Homeowner Workshops

NEW! How Green Is Your Landscaping?

Green landscaping, beneficial landscaping, environmentally friendly landscaping or sustainable landscaping – no matter what we call it, you can save money by learning how to build a sustainable greenscape. During this session we will explore how to design and maintain beautiful yards, gardens and larger landscapes that can be beautiful and sustainable.

CGRN140 (3 Hours)
Fee: $29

  • Section MW02 - Mays Landing East
    Saturday, March 3
    9 a.m. - noon

  • Section CW02 - Cape May County Campus
    Saturday, March 10
    9 a.m. - noon

Home Solar 101

Did you know that New Jersey is the No. 2-installer of solar panels in the United States? This course will provide you with information about why solar is a popular clean, renewable energy source locally and around the world. Instructor Susan D’Agostino, of Elizabeth Homes and Solar America, will discuss how solar systems work and how energy is harnessed from the sun, types of installation methods, and the affordability of solar and solar advantages. While not a technical course, some basics about solar energy will be presented.

CGRN110 (2 Hours)
Fee: $29

  • Section MW02 - Mays Landing East
    Saturday, March 17
    9 - 11 a.m.
  • Section CW03 - Cape May County Campus
    Saturday, March 24
    9 - 11 a.m.

Home Wind Energy 101

Windmills as an alternative home energy source have come a long way in the last decade. Spencer Hamilton of Shore Green Energy will lead a discussion on basic windmill technology. General information about the power of smaller windmill technology, maintenance, incentives and environmental factors will be presented.

CGRN117 (3 Hours)
Fee: $35

  • Section MW02 - Mays Landing East
    Saturday, March 31
    9 a.m. - noon
  • Section CW02 - Cape May County Campus
    Saturday, April 7
    9 a.m. - noon

Understanding the ‘House as a System’ Concept

Break down the concept of “house as a system” in this class by exploring each component of construction and the implications that proper use of materials and techniques will have on improving performance. Using an actual case study, the course will explain the details of design and construction methods and materials. RESNET test at additional cost can be scheduled at the end of the program.

At the end of the program, you will be able to: understand design and construction techniques for an Energy Star home using systems approach; identify planning and design aspects of energy efficient homes; understand the impact of the energy conservation on energy usage and environmental air quality and comfort; and identify materials and finishes that are sustainable.

This course is AIA-registered for 6.5 HSW/SD/LU hours.
Instructor: R. James Del Grosso, AIA, LEED AP, HERS

CGRN116 (7 Hours)
Fee: $59

  • Section MW02 - Mays Landing East
    2 Saturdays, March 3 & 10
    9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.