Programs
Appalachian Energy Center WorkshopsProgram Staff: Janet Miller, Workshop Coordinator millerjm1@appstate.edu The annual Appalachian Energy Center Workshop Series is back, offering continuing education and training opportunities. Appalachian State University staff and national experts have teamed up to bring you the most up-to-date technologies in the building science and renewable energy fields. Our workshops are designed to help you build your knowledge and stay competitive in the green job market.We hope you will join us for these exciting workshops in the beautiful North Carolina mountains! |
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North Carolina Energy Efficiency AllianceProgram Staff: Jeff Tiller, Chuck Perry, Nicholas Hurst, Heather Kersey, Donna Stankus, Marshall Dunlap, Kristi Matthews, Krista Egger, Micheal Peaden, Rachel Della Valle, David King, John Robinson, Bill Pfleger The North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance (NCEEA) seeks to increase the number of energy efficient homes built in the state. The organization aims to benefit the key members of the new home-buying industry in such a way as to overcome market barriers for stakeholders like the appraisal, realtor and lending institutions. Through the education of homebuyers , the training of home-builders, the strengthening of the Home Energy Raters network, and the development of policy recommendations, the NCEAA hopes to make the transition of... |
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Weatherization and Indoor Environmental QualityProgram Staff: The Energy Center Staff and the Department of Technology and Environmental Design have launched a project to study energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality in weatherized homes throughout North Carolina. ASU researchers have teamed up with WAMY to install real-time air sampling monitors in houses, before and after weatherization. These monitors measure changes in pollutant and particulate levels in homes after under-going heating system improvements and envelope revamping. Testing will be on-going throughout the winter months. |
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Affordable Passive Solar PlanbookThe Affordable Passive Solar Planbook for North Carolina describes the basic fundamentals and components of passive solar design. A collection of passive solar floor plans suited for virtually any location are also included in this book. In addition to passive solar design elements, the plans contain a variety of energy efficient details. They are intended to be affordable homes, and many have less than 1,300 square feet of floor area.View the entire planbook here, or download detailed plans below. To open .dwg files, you will need a... |
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Small Wind Research and Demonstration SiteProgram Staff: Dennis Scanlin The Small Wind Research and Demonstration Site is a unique program to give first-hand experience with wind power technology. This facility is open to the public to see and hear wind turbines in operation. Tours and workshops are hosted at the facility, which is maintained by ASU students, faculty, and staff. For more info, visit http://wind.appstate.edu. |
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CommunityTIES Landfill Gas ProjectProgram Staff: Stan Steury, Jason Hoyle, Joey Mosteller The CommunityTIES Project is a partnership program operated by the Energy Center at Appalachian State University that assists communities throughout North Carolina with development of valuable local energy resources - specifically renewable energy in the form of landfill gas - in economically constructive ways. The program began in late 2006 and was modeled after the highly acclaimed and award-winning innovative community-based EnergyXchange Renewable Energy Center, located at the Yancey-Mitchell County landfill. Since its inception, the... |
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CONTACT
Dr. Jeff Ramsdell, Director
828.262.7514 (Energy Center)
ramsdellje@appstate.edu
828.262.6553 (fax)
Physical Location
Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Boone, NC 28608
Mailing Address
Energy Center
ASU Box 32131
Boone, NC 28608-2131 USA
