CLEARLAKE – Lake County Community Co-op (LCCC) members and the general public are invited to learn all about solar energy, water conservation, energy efficiency and more from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Interested community members will meet at Fresh Energy Systems, located at 14106 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.

Dan, the Solar Man, will show how he converted his business space from an energy “minus” building to energy “plus” and set up charging systems for electric cars. He educates the community on these topics to allow folks to see what's available before they invest in their own energy efficient upgrades. The event is free to Lake County Co-op members and to the public.

Dan has a technical degree and experience working with Pacific Gas & Electric. His business mantra is "safe, secure and sustainable."

On our tour, he'll also show his demonstration garden project with an installed low-water consumption system. He offers a two-week long, fee-based "boot camp" where people can learn 21st century employment skills such as in energy efficiency-based construction and utilities skills.

You won't want to miss this exciting event! For more information, contact Lori Patotzka at 707-994-1618.

Celebrating over one and one half years in existence, the Lake County Community Co-op envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility. The Co-op wishes to support our local farmers and producers and provide a forum for community activities.

For more information or to become a member of the LCCC, follow the links at lakeco-op.org or call 707-993-4270.