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Events
3rd Annual Greening Up Your Bottom Line Conference
September 26, 2008
Discover how Vermont businesses are reducing environmental impacts and improving their bottom lines. Panel topics include measuring carbon footprints, alternative space heating, and environmentally friendly electronics products. Businesses with 50 employees or less that attend are eligible for technical and financial assistance for energy efficiency projects as funding allows.
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Renewable Energy Exploration
September 27, 2008
A review of renewable energy technologies available today—including thermal, solar electric, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal. With Richard Gottlieb of Sunnyside Solar.
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Introduction to PV Technology
September 27, 2008
A five-day course designed both for people with strong personal interest in photovoltaics and those considering a career in solar electric technology. Covers the theory behind various types of solar electric systems, the history and current status of the solar industry, and hands-on training and exercises. Visits to local PV-related facilities and assembly of real-world system examples included.
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Speed of Solar @ groSolar
October 1, 2008
A two-day conference charting the future of the solar energy industry. The conference offers provocative panel discussions on industry trends and many opportunities to network with investors, policymakers and other industry leaders. Speakers include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and David Foster, executive director of the Blue-Green Alliance. October 1 - 2; Lennox Hotel, Boston, MA.
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Local Energy and Agricultural Festival (LEAF)
October 4, 2008
Events include solar house tours and workshops on food preservation, constructing solar greenhouses, solar hot water, solar electricity, masonry heaters, and food preservation. Keynote speaker is Deb Sachs, coauthor of the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Guide for Grassroots Energy Committees. Sponsored by the Energy Committee of the Bradford Conservation Commission. Contact Mary Wendell at 802-222-4657 by September 15 for booth or to advertise in a 16-page booklet to be mailed to 12,000 area homes.
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REV Annual Renewable Energy Conference and Trade Show
October 15, 2008
Renewable Energy Vermont's 7th annual conference and trade show. Held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington.
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PV Installer's Course
October 27, 2008
A five-day course that teaches the skills and knowledge needed to install utility-connected and off-grid PV systems. Successful completion enables students to sit for the NABCEP PV Entry-Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam, and students who complete the course may help install a solar system on a Habitat for Humanity home, supervised by groSolar and Ulster BOCES. Prerequisite: completion of Introduction to PV Technology or equivalent with instructor approval. With Richard Gottlieb of Sunnyside Solar.
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Photovoltaics and the National Electric Code
November 1, 2008
One-day workshop provides a solid review of photovoltaic solar electric systems and the 2008 NEC regulations, particularly focusing on article 690. With Richard Gottlieb of Sunnyside Solar.
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P.O. Box 1036 Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 229-0099
info@revermont.org