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Eco Experience at the 2007 Minnesota State Fair - August 23-Eco Experience at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair - August 21-September 1, 2008

Attend a Renewable Energy Class!

Rent the Solar Power Trailer

2008 Minnesota Solar Tour - Saturday, October 4, 2008

2009 Living Green Expo - May 2-3, 2009

2009 Solar Boat Regatta - Saturday, May 16, 2009

2007 Minnesota Solar Tour

Eco-Domes Conservation Campus

9121 County Road 23

Brainerd, MN 56401

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This unique office and conservation campus consists of 10,000 square feet of geodesic domes. Completed in 1997, it received the 1999 Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention. With the goal of reducing the building's carbon footprint and reducing energy bills, choices were made to incorporate a variety of renewable energy systems, including a solar electric array, wind turbine, ground source heat, and in-floor heating.

System Components

Solar ElectricGround-Source HeatWind

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32 Siemens solar panels

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Wind turbine

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In-floor heating

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Ground-source heat

Additional Sustainable Features

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Daylighting

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Wolmanized pressure-treated foundation

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Recycled paper insulation

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Composting toilets

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Wood boiler furnace

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Compact fluorescent light bulbs

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