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107. Intro <strong>to</strong> Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Systems: For those who know<br />
little <strong>to</strong> nothing about solar electric systems.<br />
Non-technical description of types of systems,<br />
how <strong>the</strong>y work, cost and benefit, and appropriate<br />
applications. (Beginner) Nick Mat<strong>the</strong>s, MREA<br />
Insturc<strong>to</strong>r. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent;<br />
Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 2:00<br />
p.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
108. Intro <strong>to</strong> Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Systems: For those who know<br />
little <strong>to</strong> nothing about solar electric systems.<br />
Non-technical description of types of systems,<br />
how <strong>the</strong>y work, cost and benefit, and appropriate<br />
applications. (Beginner) Kris Schmid, Solar <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Systems. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday<br />
12:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 10:00 a.m. in<br />
Yellow Tent.<br />
109. Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Fire Safety: Learn about fire safety<br />
for PV systems. Lean about PV safety from<br />
a firefighter’s perspective. (Intermediate,<br />
Advanced) Dan Fink, O<strong>the</strong>rpower.com. Saturday<br />
5:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
110. Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Systems and <strong>the</strong> 2011 National<br />
Electric Code (NEC): Solar pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic<br />
installations require a good knowledge of <strong>the</strong><br />
entire NEC especially Article 690 which deals<br />
exclusively for PV installations. This workshop<br />
will explain <strong>the</strong> important NEC requirements<br />
needed for a safe PV installation as well as<br />
<strong>the</strong> significant changes <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2011 NEC.<br />
(Intermediate - Advanced) Harry Ohde, electrical<br />
field for 30 years and Bob Hattier, installing<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic systems for five years. Friday 12:00<br />
p.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
111. Planning and Building a Pho<strong>to</strong>voltaic Lab:<br />
Utilizing <strong>the</strong> MREA PV Lab <strong>to</strong> teach educa<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
administra<strong>to</strong>rs, and advocates how <strong>to</strong> build a Lab<br />
for demonstration and education. (Intermediate,<br />
Advanced) Chris LaForge, Great Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Solar.<br />
Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
112. Solar Roofing Best Practices: Roof penetrations<br />
are a tremendous liability for solar installers.<br />
This presentation will cover important roofing<br />
codes and methods <strong>to</strong> meet roofing best practices<br />
in order <strong>to</strong> maintain roof warranties. (Beginner,<br />
Intermediate) Johan Alfsen, Quikmount PV. Friday<br />
5:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday 11:00 a.m. in<br />
Purple Tent.<br />
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<br />
& TOOLS OF THE TRADE<br />
113. Ecopreneuring - Putting Purpose and Planet Before<br />
Profits: Harness <strong>the</strong> power of a “green” business<br />
<strong>to</strong> make <strong>the</strong> world a better place while providing<br />
a more meaningful and purpose-driven life.<br />
(Beginner) John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity. Sunday<br />
11:00 a.m. in Green Tent.<br />
114. Focus on <strong>Energy</strong> - Business Roundtable: Learn how<br />
Focus on <strong>Energy</strong> can benefit your bot<strong>to</strong>m line <strong>to</strong>day!<br />
Focus on <strong>Energy</strong> staff will provide an overview of<br />
<strong>the</strong> suite of incentives and services offered <strong>to</strong> help<br />
agribusinesses, commercial, industrial, schools,<br />
and government save energy and money. (Beginner,<br />
Intermediate) Focus On <strong>Energy</strong> Staff Members.<br />
Friday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
115. “Green” Jobs and “Green” Skills in <strong>the</strong> New <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Economy - What and Where Are <strong>The</strong>y: Explore <strong>the</strong><br />
areas of “green” jobs and “green” skills in <strong>the</strong><br />
New <strong>Energy</strong> Economy. Discover what and where<br />
those jobs and <strong>the</strong> needed skills are. (Beginner)<br />
Ray Walter, Waukesha County Technical College.<br />
Friday 4:00 p.m. in Purple Tent; Saturday 2:00<br />
p.m. in Purple Tent.<br />
116. MREA Certified Site Assessor (CSA) <strong>Program</strong>: Get<br />
<strong>the</strong> details on what it takes <strong>to</strong> become a Certified Site<br />
Assessor for Solar and Wind Systems. (Beginner)<br />
Katrina Shankland, MREA. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Black<br />
Tent; Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.<br />
117. NABCEP Certifications: NABCEP will present <strong>the</strong><br />
advantages of certification for installers and<br />
consumers, certification requirement, and <strong>the</strong><br />
important role that NABCEP and competency<br />
standards play in <strong>the</strong> rapidly growing renewable<br />
energy industry. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ezra<br />
Auerbach, NABCEP. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Pink Tent;<br />
Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
118. See Jane Grow - How Women Ecopreneurs are<br />
Leading America’s Rural Renaissance: Women<br />
launching green businesses see <strong>the</strong>ir livelihood as<br />
a <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>to</strong> transform <strong>the</strong> world. Come hear inspiring<br />
ecopreneur s<strong>to</strong>ries and harvest marketing resources<br />
and ideas <strong>to</strong> launch your green dream. Discussion<br />
afterwards. (Beginner, Intermediate) Lisa Kivrist,<br />
Inn Serendipity. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.<br />
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