Upcoming Events
TCCC to Host Energy Efficiency Class for the Public
05/02/11
Tuesday, May 17 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tri-County Community College (TCCC) in conjuction with the Southern
Appalachian Sustainable Building Council will host a free Energy
Efficiency for Home and Small Business Owners class on Tuesday, May 17.
Jacob Sadler of the WNC Green Building Council will present simple
upgrades that attendants can use...
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WCU Kimmel School Construction Training Camp for High School Students
July 10-16, 2011 for Boys and July 17-23, 2011 for Girls
These week-long residential programs will introduce high school students to the world of construction management. Students will learn about crew leadership, OSHA safety and interact with various construction organizations. Applications due April 15. Call 828-227-7397 or see http://constructiontraining.wcu.edu/...
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An Introduction to PV System Design and Construction
June 20-24, 2011, Appalachian State Campus
$750/$375 students
This 40-hour workshop, will introduce participants to the basic concepts, tools, techniques and materials needed to design and construct both battery-based and grid-direct photovoltaic systems. The course will focus on the key competencies
addressed in the NABCEP Entry Level PV exam and will...
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Tennessee Solar Institute Offers Free Solar Photovoltaic Technology Training
April 11 – 16, 2011
Businesses or persons interested in learning the basics of Solar Installation and Photovoltaic (PV) Technology can now take advantage of a free six-day training course at the Northfield Training Center at General Motors, 100 Saturn Parkway, Spring Hill. The training is offered jointly by The Tennessee Solar Institute, the University of Tennessee’s Center...
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2011 Georgia Building Energy Code Trainings
April 5 through June 30, 2011
Southface is holding a host of Georgia energy code trainings through June 2011. These trainings will focus on the residential energy code, the commercial energy code, and the new diagnostic requirements mandated for residential buildings by the Georgia amendments to the code.
In cooperation with GEFA and the Georgia DCA, Southface is bringing these trainings...
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