Monthly Archives: September 2010

Wisconsin Solar Tour 2010

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is once again conducting tours of solar powered homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin. The tours will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010, and include both solar open houses and guided bus tours. For more … Continue reading →

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Econoburn installation training

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

Looking forward to taking additional training in installing Econoburn wood gasification boilers tomorrow.  I’ll be doing hands on training with wood boiler installer Terry Burns in Sheboygan Falls, WI. -Dan Michelsen

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Commercial solar hot water – super payback on renewable energy

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

Solar domestic water heating is one of the fastest payback renewable energy applications available, for two reasons: Most hot water systems are pretty efficient to begin with.  Unlike home heating, there aren’t a whole lot of measures you can take … Continue reading →

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“What size wood boiler do I need for a house my size?”

Posted on September 4, 2010 by admin

Since we’ve become the Econoburn wood boiler dealer in Central Wisconsin, I’ve learned that many people believe that energy consumption directly correlates to the size of a home. This is a myth that really needs to be put to rest. … Continue reading →

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