Welcome to Otherpower!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:15

We are a group of alternative energy enthusiasts who want to spread the message that it's FUN and EASY to make your own electricity FROM SCRATCH. Otherpower headquarters is located in a remote part of the Northern Colorado mountains, 11 miles past the nearest power pole or phone line. All of our houses and shops run on only solar, wind, water and generator power...not because we are trying to make some sort of political or environmental statement, but because these are the only options available. And we refuse to move to town.

Homebrew Wind Power Hands-On Workshop: North Carolina, March 2017

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 21:31



Homebrew Wind Power - Hands-On - North Carolina, March 20-25, 2017 - REGISTER HERE

Make a Small Wind Turbine from Scratch

Installing solar and batteries by helicopter - Canada

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 09:57

Installing solar 100 miles from the nearest road is a challenge, but we have ways to do it! Installations in the bush are always an adventure.

Solar Electricity for the Developing World - 2017

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 16:42

Renewable Energy for the Developing World - Costa Rica 2017

March 11-19, 2017, Mastatal, Costa Rica - more info and REGISTRATION LINK here!

Our friend Ian Woofenden is doing it again -- a week of intensive renewable energy training in beautiful Costa Rica. Learn from the best of the best, and apply that knowledge to help the people who need it most. That's reality. Ian and Renewable Reality -- you rock.

Three New Renewable Energy Classes Scheduled for NABCEP CEUs

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 16:30

Renewable Energy Systems -- Firefighter Safety and Outreach - 6 NABCEP CEUs

November 28-29, 2016, 8:00 - 11:00 AM - At the Ecotech Institute, Aurora, Colorado

Also available on live Skype video stream, Contact Us for more information and login information.

OSHA Advanced Competent Climber and Rescuer class - Michigan, September 2016

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 18:26

Another boring day at the office...

If you need your tower climbing certs renewed for your job, or you want to get the best training possible for a new job or your own projects, come join us at Vertical Safety Solutions in LeRoy, Michigan, September 27 - 28, 2016.

SS-313 - Advanced Competent Climber and Rescuer - $975
Available as an open enrollment class in LeRoy, MI.
http://www.verticalsafetysolutions.com/VSS313.html

Disappointing new Stihl chainsaw

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 14:37


FOR SALE. CHEAP. Under 8 hours run time.
I've used Stihl string trimmers for years, and have always liked them. So, because the Stihl dealer in Boulder is close and convenient, I went with the Stihl Wood Boss MS251. Big mistake.

Homebrew Wind Power Workshops -- North Carolina, Oct - Nov 2016

Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 15:31



Wind Turbine Design and Construction Workshop - October 31 - November 5, 2016 - at the Handy Village Institute, Graham, North Carolina



Wind Turbine Towers Workshop - November 7 - 12, 2016 - at the Handy Village Institute, Graham, North Carolina

IREC, IAFF launch online firefighter PV safety training course

Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 08:46


Off-Grid Systems - ADVANCED CLASS - April 19-21, 2016

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 08:43

April 19-20, 2016, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Ecotech Institute, 1400 S Abilene, Aurora, CO
April 21, 2016, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Iron Edison Battery, 12860 West Cedar Drive #105, Lakewood, CO

COST: $50 per person; cash, check or credit card upon arrival, please call 970-672-4342 or email info@buckville.com to reserve your spot.

NABCEP CEUs: 8 hours total for all sessions, individual days also for credit. Credit breakdown:
CODE 0/6
PV INSTALLATION: JTA 6/6 or Elective 6/6
PV TECH SALES: JTA 6/12 or Elective 6/6

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