Indiana

Solar of Northern Indiana Home Tour     
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Northern Indiana
Presented by: SONI (Solar of Northern Indiana)
For More Information: Contact Patricia Oakley, 574-535-7311, treeshsolar@gmail.com
Tour Description: Self-guided tour of homes, businesses, and educational facilities in Northern Indiana that use solar and/or wind power. All locations are open from 10 am to 3 pm. Homeowners and business owners will be present to answer questions and provide resources to assist people in learning about solar as a heat source and as a source of electricity.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Sites on the tour are:
1) Nafziger Home, 1807 Mayflower, Goshen, IN: This home features a solar hot water system installed by Michiana Solar.
2) Schantz Home, 60728 CR 27, Goshen, IN: This home features a self designed and self installed solar hot water system.
3) Oakley Home, 716 S. 11th St., Goshen, IN: This home features a grid-tied photovoltaic system installed by Home Energy!
4) Burkey Home, 1895 S - 600 W, Topeka, IN 46571: This home features a grid-tied photovoltaic system installed by Home Energy.
5) Vandenheede Home, 639 North 13th Street, Niles, MI: This home uses solar energy to provide hot water as well as space heating. Built in 1896, the home illustrates how it is possible to add modern technology for renewable energy to 109 year old houses as well as newer homes.
6) Home Energy, Leon Bontrager, 10980 CR 32, Goshen, IN: This is the business location of a local solar system installer.
7) Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, 2388 S. 500 W. Albion, IN: Merry Lea's Collegiate Facility is designed to showcase green and sustainable building techniques and renewable energy. Features include a 10kw wind generator and a 4.8 kw photovoltaic unit. Locations will be open from 10am to 3pm on October 7, 2006.
Send e-mail to treeshsolar@gmail.com for more information.

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