Last Saturday morning I learned how cross flow ventilation can help you save money. The Energy Division of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Hinds & Madison Counties presented a home energy workshop at the AG Museum in Jackson, MS.
Michael Berk with Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture was the featured speaker. He shared his knowledge of energy efficient construction and principals of design that take advantage of solar energy. The audience learned how a building’s components work together naturally to heat and cool itself and how that landscape and site choice can have a dramatic affect on power usage.
“The ½ day workshop is one of many more we plan to do in 2009,” said Gayle Sims of MDA. Gayle shared some tips and strategies that help reduce energy costs in the home and spoke about recycling, renewable energy and conservation practices.
So...what next? The Building Green Works Committee of The Home Builders Association of Jackson will be holding an education seminar on Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-4:30 p.m., at the HBAJ Building. The cost to attend a mere $50.00. 3 Hours Certified Professional Builder Credit will be awarded to builders. The program will be presented by Dale Koehler, Educator & Consultant, Assoc. Professor Purdue University. Building Green Works is dedicated to teaching energy efficient construction to home builders and the public.
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