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2011 Muncie Area Solar Tour October 1, 2011
Tour Kick-off: 9:00 AM
Location: Ball State University, Architecture Building McKinley Ave. (Use east entrance)
9:00 AM Indiana Renewable Energy Update
Chris Maher Owner, Energy Outfitter; Indiana Renewable Energy Association (InREA) Board Member
9:10 AM Renewable Energy 101
Craig Porter Owner, ECI Wind and Solar; Energy Technology Program Chair, Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette, Campus.
9:40 AM Renewable Energy @ Ball State
Bob Koester Director of Center for Energy Research, Education and Service; Professor of Architecture, Ball State University.
Jim Lowe Director of Engineering and Operations, Ball State University.
10:00 AM Tours begin
1. Ball State Geothermal Project
Time: 10:15am-11:00am (1 tour only)
Location: North Energy Station
Highlights: Living Green Roof, Geothermal Well Field, Geothermal Control System, Chiller and Pump Equipment
2. Straw-Bale Eco-Center
Time: 10:00 AM- Noon
Location: West Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN (Just West of County Rd 350 West)
Highlights: Straw Bale classroom building, Solar Thermal Hot Water System, Solar Electric System, Wind Turbine, Restored Hoosier Prairie.
3. Taylor University Euler Science Complex
Time: 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Drive by tour only due to construction activity)
Location: 236 West Reade Ave. Upland, IN 46989 (30 min. north of Muncie)
Highlights: Geothermal Heating and Cooling System, Solar Electric System, Two
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