Clean Energy Durham Seeking "Super Trainers"
Energy Conservation Super Trainer Positions
Earth Month is an exciting time for area non-profit Clean Energy Durham. The group has been working in neighborhoods throughout Durham since 2005 to promote cleaner and safer energy by creating 'organizations of neighbors helping neighbors save energy.'
Clean Energy Durham recently announced a new volunteer initiative that would train "Super Trainers" to organize neighbors for energy independence and is currently seeking volunteers interested in serving in the inaugural corps of trainers. The volunteers would share simple, do-it-yourself home energy-saving projects with neighbors and work to build a coalition of energy conserving households throughout the area.
Clean Energy Durham is providing a total of 15 hours of Super Trainer training on three Saturdays in May and June. The Super Trainer trainees must be able to attend all three sessions. In return for this free training, Super Trainers agree to conduct at least 5 three-hour, in-home, hands-on workshops for neighborhood energy committees working with Clean Energy Durham.
Applications are due April 25, 2009. To download an application, click here.
Donate to Clean Energy Durham During Earth Month and Win!
During Earth Month at Duke, Clean Energy Durham is offering prizes for lucky supporters. Donations can be made on the organizations web site and, for the month of April, all donors will be automatically entered in a drawing for the following prizes:
The drawing will be held on May 5th at Common Ground Green Building Center. Winners will be notified immediately following the drawing.FIRST PRIZE:
Home energy audit and assessment by Bill Triplett with Home Energy Specialists.
Complete energy inspection of your home, including blower door testing and pressure analysis, inspection of heating and air conditioning system (including ductwork), evaluation of insulation levels, addressing moisture concerns, and more. Donated by Bill Triplett, Home Energy SpecialistsSECOND PRIZE:
Used refurbished bike of your choice from the Durham Bike Co-op, donated by Durham Bike Co-op
THIRD PRIZE:
One FLOR area rug, any size or style option with a total value up to $150 (including shipping and tax). Made with recycled and recyclable materials and donated by Common Ground Green Building Center.
FOURTH PRIZE:
One case of SATCO brand 13W (60W equivalent) compact fluorescent lightbulbs (12 packs of 4), soft white, 2700K, small spiral size, rapid start, UL, 10,000 hour life, 2 year warranty. Donated by Pine State Electric & Lighting Center, to share with your neighbors, of course!
FIFTH PRIZE:
One Wattstopper surge protector with occupancy sensor that controls six of the eight receptacles. Donated by Wattstopper.