| Introduction to
Renewable Energy Options & Opportunities
Saturday, November
8, 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: Registration
for this renewable energy class is closed. 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 homeowners, 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 100 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
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Course Fee
$30 MRES members; $50 non-members
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here for more information on joining MRES.
Other Details
You should bring a notebook, pencil or pen,
and your own lunch.
Course Capacity: 30 participants
Registration
Note: Registration
for this renewable energy class is closed. 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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