"FROM CARBON-NEUTRAL TO NEGATIVE CARBON!" One man's quest... In honor of the international effort to call attention to the issues of global warming through www.350.org, Partners for A Clean Environment (PACE) is hosting a fascinating seminar showcasing what one deeply-caring individual from Willington , CT has done to reduce his carbon footprint. Free tours are on
Saturday, 10/24 for Willington residents from 8AM - 11:30 at 107 Blair Road.
Due to overwhelming response, the time for the event has changed to 8:30 -11 on Saturday with new hours added on Sunday 8:30-5:00.
Viewers will visit a home and alpaca farm that features: *On-site demonstrations *7.5 grid-tied PV system (motorized adjustable pole mount by WALDO Renewable Electric) *Wind Turbine *Audi A4 and Mercedes 2400 diesel converted to hydrogen hybrids *Low-tech working solar thermal greenhouse (salad, beans, herbs) *Small solar-powered hydroponic and aquaponic fish pond to grow food without soil *Solar hot water system *Energy audit results: new energy-saving appliances *Manure-methane digester (partially built using alpaca waste to run fuel cell) *Solar electric fencing *Wood stove wtih Eco fan *LED flashlights with rechargeable batteries *Organic clothing and food; solar wrist watch *Working wtih Apricus Solar (thermal) *Solar LED lighting *Recycled plastic decking *Hydrogen fuel cell car kit model *Organic perennial garden *Lively discussion For more information, please call 860-684-2874
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