Classes and Workshops

Learn how solar electric, solar air heating, solar water heating, wind power systems and energy efficiency work and can be used in your home or business.

Thinking of "going solar"? Get informed before you invest. Learn how to identify if your home is a good site for PV, approximate costs and how to work with a local installer.

The first in a series of 3 classes geared for the professional installer. To say there is a lot to learn about PV is an understatement! But we aim to provide a solid introduction upon which to build.

This 3 day class is a next step on your way to understanding the nuts and bolts of solar electric design.

This is the third in a series of classes aimed at training the PV installer. Leave this workshop ready to demonstrate your design skills and safe installation techniques.

Heating with the sun is one of the most efficient and affordable renewable energy technologies. Yet solar thermal technologies are still widely underutilized. Come learn more about how to save on your water and air heating bills!

Oriented towards the profesional plumber or experienced Do-It-Yourselfer, this workshop provides the basics on technology, site assessment and sizing and gets you ready for Thermal 302.

Thermal 302 follows the introductory class. 302 explores in depth system design considerations and installation techniques for solar domestic hot water and space heating with solar water.

Learn the nuts and bolts of residential scale wind systems and how if they are properly sited and sized, can benefit your home, farm, or business greatly!