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Other RE Workshops<br />
RE101: Intro to Renewable <strong>Energy</strong><br />
This workshop will introduce renewable energy technologies and<br />
strategies to homeowners, contractors, and renewable energy<br />
advocates.<br />
Topics Include<br />
• <strong>Solar</strong>, Wind, Hydro Site Analysis<br />
• Residential RE System Sizing<br />
• PV, Wind, and Hydro Equipment<br />
• Controllers, Batteries, Inverters<br />
• <strong>Energy</strong> Efficiency<br />
• <strong>Solar</strong> Cooking<br />
• <strong>Solar</strong> Hot Water<br />
• Passive <strong>Solar</strong> Design<br />
• Tours of Local RE Systems<br />
• Resources for Further Study<br />
“This is a terrific intro<br />
to renewable energy. It<br />
exceeded my<br />
expectations, and my<br />
expectations were<br />
high!”<br />
- Intro to Renewable <strong>Energy</strong><br />
participant, 2007<br />
RE105: Renewable <strong>Energy</strong><br />
for Educators<br />
This workshop focuses on the impacts that our energy use has on<br />
the planet and how to best teach youth about solutions: energy<br />
conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy technologies.<br />
Each day will include a hands-on element that can be employed<br />
in the classroom. In addition, participants will walk away with<br />
practical knowledge they can apply in their own lives.<br />
This workshop has been designed to meet the 5th - 9th grade<br />
Colorado Science Standards. However, educators working with<br />
students in any grade are welcome to participate.<br />
Each participant will receive:<br />
• Access to SEI's renewable<br />
energy kits<br />
• Curriculum and lesson plans<br />
• Teaching tools and materials<br />
• Experience creating hands-on<br />
projects<br />
• Exposure to successful existing<br />
projects<br />
“I’ve wanted to incorporate renewable energy into my<br />
teaching but haven’t had a lot of confidence. With this<br />
workshop I’m confident I’ll be implementing RE next year.”<br />
- Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> for Educators participant, 2008<br />
Participants can<br />
receive 2 extended<br />
studies credits<br />
through Mesa State<br />
College<br />
(included in the cost<br />
of workshop)<br />
In-Person Sessions<br />
Tuition: $150<br />
April 4 (Sat)<br />
Guemes Island, WA<br />
code: RE101<br />
Significant others<br />
receive 50%<br />
discount on tuition<br />
for this workshop!<br />
(materials will be<br />
shared)<br />
In-Person Sessions<br />
Tuition: $450<br />
June 22 - 25 (M-Th)<br />
Carbondale, CO<br />
code: RE105<br />
SEI would like to thank our<br />
many sponsors who believe in<br />
youth education. Their<br />
generous donations have<br />
helped minimize the cost of<br />
this workshop for educators.<br />
October 10 (Sat)<br />
Guemes Island, WA<br />
code: RE101<br />
Meal/Lodging Plan: TBA<br />
Please contact us if you are a<br />
youth educator and need<br />
further financial assistance to<br />
attend this specific workshop.<br />
www.solarenergy.org • 970-963-8855<br />
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