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One Earth

Your Home is a System! An Introduction to Building Science
2024-10-22 18:00:00 2024-10-22 19:30:00 America/New_York One Earth Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency! Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Tuesday, October 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 18:00:00 2024-10-22 19:30:00 America/New_York One Earth Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency! Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Central Branch

Meeting Room 2

Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency!

In order to save energy and save money, we need to know where we use energy and spend money. Gather the data, do the research and get it done! Let's get our feet wet with a little bit of building science to help you better understand how to make your home (house, apartment or condo) more efficient and comfortable. We will look at a tiered approach to home energy efficiency improvements starting with $0 changes and moving through some low-cost changes up to larger ticket items. This program is offered in partnership with Sustainable Kingston. Light refreshments provided.

This is a drop in program. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Climate and Sustainability |

TAGS: | earth |

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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