Can solar lead the South Coast to energy independence?
UCSB Nobel Laureate Walter Kohn and solar installer Fred Sisson of
Renewable Energy Concepts will explore both the theoretical and practical
sides of solar energy as part of a CEC lecture series featuring some of
the most creative and outspoken pioneers in the renewable energy field.
Each week of the 7-week series focuses on a particular solution, such as
solar energy, wind turbines, or wave power.
The duo will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 in the Fleischmann
Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, CEC’s partner
in the events. A suggested donation of $3 is requested.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is located at 2559 Puesta de
Sol.
ONGOING SB Lecture series 7-steps to “fossil freedom”
Tuesday, May 17 Harvesting the Power of the Wind: How On-Shore and
Off-Shore Wind Turbines Could Set Us on a New Path 6:30 information
faire, 7:30pm lecture.
Jim Dehlsen, Clipper Wind Power, Carpinteria.
Tuesday, May 24 Reining in Wave Power: How Ocean Technologies Could
Transform California
6:30 information faire, 7:30pm lecture.
Mary Jane Parks, AquaEnergy, a Washington state-based ocean energy
company. Carolyn Elefant, Nationally recognized renewable energy law
expert.
Tuesday, May 31 Fueling Change: How Hybrids, Hydrogen and Other
Alternatives are Remaking Transportation 6:30 information faire, 7:30pm
lecture.
Daniel Emmett, Energy Independence Now!, a Santa Barbara-based
non-profit. Arjun Sarkar, UC Santa Barbara, Dept. of Transportation.
Craig Schmitman, CEO of Have Blue, Inc., an Oxnard company developing a
hydrogen fuel cell powered sailboat. For information: Call Tam, 963-0583
Tuesday, June 7 Power to the People: How the Tri-Counties Can Lead the
Nation in Demanding a More Sustainable Energy Path 6:30 information
faire, 7:30pm lecture.
Terry Tamminen, Cabinet Secretary to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and
former Cal EPA Secretary. Concluding remarks by Bob Ferris, Executive
Director, Community Environmental Council.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischman Auditorium, 2559
Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara.
For information: Call Tam, 963-0583 ext. 122 or email. Suggested donaton
$3
www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org/events/cec_calendar.html