|
|
SOLAR 2008 Workshops
Professional Workshops provide a more detailed and structured treatment of relevant topics in a much longer format than 90 minute conference sessions. Professional Workshops are geared toward those people working in the Renewable Energy field. Professional Workshops are typically four or eight hours long.
Consumer Workshops are taught by California experts to help you live a more sustainable life!
Workshops require separate fees and registration. You do not have to register for the conference to sign up for a workshop.
Workshop Schedule at a Glance
Click on the Workshop Title for more information, or scroll down for detailed descriptions.
Saturday, May 3
8:30am - 12:30pm
Professional Workshops
Consumer Workshops
8:30am - 5:30pm
Professional Workshops
10:00am - 5:00pm
Consumer Workshop
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Professional Workshops
Consumer Workshop
|
 Sunday, May 4
8:30am - 12:30pm
Professional Workshops
8:30am - 5:30pm
Professional Workshops
1:30 - 5:30pm
Professional Workshops
Consumer Workshops
|
Professional Workshops Detailed Descriptions
PW01 - Women's Grid-Tied Photovoltaics
Tuesday, April 29 through Friday, May 2
8:30am to 5:30pm
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Registration Price: $650.00 on or before March 31, $700.00 after March 31
Presented by: Solar Energy International Staff and Marlene Brown, President, New Mexico Solar Energy Association
The U.S. grid-tied PV market is rapidly expanding due to net metering laws and state and federal incentives. Companies are looking to hire people with the educational background for installation, sales, and design positions. This workshop provides a strong foundation for women wanting to gain employment in the batteryless grid-tied market.
This workshop will teach women how to safely design and install grid-tied PV systems. Workshop participants will learn the basics of electricity, component selection, system sizing, solar site analysis, hardware specification, and proper electrical wiring. There is a strong emphasis on safety and NEC compliance. There will also be tours of PV systems and some lab exercises.
Materials provided to attendees will include SEI’s "PV Design & Installation Manual" and other relevant handout materials.
Who should attend? Women interested in gaining employment in the rapidly expanding grid-tied PV market or who are interested in installing a grid-tied PV system on their own home. In addition, this class is great for women who want to become knowledgeable in finding and hiring a solar contractor.
More information >> |
PW02 - Introduction to Distributed Power Systems
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $90.00 on or before March 31, $100.00 after March 31
Presented by: Gerard G. (Jerry) Ventre, Engineering Consultant and Former Director of the Photovoltaics and Distributed Generation Division of the Florida Solar Energy Center
The workshop begins by considering three major challenges of the 21st Century: a) alleviating the growing divergence between diminishing supplies of fossil fuels and worldwide demand for more and more energy, b) enhancing national security by reducing dependency on foreign imports of energy resources, and c) reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels through the better use of technology and alternative energy resources. Next, the advantages of distributed and on-site generation of electricity are explored, including the tremendous efficiency and environmental benefits of distributed combined heat and power systems, especially for fuel-based power systems. Comparisons will be made between traditional central generation and newer distributed power systems. After considering the various drivers affecting decision-making in the power generation marketplace, the merits of photovoltaic systems, wind turbines and other renewable technologies will be discussed. These sustainable energy technologies represent long-term solutions to our energy problems. However, key question that need to be addressed are: “How do we get there from here?” and “How long will it take?” A case can be made for using much more efficient and effective fuel-based power systems, together with the development and application of rapidly growing renewable energy technologies, to transition over several decades from our current energy dilemma to a more sustainable energy future.
Materials to be provided to attendees include a compendium of all workshop slides, and a list of selected references and useful web sites.
Who should attend? The target audience for this workshop includes solar and alternative energy professionals and policy analysts, utility representatives, energy planners and managers, energy systems engineers, building designers and the interested public.
More information >>
|
PW03 - SRCC OG300 Installation Guidelines for Solar Hot Water Systems
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Jim Huggins and John Harrison, Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC)
The SRCC OG300 Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards that impact system installation will be described. Examples of both good and poor system installations will be presented. Attendees will be provided with the proper knowledge base with which to conduct inspections of OG300 solar water heating systems. Please note that the workshop emphasis will be on system installation guidelines and not general overall system design.
Materials to be provided to attendees include a binder with paper and CD copies of the workshop presentation. Various installation materials and tools will be available for demonstration. This will include flashing materials, sealant materials, site selection tools, to name but a few.
Who should attend? This workshop is targeted at manufacturers, contractors, building inspectors, code officials, utility companies, agencies developing solar programs, and all other parties interested in assuring quality system installations and knowledge of OG300 installation guidelines.
More information >> |
PW04 - Advanced Daylighting Design Workshop
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Victor Olgyay, AIA, Principal and Josh Hathaway, Analyst, Rocky Mountain Institute
The perception of light, natural or electric is integral to the experience of Architecture. The presence of daylight brings both visible light and heat to a space, and is intimately connected to the flow of energy in and out of any enclosure. Proper daylighting design creates a superior visual environment as well as reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts. This session will go beyond the fundamental issues for providing daylight to focus on how to design, evaluate and integrate daylighting for high performance design. This session is focused on providing information to people in the practice of building design to achieve a more complete ability and understanding of the potential of daylighting design.
Materials to be provided to attendees will include a workbook with various daylighting resources and speaker notes, and a CD ROM with additional reference materials and software to assist with daylighting design.
Who should attend? Architects, Engineers, and Lighting Designers
More information >> |
PW05 - Building Solar
Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $325.00 on or before March 31, $375.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch each day
Presented by: Alison Mason, SunJuice Solar and Andy Walker, Ambient Energy
You want to include solar energy in your next building project but you don’t know where to start. Which technologies will contribute to your project? At what stage do you need to start planning for solar energy? What design considerations do solar technologies impose? How much will it cost? Does it make sense economically? How will it look? If these are the kinds of questions you have, this is the right workshop for you. We will teach the design fundamentals for all solar technologies that can be incorporated into a building so that you can evaluate your project for solar potential and understand how to integrate it.
Materials to be provided to attendees
- Workshop agenda
- Workbook with fundamentals by chapter
- CD-rom with presentations and supplementary material (articles and case studies)
Who should attend? Builders, architects, engineers, facility managers, energy managers, and developers.
More information >> |
PW06 - Commercial and Industrial Photovoltaics
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Presented by: Roy Phillips, VP Commercial Sales, Real Goods Solar
New rebates and incentives make large-scale PV a cost-effective strategy for controlling energy costs, and one of the best investments for business health. As concerns grow over escalating energy prices, more businesses and property owners are discovering the financial benefits of solar electric. There is a myriad of options available these days making uninformed choices challenging; this workshop will give you the tools to make the best decisions and transform your rooftop from a cost center to a profit center.
Who should attend? Business and property owners, people working in the PV Industry
More information >> |
PW07 - Course Development for Renewable Energy Training Programs
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Barbara L. Martin. Ph.D., Independent Consultant, former faculty, U of Central Florida and former Research Assistant, Florida Solar Energy Center
This workshop will walk participants through the essential steps of designing or revising a training course. Using the NABCEP task analyses as the foundation, the workshop will focus on analyzing the learners, creating goals and objectives, selecting materials and learning strategies, using good presentation skills, and creating tests or evaluation instruments. Participants should bring a topic or several learning objectives that they can use as the basis for designing a short segment of instruction.
Materials provided to attendees will include a 60-page workbook that includes handouts, PowerPoint slides, and three NABCEP task analyses: Solar Photovoltaic System Installer, Solar Water and Pool Heating Systems, Small Wind Energy System Installer
Who should attend? This workshop is intended for educators and trainers interested in creating and/or maintaining a renewable energy training/education program.
More information >> |
PW08 - LEED for New Construction Training
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $250.00 on or before March 31, $275.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: James Scott Brew, FCSI, AIA, LEED® AP and Ashley Muse, Rocky Mountain Institute
The LEED Green Building Rating System has been adopted by many cities, states, and government agencies as a requirement for development. Are you “up to speed with LEED?” This workshop has been designed to get you there and prepare you for taking the LEED AP exam. Taught by experienced LEED practitioners with over 1,000 persons trained and excellent evaluations, this session promises to be as entertaining as is it educational.
Materials provided to attendees will include a series of handouts have been developed by the Rocky Mountain Institute to support learning about the LEED rating system
Who should attend? Design and construction professionals or owners and individuals interested in learning the details of the LEED Green Building Rating System, including those interested in seeking to attain the LEED Accredited Professional designation.
More information>>
Publicity Flier >> |
PW09 - Small Wind Power for Homes, Farms, Business, and Schools
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Jim Green, National Renewable Energy Lab and Robert Preus, Abundant Renewable Energy
This workshop will provide an overview wind power with an emphasis on small wind turbine applications. Attendees will understand the fundamental considerations of wind resource, wind turbine technology, and economics. Participants will understand the basic steps of a successful small wind project including system sizing, tower height, micro-siting, and permitting. The workshop will also explore the complementarity of solar and wind resources and will include case studies of successful project that combine wind and PV.
Materials provided to attendees will include:
- Handout (hardcopy) of PPT slides covering the core material in the workshop.
- Small Wind Electric Systems, A U.S. Consumer’s Guide and other pertinent small wind articles and references on a CD.
Who should attend? PV distributors/dealers/installers, educators, students, and renewable energy advocates. The workshop will be excellent for individuals considering wind power installations including homeowners, farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and managers of public facilities such as schools. The workshop will be valuable to anyone who wants an overview of small wind applications and of the current technology in the market.
More information >> |
PW10 - A Technical Introduction to Solar and Radiant Floor Applications
Saturday, May 3
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Paul Izenstark, Director of Technical Services, Warmboard Inc.
This half day training course will cover the features and benefits of a radiant floor heating system. The training will expand on the different products available and assemblies required for a radiant heating installation. The course will also elaborate on the application and installation of interfacing evacuated tube solar collectors and flat plate thermal collectors to a radiant floor heating system.
Materials provided to attendees will include a resource binder with detailed specifications of many different types of radiant panels available, high efficiency boilers available, and solar collectors available. Specifications of pumps and controls will also be included.
Who should attend? Architects, Residential Designers, Building Contractors, Thermal Solar Energy Installing Contractors, Energy Consultants and Early Adopters.
More information >> |
PW11 - Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of PV Systems for Installers
Saturday, May 3
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Ryan LeBlanc, Resident Renewable Energy Instructor, Solar Living Institute
Designed specifically for solar photovoltaic system installers, this course will provide a detailed review of post installation verification inspections performed by Home Energy Raters for solar rebate initiatives such as the New Solar Homes Program and California Solar Initiative. Topics include field verification methods for measured versus expected power output, equipment such as PV modules and inverters, shading analysis and characteristics, measurement of actual solar radiation, use of solar/shading measurement tools and devices, and expected future impact of trees. The PV performance calculator and CEC new construction compliance forms (CF-1R-PV, CF-4R-PV, CF-6R-PV) will also be reviewed. Know in advance how HERS Raters will inspect your installation so that you can pass the first time!
Who should attend? Solar photovoltaic system installers
More information >> |
PW12 - Designing High Performance Homes
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Murray Milne, Research Professor, UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design; Bruce Haglund, Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Idaho and Carlos Gomez, Research Associate, UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design
High Performance Homes can be designed to minimize their consumption of energy, their generation of green house gasses, and their cost of operation. In this Hands-On workshop you will learn how to quickly design and then successively fine-tune your home using the latest version of HEED (Home Energy Efficient Design), one of the most popular and user friendly beginning-phase design tools. Please bring your laptop and you will experience how to use HEED’s fill-in-the-squares multi-level floor planner, click and drag window placement, graphic plots of Annual Energy Consumption, Annual CO2 Production, and Annual Energy Costs for Fuel and Electricity.
Materials provided to attendees will include a handout, a copy of the software loaded on each person’s laptop (PC or MAC), or a CD for the rest to take home containing the software plus the power point of the workshop presentation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
Who should attend? Architects, Builders, Energy Consultants, Homeowners
More information >> |
PW13 - PV Payback and Financial Analysis
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $100.00 on or before March 31, $110.00 after March 31
Presented by: Andy Black, OnGrid Solar
Learn how to understand, calculate, and demonstrate the economics of PV projects. Much more than just “Payback”, you’ll learn how to calculate the IRR (rate or return for comparison to other investments), Cash Flow if the project is financed, Resale Value Increase and Lifecycle Payback of PV projects and understand which variables are the key drivers (electric rates – tiers & time-of-use, incentives, RECs, net metering, real system loss factors, etc). Geared towards the California market but applicable anywhere the economics are attractive (NJ, HI, +?).
Materials provided to attendees will include
- Copies of the PPT slides as handout for note taking
- Copies of a popular article on the Payback for PV written by the presenter
- A list of links and online resources and tools such as the DSIRE Database, Clean Power Estimator/Quick Quotes, the OnGrid Solar Financial Analysis Tool, PVwatts, etc.
- One month demo use of the OnGrid Solar Financial Analysis Tool (license agreement required).
Who should attend? Dealer/Installer owners & their salespeople, marketers, policy makers, and investors who need to understand better how and why solar can make economic sense, and how to use it effectively to increase sales and the acceptance of solar as an economically viable choice for many consumers.
More information >> |
PW14 - Roofpond Building Design: Heating and Cooling Applications
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, Natural Energies Advanced Technologies Laboratory, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
This half-day workshop will focus on learning the skills necessary to design, construct, and predict the energy savings produced by roofpond buildings. The workshop will present fundamental design concepts and will introduce system variations to adjust roofponds to different climatic regions. As part of this workshop, participants will engage in a design exercise using the software RP_Performance v.2. (participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer). At the end of this course participants will have the information and tools to design and build residential roofponds. Materials provided to attendees will include two handouts and a CD containing RP_Performance v.2 will be distributed to all participants. The first handout will have a copy of the workshop slides. The other handout will present a series of case studies and their documented performance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
Who should attend? Architects, builders, residential developers.
More information >> |
PW15 - Advanced Solar Water & Space Heating Systems
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Thomas H. Lane, ECS Solar Energy Systems
Tom Lane, elected to the Solar Hall of Fame in 2006, author of Solar Hot Water Lessons Learned 1977 to Today, and author of The Study Guide for the NABCEP Solar Thermal Certification Exam, will be presenting a unique advanced course based on using the latest solar thermal technology available for solar hot water and space heating. The author will present the latest European and American technology for closed loop indirect pressurized glycol and drainback systems to optimize system performance. There will be a special hour of group interaction and education based on the participants current experience.
Materials to be provided include the Advanced Contractors Version of "Solar Hot Water Lessons Learned 1977 to Today" with additional handouts of brochures from major solar manufacturers of systems and components, and a CD of solar thermal CAD drawings and designs.
Who should attend? Solar Thermal Contractors, Designers and Educators
More information >> |
PW16 - Permit and Inspection Guidelines for PV Power Systems
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Presented by: Bill Brooks, Solar America Board of Codes and Standards/Brooks Engineering
This all day course will focus on the details required for a complete package for PV system permits. It will discuss what information is needed to provide the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) with sufficient information to approve the project for construction. This course will present examples and calculations that are necessary for the installer to provide to the AHJ. The final segment of the workshop will review field inspection criteria that will help inspectors and installers properly review installed systems.
Who should attend? Code Officials and PV Solar Installers.
More information >> |
PW17 - Photovoltaic Markets, Technology, Cost, Performance with Emphasis on Building Integrated PV
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $175.00 on or before March 31, $195.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Paul Maycock, PV Energy Systems, Inc. and Steven Strong, Solar Design Associates
This comprehensive course will provide historical perspective; present status and forecast the future for cell technology, performance and manufacturing cost; balance of systems performance and cost; systems design (stand alone to grid connected) with emphasis on the details of Building Integrated PV Systems; a detailed analysis of the world PV market including studies of Japan, Spain, the United States and Germany; and market forecast to 2015. Manufacturing cost for all options will be developed- all crystal silicon options, amorphous silicon (on glass and flexible), cadmium telluride, copper indium diselenide (on glass and flexible). Cost and efficiency for all options will be forecast to 2015.
Materials provided to attendees will include handouts of all quantitative market data, cost and performance status and forecast.
Who should attend? New hires in PV Industry, Marketing, technology of manufacture, installers, government policy makers in energy, investors, planners, students, architects builders
More information >> |
PW18 - San Diego Tool Day: A Hands-On Building Performance Analysis Workshop
Sunday, May 4
8:30am to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $75.00 on or before March 31, $85.00 after March 31
Price includes lunch
Presented by: Bruce Haglund, Department of Architecture, University of Idaho; Walter Grondzik, Ball State University; Alison Kwok, University of Oregon and Nick Rajkovich, Pacific Energy Center
This intensive, hands-on, full-day Tool Day workshop offers architects, engineers, educators, students and design professionals experience in the use of relatively low-cost instrumentation and a structured methodology as a means to better understanding of building system and component performance. Participants will be taught appropriate use of such instrumentation and methods to increase confidence in their ability to address building performance concerns and will develop a mini-case study to use as a template for future investigations.
San Diego Tool Day at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) will delve into the newly completed, award-winning Student Academic Services Facility (SASF) designed by Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA.
Materials provided to attendees will include a toolkit of handheld instruments for participants to use during the workshop and a workshop packet that will include a price list for the instruments, examples of tool exercises and plans for and a description of the subject building and its systems. Participants are encouraged to bring laptop computers and digital cameras. Attendance is limited to 30 to ensure participants an intense, hands-on experience.
Who should attend? Architects, Building Services and HVAC Engineers, Architecture and Engineering Faculty and Students
More information >> |
PW19 - Analytical Tools for LEED®
Sunday, May 4
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Vaibhav Potnis, Green Building Services, Inc.
The design of high-performance buildings requires an extra level of effort on the part of the design team. To meet all the criteria for such buildings a project calls for advanced methods and tools for analysis and virtual prototyping before design decisions are made.
This workshop gives an overview of the different tools available to the design team, how they support the team’s efforts to meet set criteria especially related to the LEED® rating system and give examples of some actual applications where these methods and technologies have been successfully applied.
The session will focus on tools related to –
1. Whole building energy analysis – Energy and Atmosphere category
2. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) – Thermal comfort and ventilation effectiveness credits
3. Daylight analysis – Daylight and views credits, optimize energy performance credits
Materials provided to attendees will include hand-outs / CD’s with resource weblinks and PDF’s of presentations on CD’s.
Who should attend? Architects, Designers, Engineers
More information >> |
PW20 - Energize your Stint as a Guest Speaker
Sunday, May 4
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Registration Price: $85.00 on or before March 31, $95.00 after March 31
Presented by: Tor Allen, The Rahus Institute – Solar Schoolhouse
Have you been asked to visit a school and make a presentation? Not sure what to say or do? Participants in this workshop will learn techniques for energizing their presentations at local schools. Solar Schoolhouse, a Rahus Institute program, has developed a variety of energizing demonstrations and techniques for engaging students and sharing the magic of solar energy.
Developing a community connection through your local schools is good business. In addition to providing a much needed service, your school presentation can be a very effective marketing tool.
Materials provided to attendees will include "Your Solar Home" Guidebook and DVD and a mini-solar cell and kinetic & musical device – ie. Whirly gig.
Who should attend? All solar industry and solar advocates. Schools want guest speakers. Solar Energy is hot. Solar industry and advocates are prime candidates for making presentations at schools.
More information >>
Consumer Workshops Detailed Descriptions
CW01 - Biodiesel: Your Homemade Fueling Option
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Joelle Opotowsky, Cal Poly Pomona University
Is it really possible to transform everyday cooking oil into safe and reliable fuel? Yes -- and in this class you’ll learn everything you need to run your vehicle on 100% biodiesel, including how to find the right vehicle, what conversions may be needed, troubleshooting, and an introduction to making your own fuel. Other topics include: • How to make fuel from fresh cooking oil or restaurant waste oil • How a biodiesel processor works • How to maintain your biodiesel vehicle
Who should attend: General public
CW02 - Investing in Renewable Energy
Saturday, May 3
8:30am to 12:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Solar Living Institute Staff
Learn how to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities in the hot solar industry which is currently seeing 25% annual growth. The combination of new financing models and innovative technologies are driving exponential growth with ample investment opportunities for small and large investors alike. In this unique and informative workshop you will learn about:• U.S. and global market forecasts• How the solar industry works• Project relationships and deal structures• Role of debt and equity financing
Who should attend: General public, business professionals, career seekers, investors
CW03 - Find Your Dream Job in Solar
Saturday, May 3
10:00am to 5:00pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Liz Merry, Solar Living Institute
In this illuminating workshop, solar industry insider Liz Merry will share how to understand the solar industry and pursue a fulfilling career in solar.. Liz will provide a holistic understanding of the industry – including a review of technologies, industry economics and trends, the regulatory and utility environment, and marketing and technology developments. This highly rated workshop provides a complete orientation to the solar industry.. If you’ve dreamed of working in solar, or you have the job already but want an in-depth understanding of the factors that affect your business, this unique workshop provides a high-speed tour of the solar energy business.
Who should attend: Solar career seekers and solar professionals new to the industry
CW05 - Making Solar Affordable: A Guide to Rebates and Incentives
Saturday, May 3
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Benjamin Airth, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Most customers know that solar electric is a good environmental choice, but few are aware that it can also be a remarkably sound investment. In this workshop designed for dealers, installers and salespeople, you will learn about the different programs available that make solar affordable today, including: • State incentives for solar energy development• Solar renewable energy credits• California Solar Initiative• Federal tax creditWith an understanding of how these rebates and incentives pay back a solar system over time and make solar an attractive and sound financial investment, you will be able to create a compelling case for the value of PV systems.This workshop is also a must for those interested in the future of solar, or who want to enter the booming solar industry.
Who should attend: General public, career seekers, PV professionals
CW08 - Green Remodeling Basics
Sunday, May 4
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Solar Living Institute Staff
Preparing to embark on a kitchen, bathroom or other renovation project? There are many exciting materials and techniques you can employ to make your home more eco-friendly and healthy for your family. In some cases, simple measures such as replacing old windows or installing awnings will also yield significant cost savings over time. This workshop will help you learn:• The negative impacts of many conventional building materials & techniques • Intelligent alternatives to common products and where to find them • How to get your interior designer or contractor to be environmentally aware • Design principles that make your green house a more warm and natural home
Who should attend: General public
CW10 - Overview of Careers in Solar
Sunday, May 4
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Registration Price: $75 on or before March 31, $85 after March 31
Presented by: Andy Black, OnGrid Solar
How to network and educate yourself into a position in the solar industry – where to go to get connected and learn the trade – what to read, what groups to join & participate in and what events to attend. Learn the pros, cons, and realities of the solar industry & how to get taken seriously in interviews, or how to best prepare yourself to start your own business.
Who should attend: Career changers, students and others looking for a job or to start a business in the solar industry |
|
For information about how speakers are chosen for SOLAR 2008, click here >>
|
|
|
