[ESSP] SEI Newsletter Issue 13 - January 2004

Wed Jan 21 08:56:48 EST 2004

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>Renewable Energy Education for a Sustainable Future
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>January 21, 2004
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>	SEI Newsletter Issue 13 - January 2004
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>SEI's Spring Workshops Filling Up Fast
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>SEI has a slate full of workshops this spring and they are filling 
>up fast. We'll be offering Photovoltaic workshops in Tucson, San 
>Francisco, Austin, Salt Lake City, Woodstock-NY, and the San Juan 
>Islands. We're also offering the 4th Annual Women's PV Workshop in 
>Santa Cruz. You can learn to build wind generators in the "Build 
>Your Own Wind Generator" workshop on Guemes Island, WA. And we are 
>offering two one-day "Introduction to Renewable Energy" workshops, 
>one in San Francisco, and one on Guemes Island.
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>So for those interested in attending one of SEI's spring workshops, 
><http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/>register soon!
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>Democratic Candidates Talk Energy
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>The Washington DC based Sustainable Energy Coalition surveyed the 
>democratic presidential candidates on a range of energy and related 
>environmental policy issues. For a look at how they responded check 
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><http://www.solaraccess.com/news/story?storyid=5851> SolarAccess.com.
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>For the full survey results 
><http://www.uspirg.org/reports/presidentialsurvey.pdf>click here.
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>RE Trips to Iceland and Cuba!
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>SEI advisory board member Joe Jordan (aka Cosmic Joe) is leading a 
>trip to Iceland, February 20-26, 2004, focusing on the aurora 
>borealis (northern lights) as well as on the bright future for 
>renewable energy -- which Iceland is helping to realize right now 
>with their great geothermal power resources and their plans for 
>becoming the worldâ*™s first hydrogen economy. For more information 
>on visiting this exotic locale filled with hot springs, glaciers, 
>and geysers <http://www.melitatrips.com/iceland/iceland-2004.html> 
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>SEI instructor Laurie Stone is leading a trip to Cuba April 10 - 18 
>for the Cubasolar International Renewable Energy Conference. Learn 
>about Cuba's amazing program to electrify every rural school and 
>health clinic with solar energy, and meet with solar professionals 
>from around the world. For more information on attending this 
>exciting conference <http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/520.html> 
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>Congratulations to EWB Founder Bernard Amadei
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>SEI friend and associate Bernard Amadei, the founder of 
><http://www.ewb-usa.org>Engineers without Borders, won E-town's 
>E-chievement award this past weekend for his amazing work. The 
>E-chievement award recognizes remarkable individuals who are working 
>hard to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond. 
>Engineers without Borders helps developing areas worldwide with 
>their engineering needs, while involving and training a new kind of 
>internationally responsible engineering student.
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><http://www.etown.org>E-town is a weekly radio broadcast heard on 
>NPR and commercial stations which creates a strong community 
>awareness of social and environmental issues through music and 
>conversation.
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>Critical Time for Biodiesel
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>Biodiesel Guru Joshua Tickell, founder of the 
><http://www.veggievan.org>Veggie Van Organization, writes about the 
>importance of biodiesel, and why now is a critical time for its 
>future. According to Joshua, "When I first saw biodiesel being used 
>on a farm in Germany I was galvanized. From that moment onward, 
>every time I saw a refinery or a gas station I thought about a 
>different world just waiting to happen. . . These issues are not 
>intellectual for me. . . Theyâ*™re not a matter of idle curiosity. 
>My work is not a hobby. And because the things I know are immutable 
>truths, I live by them.
>I KNOW that the oil industry has ruined lives.
>I KNOW that the oil industry has laid waste to cultures.
>I KNOW the connection between refineries and cancer.
>I KNOW that biodiesel is a vital solution."
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>To download the entire letter, and read why now is a critical time 
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><http://www.VeggieVan.org/donate/letter.pdf>click here.
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>Note: SEI's hometown of Carbondale, Colorado just got its first 
>biodiesel (B20) pump at a local gas station!
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>Your Generosity Ensures our Success!
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>SEI would like to welcome our new members! As a membership-based 
>non-profit, SEI's members are the heart of our organization and 
>allow us to continue our educational programs. SEI Staff is 
>passionate about the work that we do and membership dues help 
>sustain our renewable energy endeavors.
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>Please join us! Become an SEI member and support our important work 
>(and receive a free one year subscription to Home Power magazine.) 
>And don't forget to order your 
><http://www.solarenergy.org/resources/store.php>2004 Solar Energy 
>Calendar!
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><http://www.solarenergy.org/about/membership.html>Click here for 
>more details on how you can become an SEI member.
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>To all SEI members . . . SEI sends thanks!
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Vanessa Paulman       
Science Outreach Coordinator
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

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