The Sustainability Institute's mission is to build the capacity in others to lead a more efficient life style. Our free workshops provide a way to transfer knowledge regarding various topics in sustainability to the greater public. We offer workshops every month that provide a foundation for making your home and life more energy efficient and sustainable. Upon a per demand basis, we offer workshops in a variety of other topics. Please see description of our monthly workshops below.

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All of our upcoming workshops that are open to the public will be posted on Our Calendar.

Energy Conservation Workshop

Our most popular workshop, this hands-on 1-hour workshop teaches residents simple no- and low-cost ways to save energy in their homes and subsequently how to reduce their monthly energy and water bills. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their latest energy bill so that we can help document energy costs saved. Our Energy Kit Toolbox can help immediately conserve energy and water in the home and is available at the workshop for $10 for low-income residents or $45 for all others.

Sustainable Home Renovation

This workshop is ideal for any homeowner that is looking to renovate and wanting to do it more sustainably. With rising electric and gas prices, a housing market slump and more environmentally-conscious buyers, it is important that old and modern day homes become more sustainable. The workshop is premised on renovations made to our demonstration facility, the GreenHouse. Covering six (6) key components of sustainability (durability, energy & water conservation, indoor air quality, moisture control, organic & native species landscaping & sustainable living), this workshop will lend you the right information for making your abode a more efficient place to live.

Indoor Air Quality

This workshop teaches you how to improve the indoor air quality and overall health of your home. The workshop presents lessons about proper home ventilations, locating sources of indoor air pollutants and household hazardous materials, reducing exposure to harmful toxins and covers healthy household products & cleaners.

Workshops offerred on a demand basis

If you would like to request a workshop, please email us with your Workshop Request >>