Home Energy Workshop

Renters! Homeowners! Landlords! Businesses! Make your home more comfortable, cheaper to heat, and more sustainable for the planet! Energy coaches from Johnson Clean Energy District (JCED) and local contractors will cover everything from simple fixes to the latest energy technology! Come for an hour or all morning! 

9:00 – 9:15           Introduction. Welcome and overview of morning. Sam Stolley, ACE, and Cheryl Miller, JCED

9:15 – 9:45           Quick fixes. Energy-saving tips everybody needs to know from JCED energy coaches. Eric and Craig Streed, JCED Energy Coaches

9:45 – 10:15         Drafty Windows? Do you have window problems and are unsure whether to fix or replace? Hear from a local window expert about how to decide and what options to consider. Liz Finnegan, Iowa City Window & Door

10:15 – 10:45       Tools in your tool kit. Learn about tools and products to get the job done. Ace Hardware staff and JCED energy coaches will lead a tour of the store to point out products and answer questions about your needs. Sam Stolley, Ace and Streeds, JCED

10:45– 11:00                Donut break

 11:00 – 11:30        Heating and Cooling in the 21st Century. How can you heat and cool your home most efficiently? When do you know you need an upgrade and what are your options – including heat pumps – for getting through a cold Iowa winter? Doug Rodger, Brandt Heating

 11:30 – 12:00        More Insulation? The #1 energy issue in most homes is inadequate insulation. Speakers will cover optimal levels of insulation, different insulation materials, and the availability of free money for upgrades in your home. Eric Streed, JCED

Sponsors: Johnson Clean Energy District / ACE Hardware / Northside Neighborhood Assn / City of Iowa City’s Neighborhood Outreach Program / Iowa City Climate Action/Citizens Climate Lobby / 100Grannies / Johnson County United Nations Association / Lepic-Kroeger / Skogman Realty / Blank and McCune / Brandt Heating

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