ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N.S. — Clean Annapolis River Project is hosting a day-long event at The Academy in Annapolis Royal Nov. 2 that could save you money and help the environment at the same time.
CARP’s Jakemen Mercer is organizing the event that will see presentations on solar energy, electric cars, energy efficiency plans for homes and businesses, numerous educational displays, and hands-on activities for kids.
The Powering Innovation Confabulation is a free community event that will allow people to explore the ways they make their home or business more energy efficient or transition to renewable energy.
This family-oriented event offers free child minding and kids/youth programming – including the ‘Enviro Eddie’ puppet show.
SCHEDULE
Educational Displays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop in) at The Academy Gym. A wide variety of displays will be set up for you to browse and ask questions. Some display themes include: net zero tiny home design, household energy efficiency technology applications, solar installers, electric vehicles, etc.
Hands on Youth Activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop in) at The Innovation Lab, accessed through the library. Learn about renewable energy technologies using model technology including a solar panel, wind turbine, electrolyzer and hydrogen fuel cell, and a multi-energy powered car.
Electric vehicle test drives, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (sign up on site), Ritchie Street near library entrance.
Test a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt or 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Bring a valid driver’s licence.
Free child minding, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop in) at the library program room. Do you have young children who are not quite ready to appreciate the educational components of this event? Drop them off for supervised activities with CARP's youth program leader.
Presentation schedule
Presentations will take place in the Community Room, accessed through the library (lower level). Seating is limited, so advanced registration is encouraged. E-mail [email protected] to save your seat.
-- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- Solar Nova Scotia, ‘Demystifying solar electricity for Nova Scotia Homes.’
Have you been wondering if solar is right for you? Stuck on how to get started? This session will include everything from reasons to go solar, to designs/set-up. Questions and discussion encouraged.
-- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. -- Eddie and the Air Out There, Clean Foundation. Kid friendly. Eddie is a loveable cat (puppet) and environmental superhero that is standing up for all the critters of the world and the environment they live in. Through humour, rhymes, and song, children learn the importance of energy and its conservation. Developed for Grades P to 5.
-- 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. -- Efficiency Nova Scotia Home & Business Programs. Learn about the residential and business programs that can help you be more energy efficient. This includes free assessment programs and rebate opportunities.
-- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. -- Next Ride, Electric Vehicles. Next Ride is a not-for-profit low carbon transportation initiative. The Next Ride team is touring Nova Scotia to help Nova Scotians experience the excitement of an electric ride, and discover all the ways electric vehicles are more affordable and versatile than ever.
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