Wednesday, August 18, 2010

B.2.a. Solar Energy Information Night

On May 25, I attended a program called "Solar Energy Information Night" that was presented by MCCO and MSCU.

Other FMC members:

Members in attendence were Neil Quiring, Dave Koop, Barry Bergen, and Gene Forshaw. (please forgive me if I forgot anyone).




Vendors:

There were about 8 vendors located in the old auditorium.
They each had their pamphlets and brochures about their solar energy companies.
In the time permitted, I got to talk to 5 of the vendors, before and after the program.
MSCU and MCCO had their booths in the foyer and I talked to them as well.

Please note that one of the vendors, was Sunbeam Energy Canada, Ltd.
It is owned by Neil Quiring, a member of Faith Mennonite Church.




Program:

The program was basically divided into 4 parts and took part in the chapel.

The first partDarren Kropf - MCCO's Creation Care Coordinator

Darren spoke about why MCCO has becomed involved in solar energy and why individuals, businessess, and churches should become involved.

To see a video of his presentation in Waterloo, a few nights earlier, entitled "MCC Ontario: Creation Care: Why Care?" please click here.



Related videos:


The second partRob Yost from Hillcrest Mennonite Church in New Hamburg, ON

Rob highlighted how their church had gone through the process of putting a roof-top solar energy system.





Please see "Hillcrest Mennonite Church" section for more information.

The third part:  Ben Janzen from MSCU

Ben presented how their credit union would facilitate a borrowing program.
A video tidbit of him is included in this video - "MCC Ontario: Solar Energy Info Night: The Tidbits".

The fourth part:  Darren Kropf - MCCO's Creation Care Coordinator

Darren led a question and answer period.