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On Mar 9, 2010, at 4:32 PM, Robert Riversong wrote:

> If you really wanted to promulgate solar options, you'd make these  
> workshops free. Those of us who are most interested in lower impact  
> options are the ones least able to pay such fees.
>
> --- On Tue, 3/9/10, hillary haselton <[log in to unmask]>  
> wrote:
>
> From: hillary haselton <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: BSR - VT Solar Hot Water Workshops 2010 Series!
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 2:29 PM
>
> For those interested!
>
>
>
> Solar Hot Water – Workshops – 2010 Series
>
> What: Building for Social Responsibility (BSR) is proud to present  
> the 2010 workshop series on domestic solar hot water and space  
> heating. From March 20th, 2010 through October 16th, 2010 workshops  
> are available across the state. These courses are recognized by  
> Renewable Energy of Vermont (REV) as credits towards applying for  
> Solar Thermal Partnership.  Learn how to design, install and  
> maintain solar thermal domestic hot water and space heating systems  
> for Vermont climate!
>
> When/Where:  All workshops run 8am -5pm and include lunch.
> SHW Day 1 --      March 20th          Burlington, VT @Vermont  
> Energy Investment Corp
> SHW Day 2 --    April 3rd            Montpelier, VT @ City Hall
> SHW Day 1 --    May 15th           Brattleboro, VT @ BuildingGreen,  
> LLC
> SHW Day 2 --    June 24th        White River Junction, VT Vermont @  
> groSolar
> SHW Day 1 --    July 7th            Montpelier, VT @ City Hall
> SHW Day 2 --    August 5th          Burlington, VT @ Vermont Energy  
> Investment Corp
> SHW Day 1 --    September 18th      Manchester, VT @ r.k. Miles
> SHW Day 2 --    October 21th           Middlebury, VT @ tbd
>
> * Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) Solar Thermal Partnership approved  
> training course.  See details below for more information.
>
> Who: These workshops are intended for:
>    -  Builders who want to encourage their clients to include solar  
> hot water in their building and remodeling projects;
>    -  Plumbing and heating contractors who want to learn the  
> specifics of solar installations for domestic hot water and heating  
> systems;
>    -  Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of a  
> sophisticated renewable technology.
> Cost: $285 One Day, $450 Two Days, $45 Discount to BSR Members. $40  
> Early Registration Discount (2 weeks prior to workshop date)   
> Contact BSR for information on plumber discounts.
>
> Details: This course is recognized by REV. Licensed plumbers who  
> attend a 8hr workshop will be eligible to apply for "REV Solar  
> Thermal Provisional partnership". Full Solar Partnership is awarded  
> to Provisional Partners who complete a dw systems with REV  
> oversight. Non-licensed plumbing professionals attending both  
> workshops will receive 16 hours of credit towards eligibility.  
> Solar Thermal Partnership is required to access Vermont renewable  
> energy incentives.
>
> Why Solar Hot Water (SHW)?
> SHW the hottest growing green industries in an exploding green  
> marketplace.
> SHW is easily incorporated into building plans and installed on  
> existing homes.
> SHW is the least expensive renewable energy system.
> SHW has the #1 Return on the Investment (ROI) for the homeowner.
> SHW makes economic sense.
>
> Workshop Benefits:
> Learn how to design, install and maintain solar thermal domestic  
> hot water and space heating systems for Vermonts climate!
> Achieve up to 16 hours of REV approved training credits towards  
> gaining Solar Partnership.
> Start connecting to federal and state incentives that offer up to  
> 60% off the total installation cost of these systems.
> Create contacts and network with supplies, like minded builders and  
> plumbers.
> Gain firsthand knowledge from presenter Michael Horowitz who brings  
> 25 years of expert experience to the podium.
>
> Workshop Outlines:
> Day 1
> Introduction to Solar Domestic Hot Water and Solar Space Heating  
> Systems appropriate for Vermonts Climate
> Domestic Solar Hot Water Component Details
> Siting, Sizing and Design of DSHW
> Installation & Maintenance for DSHW
> Economic Payback Overview & Marketing Strategies for Solar Hot Water
> Overview of Federal & State Incentives and the Renewable Energy  
> Vermont Solar Partnership Application
>
> Day 2
> Solar Space Heating Design Details Including Passive Solar and  
> Active Solar Sources.
> Advanced System Components for DSHW and Solar Space Heating Systems.
> Troubleshooting for all Solar Systems and Common Components  
> Maintenance Concerns.
> Introduction to Solar Mathematics for siting and sizing systems.
> Solar Hot Water Marketing and Economic Paybacks Plus Incentives.
> Lunch will be provided for all attendees during which networking  
> will be encouraged and access to our sponsors resources will be  
> available.
>
> Hosted By: Building for Social Responsibility, VT Chapter of  
> Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.
> Sponsored by: Sunward, groSolar, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund and  
> BuildingGreen, LLC
>
> To sign up: Contact Hillary @ 802.825.5957, email  
> [log in to unmask] or visit www.bsr-vt.org.
>
> Reserve now while space is available!
> Building For Social Responsibility
> P.O. Box 8882
> Burlington, VT 05402
>
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