Introduction to Alternative Energy
Lansing Community College:  AEET 102 -- Fall 2005
 

Calendar
 (classes in gray,  Tues.  6-10pm, Room W-164, West Campus unless field trip)

8/30 Introduction
Energy Overview
9/6 Agenda
9/13 Two bio-fuels: Ethanol and Bio-diesel
Which fuel do you choose? Come ready for a dialogue.  You're invited to research bio-diesel or ethanol before class  (see resources)

PPT

Student Evaluation:  Likes, challenges/dislikes, and Recommendations... or DOC (in Word)***
9/20 Ethanol (Guest Speaker) 
Recycling and Biomass Discussion PPT
9/27

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Field Trip at 6pm (NOT 6:30pm as we had planned)

More Helpful Web Resources

Syllabus and Grading Information (HTML or DOC)

10/4 Urban Options  Field Trip
405 Grove St. in E. Lansing

Check out the new resources from your classmates
10/8 National and Michigan Solar Home Tour
10/11 MidTerm Take-Home Test
(handouts   /   test)
(Dollars and Sense, by Ken P.)
10/18 Topics for Presentations and Projects Due
draft presentation
October 18.doc
10/25 Granger Field Trip  (energy and recycling)
Additional Resources/Events
October 25.doc (includes project list)
  Tuesday Energy Series
(public sessions:  6:30 - 7:30pm, W-164)
11/1 Biomass energy
(with Dulcey Simpkins, State Biomass Energy Coordinator)
Tools for Understanding and Using Wood for Energy

Biomass Presentation (ppt)
11/8 Green Power & Public Utility Programs
(with Sue Warren, Lansing Board of Water and Light)

LBWL Presentation (ppt)
See class brainstorming session results
11/15 Wind Power
 (with John Sarver, State Energy Office)

Wind Presentation
11/22 Faith-based/Energy Star Initiative 
Central Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
 (with Jessica Yorko, www.midmeac.org and Sustainable Solutions)
11/29 Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Tour of West Campus
(with Jim Pitts, Automotive Technology Expert)

Student Presentations:

  • Fusion Power:  Justin Miernik
  • Energy Incentives for Home and Business:  Matt Housepian 
  • Energy Analysis &  Improvement Project:  Matt Housepian
  • Wood Energy/Obstacles to Alternative Energy:  Glen Voisin
12/6 Solar Energy Secrets (postponed)
(with Dave Lankheet, Sundu Solar)

Student Presentations:

  • Energy, Food, and Eco-Footprints:  Brandon High
  • Ecological Homes:  LeRoy Harvey

 
12/13 Take Home Tests Due (Word or RTF versons)

Student Presentations:

  • Model to Demonstrate Alternative Energy:  David Rorai
  • Alternative Fuels / Tour of West Campus:  Gail Engelmeyer
  • Alternative Wind Generators:  David Smalley
  • Geothermal Heating:  Corey Carter
  • Feasibility of Alternative Wind Generators:  David Smalley
  • Solar Air Panel Project Update:  Glen Voisin
  • Solar Hot Water Panel Project:  Corey Carter
  • Integrated Energy Systems & Project Report:  Richard Howe
  • GLREA Volunteer & Recycled Art Projects:  Sherrie Molitor

** Additional dialogue and class activities follow public presentation.

Energy Links
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Energy Presentations
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Syllabus & Grading Information
Word or HTML

Ideas for the Board of Water & Light
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Notes

*  Please see these calendars
    http://www.glrea.org/events/main.html
    http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-25676_25678---,00.html
    http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu/calendar.html


** Visitors welcome.
    Please contact LeRoy Harvey in advance to confirm details (we take field trips occasionally).

*** If you can not open the file in the format provided, please contact LeRoy Harvey.

Questions?  Suggestions? Contact the instructor

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