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107. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: For those who know
little to nothing about solar electric systems.
Non-technical description of types of systems,
how they work, cost and benefit, and appropriate
applications. (Beginner) Nick Matthes, MREA
Insturctor. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent;
Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 2:00
p.m. in Yellow Tent.
108. Intro to Photovoltaic Systems: For those who know
little to nothing about solar electric systems.
Non-technical description of types of systems,
how they work, cost and benefit, and appropriate
applications. (Beginner) Kris Schmid, Solar Energy
Systems. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday
12:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Sunday 10:00 a.m. in
Yellow Tent.
109. Photovoltaic Fire Safety: Learn about fire safety
for PV systems. Lean about PV safety from
a firefighter’s perspective. (Intermediate,
Advanced) Dan Fink, Otherpower.com. Saturday
5:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.
110. Photovoltaic Systems and the 2011 National
Electric Code (NEC): Solar photovoltaic
installations require a good knowledge of the
entire NEC especially Article 690 which deals
exclusively for PV installations. This workshop
will explain the important NEC requirements
needed for a safe PV installation as well as
the significant changes to the 2011 NEC.
(Intermediate - Advanced) Harry Ohde, electrical
field for 30 years and Bob Hattier, installing
photovoltaic systems for five years. Friday 12:00
p.m. in Yellow Tent.
111. Planning and Building a Photovoltaic Lab:
Utilizing the MREA PV Lab to teach educators,
administrators, and advocates how to build a Lab
for demonstration and education. (Intermediate,
Advanced) Chris LaForge, Great Northern Solar.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Yellow Tent.
112. Solar Roofing Best Practices: Roof penetrations
are a tremendous liability for solar installers.
This presentation will cover important roofing
codes and methods to meet roofing best practices
in order to maintain roof warranties. (Beginner,
Intermediate) Johan Alfsen, Quikmount PV. Friday
5:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent; Saturday 11:00 a.m. in
Purple Tent.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
& TOOLS OF THE TRADE
113. Ecopreneuring - Putting Purpose and Planet Before
Profits: Harness the power of a “green” business
to make the world a better place while providing
a more meaningful and purpose-driven life.
(Beginner) John Ivanko, Inn Serendipity. Sunday
11:00 a.m. in Green Tent.
114. Focus on Energy - Business Roundtable: Learn how
Focus on Energy can benefit your bottom line today!
Focus on Energy staff will provide an overview of
the suite of incentives and services offered to help
agribusinesses, commercial, industrial, schools,
and government save energy and money. (Beginner,
Intermediate) Focus On Energy Staff Members.
Friday 2:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.
115. “Green” Jobs and “Green” Skills in the New Energy
Economy - What and Where Are They: Explore the
areas of “green” jobs and “green” skills in the
New Energy Economy. Discover what and where
those jobs and the needed skills are. (Beginner)
Ray Walter, Waukesha County Technical College.
Friday 4:00 p.m. in Purple Tent; Saturday 2:00
p.m. in Purple Tent.
116. MREA Certified Site Assessor (CSA) Program: Get
the details on what it takes to become a Certified Site
Assessor for Solar and Wind Systems. (Beginner)
Katrina Shankland, MREA. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Black
Tent; Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Yellow Tent.
117. NABCEP Certifications: NABCEP will present the
advantages of certification for installers and
consumers, certification requirement, and the
important role that NABCEP and competency
standards play in the rapidly growing renewable
energy industry. (Beginner, Intermediate) Ezra
Auerbach, NABCEP. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Pink Tent;
Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.
118. See Jane Grow - How Women Ecopreneurs are
Leading America’s Rural Renaissance: Women
launching green businesses see their livelihood as
a tool to transform the world. Come hear inspiring
ecopreneur stories and harvest marketing resources
and ideas to launch your green dream. Discussion
afterwards. (Beginner, Intermediate) Lisa Kivrist,
Inn Serendipity. Friday 5:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.
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