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CEC Welcomes Three New Staff Members! Christina Snyder is a registered architect and a licensed residential builder with over 23 years of architectural experience and 14 years experience in environmentally sensitive and alternative energy system design. In 2008, Christina became Michigan’s first Certified Passive House Consultant, the highest building energy efficiency standard in the world. She has developed her own methodologies for providing Solar Site Assessments combined with 3D computer models to hold down the costs of incorporating renewable energy systems. Christina has lectured and taught widely for nearly a decade, including work as a Zero Energy Instructor to Lawrence Technical University’s 2007 Solar Decathlon Team. She has several publications, including three co-authored chapters in Creating a Sustainable Future: Living in Harmony with the Earth. She possesses a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and completed a program of study at the DIS School of Architecture in Denmark. Joshua Brugeman is a LEED certified eagle scout and triathlete. Prior to his work as Project Manager, Joshua was the Director for Project Green, a division of J.S. Vig Construction in Ann Arbor, MI. Throughout his career, Joshua has worked extensively in marketing, business development, and sustainable building practices. Joshua earned his Bachelor's degree and Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Michigan. Concurrently with his master's degree, he also earned a certificate of Real Estate Development from U of M. Joshua spends his free time travelling and renovating his home. Prior to his work as CEC Project Manager, Nick Helmholdt worked as a research and teaching assistant at Cornell University, as a student assistant for the Michigan Energy Office, and as an AmeriCorps VISTA member for Habitat for Humanity of Ingham County, Michigan. Nick has developed energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in both urban and rural settings.
Nick holds a Master of Science in Applied Research in Human Environment Design from Cornell University. While studying for his Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University, Nick studied urban redevelopment in Germany and Austria. Also an Eagle Scout, Nick received numerous awards and distinctions while attaining his undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Save These Dates! The tenth annual Mayor's Green Fair is set for Friday, June 11, 2010 from 6pm-9pm in downtown Ann Arbor. With streets closed for this free event, all are welcome to learn about clean energy, green commuting, biking, and meet the environmental leaders of Washtenaw County! Live music and special youth activities will also be featured.
The Latest @ CEC's Energy Outlet This month also marks the store's first Winter Clearance Sale, offering many energy, water, and lighting conservation products at up to 25% off. Come in to see all the great deals available between now and Valentine's Day!
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Energy Tips Since it's imperative to follow safe and practical burning practices, the EPA offers the following tips:
*Season wood. Wood should be seasoned outdoors through the summer for at least six months before it is burned. Wood that is properly seasoned should have cracks in the end grain, sound hollow when smacked against another piece of wood, and appears darker in color. *Build and burn hot fires. A smoldering fire is not efficient or safe. *Never start a fire with wet, diseased, rotted or moldy wood; coated, treated, or painted wood; gasoline, charcoal started, or a propane torch. To learn more, visit the U.S. DOE's website and the U.S. EPA's website.
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