn Express and Conference Center, 1441 E Washington, Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 681-8756

Free Workshops:

10:15 am - noon: Going Solar, presentations by Clallam PUD, First Federal, and Power Trip Energy

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Passive Solar Energy Efficient Design

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Post Tour Reception, a chance to speak with owners, organizers and other tour participants in a casual comfortable setting with no-host bar at Sequim's new green hotel.

Did you know that Clallam County has one of the highest percentages of solar installations per capita in the country? Take our Solar Tour and see for yourself. Visit local solar installations and meet one-on-one with their owners to see how it's done. Attend a workshop and learn how energy efficient building measures and appliances, low-interest loans and PUD, State and Federal incentive programs are making solar energy more affordable than ever before.

For more info, call Power Trip Energy at 360-643-3080 or direct link at:    http://www.solarwashington.org/tour/2010/ClallamTour.htm

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July 31 - August 1 - Great Peninsula Future Festival

posted July 19, 2010

Two days of music and fun, sustainability topics, local food, and energy education at the Kitsap Fairgrounds in Silverdale. http://www.greatpeninsulafuturefestival.org/

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July 10 – Jefferson Solar Tour – Port Townsend, WA
posted June 29, 2010

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Location: Various sites in Port Townsend and Jefferson County

The 3^rd annual Jefferson Solar Tour will feature solar homes and educational workshops. Solar PV (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems will be featured. Solar PV equipment on display will include Sharp, Evergreen, Sanyo, and Silicon Energy (made in WA) modules, as well as UniSolar thin film modules.

Educational workshops presented by NABCEP certified solar professionals and Puget Sound Energy staff. The Spin Your Meter Backwards presentation will cover grid-tied solar basics, financial incentives and tax credits. A new advanced “Solar 201” presentation will go into depth on equipment choices and performance as well as details on designing a solar ready home or business.

The entire event is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by Power Trip Energy of Port Townsend, WA.

Schedule of Events

10 AM Solar tour kick off event – Wildberry Farm, 2343 Thomas St., Port Townsend.   Office of Power Trip Energy.

            �     Participants can obtain maps and other tour information.

�     See Power Trip Energy’s office and four solar systems in operation.

�    Puget Sound Energy staff will also have an information table.

10 AM - 2 PM Solar sites open for tours

�     See ten solar homes on the tour and meet homeowners

�     Evaluate performance of different systems, equipment, and installation methods

2 PM – 4 PM Educational Workshops – Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.

�     Spin Your Meter Backwards with Solar PV – Basics of grid tied PV, financial incentives, and tax credits - Andy Cochrane, President - Power Trip Energy, Corp.

�     Puget Sound Energy’s renewable energy program - Jake Wade, Puget Sound Energy

�     Solar 201 – Advanced review of currently available solar products and tips for designing the solar ready home - Andy Cochrane, President - Power Trip Energy, Corp.

�     Q & A Session

�     Tour Wrap Up

Resources:
        Schedule of Events
        List of solar tour sites with directions
        Map 1
        Map 2
        Google Map of Tour

For additional information contact Jeff Randall at 360-301-9019 or email: jeffr@powertripenergy.com.

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June 12 - Anacortes Solar Tour
posted May 16, 2010 - updated June 7, 2010

Time: 11 am - 5 pm

Location: Various sites on Fidalgo and Guemes Islands

The first annual Anacortes Solar Tour will feature solar homes on Fidalgo and Guemes Islands and educational workshops on grid tied solar PV, energy conservation, and reducing your carbon footprint. All homes on the tour will be staffed (no drive-bys). Solar workshops will be lead by solar professionals. The entire event is free and open to the public. Sponsors of the event are Skagit Beat the Heat, Power Trip Energy, Corp., and Whidbey Sun & Wind.

Schedule of Events

10 AM Solar Tour Kick Off Event – Anacortes Fidalgo Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes, WA

            �         Participants can obtain maps and other tour information

�         Solar Contractor Information Booths

�         Skagit County Beat the Heat Booth

11 AM - 3 PM Solar Sites Open for Tours

�         Solar Scavenger Hunt – Clues to Solar Scavenger Hunt at Each Tour Site

�         Bicycle Tours of Sites Encouraged

11 AM – 1 PM Educational Workshops – Fidalgo Center

�         Renewable Energy Systems Overview, Kelly Keilwitz of Whidbey Sun & Wind

�         Spin Your Meter Backwards with Solar Grid Tied PV, Jeff Randall of Power Trip Energy Corp.

�         Puget Sound Energy’s Renewable Energy Program, Jake Wade of PSE

3 – 5 PM Educational Workshops (Repeat) – Fidalgo Center

�         Repeat of all workshops

�         Q & A Session

�         Solar Scavenger Hunt Prizes Awarded

Link to Google Map showing tour sites and kick off event location: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=102004160500885647383.000486fa8708da2db836c&ll=48.496876,-122.622744&spn=0.150509,0.091361&source=embed

For additional information or to have your home or business placed upon the tour contact Jeff Randall at 360-301-9019 or email: jeffr@powertripenergy.com.

Resources:
    Event flyer
    Fidalgo Map
    Fidalgo Site List
    Guemes Map
    Guemes Site List
    Schedule of Events

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April 24 - Stillwaters Eco-Fest

posted March 17, 2010

Educational booths and fun - 11 AM - 4 PM, for more info go to http://www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org

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April 17 - Community Energy Forum
posted March 17, 2010

We are supporting and exhibiting at this forum - 10 AM - 4 PM, Sakai Intermediate School, 9343 Sportsman Club, NE, Bainbridge Island, WA. For more info go to http://www.cenergysolutions.org/EnergyForum.html

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April 17 - Sequim Earth Day Celebration
posted March 17, 2010

We are supporting and exhibiting at this event at the Boys & Girls Club, 400 W Fir St in conjunction with the Sequim Open Aire Market. Booths and presentations on water conservation, waste reduction, energy and fuel efficiency, and a low carbon emmission vehicle show. At other venues throughout the city, we will have demonstrations on organic gardening, native and drought tolerant plants, and art with recycled materials. Information and map will be in the April 14th edition of the Sequim Gazette. For more info go to http://www.sequimmarket.com/

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April 10 - Residential Renewable Energy workshop by NW SEED.
posted March 17, 2010

We are supporting and exhibiting at this workshop - South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98009, 9:30 - 1:00pm- Pre-registration required, $10 fee, go to this link for more info and to register. http://www.nwseed.org/Educational%20Resources/workshops/Res_Renewables.asp

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March 27 - Residential Renewable Energy workshop by NW SEED.
posted March 17, 2010

We are supporting and exhibiting at this workshop - Olympic College, 1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337, 9:30 - 1:00pm - Pre-registration required, $10 fee, go to this link for more info and to register. http://www.nwseed.org/Educational%20Resources/workshops/Res_Renewables.asp

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North Peninsula Building Association

Building Remodeling and Energy Expo

posted February 16, 2010

Date: Saturday - Sunday, March 13th and 14th

Location:  Sequim High School

601 N. Sequim Ave, Sequim, WA

Event Description:

Power Trip Energy will have a booth and be giving a "Spin Your Meter Backwards" presentation at the NPBA annual Expo this March 13th and 14th in Sequim, WA. The "Spin Your Meter Backwards" presentation will occur on Sunday, March 14th at 10:15 am - 11:15 am. New information offered at this presentation will be the status of financial incentives, recent price reductions of solar PV, PUD and city of Port Angeles loan programs, and the availability of made in WA Silicon Energy modules.

Link to the Expo: http://www.npba.info/building-expo/

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Port Angeles - KONP Home Show

posted February 16, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 27th, 9am - 5pm &

Sunday, Feb. 28th, 10am - 4 pm

Location:  Port Angeles High School

304 East Park Avenue

Port Angeles, WA

Event Description:

Power Trip Energy will have a booth and be giving "Spin Your Meter Backwards" presentations both days of the KONP Home Show in Port Angeles, WA.  The "Spin Your Meter Backwards" presentation will occur on Saturday at 11 am and on Sunday at 1 pm.  New information offered at this presentation will be the status of financial incentives, recent price reductions of solar PV, PUD and city of Port Angeles loan programs, and the availability of made in WA Silicon Energy modules.

Link to the Expo: http://www.thekonphomeshow.com/

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Solar Power and

Energy Conservation Workshop

with Peninsula Light Company

posted January 8, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, January 23rd

12 Noon - 3 PM

Location:  Gig Harbor, Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church,

7700 Skansie Avenue, Gig Harbor, WA

Workshop Description:

Learn how homeowners and businesses can generate clean, renewable energy with grid-tied solar (PV) electric systems and save money through utility sponsored energy conservation programs. New information on Solar PV module pricing, product availability including made in Washington solar modules (Silicon Energy) and extended state and federal financial incentives. Jeff Randall, Solar agent with Power Trip Energy, Corp. will cover:

- Grid-tied Solar PV (electric) System Basics

- State and Federal Solar Financial Incentives

- How to Evaluate Your Own Home for Solar Power

- Solar PV System Costs and Performance

Energy conservation staff from the Peninsula Light Company will present information on energy conservation, rebates for energy efficiency improvements, and green power.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information call us at (360) 643-3080.

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KITSAP AND CLALLAM COUNTY
SOLAR HOME TOURS
posted September 28, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: Kitsap and Clallam County Solar Tours

The first Saturday in October means several things - leaves are turning colors, baseball play-offs are beginning, and the ASES National Solar Home Tour. This year we have helped organize both the Kitsap and Clallam solar tours. Here are some events not to miss this weekend:

Kitsap County Solar Tour: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday, October 3rd

- Bremerton Tour Kick-Off Event - 946 Callahan Dr. Maps and other tour information available. Power Trip Solar Agent Brian Watson on-site.

- Bainbridge Island Kick-Off Event - Sakai Middle School, 9343 Sportsman Club Road

- Bainbridge Island Tour Home Staffed by Power Trip Energy - Derzon/Supplee Residence, 10140 NE Roberts Road, Power Trip Solar Agent Bob Dash on-site.

- 19 sites on the tour.

"Spin Your Meter Backwards" - Free Solar Workshop, Sunday, October 4th

Location: Peninsula Home and Remodel Expo, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Jeff Randall of Power Trip Energy will provide an up to date presentation on the state of the solar industry, how modern grid tied solar PV equipment works, federal and state financial incentives, commercial grants, new technologies, and made in WA solar modules (yes, they are FINALLY available). Cost: the workshop is free, admission to the home show: $6 adults; $5 teens,veterans and seniors; under 12 free.

Clallam County Solar Tour: 10 AM - 2 PM, Saturday, October 3rd

- Sequim Tour Kick-Off Event - Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave. Maps and other tour information available.

- Workshops covering solar power, energy efficiency, low interest financing, and a Q & A panel discussion will occur twice during the day at 1 pm and 2:30 pm.

- Over 20 sites on the tour.

For information on the Tour, go to the Solar Washington website here and click on your county.

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JEFFERSON SOLAR HOME TOUR
posted May 20, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Tour Location: Various Sites, Jefferson County, WA
Kick-Off Site: Wildberry Farm (Power Trip Energy Office), 2343 Thomas St, Port Townsend 10 AM - 1PM
Presentation and De-Briefing: Port Townsend Community Center, 2:00-4:00 PM
Event Description: The Jefferson Solar Home Tour will feature local solar-powered homes, opportunities to meet and ask questions of system owners, a "solar scavenger hunt", and a solar workshop presentation to end the day.

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Posted 6-3-2009

Port Townsend, WA - In 1997, filmmaker Josh Tickell set out on the road with a “Veggie Van” and a video camera and began filming what would eventually become known as FUEL. Over the course of his 11 year journey, Tickell traveled to over 25 countries, authored two books, founded a nonprofit organization, and participated in jump-starting America’s green energy movement. As it chronicles one man’s personal journey to try to change the world for the better, in the process the film empowers and inspires each individual to rise to the challenge and to do their own personal best to contribute in any way they can to help save the environment and the world we are passing on to our children.

FUEL will be shown at the Rose Theater for one day only on Saturday, June 6th at noon.

FUEL is in insightful portrait of America’s addiction to oil and an uplifting testament to the immediacy of new energy solutions. Director Josh Tickell, a young activist, shuttles us on a whirlwind journey to track the rising domination of the petrochemical industry – from Rockefeller’s strategy to halt Ford’s first ethanol cars to Vice President Cheney’s petrochemical company sponsored energy legislation – and reveals a gamut of available solutions to “repower America” – from vertical farms that occupy skyscrapers to algae facilities that turn wastewater into fuel. Tickell and a surprising array of environmentalists, policy makers, and entertainment notables take us through America’s complicated, often ignominious energy past and illuminate a hopeful, achievable future, where decentralized, sustainable living is not only possible, it’s imperative. Watch the trailer at www.thefuelfilm.com.

Nominated for the 2009 Writers Guild Award for Best Documentary Screenplay and Winner of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, the film features an all-star cast and interviews with leading voices ranging from our nation’s leaders to Hollywood celebrities.

The special showing of FUEL is sponsored by Power Trip Energy, Port Townsend’s solar PV installation company. Earlier this year Andy Cochrane, president of Power Trip Energy attended a screening of Fuel in Olympia and participated in a panel discussion with Jay Inslee in front of the movie audience. “I was really impressed by the power of this movie and the audience dialogue it generated. This is the right time to be discussing our energy future and the role renewables will play.” There will be a panel discussion after the June 6th showing of Fuel. Tickets for FUEL are available at the Rose Theater box office.

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted May 19, 2009

May 30th, from 12 noon - 2 pm - Anacortes - "Spin Your Meter Backwards" - Fidalgo Room, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes, WA - Andy Cochrane of Power Trip Energy will be presenting a free 2 hour workshop covering how grid tied solar PV systems work, federal and state financial incentives, the state of solar technology, and how to choose a solar contractor.

The workshop will also include a 'Solar 201' presentation on the pros and cons of various solar technologies, including costs, and power per square foot information.

Power Trip Energy is a licensed and bonded general and electrical contracting firm that specializes in solar PV installations, with over 143 systems completed since 2003 in western Washington.

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted March 25, 2009

May 2&3 - Port Townsend - "Spin Your Meter Backwards" - JeffCo Home Show - Andy Cochrane will offer two workshops on solar grid-tied electricity on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, at 10:30 at the JeffCo Home Show. http://www.jeffcohomeshow.com/

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted March 25, 2009

April 18th - Bainbridge Island - "Spin Your Meter Backwards" - Grid Tied Solar Workshop Sat April 18th, 1-2 PM at the Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Drive, in Winslow.

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IslandWood's 2nd Annual Enviropalooza
Posted March 25, 2009

April 11th - Bainbridge Island - IslandWood’s 2nd Annual Enviro-Fair at Enviropalooza on Saturday, April 11th from 12-4 pm. Enviropalooza is a celebration of National Environmental Education Week (April 12th-18th) and Earth Day (April 22nd). The theme this year is “Taking Out the Trash.” There are musical performances, presentations, and environmentally-friendly activities planned throughout the campus.

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted February 18, 2009

Power Trip Energy Offers “Spin Your Meter Backwards!” Grid Tied Solar Workshop Sat & Sun, March 7 & 8 at the Sequim Building, Remodelling and Energy Expo

Andy Cochrane of Power Trip Energy will offer two workshops on solar grid-tied electricity on Saturday, March 7th at 9:15, and Sunday, March 8th, at 10:15 at the Sequim Building Remodelling and Energy Expo. The event will take place at the Sequim High School at 601 N Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382.

Power Trip Energy has installed 140 grid-tied solar electric systems in Western Washington since 2003.

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted January 14, 2009

Power Trip Energy Offers “Spin Your Meter Backwards!” Grid Tied Solar Workshop on Saturday, February 28th in Coupeville, WA

Andy Cochrane and Michael Barenburg of Power Trip Energy will offer a free two hour workshop on solar grid-tied electricity on Saturday, February 28, from 12-2 pm in Coupeville. The event will take place at the Coupeville Recreation Hall at 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA 98239.

The presentation will include Solar 101 basics for people who may not be familiar with grid-tied solar, and will also include a section called Solar 201 with additional technical details on equipment and financial incentives. There will be time for Q&A.

Power Trip Energy has installed 140 grid-tied solar electric systems in Western Washington since 2003. Michael Barenburg runs the Whidbey field office from his home at 764 Patmore, Coupeville, WA, (360) 202-1070. For more information see www.powertripenergy.com

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop
Posted January 14, 2009

Power Trip Energy Offers “Spin Your Meter Backwards!” Grid Tied Solar Workshop on Saturday, January 31st in Silverdale, WA

Andy Cochrane, president of Power Trip Energy Corp of Port Townsend, will offer a free two hour workshop on solar grid-tied electricity on Saturday, January 31, from 12-2 pm in Silverdale The event will take place at the Silverdale Community Center at 9729 Silverdale Way NW.

Cochrane, who has given many presentations on solar power on the Olympic Peninsula over the past few years, reports that this presentation will include significant new information. The new federal solar tax credits will be covered as well as the current status of the Washington state production incentives. Financing programs will be discussed as well as the availability of new solar products, including thin film PV modules and micro-inverters.

Renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, is considered by many to be an important resource to address our country’s rising energy needs while also reducing our global warming impacts. But does solar power make sense in the “rainy” northwest? “That is a question we get all the time,” responds Cochrane. “Western Washington receives more sunshine on average than Germany, the world’s leader in solar power installations. There is enough sun here for our forests to have the largest and fastest growing trees in the county. This is where we live and there is plenty of sun for solar installation to make a lot of sense.”

Power Trip Energy has installed 140 grid-tied solar electric systems on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas since 2003. For more information see www.powertripenergy.com

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Learn About Solar Power at Free Workshop

Power Trip Energy Offers “Spin Your Meter Backwards!” Grid Tied Solar Workshop on Saturday, November 22nd
Posted November 14, 2008

Andy Cochrane, president of Power Trip Energy Corp of Port Townsend, will offer a free two hour workshop on solar grid-tied electricity on Saturday, November 22, from 1 – 3 pm in Port Townsend. The event will take place at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St. (corner of Lawrence and Tyler Streets) in uptown Port Townsend.

Cochrane will also be announcing the formation of their Apollo Club, wherein members share the goals of providing 100% of their electricity within 10 years, and will share energy conservation tips, performance tracking and success stories.

Renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, is considered by many to be an important resource to address our country’s rising energy needs while also reducing our global warming impacts. But does solar power make sense in the “rainy” northwest? “That is a question we get all the time,” responds Cochrane. “The north Olympic Peninsula, receives more sunshine on average than Germany, the world’s leader in solar power installations. It works just fine here.”

Areas around Sequim, Port Townsend, and Port Angeles in the rain shadow of the Olympics are ideally suited for solar power and have some of the highest concentrations of installed solar electric systems in the state. “We have 58 grid tied PV (photo voltaic) systems installed in Jefferson County and 46 in Clallam County,” stated Cochrane. “We’ve got about 1.5% of the state’s population and about 15% of the installed PV systems in the state. We don’t just have a great solar resource; we are showing the rest of the state how it’s done.”

In the photo above: Brad West and Carla Main in front of their Port Townsend home outfitted with a 4.8 kW Sanyo PV array.

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FALL 2008 SOLAR EVENTS
Posted August 25, 2008

ASES National Solar Tour, Saturday Oct. 4^th – Various Locations.

Your chance to learn first hand about grid tied PV systems in your community and meet with homeowners who are generating their own renewable energy. Various locations around the state including Kitsap and Clallam Counties. Time 10 am – 4 pm. Olympia is holding their solar tour one week early on Saturday Sept. 27^th. Save the dates! Go to www.solarwashington.org for more solar tour information.

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Kitsap Home and Garden Expo, Fri – Sun, Oct. 10 – 12^th - Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Silverdale, WA.

For the second year in a row, Power Trip Energy will have a booth at the Kitsap Fall Home and Garden Expo. We will also be giving our “Spin Your Meter Backwards” presentation all three days of the Expo, demonstrating how there has never been a better time to generate renewable energy with a solar electric, grid tied PV system. Presentation times:

Friday, October 10^th – 5 pm

Saturday, October 11^th – 11 am

Sunday, October 11^th – 11 am

Our booth and the “Spin Your Meter Backwards” presentation will be located in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion, at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Silverdale, WA Go to www.kitsaphba.com/homeRemod.html for more information as well as a $1 coupon off the regular price of admission. Regular admission prices $6 adult; $5 seniors, teens and active military; under 12 free.

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Green and Global Holiday Faire, Saturday Nov. 1^st, Suquamish, WA.

Celebrate the holidays in an environmentally friendly and renewable way at the Suquamish United Church of Christ. The church is holding the event to offer alternative gift giving ideas, raise awareness, and to raise funds to green up the church. Power Trip Energy is contributing to the effort by donating a free solar site evaluation to the church and we will be giving our “Spin Your Meter Backwards” presentation at 11 am at the Faire.

Event Location: 18732 Division Ave. NE. Suquamish, WA. 98392

Time: 10 am – 5 pm.

Directions: From Poulsbo or Bainbridge Island take Hwy 305 to Suquamish Way, NE. Proceed to Suquamish and take the first left (Division Ave) when entering Suquamish. The church is located at corner of Division and Geneva Streets (about 7 blocks off Suquamish Way). From Kingston/Port Gamble take Miller Bay Rd. NE to Suquamish. Once in Suquamish take a right on Geneva St., proceed 5 blocks to Division. Turn left on Division, church is 1^st building on left.

For more info contact: Susan Hancock, 360-440-4799 cell.

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Jefferson County Solar Home Tour Set for Saturday July 12th
Posted May 15, 2008

You've been waiting for it and this year it is coming early, just in time for sunny Summer weather. This year's Jefferson County solar home tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th at various locations throughout Jefferson County. The Solar Tour offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in solar power to learn about it first hand from folks who own their own solar PV and solar thermal systems. Solar powered and energy efficient homes in Port Townsend and Jefferson County will be part of the tour as well as educational presentations about solar energy and designing solar ready homes. The tour offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence and taking steps to address global warming.

Residents in Jefferson County have been quick to jump on the renewable energy bandwagon. To date there are 45 grid-tied solar electric (PV) systems installed in Jefferson County including 38 in the Port Townsend, 98368 zip code. The reasons for this local surge in solar power include excellent financial incentives adopted by Washington State as well as federal income tax credits available to homeowners and businesses. An additional factor is that local electrical contracting firms and solar consultants are located here in Jefferson County, ready to serve those interested in crafting their own solar destiny. And lastly and perhaps most importantly, we have great amounts of sunshine here in east Jefferson County as well as great residents who want to turn that sunshine into energy and dollars.

Tour Location: The kick-off tour location will be at 2343 Thomas Street (off Hastings Ave) in Port Townsend at the Power Trip Energy shop. Presentations on grid tied solar electric systems and solar thermal (hot water) systems will be offered. Maps of tour locations will also be available.

Tour Time: 10 a.m. - 4 pm.

For More Information Contact: Jeff Randall, 360-301-9019, email: jeffr@powertripenergy.com, web site: www.powertripenergy.com.

Tour Fee: This event is free.

How to Take the Tour: Participants will drive (or bike) to various tour locations on their own.

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Solar Ribbon Cutting Planned for High School
Posted January 29, 2008

If you are a freshman science student at Port Townsend High School, you will soon be learning firsthand about renewable energy. The school’s new 1.02 kW grid tied solar system, the first publicly owned solar power system in Jefferson County, will become operational at a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, February 6th at 11 am at the high school gymnasium. Interested members of the public are welcome to attend this event which is planned to be outside, weather permitting.

The photovoltaic, or “PV” array was made possible through a Solar 4R Schools grant from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Puget Sound Energy. The system was installed by Power Trip Energy, Corp. of Port Townsend. The Solar 4R Schools program educates students and teachers on the functions and benefits of solar electric power, an increasingly popular renewable resource. In addition to producing clean, renewable energy, each school's solar power system includes a curriculum package that uses the web-based, real-time data generated by each installation to provide students with a comprehensive, interactive learning experience. Power generated by the solar array will feed into the gym’s electrical system and the data monitoring system will transmit weather and solar production data to the internet. This information will be viewable on a computer kiosk in the gym as well as through the school’s web site.

Shown: Steve Carr of Power Trip Energy makes some final adjustments to the Port Townsend High School’s new solar array.

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Solar Workshop - Spin Your Meter Backwards
- Heat Your Water
Posted January 28, 2008

Solar Workshop Sponsored by Power Trip Energy Corp

Saturday, February 2nd, from 1 - 3 pm at the Masonic Hall located at 1350 Jefferson St. behind the Post Office in uptown Port Townsend. Free to public.

Learn how your solar collectors can save energy, lower your utility bills, and reduce your carbon footprint. Topics include grid-tied PV, solar thermal collectors, federal tax credits and financial incentives for consumers, solar design principles, and cost and energy savings estimates for installed systems. Individuals who are building a home or business are encouraged to bring plans. For more information call 360-643-3080.

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