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Introduction to Renewable Energy Options & Opportunities

Saturday, June 14, 2008

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (check in after 8:00 a.m.)

Flannery Construction, 1375 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN

Note: This renewable energy class is over. Please check back soon for more RE class listings. If you would like to be informed when a new class is scheduled, please click here to submit your contact information.

Course Description

Introduction to Renewable Energy (RE) technology alternatives and options, including solar PV (electric), solar hot water and space heating, passive solar and active solar hot air heating, wind energy, energy efficiency, RE environmental issues, RE costs, rebates and incentives, finance options, and green and RE career opportunities.

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Learn about energy efficiency and why it is important.

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Learn how RE impacts the environment.

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Learn basics about RE technologies and options, including solar PV (electric), solar hot water and space heating, passive solar and active solar hot air heating, and wind energy systems.

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Learn about RE costs; environmental issues; rebates, incentives, and financing options; and RE resources.

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Learn about RE installations in Minnesota: lessons learned and success stories.

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Explore RE careers and opportunities

Who Should Attend?

This class is for home owners, community leaders, business owners, green and RE job seekers, people interested in RE, and the general public (intended for age 18 and over).

Instructors (over 150 years of combined industry experience)

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Energy Efficiency, Rebates, Incentives, and Financing Options

Jimmie Sparks – Neighborhood Energy Connection

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Building Design, Passive Solar, Day-Lighting, and Remodeling Considerations

Loren Abraham – Abraham + Associates Architects

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Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar PV, Solar Hot Water & Space Heating, Wind, and Other RE Options

Mario Monesterio – Best Power International

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Renewable Energy Installation Case Studies: Successes and Lessons Learned

Ralph Jacobson – Innovative Power Systems

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Renewable Energy Career Opportunities and State of Minnesota RE Incentives

Stacy Miller – Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Office of Energy Security

Jan Hubbard – Minnesota Renewable Energy Society

Course Fee

$30 MRES members; $50 non-members

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Other Details

You should bring a pencil or pen and your own lunch.

Course Capacity: 30 participants

Registration

Note: This renewable energy class is over. Please check back soon for more RE class listings. If you would like to be informed when a new class is scheduled, please click here to submit your contact information.

 

 

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