Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab^™ 10.1

Register to win one of three Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablets* (32GB, WiFi model, value $599 each) that the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will give away during the upcoming 2011 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo.

To get the latest information about propane, visit the Propane Innovation Pavilion, Nov. 2–4, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside Halls Booth #4811.

Mark your calendar for one of our in-person training sessions at the Pavilion. You’ll meet industry experts, explore new technology from leading manufacturers, and get hands-on application demonstrations.

Show hours:
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 & 3
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 4

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Enter at Booth #4811 at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo between 11 AM PST on 11/02/2011 and 2 PM PST on 11/04/2011. Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years and older. Void where prohibited by law. For official rules, visit buildwithpropane.com/rules.

In-Person Training

For information about registering for the
2011 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, click here.

Outdoor Living Innovations with Propane Hear about new and innovative uses of propane in outdoor applications for gas equipment, including fire features, cooking appliances, and solar energy uses. Review the key differences between building with propane and natural gas. In addition, leave with information about new developments in heating swimming pools and spas with micro combined heat and power (microCHP) while producing electric power at the same time. Bonus: You’ll have a chance to talk with experts from Marathon Engine Systems, winner of the 2011 Energy Star Emerging Technology award for the ecopower^™ microCHP.

Wednesday, November 2
Two sessions available:

12:30 p.m. at Booth #4811
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2:30 p.m. at Booth #4811
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Thursday, November 3
Two sessions available:

12:30 p.m. at Booth #4811
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2:30 p.m. at Booth #4811
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Friday, November 4
One sessions available:

12:30 p.m. at Booth #4811
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Train Right. Build better.
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) provides architects and construction professionals with free NAHB-, NARI-, USGBC, and AIA-approved continuing education units (CEUs) on the application and installation of propane and propane products. To learn more, go to propanetrainingacademy.com.

In-person training at the show

For attendees who have purchased Full Registration or a One- or Two-Day Education with Exhibits pass, NAHB-Certified Green Professional Tom Jaenicke will be offering one for-credit course and three "Meet the Expert" sessions.

For more information about the International Builders' Show, including instructions for registration, click here.

For Credit Course:

Custom Outdoor Innovations with Gas
Learn about key features of residential gas supply options for an outdoor room and become familiar with the use of propane and natural gas in residential outdoor applications. In addition, you will learn to compare and contrast emissions of commonly used residential energy sources, and review several outdoor residential uses for propane or natural gas.
Thursday, Jan. 13
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at West 311 A–B
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Meet the Expert Sessions:
Tom Jaenicke will host three, half-hour roundtable discussions
on the following topics:

Specifying Standby Generators: Installation and Value Considerations
Learn about the types of electrical generators available in the residential market and considerations for sizing a standby generator for a home, to ensure that it is safe and comfortable during power outages. In addition, learn about the advances made in off-grid living with new developments in generators.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. at Custom Builder IBS Pavilion
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A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems
Learn to compare a wide variety of residential heating systems in terms of first costs, operating costs, carbon emissions, and paybacks. In addition, learn about gas technology under development that will drive the products of the future.
Thursday, Jan. 13
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Custom Builder IBS Pavilion
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Residential Water Heating: An Energy, Environmental, and Economic Analysis
Learn to compare the performance and economic characteristics of 11 types of residential water heating systems to inform homeowner decisions on water heater selection. In addition, learn new information about the most efficient water heaters on the market.
Friday, Jan. 14
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Custom Builder IBS Pavilion
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The Marathon ecopower^™ microCHP

It’s a generator. It’s a heat exchanger. It’s the new propane technology.

Perfect for patio, spa, and pool applications, this innovative, propane-fueled generator allows homeowners and small businesses to return all unused electricity to the main power grid–resulting in a usage credit or a lower overall utility bill. In addition, the ecopower unit saves money because it turns engine heat into thermal energy, which can be used to power space- or water-heating applications. This micro combined heat and power system, which earned a 2011 Energy Star Emerging Technology award, produces power without the dioxide emissions associated with electricity generated upstream at a traditional power plant.

Come to Booth #4811 and talk with experts from Marathon Engine Systems about the Marathon ecopower microCHP generator.