Green Acton and Acton-Boxborough PIP were proud to host the first Acton Green Energy Fair on Sunday, May 17, 2009, 1:30–5:00pm at RJ Grey Junior High, 11 Charter Road, Acton, MA.
We hope you enjoyed the hands-on exhibits about solar power, wind power, LED lightbulbs, and biodiesel. Did you see the car that runs on grease or talk with a solar power installer? We hope you learned how an infrared camera can see energy being wasted in your house, as well as how to shrink your carbon footprint and cut your energy bills!
Touring the Solar Panel Array at Leary Field concession stand, listening to our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sajed Kamal, renewable energy expert, and watching the NSTAR Energy Show added up to a really fun afternoon.
Read the Acton Beacon article, Acton Green Energy Fair focuses on improving environment, watch the You Tube video, and see David McCormick’s fabulous photos.
Highlights
| 1:30–5:00 PM | Hands-on Exhibits, Business Demonstrations, Solar Panel Tours |
| 1:45 PM | Low-Carbon Diet Workshop for Homeowners |
| 2:30 PM | Keynote Speaker Dr. Sajed Kamal, Renewable Energy Expert (Grade 5 to adult) |
| 4:00 PM | NSTAR Energy Magic Show, Limited Seating (Grade K to 4) |
Features
Solar Photovoltaics • Grease-powered Cars • Electric Cars & Bicycles • Wind Power • Solar Hot Water • Geothermal Heating • Biodiesel • Solar Cookers • Biogas Plants • Hydroelectric Generators • Solar Thermal Systems • Energy Audits • Green Home Improvements • Insulation • Electric Cars • Solar Racers & Robots • Infrared Camera • LED Lightbulbs • LEED for Homes • Solar Ovens • Trihybrid • Solar Panel, Wind Power and Geothermal Install
Sponsors
Special thanks to all of our sponsors.
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
- Acton Ace Hardware, Your Neighborhood Hardware Store
- Acton Citizens for Environmental Safety, Guarding Acton’s Environment
- Acton Democratic Town Committee, Representing Registered Democrats in Acton
- Acton Republican Town Committee, Representing Registered Republicans in Acton
- The Discovery Museums of Acton, Explore the Wonders of both Museums
- The Green Engineer LLP, Sustainable Design Consulting
- Mambo Sprouts, Marketing Natural Living & Organic Grocery Coupons
- Middlesex Savings Bank, Personal, Business, Commercial, Community Banking
- M. J. Bradley & Associates, Strategic Environmental Consultants
- Pedal Power, Acton’s Bike & Ski Shop
- Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Providing Customers with Fresh, High Quality Products
- Terrene of Acton, Sustainable Building Supply
Resources
- Save energy and money: do the Low Carbon Diet Workshop at the Fair. Find the book here.
- Learn more about the Acton Solar Panel Project. Take a Solar Panel Tour at the Fair.