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Renewable Energy Workshops

Here you can find information on our Renewable Energy workshops. If you would like to learn more, simply give us your email address:


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Introduction to Renewable Energy for Residential, Small Commercial and Agricultural Applications

This workshop will cover the basics of Renewable Energy. Discussion will focus on: the different types of renewable energy generation; some advantages and disadvantages of each; design and implementation considerations; environmental and economic benefits; installation costs; estimated savings; available incentives, rebates, and tax credits.

 

A Guide to Renewable Energy Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits

This workshop will cover the many financial benefits of installing a Renewable Energy resource. Discussion will focus on: Federal and State Tax Credits; Federal, State, Local, and Utility Incentive Programs; Renewable Energy Credits; Matching Grants; Research and Development funding; Net Metering; Return on Investment and Simple Payback.

 

Building Performance & Energy Efficiency: An Overview

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of Building Performance and Achieving Energy Savings through Efficiency. Discussion will focus on: Basics of Building Performance; Residential Energy Audits; How to use less energy; Savings to Investment Ratio – the best bang for your buck; Saving Energy: Energy Reduction vs. Energy Efficiency; How Much Money Can you Save?

 

Introduction to Solar Power for Residential, Small Commercial and Agricultural Applications

This workshop will cover the basics of Solar Power. Discussion will focus on: Solar Photovoltaic Electric generation; Solar Thermal Heating; advantages and disadvantages; design and implementation considerations; environmental and economic benefits; installation costs; estimated savings; available incentives, rebates, and tax credits.