people value more what costs them money - I charge for a consultation because the money makes the client pays attention to what I say - same with seminars On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Malcolm Gray < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > It costs to formulate and present, reasonable price for the information. > still live in capitalism. Malcolm/Montpelier Construction > 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! > > > [image: BSR Web Banner]<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1021226858&msgid=1887199&act=MFY6&c=402637&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bsr-vt.org> 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]<http:[log in to unmask]>or visit > www.bsr-vt.org<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1021226858&msgid=1887199&act=MFY6&c=402637&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bsr-vt.org> > . > > Reserve now while space is available! > Building For Social Responsibility > P.O. 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