

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Gentle Introduction to Local Energy Resilience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A hands-on introduction to human-scale local energy. Build intuition for what's possible, explore practical designs together, have fun!About this EventIn this workshop, we'll explore practical approaches to human-scale renewable energy. A key focus is building intuition for energy scales— how much do you need to accomplish what you want to do?—and on learning ways of generating, storing, and using electrical energy with simple systems, at low cost. All while having fun!InstructorsMike Beach is an Electrical Engineer with experience designing and debugging electro-optical and analog systems. He has held low-noise analog design classes for IEEE, co-taught a robotic design course based on a hybrid Raspberry Pi/Arduino platform at Artisan's Asylum, and is an active participant and mentor at Circuit Hacking night held at the Asylum every Wednesday.Don Blair is a researcher, educator, and tinkerer with a background in physics and philosophy. He has built off-grid systems for remote monitoring, and enjoys exploring ways of helping folks to gain greater control over the technologies on which they depend.Class DescriptionWe'll start by assessing typical household electrical needs and discussing how to power essential devices during grid outages. From there, we'll dive into battery storage options, solar panel basics, and human-powered alternatives—including using a treadmill motor connected to a bicycle to charge a battery.Since this workshop takes place outdoors in most weather, we'll put our energy systems to the test by building DIY electric vests and heated blankets to keep warm. Picture sitting in a circle wearing wearable heated sleeping bags while sipping electrically-warmed tea! This is pedagogical too: you'll see firsthand how quickly batteries drain when the application is heat, which naturally leads into a discussion of insulation and energy conservation strategies.Students will also learn to use multimeters for measuring voltage and current, and take home a DIY multimeter and a gravity light or crank light they've assembled themselves.This workshop is intended for everyone—from complete beginners to folks with some electrical experience looking to expand their skills. We're also exploring a pathway for participants who'd like to learn to teach this material themselves, with opportunities to co-teach future sessions.Class GoalsBuild intuition for energy scales—what's possible and what's notAssess electrical needs for powering devices without grid accessUnderstand battery storage options and affordable solutionsLearn generation methods: solar panels, pedal-power, and windUse multimeters to measure voltage and currentBuild a bicycle generator using a treadmill motorConstruct DIY heated wearables and experience energy trade-offs firsthandExplore insulation and energy conservation strategies for heat applicationsConstruct gravity-based and crank-powered lightingStudents Should BringWarm layers appropriate for an outdoor workshop. Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Closed-toe shoes recommended.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/a-gentle-introduction-to-local-energy-resilience/100001982283369921
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Somerville
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 22 Prospect Hill Ave
- **lat**: 42.381212
- **long**: -71.0921408
- **full address**: 22 Prospect Hill Ave, 22 Prospect Hill Avenue, Somerville, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Waterbear Field School (https://allevents.in/org/waterbear-field-school/27436444)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 22 Prospect Hill Ave, 22 Prospect Hill Avenue, Somerville, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 12.51 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Waterbear Field School
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Gentle Introduction to Local Energy Resilience ?
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