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<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Hands</strong>-on Workshopsand Online CoursesAn industry leader intechnical training, SolarEnergy International(SEI) offers trend-setting,hands-on workshops andonline courses to peopleacross the globe. SEItrains individuals from allwalks of life interested injoining the world’s growingrenewables industry.Celebrating 20 years ofrenewable energy education!

table of contentsSEI offers hands-on workshops across the U.S. and worldwide, with diverse venues in locationsfrom Colorado to Costa Rica and Arizona to Arkansas. We also offer year-round online courses.Workshop LocationsArkansas 13, 18Arizona 13, 16California 13, 16, 18Colorado 7, 8, 13-14,17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 27, 33Costa Rica 27-28Cuba 26Ecuador 29Mexico 28Minnesota 14, 33New Jersey 13, 16Nicaragua 30Utah 13, 14, 18Washington 13, 18, 19,23, 24About SEI 2SEI Training 4SEI Eco-Campus 5Online Courses 5Workshop Policies 6Sustainable Building ProgramProgram Overview 7Building for the Future 7Straw Bale Construction & Natural Plasters 8Solar Electric (PV) WorkshopsProgram Overview 9Choosing a PV Workshop 10Solar Electric Fundamentals & Grid-Direct Design 11Solar Electric Fundamentals & Grid-Direct Online 12Grid-Direct PV with Installation 13Grid-Direct PV with Lab Kits 13Grid-Direct PV Lab Week 14Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems & Code Criteria 14Battery-based Solar Elec. Systems & Code Criteria 15Solar Sales & Marketing 16Economics of Solar: Making a Financial Case 16Battery-based PV Lab Week 17Solar Water Pumping 17Solar Thermal WorkshopsSolar Hot Water 18Solar & Radiant Heating 18Micro-Hydro WorkshopsMicro-Hydro Power 19Workshop Calendar 20-21Wind WorkshopsResidential Wind 22Wind-Electric Systems Maintenance and Repair 23Homebuilt Wind Generators 23Other Renewable Energy WorkshopsIntroduction to Renewable Energy 24Renewable Energy for Educators 25Rural Development ProgramRE & Efficiency in Cuba 26Renewable Energy for the Developing World 27Solar Electricity for the Developing World 27Renewable Energy & Nature Tour of Costa Rica 27RE for the Developing World <strong>Hands</strong>-on 28Appropriate Technology for the DW 28Ecology, Permaculture, & Renewable Energy 29Sustainable Community Development 30SEI Outreach ProgramsINVEST 31Solar in Schools, SEI Scholarships 32Work-Trade, Women’s, Native American Programs 33SEI Store 34SEI Store Order Form 37SEI Membership Information 38Workshop Registration Form 39Symbol Key— Workshops with hands-on component— Courses available online— In-person courses— Workshops held outside of the U.S.solarenergy.org • 970.963.88553

SEI trainingSEI TrainingSEI’s Renewable Energy Education Program (REEP)teaches practical use of solar, wind, and water power.SEI’s workshops give individuals the knowledgeand skills to design, install, and maintain renewableenergy systems, and to build state-of-the-art solarhomes that are efficient, practical, and earth-friendly.SEI ExperienceSEI professionals have project and trainingexperience in the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, theMiddle East, and the Caribbean. For more than twodecades, SEI staff has delivered services to varioushealth and non-governmental organizations,foreign, national and state governments, utilities,universities, and individuals seeking the benefitsof renewable energy.SEI InstructorsSEI instructors have extensive field experience,and are passionate about teaching. Many of theinstructors are alumni who trained with SEI, workedfor years in the field, and have returned to teach.SEI instructors bring their personal knowledgeof design and installation experience into theclassroom. Many of SEI’s PV instructors holdNABCEP Installer Certification and/or ISPQ CertifiedTrainer Certification. See instructors’ bios online atsolarenergy.org/workshop-instructors.NABCEP CertificationAfter successfully completing PV101, participants are eligible to sitfor the North American Board ofCertified Energy Practitioners EntryLevel Exam. Both NABCEP and SEI recommendstudents do not take the exam immediately followingPV 101, but rather spend additional time preparing.The NABCEP exam includes questions on grid-directand battery-based PV systems. If students elect tonot take PV 203 before the exam, they’ll need tospend significant time independently studying topicsrelated to battery-based systems, as well as postcoursereview recommended by NABCEP. Learnmore about NABCEP and the requirements andrecommendations for sitting for exams at nabcep.org.ISPQ AccreditationSEI’s PV workshops are accredited through theInstitute for Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ), whichis overseen by the Interstate Renewable EnergyCouncil (IREC). ISPQ provides a set of standardsfor evaluating different training programs. Thesestandards were developed as a framework for peopleto compare the course content and training quality ofrenewable energy, energy efficiency, and distributedgeneration technology courses. To find out moreabout ISPQ, visit irecusa.org.“To have a trainer with so many yearsof field experience is fantastic!”- Bob Ellis, Solar Hot Water workshop, 2009College CreditsThe Consortium for Education in RenewableEnergy Technologies (CERET) offers certificates inrenewable energy. Certificates are granted throughMadison Area Technical College (MATC). SEI’sonline courses qualify for college credits throughMATC and towards a renewable energy certificate.Visit ceret.us online for details.4solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

SEI trainingSEI’s Eco-CampusIn 2005, SEI began construction of its state-of-theartrenewable energy education facility on sevenbeautiful acres in Paonia, Colorado. The long-rangegoal is ambitious — to create a renewable energyeco-campus capable of greatly expanding SEI’sability to teach hands-on workshops using a rangeof teaching environments specifically constructed tooffer the best possible learning experiences.Online CoursesSEI online courses utilize narrated presentations,textbook readings, industry articles, exercisesand more to reinforce lesson topics and preparestudents for comprehension-based homework andquizzes. Through an interactive discussion board,blogs and other collaboration tools, students canpost their questions and comments as well asnetwork with other participants on their schedules.Online courses cover the same topics as the faceto-faceworkshops of a similar name, however donot include a hands-on component. Curriculummaterials are available online 24 hours a day, sevendays a week for the full duration of the specifiedcourse. Students can access the course anytime,from any computer with an Internet connection.Minimum computer requirementsValid e-mail address requiredWhile the ‘finished product’ may still be some yearsaway, SEI has hosted many hands-on workshops,from photovoltaics to wind power to natural building.In the eco-campus’s PV lab yard, participants workon all aspects of the lab systems, not just a solararray or battery bank. Small student groups rotatefrom component to component and tear down,dissect, and re-install lab-based systems. Fromdetailed solar site analysis to conduit sizing, SEIparticipants can experience it all.The eco-campus contains PV systems, a solar hotwater system, solar hot air system, and a low-head,high-flow micro-hydro system. SEI’s natural buildingprogram also provided additions to the PV lab yard,constructing a straw bale shed and cob bench.SEI also offers renewable energy workshopsin Carbondale, Colorado, and various satellitelocations worldwide, as well as online year-round.Platform:• PC (Windows XP, Vista)• Mac (10.4 and later)Hardware:• 128 MB of RAM, 2 GB free disk space• Sound card with speakers• Ethernet or wireless network card for high-speedInternet connection or 56K modem for dial-up Internetconnection (not recommended)• T1, DSL, cable, or satellite high-speed connectionSoftware (all free downloads):• Java JRE plugin• Microsoft Office viewers and file converters• Adobe Acrobat Reader• RealPlayer• QuickTime• Flash Player• Shockwave Player• Windows Media PlayerWorkshops with thissymbol can be takenonline, as well asin person.solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855 5

sustainable building programSB 201: Straw Bale Constructionand Natural PlastersSerious about building a straw bale home, in the planning anddesign phase, ready to build, or a professional looking to expanddesign/build knowledge? This is the course. This five-day,hands-on workshop takes a deeper look at the design and detailconsiderations for straw bale construction. Expand knowledge ofthe variety of styles and techniques of building with straw balesand learn more about the role and application of earthen plasters.In this workshop, participants construct a small straw balestructure from the foundation to the roof, tour straw bale homesas guest instructors round out this amazing workshop designedfor the homeowner and building professional. No prior buildingor design experience is required, and people of all skill levels willbenefit greatly from the information and hands-on activities.Topics include:• All about bales• Planning and designconsiderations• Detailing for moisture• Construction techniques• Variations of foundation styles• Window and door openings• Roof styles and techniques• Building codes• Insurance and financing• The continuum of plasters• Mixing earthen plasters for basecoats• Introduction to earthen finish and limeplasters and tools• Preparation of walls for plaster• Practical building techniquesDate Location TuitionAug 30-Sep 3 Paonia, CO $795Past sustainable building instructors include:Laura Bartels(greenweaverinc.com) — LauraBartels, founder and owner ofGreenWeaver Inc., providesconsulting, education, workshops,and presentations for straw bale andrelated natural building technologiesto organizations, professionalsand individuals. She has been aconsultant to architects, contractorsand owners for residential, school,commercial and community projectssince 1997. Laura serves as thecurriculum designer and leadinstructor for the Straw Bale BuildingCertificate program at Sinte GleskaUniversity in South Dakota.Jeff Dickinson(energyandsustainabledesigncom) —Architect and sustainable materialsand energy consultant. Principalof Energy & Sustainable Design,Inc. and president of Biospaces,Incorporated. Jeff is also a SEI boardmember and alumnus.August Hasz(reginc.com) — Associate Engineer,Resource Engineering Group, Inc. Mr.Hasz is LEED certified, and receiveda Bachelor of Science degree inGlass Engineering Science from theNew York State College of Ceramicsat Alfred University, with honors.“SEI is clearlya trainingorganization madeup of dedicatedand knowledgeableprofessionals whotruly believe inenergy efficiencyand RE. Thanks tothis class I am now afirm believer too.”- SB 101 participant,2009Bart Laemmel(bulldogremodeling.com) —Owner/Superintendent, BulldogRemodeling & B2 Building Science.Bart is a LEED Certified Professional.8solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

PV workshopsWhy SEI for photovoltaic(PV) education?SEI InstructorsSEI sets a high standard when choosing PVinstructors. All of SEI’s instructors bring their fieldexperience and personal knowledge of PV designand installation into the classroom. Many instructorshold NABCEP Installer Certification and/or ISPQCertified Trainer Certification. See SEI’s instructorsonline at solarenergy.org/workshop-instructors.SEI CurriculumSEI began developing and offering PV courses in1991, and has 20 years of educational experiencewithin the expanding solar industry. Several timesper year, industry experts review and update thecurriculum to keep it current with continually evolvingequipment choices, system design standards, andbest practices. SEI’s instructional designers ensurecurriculum is designed to increase informationretention for students. Courses engage studentsin classroom presentations, worksheets, quizzes,exercises, and discussion, making highly technicalinformation easy to understand. SEI has a stronghistory of reinforcing concepts through integratinghands-on labs and exercises into the classroom.SEI’s PV TextbookSEI’s photovoltaic curriculumuses its revised textbook,Photovoltaics: Design andInstallation Manual. Filledwith examples and practiceexercises, this practicalmanual provides an excellentintroduction to solar electricity, system design, andinstallation methods. Also available in Spanish.NABCEP CertificationAfter successfully completing PV 101, participantsare eligible to sit for the North American Board ofCertified Energy Practitioners Entry Level Exam. BothNABCEP and SEI recommend students do not takethe exam immediately following PV 101, but ratherspend additional time preparing.NABCEP Entry Level Exam• Recommended path: PV 101, PV 203• Optional: PV 201L and 301L• Minimum: PV 101 +80 hours of outside class reviewand independent study of battery-based systemsNABCEP PV Installer Certification:• Recommended path: PV 101, PV 202, PV 203• Optional: PV 201L and 301L. Lab classes fulfilleducation hours, but do not count toward theNABCEP installation experience requirement.• Visit nabcep.org for more information on additionaleligibility requirements and study materials for thePV Installer Certification.PV Lab Training FacilityOn a seven-acre parcel in Paonia, Colorado, thiseducational facility is equipped to provide hands-on,experiential learning and to showcase the potentialfor renewable energy technologies, especiallyphotovoltaics. SEI’s PV training program exploresthe various system types (grid-direct, grid-tied withbattery back-up, micro-inverter, and stand-alone) andmounting techniques (roof, pole, and ground mounts)commonly found in the PV industry.Safety is SEI’s Top PrioritySEI promotes safe working practices and strives toensure that safety is a major focus of its educationalprogram. SEI believes PV installations should only beperformed by qualified personnel. This trade involveswork with multiple sources of power, in addition tothe potential hazards of any construction project.SEI strongly recommends working in the field witha qualified contractor, or business after completingcoursework to build upon these fundamental conceptsand gain additional knowledge and skills required toperform safe, code-compliant work in the PV trade.solarenergy.org • 970.963.88559

PV workshopsWhich PV workshops are right for me?For those serious about entering the PV industry, SEI strongly recommends completing the entireprogram through one of these tracks:PV 101: Solar Electric Fundamentals and Grid-Direct DesignThis workshop includes a required web-based on-demand component,PV 101 PREP. This prerequisite is available to students upon registration.PV 110:Solar Water PumpingORPV 201L:Grid-DirectSolar ElectricLab WeekAND/ORPV 202: Grid-DirectSolar ElectricSystems and CodeCriteriaORAND/ORPV 203: BatterybasedSolar ElectricSystems and CodeCriteriaORAND/ORPV 204: SolarSales &MarketingAND/ORPV 205:Economics ofSolar: Making theFinancial CaseLegendOnline CoursesIn-Person WorkshopsPV 301L: BatterybasedSolar ElectricLab WeekIntensive <strong>Hands</strong>-onReturning students:PV Design and Installation,Grid-Tied PV, or Utility-InteractivePV are equivalent to PV 101.Students who have successfullycompleted PV D&I can take any200 or 300 level course. Forparticipants on the internationaldevelopment track and those whowill only be working with batterybasedsystems, go directlyfrom the Solar Electricity for theDeveloping World course into PV203: Battery-based Solar ElectricSystems & Code Criteria. Forparticipants who have taken SolarElectricity for the DevelopingWorld but want to enter the griddirectU.S. market, take PV 101:Solar Electric Fundamentals andGrid-Direct Design then PV 202:Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems& Code Criteria.Audience Grid-Direct Market Battery-based Market Both Markets(Required for NABCEP)Solar Professional PV 101, 201L, 202, 204 PV 101, 203, 301L PV 101, 201L, 202, 204, 203, 301LInstaller PV 101, 201L, 202 PV 101, 203, 301L PV 101, 201L, 202, 203, 301LSales & Marketing PV 101, 204 PV 101, 203, 204 PV 101, 203, 204Designer PV 101, 202 PV 101, 203 PV 101, 202, 203Consumer / Homeowner PV 101 PV 101, 203 PV 101, 203International Development Worker - - - - - PV for DW (or PV 101)203, 301L- - - - -SEI believes that PV installations should only be performed by qualified personnel. This trade involves work with multiplesources of power, in addition to potential hazards of any construction project. SEI strongly recommends working with a qualifiedcontractor, or business after completing coursework to build upon these fundamental concepts & gain additional knowledge andskills required to perform safe, code-compliant work in the PV trade.10solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

PV workshopsPV 101 & OL101: SolarElectric Fundamentalsand Grid-Direct DesignIn-person or online, both includePV 101 PREP, a mandatory webbasedon-demand componentEstablish fundamental conceptsrequired for safe, code-compliant designand installation of photovoltaic (PV)systems, with a focus on residentialsizedgrid-direct solar electric systems.This course provides an overview ofthe three basic PV system applications,primarily focusing on grid-directsystems. The course goal is to createa fundamental understanding of thecore concepts necessary to work withall PV systems, including: systemcomponents, site analysis, PV modulecriteria, mounting solutions, safety, andcommissioning. PV 101 PREP alsocovers the basics of sizing aresidential grid-direct system, wiresizing, overcurrent protection, andgrounding – all of which are expandedon in PV 202.Prerequisites: Before participatingin either the PV 101 in-person workshopor PV 101 online course, students arerequired to complete the self-pacedPV 101 PREP online component(included in course).PV 101PV 101 PREPOn-demand, Online(Approximately 10 hours required.)PV 101In-Person(PV 101 PREP + 5or 6 days )PV 101Online(PV 101 PREP + 5 weeks)PV 101 PREP This new online component allows immediateaccess to earn an education in solar. Students receive accessinformation within three to four business days of registration for PV 101. PV 101PREP enhances students’ learning experience and allows time to cover moreinformation in the PV 101 course. Students who complete the PV 101 PREP:• Differentiate between various renewable energy sources and types of systems• Perform power and energy calculations• Perform a load analysis for a grid-direct system and evaluate utility bills andrate plans• Implement electrical efficiency measures to reduce system sizeThe above objectives are covered in the mandatory PV 101 PREP that mustbe completed before participating in a PV 101 Solar Electric Fundamentalsand Grid-Direct Design workshop. PV 101 PREP is an online, on-demandinstructorless course, requiring approximately 10-15 hours to complete andachieve success in our PV 101 workshop.Students who complete the PV 101 workshop can:• Analyze net metering and other incentives that affect a PV system’s final cost.• List the pros and cons and draw a block diagram of the following systems:DC direct, stand-alone, grid-direct, and grid-tied with battery back-up• Diagram an array in series and parallel configurations• Obtain and apply module specifications for a given module and determine amodule’s performance given various environmental conditions• Determine performance of an array/system based on irradiance changes orfor array orientation and tilt angle at a given site• Determine the magnetic declination, find the orientation and altitude angle ofthe sun, and evaluate the shade potential for a given site• List the pros and cons of different mounting structures (ground, pole, roof,and trackers)• Read equipment specification sheets to determine the critical informationneeded in system design• Size a residential grid-direct system including the inverter, array, PV sourceand inverter output circuit conductors (basic), and overcurrent protection• Determine the number of modules that can fit on a given roof space• Identify the following wires and components on a three-line diagram of aresidential grid-direct system: array, disconnects, inverter, equipmentgrounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors,grounding electrode(s), and system grounds• List the order of commissioning and decommissioning, as well as potentialsafety hazards, for a grid-direct systemNABCEP Entry Level ExamAfter successfully completing this course, participants are eligible to sit for theNABCEP Entry Level Exam. Both NABCEP and SEI recommend students do nottake the exam immediately following PV 101, but rather spend additional timepreparing. The NABCEP exam includes questions on grid-direct and batterybasedPV systems. If students elect to not take PV 203, they will need to spend asignificant amount of time independently studying topics related to battery-basedsystems, in addition to the post-course review recommended by NABCEP. Seepage 9 for more information.PV PrepPV 101 coursesolarenergy.org • 970.963.885511

PV workshopsWhich PV 101 course format should I follow?PV 101 courses cover the same curriculum with varying levels of hands-on experience.All require completion of PV 101 PREP online.PV OL 101: Solar Electric Fundamentals & Grid-Direct DesignNABCEP credit hours: PV101 PREP + Five-week online course = 60 hoursOnlineThe online version of PV 101 is a comprehensive five-week course covering all material presented in the in-personworkshop and listed in the description, without the hands-on experience. This course is co-taught by two instructors,ensuring prompt attention and encouraging interaction between students and instructors. SEI uses the BlackboardAcademic Suite, the industry-leading online education platform, for a dynamic and fulfilling experience with anywhere/anytime course access and around-the-clock tech support.Time Requirements: PV OL 101 generally takes between 10-20 hours per week to complete. However, this is anaverage/estimate and varies based on user’s computer/internet connection and previous experience/understanding ofthe subject matter.DatesJan 11-Feb 14Feb 1-Mar 7Mar 15-Apr 18Apr 5-May 9May 17-Jun 20Jun 21- Jul 25Jul 26-Aug 29Aug 30-Oct 3Oct 4-Nov 7Oct 11-Nov 14Nov 8-Dec 12LocationAll onlineTuition$895“The education available to me through SEI (online) courses is priceless.Where else can I get the multiple years of experienced helpand concise teaching in my own living room.”- Advanced PV Online participant, 200912solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

PV workshopsPV 101: Five-DayWorkshop with Lab KitsNABCEP credit hours: PV101 PREP+ Five-day workshop = 50 hoursStudents receive an introductory-level, hands-onexperience through the opportunity to work on labkits. Students wire a grid-direct system, including theinverter, disconnects, racking, and grounding, usingcommercially available components and small 20-wattmodules. Co-taught by two instructors.DatesMar 15-19Mar 29-Apr 2Apr 5-9May 3-7May 17-21Jul 12-16Aug 2-6Sep 27-Oct 1LocationSacramento, CASalt Lake City, UTSacramento, CAPrinceton, NJBoulder, COFlagstaff, AZBoulder, COFayetteville, ARTuition$995PV 101: Six-Day Workshopwith InstallationNABCEP credit hours: PV101 PREP+ Six-day workshop = 58 hoursStudents install a real-world PV system in the fieldfor up to two days of the workshop. Participants workin groups on different parts of an installation to geta glimpse of the real-world challenges commonlyencountered on the jobsite. Class size dictates theamount of hands-on experience available. Co-taughtby two instructors.PV 101 & PV 201L Package:10-Day WorkshopDatesFeb 15-20Feb 22-27Mar 29-Apr 3Apr 26-May 1Oct 11-16Location TuitionTucson, AZ$1,195Tucson, AZGuemes Island, WATucson, AZGuemes Island, WAIn-personNABCEP credit hours: PV101 PREP+ 10-day workshop = 90 hoursIncludes classroom and intensive hands-on practice.See page 14 for full description of PV 201L.This 10-day workshop offers five days of hands-on installationpractice with real-world, grid-direct systems at SEI’s worldclassPV lab training facility in Paonia, Colorado. Studentsinstall, tear down, dissect, and re-install several grid-direct PVsystems. The maximum eight student-to-one-instructor ratio andcomprehensive lab setting create the perfect environment toreceive hands-on PV experience.Dates (No classes Sat/Sun)May 17-28June 7-18 (Women’s workshop)July 5-16LocationAll classes in Paonia, COTuition$2,390solarenergy.org • 970.963.885513

PV workshopsPV 201L: Grid-Direct Lab WeekNABCEP credit hours:Five-day in-person =40 hoursThis workshop offers five days ofhands-on installation practice with griddirectsystems at SEI’s world-class PVlab training facility in Paonia, Colorado.Students will install, tear down, dissect,and reinstall different grid-direct PVsystems. The lab workshop will focuson safe installation and commissioningpractices. The maximum eightstudent-to-one-instructor ratio andcomprehensive lab setting create theperfect environment to receive handsonPV experience.Prerequisites: PV 101(Or students who have completed aSEI PV workshop prior to January <strong>2010</strong>and have not attended a workshop atthe Paonia lab facility.)DatesMay 3-7 LocationMay 10-14 All in Paonia, COJun 21-25Jun 28-Jul 2Aug 16-20 TuitionSep 13-17 $1,395Sep 20-24orNABCEP credit hours:Five-day in-person =40 hours, six-week online =60 hoursThis workshop builds upon the coreconcepts from PV 101 and continuesto emphasize grid-direct systems.The course focuses significantly onthe National Electrical Code (NEC),including grid interface calculations,grounding considerations, andadvanced component specification.Students will learn to evaluatesystem performance under variousoperating conditions. Commercialsystem design elements, such asinter-row shading, inverter selection,and data monitoring solutions willalso be covered. PV 202 combinesclass lectures with individualproblem solving exercises coveringcommon design considerations. Thein-person workshop consists of fivedays of classroom lecture with tours.The online course is six weeks andcovers all of the material presentedin the in-person workshop.Prerequisites: PV 101(Or PV D&I or Grid-Tied PV priorto January <strong>2010</strong>)PV 202 & OL 202: Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems & Code CriteriaStudents who complete thePV 202 workshop:• Create a three-line electricalschematic of a residential andcommercial grid-direct system,including the following components:PV array, disconnects, inverter,equipment grounding conductors,ungrounded conductors, groundedconductors, grounding electrode(s),and AC and DC system grounds• Calculate and diagram appropriateseries fusing, disconnects, andovercurrent protection• Use NEC tables to calculatemaximum system voltage• Perform NEC service panel andbus bar calculations and determinewhether a supply side or load sideconnection is more appropriate• Investigate advanced climatespecificcriteria for grid-tied inverters• Perform a commercial siteevaluation for a grid-direct system• Calculate spacing betweenmodules to minimize or eliminateinter-row shading• Perform uplift force and lag boltstrength calculations• Size a commercial grid-directsystem with either multiple invertersor a central inverter• Evaluate grid-direct systemproduction based on givenparameters and evaluate differentcommercially available datamonitoring options• Determine NEC requiredworkspace clearances given systemparameters• Size DC equipment grounding andgrounding electrode conductorsbased on NEC requirements• Provide all required NEC labelingneeded for a grid-direct system• List appropriate safety concernsand OSHA guidelines given aspecific scenarioOnline datesMar 15-Apr 25 Aug 2-Sep 12May 10-Jun 20 Sep 13-Oct 24Jul 5-Aug 15 Nov 8-Dec 19In-person dates & locationsApr 5-9Salt Lake City, UTJul 19-23 Paonia, COAug 30-Sep 3 Minneapolis, MN(Women’s workshop)TuitionOnline $895In-person $99514solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

PV workshopsPV OL 203: Battery-based Solar Electric Systems & Code CriteriaNABCEP credit hours:Six-week online = 60 hoursApply the National Electrical Code (NEC)to battery-based systems to ensure safe,code-compliant design and installation.This course builds on the core concepts from PV 101,with a specific emphasis on battery-based system design.Students work through step-by-step design process forbattery-based applications, including stand-alone (off-grid),grid-tied with battery back-up, and hybrid systems.Topics such as load analysis, component selection, batterysafety, voltage drop, and commissioning procedures will bepresented. In addition to sizing exercises and calculations,students explore additional design considerations uniqueto battery-based systems. This course is ideal for peoplelooking to design and install battery-based systems, andfor solar professionals who have been working in thegrid-direct market and need to learn about battery-basedsystems in preparation for the NABCEP PV InstallerCertification Exam.Students who complete thePV 203 workshop:• Diagram a battery bank in series and parallelconfigurations• Identify the proper safety protocols for workingwith batteries• Draw a three-line schematic of a residential batterybasedsystem, including the array, controller,batteries, inverter, disconnects, overcurrent protection,and grounding (including equipment groundingconductors, ungrounded conductors, groundedconductors, grounding electrode(s), and systemgrounds)• List the pros, cons, and applications of hybrid,AC and DC coupled systems• Define depth of discharge, days of autonomy,equalization, and efficiency of a battery• Create a maintenance schedule for batteries• Calculate maximum charge rates for batteries anddetermine state of charge• Identify the pros and cons of using valve regulated leadacid (VRLA) verses flooded batteries in specificsystem designs• Specify either a PWM or MPPT charge controllerdepending on system parameters• Specify a battery-based inverter given electrical loadand surge requirements• Evaluate a client’s electrical load and size of a standalonesystem (including inverter, controller, batterybank, and array)• Perform sizing calculations for a battery-based system• Size a grid-tied with battery back-up system(including inverter, controller, battery bank, and array)• Calculate voltage drop for all circuits in a system• Calculate and diagram appropriate series fusing for abattery-based system• Identify appropriate disconnect and overcurrentprotection placement• Provide all NEC-required labeling for a battery-basedsystem• List the order of commissioning and decommissioning,and potential safety hazards, for battery-basedsystemsPrerequisites: PV 101 (Or students who havecompleted a SEI PV workshop prior to January <strong>2010</strong> andattended a workshop at the Paonia lab facility).Dates May 24-Jul 4 Jul 5-Aug 15 Nov 8-Dec 19 Location Online Tuition $895After completing PV 203, participants have met the minimum education requirement to sit foreither the NABCEP Entry Level Exam or the NABCEP PV Installer Certification. The NABCEPPV Installer Certification requires additional hands-on qualifications to sit for the examand rigorous review of NABCEP’s PV Study Guide. See nabcep.org for information on theadditional requirements for the PV Installer Certification. See page 9 for more information.solarenergy.org • 970.963.885515

PV workshopsPV 204: SolarSales & MarketingIn this intensive workshop forboth solar salespeople and salesmanagement/owners, Andy Blackwill share his secrets for setting up asolid and effective sales team, thengenerating tons of leads for and withthem. The strategic insights you’llglean from this course will save and/or earn you thousands in avoidedmistakes and increased sales.Marketing Overview• Understanding basic marketing andsolar market segments• Promotion strategies, lead generation,and marketing tools• Setting up and running salesorganizations• Staffing, asset control, terminationand legal issues• Costs and sales commission ratesSales Strategies• Connecting with customers• Working the sales funnel from leadscreening to presenting and closingPrerequisite: None - suggestedcourse preparation: PV 101, orequivalent (or PV D&I or Grid-Tiedprior to January <strong>2010</strong>).Slides from similar past classes:– http://www.ongrid.net/papers/SalesMktg_SEI_NJ_2009.04.pdfDatesFeb 16Mar 22May 10Tuition $275LocationMesa, AZSacramento, CAPrinceton, NJPV 205: Economicsof Solar: MakingThe Financial CaseMost customers know solar electricityis a sound environmental choice,but few are aware it can also be aremarkably sound investment. Thisrigorous interactive workshop isdesigned to help dealers, installers,and salespeople understand andmake the most accurate andcompelling financial case possible forthe value of PV systems. The class isfocused on residential systems, taxrules, incentives, and best practices.Examples cover many states, butemphasis is on the local region. Thisclass includes how to make a strongeconomic selling case by doing athorough economic analysis for yourprojects using:• Simple payback• Total lifecycle payback• Internal rate of return (IRR)• Cash flow analysis• Appraisal resale valueUnderstand the variables that go intothe economic analysis, including:• Tiered and time-of-use (TOU) netmetering electric rates• System performance factorsincluding shading, tilt and orientation,and effects on TOU performance• Incentives and the investment taxcredit, and how to maximizeincentive benefits for customersOverview of tools availablefor financial analysis:Interactive use of the OnGrid Toolfor examples during and at the endof the day. This is NOT a trainingsession or sales pitch for the OnGridTool, however, usage questions areentertained in the end-of-day session.Prerequisite: None - suggestedcourse reparation: PV 101, orequivalent (or PV D&I or Grid-Tiedprior to January <strong>2010</strong>).Slides from similar past classes:http://www.ongrid.net/papers/PVEconomicsSlides.pdfStudents receive an OnGrid Tooldemo copy (license agreement required).DatesFeb 21Mar 23May 11Tuition $275LocationMesa, AZSacramento, CAPrinceton, NJ16solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

PV workshopsPV 301L: Battery-basedLab WeekNABCEP credit hours: Five-dayin-person = 40 hoursSafely install, test, and commission batterybasedPV systems at the Paonia lab facility.This workshop offers five days of hands-on installationpractice with battery-based systems at SEI’s PV labtraining facility. Lab stations are comprised of both standaloneand grid-tied with battery back-up systems, andinclude both AC and DC coupled systems. Integratinggenerator back-up are also covered. Participantsconcentrate on battery safety, wiring, and maintenance,and wire balance of system components including:combiner boxes, disconnects, power centers, controllers,battery banks, and inverters. Set-up, basic programming,and testing of components for specific battery-basedapplications are integrated into the lab sessions. Studentslearn fundamental procedures for safe installation andcommissioning practices, and all exercises have anemphasis on battery safety considerations. The maximumeight to one student-to-instructor ratio and comprehensivelab setting create the ultimate environment to receive firsthands-on PV and battery experience.Prerequisites: PV 101 & 203 (or students who havecompleted PV D&I workshops prior to January <strong>2010</strong>.Dates Location TuitionAug 23-27 Paonia, CO $1,395PV 110: Solar Water PumpingThis two-day hands-on workshop covers pumping technologies, PVmodules, system sizing, and component selection. Includes pumpdescriptions and comparisons with information on trackers, linear currentboosters, and other associated equipment. The workshop includeslaboratory exercises and a system tour.DatesJun 5-6LocationPaonia, COTuition$395solarenergy.org • 970.963.885517

solar thermal workshops“Second-to-none forcomprehensive, well thought-outapproach to sharing this material. Ifyou haven’t taken this workshop, youhaven’t gotten a serious start in thesolar thermal industry.”- Sean Crane, Hometown GreenST 101: Solar Hot WaterIn this workshop, participants learn the theory, designconsiderations and installation techniques necessary toinstall and maintain a solar domestic hot water system.Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems,antifreeze systems, and photovoltaic-powered systemsare all discussed in depth. Pool heating systems and anintroduction to space heating systems are covered as well.Also included are safety considerations, code compliance,system sizing, and understanding solar collectorperformance in a variety of climates and applications.Solar collectors, mounting systems, pumps, blowers,controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, maintenanceand more are subjects covered with each type of systemas appropriate. Lessons learned from the history of thesolar thermal industry are an integral part of the workshop.<strong>Hands</strong>-on labs or installations and tours of working solarheating systems are also part of the solar thermal program.Topics include:• Safety procedures• Passive batch water heaters• Closed loop anti-freeze systems• PV-powered pump systems• Space heating• Radiant floor heating• Pool heating• Mounting strategies• Maintenance• Lessons learned• Tours of workingsystemsDates Location TuitionMar 15-19 Fontana, CA $950Apr 5-9Guemes Island, WAMay 17-21Carbondale, COJul 19-23Salt Lake City, UTSep 20-24Fayetteville, AROct 4-8Paonia, COST 201: Solar & Radiant HeatingBecome a part of the burgeoning radiant heating industry and a rapidlyemerging solar marketplace. This three-day workshop provides criticalinformation to design practical and efficient solar and radiant heatingsystems for energy and cost savings with comfort of underfloor heating.Prerequisite: ST 101Topics include:• Radiant heating basics• Radiant constructiondetails• Solar fundamentals• System designs• Collector mounting• Heat load analysis• Sizing collectors• Control strategies• Installation standards• Performance and costDates Location TuitionApr 10-12 Guemes Island, WA $75018solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

micro-hydro workshopsWhat exactly ismicro-hydro power?Micro-hydro is often called the holy grailof small-scale renewable energy systems.Whereas PV only works when the sunshines and wind only generates when thewind is blowing, energy can be derivedfrom micro-hydro systems 24 hours a day,year-round.For those with a reliable water source ontheir property, micro-hydro might be themost cost effective option.Micro-hydro systems convert the energyfrom falling water in a river or stream intousable electricity. All that is required to setup a micro-hydro site is falling water, piping,a turbine generator system, and wiring toconnect power to the home.MH 101: Micro-Hydro PowerThis workshop covers design considerations as theyapply to both low and high head micro-hydro systems.The focus is on core concepts that may be applied to awide range of hydro applications. Participants performpreliminary system sizing for mechanical and electricalpower generation of 50-watt to 100-kilowatt capacities.The course combines class lectures with site tours andlab exercises. <strong>Hands</strong>-on exercises include: methods offlow measurement, determining head, analyzing andassembling small functioning systems.Topics include:• Safety procedures• System components• Turbine types• AC and DC systems• Site analysis• System design• Battery storage• Controls• Troubleshooting• Maintenance• Hybrid systems• Case studies• Guemes Island workshop:turbine manufacturer tourand installationDate Location TuitionApr 13-17 Guemes Island, WA $950May 31-Jun 4 Paonia, COsolarenergy.org • 970.963.885519

workshop calendarPVOL 101 OnlineSolar Electric Fundamentalsand Grid-Direct DesignJan 11- Feb 14Feb 1 - Mar 7Mar 15 - Apr 18Apr 5 - May 9May 17 - June 20June 21- July 25July 26 - Aug 29Aug 30 - Oct 3Oct 4 - Nov 7Oct 11 - Nov 14Nov 8 - Dec 121 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20PV 101 Tucson, AZ 6-day with installPV 204Mesa, AZ21 22 23 24 25 26 27PV 205 PV 101 Tucson, AZ 6-day with installMesa, AZ28FebruaryMarchRDOL 101 OnlineRenewable Energy for theDeveloping WorldFeb 1 - Mar 14Sept 6 - Oct 17SBOL 101 OnlineBuilding for the Future:Sustainable Home DesignFeb 1- Mar 14June 21- Aug 11 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20PV 101 Sacramento, CA 5-dayST 101 Fontana, CA Solar Hot Water21 22 23 24 25 26 27PV 204 PV 205RE 100Sac, CA Sac, CAGuemes Is, WAApril1 2 3PV 101 Salt Lake City, UTRD 203 cont.PV 101 Guemes Island, WA4 5 6 7 8 9 10PV 202 Salt Lake City, UT Code CriteriaST 201ST 101 Guemes Island, WA SHW w/installRD 203PV 101 Sacremento, CA 5-day11 12 13 14 15 16 17ST 201Guemes Is, WA MH 101 Guemes Island, WA Micro-HydroSolar & Radiant Heat18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30WP 101 Paonia, CO Residential WindPV 101 Tucson, AZ 6-day with installMay2 3 4 5 6 7 8PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab WeekPV 101 Princeton, NJ5-day9 10 11 12 13 14 15PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab WeekSB 101 Carbondale, CO - Sustainable DesignRD 201PV 204 PV 205NJNJ16 17 18 19 20 21 22RD 201 Durika, Costa Rica - Developing World <strong>Hands</strong>-onPV 101 Boulder, CO5-dayST 101 Carbondale, CO Solar Hot WaterPV 101/201L Paonia, CO 10-day23 24 25 26 27 28 29continued... PV 101/201L Paonia, CORD 201 Costa RicaJune30 311 2 3 4 5MH 101 Paonia, CO Micro-Hydro PV 110Paonia, CO6 7 8 9 10 11 12PV 110 RD 204 Ecuador - Ecology, Permaculture, Nat. BuildingcontinuedWomen’s PV 101/201L Paonia, CO 10-day13 14 15 16 17 18 19continued... Women’s PV 101/201L Paoniacont. RD 204 Ecuador20 21 22 23 24 25 26PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab WeekRE 101 Carbondale, CO - Energy Ed.128 29 30 31 27 28 29 30PV 101 Salt Lake City, UT 5-dayPV 101 Guemes Island, WA 6-day with installRE 201 Carbondale, CORD 203 Chiapas, Mexico - Appropriate TechnologyPV 201L Paonia, CO Lab Week20Intro to Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy for EducatorsMicro-HydroSolar ThermalWind PowerRural DevelopmentPhotovoltaicsSustainable Building

workshop calendar1 2 3PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab WkJuly4 5 6 7 8 9 10PV 101/201L Paonia, CO 10-day11 12 13 14 15 16 17continued... PV 101/201L Paonia, COPV 101 Flagstaff, AZ5-day18 19 20 21 22 23 24PV 202 Paonia, CO Code CriteriaST 101 Salt Lake City, UT Solar Hot Water25 26 27 28 29 30 31October1 2WP 101 Paonia WindPV 101 Fayetteville, AZ3 4 5 6 7 8 9ST 101 Paonia, CO Solar Hot Water RE 100Guemes Is, WA10 11 12 13 14 15 16PV 101 Guemes Island, WA 6-day with install17 18 19 20 21 22 23WP 201 Guemes Island, WA Maint. & Repair24 25 26 27 28 29 30WP 102 Guemes Island, WA Homebuilt WindAugust1 2 3 4 5 6 7PV 101 Boulder, CO5-dayRD 101 Paonia, CO - Renewable Energy for DW31November1 2 3 4 5 68 9 10 11 12 13 147 8 9 10 11 12 13Renewable Energy & Nature Tour of Costa Rica15 16 17 18 19 20 21PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab Week14 15 16 17 18 19 20RE & Nature Tour of Costa Rica (see RD section)22 23 24 25 26 27 28PV 301L Paonia, CO Battery Lab Week21 22 23 24 25 26 27September29 30 311 2 3 4SB 201 Paonia, CO - Straw Bale ConstructionWomen’s PV 202 Minneapolis, MN Code Criteria5 6 7 8 9 10 1128 29 30December1 2 3 4RD 205 Nicaragua - Sustainable Devo.5 6 7 8 9 10 11cont. - Sustainable Development, Renewables12 13 14 15 16 17 18PV 201L Paonia, CO Lab Week19 20 21 22 23 24 25ST 101 Fayetteville, AZ Solar Hot WaterPV 201L Paonia, CO Lab Week26 27 28 29 30WP 101 Paonia, CO Residential WindPV 101 Fayetteville, AR 5-dayVisit SEI’s websitefor additional workshopsAugust through Decemberwww.solarenergy.org12 13 14 15 16 17 18RD 206 Nicaragua - Sustainable Development, Wind Power19 20 21 22 23 24 25cont. RD 206PVOL 202 Online26 27 28Grid-Direct Solar Electric29 30 31Systems and Code CriteriaJan 11- Feb 21Mar 15 - Apr 25May 10 - June 20July 5 - Aug 15Aug 2 - Sept 12Sept 13 - Oct 24Nov 8 - Dec 19PVOL 203 OnlineBattery-Based Solar ElectricSystems and Code CriteriaMay 24 - July 4July 5 - Aug 15Nov 8 - Dec 1921

wind workshopsHow can I learn about wind power?WP 101: Residential Wind PowerParticipants in this workshop will learn to design and installresidential wind systems that range from 10 to 70 feet indiameter and produce up to 100 kWh. The workshop coverssystem sizing, site analysis, installation and safety issues, andhardware specification. Learn about the different availableresidential wind turbines, how they work, and the advantagesand disadvantages of each.Topics include:• How residential wind generators work• Site analysis• Towers and tower economics• Grid-tied systems• Off-grid wind/PV hybrid systems• Wind system sizing• Legal issues and zoning• Installation and safety considerationsTopics not included:• Do-it-yourself wind turbines• Vertical-axis wind turbines• Roof mounting and short towers• Commercial turbinesDates Location TuitionApr 26-30 Paonia, CO $950Sep 27-Oct 1Paonia, CO“SEI’s wind instructors are some of the best in the U.S., if not the world.”“Serious training is valuable and SEI fills a needed area withsuccinct, focused training.”- Residential Wind Power participants, 200922solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

wind workshopsWP 201: Wind-Electric SystemsMaintenance and RepairWind-electric systems often require themost maintenance and have the mostproblems of any renewable electricitysystem. This workshop includes abrief review of basic wind-electricsystem design principles and practice,and then focuses on maintenance,troubleshooting, and repair of thesesystems. This is an advancedworkshop, intended for experiencedwind-electric system users, designers,and installers, or for those who haveattended SEI’s Residential Windworkshop. Classroom sessions willcomplement extensive hands-onwork. Workshop participants will workon real-world wind-electric systems,including tilting down a tower,climbing and working on freestandingand guyed towers, and working onwind turbines and balance of systemscomponents. Approximately half ofthis workshop is hands-on work.Co-taught by three instructors.Prerequisite: WP 101Dates Location TuitionOct 18-23 Guemes Island, WA $995“Please do this workshopagain! It is critical tohave this much (andmore) informationon residential windsystems. For peoplewho are serious aboutthe industry, it was anexcellent follow-up tothe basic ResidentialWind workshop.”- Wind Maintenance andTroubleshooting participant,WP 102: Homebuilt Wind GeneratorsThis workshop guides participants through the process of building a small wind turbine from scratch. Briefsessions each day on wind generator theory are followed by shop sessions. The workshop group will constructone to three working wind generators. Approximately three-quarters of this workshop is hands-on constructionof wind turbines. Participants gain handsonexperience carving wooden blades,winding coils, wiring, and fabricating acomplete wind turbine. The turbine builtin the workshop will produce up to 1,500watts in higher winds. Participants learnhow to adapt this and other designs forother voltages, and how to scale the designconcepts up or down to meet their needs.Topics include:• Designing and carving wooden blades• Alternator theory and design• Winding coils• Fitting magnets into homebuilt alternators• Governing systems• Yaw and tail design and construction• Wiring and fabrication• Construction detailsDates Location TuitionOct 25-30 Guemes Island, WA $995solarenergy.org • 970.963.885523

other RE workshops“The Intro (to RE) classwas very helpful andgave me tons of greatideas about how toconserve and makebetter decisions.”- Intro to REparticipant, 2009RE 100: Intro toRenewable EnergyThis workshop introduces renewable energytechnologies and strategies to homeowners,contractors, and renewable energy advocates.A 50% discount for any spouse/significant otherof Intro to RE participants is available, only bycalling (970) 963-8855, option 1 to register.Partners must share course materials.Topics include:• Solar, wind, hydro site analysis• Residential RE system sizing• PV, wind, and hydro equipment• Controllers, batteries, inverters• Energy efficiency• Solar cooking• Solar hot water• Passive solar design• Tours of local RE systems• Resources for further studyDates Location TuitionMar 27 Guemes Island, WA $75Oct 9Guemes Island, WA24solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

ural development workshopsRural developmentprogram overviewRenewable energy technologies can greatly improvethe lives of people in developing countries. Women,who spend their days gathering firewood to cook oversmoky fires, contract respiratory and eye diseases.Smokeless metal stoves, biogas digesters, and solarcookers can greatly alleviate those issues. Solar fooddrying can solve problems with food preservation andseasonal food supply. Millions of lives lost each yearfrom water-related diseases can be saved by solarwater purification and water distillation. Electricitycan also greatly improve people’s lives by boostingeducation, health care, agriculture, and industry.Though many rural communities will never have theelectric utility grid, they can use the sun, wind andfalling water. As sustainable development projects areimplemented, with education and training, renewableenergy technologies can play a crucialrole in people’s lives.Which SEI workshop is right for me?• CU 100: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Cuba• RD 101: Renewable Energy for the Developing World• RDOL 101: RE for the Developing World — Online• RD 102: Solar Electricity for the Developing World• RD 201: RE for the Developing World — <strong>Hands</strong>-on• RD 203: Appropriate Technology for the Developing World• RD 204: Ecology, Permaculture, and Natural Building• RD 205: Sustainable Community Development —Renewable Energy for Rural Villages• RD 206: Sustainable Community Development —Wind Power for Rural CommunitiesSEI’s RD 101 workshop, in Carbondale or online, isa great first step. This workshop explores differentapplications for renewable energy technologies indeveloping countries. Follow RD or RDOL 101 withone of SEI’s international hands-on workshops.Join Solar Energy International and Global Exchangeon a renewable energy and energy efficiency researchdelegation to Cuba. The year 2006 was voted “TheYear of the Energy Revolution” in Cuba. Governmentministries and NGOs, such as the award-winningCubasolar, developed a nationwide plan focusedon energy efficiency and independence. The entireelectrical system was upgraded, efficient applianceswere distributed among the citizenry, and cadres ofyoung social workers went from house to house inevery community teaching energy efficient methods ofhome maintenance. Cuba became the first country inthe world to completely phase out incandescent lightbulbs. During 2006-2007 Cuba saved close to onemillion tons of imported oil through these measures,and reduced their CO2 emissions by 5 million tons.Exactly 10 years earlier, in 1996, Global Exchangeand SEI made their first research tour to Cuba to learnabout its renewable energy plans. Cubasolar has sinceinstalled thousands of solar panels on rural schoolsand family doctor clinics, and maximized use of theregions in Cuba where wind, water, biomass, andbiogas resources for energy production are available.The CU100 cost ($2,500) includes: round-trip flightfrom Cancun to Havana, Cuban visa, accommodations,two meals per day, symposium fee, program guides,site visits, and translation. To register, contact GlobalExchange at pam@globalexchange.org or call 1-800-497-1994 toll-free. Applications must be received anda non-refundable deposit of $200 must be paid by Feb.2, <strong>2010</strong>. A late fee of $50 will be applied to applicationsreceived after Feb. 2. Mastercard or Visa welcome.Highlights:CU 100: Renewable Energyand Energy Efficiency in Cuba• Cubasolar workshop• Site visits to installations inthe Granma province and tothe Center for Solar Studies• Small group meetings• Sustainable developmentand RE tour of Havanaand Old Havana• Meet with CUBAENERGIA,PAEME and CubasolarDate Location TuitionApr 2-11 Havana, Cuba $2,50026solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

ural development workshopsorRD and RDOL 101: Renewable Energy for the Developing WorldThis workshop explores different applications for renewableenergy technologies in developing countries. Participantslearn to successfully accomplish sustainable developmentprojects with renewable energy. Effective technologytransfer methods are presented, as well as setting upinfrastructure and the economics and financing of renewableenergy projects. <strong>Hands</strong>-on labs including efficient solarcookers, PV and micro-hydro systems, and manufacturingLED lamps, are interspersed with guest speakers describinglessons learned and successful projects. Case studies arepresented on solar cooking, rural household electrification,appropriate building technologies, rural health care andmicro-enterprises using renewable energy.Topics include:• Solar cooking andfood drying• Solar water distillation• Solar electricity for ruraldevelopment• PV for rural health care• Technology transfer• Financing householdsolar energy• Microenterprises• Integrating women intoRE projects• Procuring funding• Case studiesDates Locations TuitionFeb 1-Mar 14 Online $750Aug 2-6 Paonia, CO $795Sep 6-Oct 17 Online $750RD 102: Solar Electricityfor the Developing WorldLearn to design and install photovoltaic systems for the developing world.Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification,and component selection. The workshop covers typical applications and case studyexamples. Install and upgrade real-world systems with current renewable energyequipment. This workshop is open to all who want to use PV and for those seekingemployment in the solar industry. Held at Rancho Mastatal, an environmental learning center and retreat locatedin the last virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s Puriscal County. Participants stay at the center where they build usingnatural building techniques, including bamboo and cob, and support the use of renewable energy systems.Dates Jan 2-10 Location Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica Tuition $1,395Watch for 2011 dates, and register early!NEW!Renewable Energy &Nature Tour of Costa RicaAn all-inclusive 10-day tour of CostaRica focusing on renewable energy andnature. Costa Rican naturalist Eugenio Garcia Lopezand renewable energy expert Ian Woofenden lead thischartered bus tour Nov. 7-18 (includes arrival and departuredays). Cost includes all food, shared lodging, guides,entrance fees, and in-country transportation (transportationbetween participant’s home and the San Jose, Costa Ricaairport is participant’s responsibility). Guides have decadesof experience in their fields and will illustrate the details ofrenewable energy in a country largely renewably powered,and the intricacies of a natural environment more variedthan seems possible. Join this pair of experts who bringa sense of humor and humanness to learning about andseeing a country they love. For more information, e-mailian@solarenergy.org.Tour stops:• Sol Verde women’s solarcooking cooperative• Two nights at RanchoMastatal (ranchomastatal.com)• Two nights at FundaciónDúrika (durika.org)• Two nights on the Pacificbeach at La Cusinga(lacusingalodge.com)FULLRenewable energy:• Large- and small-scalerenewable energyinstallations of all types• Five-plus national parksand private reserves• Solar cooking• Solar hot water• Solar electricity• Natural buildingDates Location TuitionNov 7-18 San Jose, Costa Rica $2,650solarenergy.org • 970.963.885527

ural development workshopsRD 204:Ecology,Permaculture, andNatural BuildingThis workshop provides an overviewof technologies that promote smallscalesustainable energy, naturalbuilding, and agricultural practices inthe developing world. This workshopis ideal for organizations working inrural areas, people wanting to getinvolved in sustainable developmentwork, and those who wish to reducetheir own ecological impact.The course takes place in thebeautiful South American countryof Ecuador. Spend a day in the UNdesignated eco-city of Bahia deCaraquez, visiting a recycled paperfactory that provides environmentalprotection, environmental education,and community income production.Then tour Heart Island by canoe, anational wildlife refuge which hasone of the best-conserved mangroveecosystems in the coastal region. Alsolearn about the reforestation programshappening around the city.Spend five days at the Rio MuchachoOrganic Farm. Rio Muchachodemonstrates a combination oforganic agriculture, permaculture,local traditional moon planting,renewable energies, and recyclingof almost everything. While atthe farm, participants will buildan earthen cob oven, learn aboutcomposting and organic agriculture,and learn about and tour the methanebiodigestor, bicycle-powered waterpump, and solar-electric systems.Optional activities at the farm includemilking cows, harvesting fruits andvegetables, making cups, spoons, andjewelry from local plants, swimmingin the river, or making chocolate— from the bean to the cup. Thenspend one day at Canoa, a beautifulquiet beach town on the Pacific coastwhere you can lounge, swim, or evenrent a surfboard. The workshop priceincludes lodging, most meals, and incountrytransportation from Quito. Partof the tuition helps fund the earthenbread oven for the community.Topics include:• Appropriate technology projects andapplications• Introduction to solar electricity• Composting and sustainable agriculture• Methane biodigestors• Introduction to permaculture• Natural construction• Construction of an earthen bread ovenDates Jun 7-15Location Bahia de Caraquez, EcuadorTuition $1,395“It is an eye openingcourse. Taking thiscourse in the beginninghas made me evenmore determined tocontinue on this pathand also realize thatthere is need for moreand more people whocan go out and helpin establishing REprojects in the parts ofthe world where it isneeded the most.”- RE for DW participant,2009solarenergy.org • 970.963.885529

ural development workshopsRD 205: SustainableCommunity Development— RE for Rural VillagesLearn about renewable energy technologies for thedeveloping world in the developing world. This workshopincludes classroom sessions, and hands-on field workincluding installing a PV system on a rural health centeror community center, building solar cookers, and buildinga solar battery charger. Participate in hands-on learningin a small Nicaraguan village, Sabana Grande, Madriz,which has taken up the challenge of becoming a solarculture community with the help of Grupo Fenix. GrupoFenix recently won the UN based SEED Award forEntrepreneurship in Sustainable Development. The SEEDAward is an annual international competition, designed tosupport locally-led, innovative, entrepreneurial partnershipsin developing countries, which have the potential tomake real improvements in poverty eradication andenvironmental sustainability. Help install a 1 kW solarelectricsystem on the community’s solar center or healthcenter. Build solar battery charger or LED headlamp. Livewith families in Sabana Grande who can show the benefitsof and obstacles to using solar energy in their community.Start the day (or afternoon) with solar-roasted coffee fromthe community’s many solar cookers. The Solar Women ofTotogalpa will show their Solar Center, which they built outof adobe and will eventually house their solar restaurant.Solar technicians from Sabana Grande are instructors inthe course, and community members will give optionalclasses on medicinal herbs and cooking with soy. Theworkshop price includes tuition, food, lodging, and incountrytransportation. Part of the tuition helps to fund thesolar ovens for the community.Topics include:• The design and installation of a solar electric system• Building solar ovens with a women’s cooperative• Tour of a methane biodigestor• Constructing solar battery chargers• Medicinal plants• Social and cultural issues of working in the developing worldDates Location TuitionDec 1-9 Totogalpa, Nicaragua $1,295Register for more than one SustainableCommunity Development workshop inNicaragua in <strong>2010</strong>, and receive 20% off.RD 206: Sustainable Community Development— Wind Power for Rural CommunitiesLearn about wind power and PVfor the developing world in thedeveloping world. This workshopincludes classroom sessions andhands-on field work includingbuilding a wind turbine and workingon a system in a rural community.Participate in hands-on learning onthe Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua withblueEnergy, an organization thathelps communities integrate hybridwind and solar electric systems.BlueEnergy manufactures its windturbines locally to build the capacityand infrastructure needed tosustain the energy systems beyondinstallation, as well as create localjobs where they are desperatelyneeded. Learn about blueEnergy’sapproach to sustainabledevelopment. Spend time inblueEnergy’s facilities in Bluefields,featuring a wind turbine productionfacility and a new EcologicalRegional Center for EnvironmentalEducation. Spend two-to-threedays in a rural community on theAtlantic Coast of Nicaragua andsee first-hand the benefits of andobstacles to using wind power andsolar energy in a remote area.Tuition includes food, lodging,and in-country transportation fromBluefields, Nicaragua.Topics include:• Construction of a wind turbine• Installing wind turbines• Solar electricity• Biosand water filters• Local capacity building• Community empowerment• Social and cultural issues ofworking in the developing worldDates Dec 12-20Location Bluefields, NicaruagaTuition $1,39530solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

SEI outreachSEI’s outreach programsThrough our outreach programs, SEI works withgrassroots and development organizations aroundthe world to promote sustainability and improvequality of life. We also work locally and regionally toeducate school children about the benefits of solar,wind, and water power. The generous donations ofour members support SEI’s outreach programs.INVESTINVEST — International Volunteers in theEnvironmentally Sustainable Technologies (INVEST)connects alumni of SEI’s renewable energy program withorganizations in rural development around the world.Scholarships — SEI offers a limited number ofscholarships to students to learn renewable energytechnology and sustainable design skills.Solar In the Schools (SIS) — This high-energyeducational outreach for K-12 students and educatorsdelivers classroom presentations and fair appearanceswith interactive and hands-on renewable energy activitiesand scientific experimentation that fosters critical thinking.Native American Program — SEI works withNative Americans to help them satisfy their energy andhousing needs with renewable energy and natural building.SEI works with Native American NGOs and nonprofitorganizations and has trained people from the WesternShoshone, Skull Valley Goshute, Lakota Sioux, Yurok,Zuni, Hopi, and Chippewa Nations.Women’s Program — Offering women’s-onlytechnical training workshops in a supportive learningatmosphere to bring more women into the renewableenergy field. Some scholarships are available.Work-Trade Program — For the last 19 years, SEI’swork-trade program has enabled people from around theworld to hone their skills and improve their capabilitieswhile helping to strengthen and grow SEI.More than two billion people in the world live withoutaccess to electricity. Electricity can improve lives byproviding a better source of light to study andperform tasks, by powering medical appliances forhealth centers, and by providing power forincome-generating micro-enterprises.Numerous organizations around the world workto improve lives with renewable energy, yet manyorganizations are poorly funded, understaffed, or lacka sufficient number of people with technical expertise.Fortunately, many SEI alumni are willing to volunteertheir time to help improve the lives of people aroundthe world while experiencing new cultures and waysof life. Yet, many of these people are unaware of theopportunities that exist.For this reason, SEI created INVEST: InternationalVolunteers in Environmentally Sustainable Technologies.Think of INVEST as a renewable energy Peace Corps.SEI connects alumni of its renewable energy educationprogram with appropriate organizations working inrural development. After successfully completing SEIworkshops, alumni can volunteer in an internationalproject helping to electrify rural communities withrenewable energy, build sustainable houses, and trainlocal users and technicians.For a list of SEI’s partner organizations, or to find outmore about upcoming projects, please e-mail:invest@solarenergy.org. INVEST volunteeropportunities are only available to SEI alumni.solarenergy.org • 970.963.885531

SEI outreachSolar in the Schools (SIS)SEI’s Solar In the Schools (SIS) programoffers a model renewable energy educationcurriculum tailored for grades K-12.This program includes class discussions,interactive and hands-on activitieson renewable energy, and scientificexperimentation that fosters critical thinking.Thousands of students and teachers haveparticipated in the SIS program, established in2002, through SEI’s many regional classroompresentations and renewable energy sciencekits that are lent out to regional teachers.SIS also works with school administrations toeducate their student bodies in conjunctionwith the installation of actual renewableenergy systems.In 2007, SEI created its first accreditedteacher training workshop, Renewable Energyfor Educators. This annual four-day workshopallows SIS to effectively increase its nationaloutreach by bringing in participating youtheducators from around the country to learnin the inspiring setting of SEI’s Carbondale,Colorado headquarters.SIS has inspired many young people withvarious displays and presentations, butthe most beloved demonstration is alwaysSEI’s Solar School Bus – a vegetable oiland biodiesel-powered school bus outfittedwith a 400-watt solar -electric system andinformation about making a difference bycreating a sustainable future.Solar In the Schools would not be possiblewithout the support of its members, financialdonors, and partnering organizations.SIS CONTACTNoah Davis – Solar In the SchoolsProgram Coordinator(970) 963-8855 ext 114SEI ScholarshipsSEI is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships to studentsto learn renewable energy technology and sustainable designskills. The scholarship provides financial assistance of 50% oftuition for one class per student per calendar year. Students areresponsible for transportation, housing, and meal expenses.Traditionally, SEI scholarships have been awarded to people fromdeveloping countries or those in financial hardship who would notbe able to participate without this help.There is no fee to apply, however, if participants are awarded ascholarship, they are required to submit half of the balance dueon their tuition to secure a place in the class/workshop. For moreinformation, please email sei@solarenergy.org for an application.32solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

SEI outreachWork-Trade ProgramSEI trades work-traders 100% off of tuition for eight weeks of workshopsin exchange for eight weeks of work. SEI matches existing needs to thework-traders’ skills, providing the most beneficial arrangement – SEIreceives much-needed help with the day-to-day workload and specialprojects, and work-traders trade time and knowledge for free tuition toSEI’s Renewable Energy Education Program. The true added benefitis that SEI can work and play with new people from all over the countrywho offer a fresh perspective on renewable energy. SEI strives to offerthe same quality experience for its work-traders by making their timeinclusive, educational, and lots of fun. For more information about thisprogram, visit solarenergy.org.Women’s ProgramSEI Women’s workshops are taught by women forwomen, and are intended to provide a supportivelearning atmosphere for their students. Many womenhave little hands-on electrical experience and are waryof attending a co-ed course with men who have grownup using power tools. Even women with hands-onexperience already working in technical fields find ithelpful and rewarding to network with other women whoare interested in and/or working in renewable energy.PV101/201L: Solar Electric Fundamentalsand Grid-Direct Design with Lab WeekJun 7-18Paonia, COPV 202: Grid-Direct Solar ElectricSystems & Code CriteriaAug 30-Sep 3 Minneapolis, MNNative American ProgramsIn 2008 SEI teamed up withHonor the Earth, a NativeAmerican environmentaladvocacy group, to successfullyconduct a PV installation andtraining on the Skull ValleyGoshute reservation. A yearprior, the Skull Valley tribalmembers celebrated thesuccessful defeat of a proposednuclear waste storage facilityon their reservation. Thecommunity feels the PV training, attended by NativeAmericans from four different tribes, is the beginning ofa movement toward a new energy economy focusing onsunlight and life rather than radiation and death.solarenergy.org • 970.963.885533

SEI storePublicationsBiodiesel Americaby Josh Tickell, Yorkshire Press, 2006 - $29.95“Biodiesel America” shows that an abundance of available, economically viable, and profitable energy solutions exist.At the forefront of these new energy technologies is biodiesel, a fuel that could bring over one million jobs back to ruralAmerica, invigorate our economy, and create a stable domestic fuels supply.Building Greenby Clarke Snell & Timothy L. Callahan, Lark Books, 2006 - $30A photo-packed, amazingly complete, start-to-finish guide to “green” housebuilding. More than 1,200 close-upphotographs, along with in-depth descriptions, follow the real construction of an alternative house from site selection tothe addition of final-touch interior details.Chasing the Sunby Neville Williams, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $18.95An inspiring story of delivering solar electricity to 50,000 families in 11 countries. Neville Williams shows how intelligent,local solutions can be found to meet energy needs of communities across Asia and Africa.Code Check Electricalby Redwood Kardon, Douglas Hansen, and Michael CaseyTaunton Press, 2008 - $18.95Hundreds of code facts for electrical wiring at your fingertips. This book will help to speed up work, reduce code violationcallbacks, and avoid accidental violations of unfamiliar electrical codes. This completely updated 5th edition includes asummary of the changes in the 2008 code and is cross-referenced to the International Residential Code.Design of Straw Bale Buildingsby Bruce King, Green Building Press, 2006 - $40A design manual for practicing professionals and teachers. This book provides truly useful information to architects,engineers, building officials, and builders who want to design intelligently with plastered straw bales.Microhydro: Clean Power from Waterby Scott Davis, New Society Publishers, 2004 - $22.95Highly illustrated and practical, this book covers microhydro principles, design and site considerations, equipmentoptions, and legal, environmental, and economic factors. “Microhydro” covers both AC and DC systems.More Strawbale Buildingby Chris Magwood, Peter Mack, and Tina Therrien, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $32.95A book tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; sound building plans; roofing, electrical, plumbing,and heating systems; building code compliance; and special concerns for northern climates. One of the mostcomprehensive and practical books on the subject to date.National Electrical Codeby NFPA, National Fire Protection Association - $85This is a must for anyone working in photovoltaics. This softbound book gives you the clearest set of rules that governthe electrical industry. It will help you reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock from improper installations, and is loadedwith solutions designed to provide better safeguards against hazards. These codes are the industry standard.Photovoltaic Systems 2nd Edition: w/CD-ROMby National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry,American Technical Publishers, 2007 - $85A comprehensive reference and guide to the installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems.Photovoltaics: Design & Installation Manualby Solar Energy International, 2007 - $60An updated and revised textbook on how to design, install, and maintain a photovoltaic (PV) system. This manual offersan overview of photovoltaic electricity, and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules,batteries, controllers, and inverters. Electrical loads are also addressed, including lighting systems, refrigeration, waterpumping, tools, and appliances. The manual includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites, andinstalling PV systems, as well as detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting, and insolationdata for more than 300 sites around the world. Used as SEI’s PV Design and Installation Workshop textbook.Also available in Spanish.34solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

SEI storeSolar Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learnedby Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services of North Florida, 2002 - $68This book will help people who want to use currently available solar water heating products with success, and help themavoid the mistakes of the past. Aimed at the contractor who wants to know what works successfully, and the homeownerwho wants basic facts for comparison shopping.Solar Water Heatingby Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz, New Society Publishers, 2006 - $24.95A book designed for those who want to install their own solar thermal system. It presents the basics of solar waterheating, including energy conservation and energy economics, types of solar collectors, solar water and space heatingsystems and solar pool heating systems, system components, installation, operation and maintenance.The Carbon-Free Homeby Stephen and Rebekah Hren, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008 - $35How can you turn your existing house into an environmental asset? One that simultaneously saves you money onutilities and insulates you from the possible shocks of Peak Oil? Read this book — then grab your handsaw, tapemeasure, and drill, and get started! A life powered by the sun is waiting for you.The Home Energy Diet: How to save Money by Making Your House Energy Smartby Paul Scheckel, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $18.95A book that helps readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live morecomfortably, and help the environment.The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energyby Dan Chiras, New Society Publishers, 2006 - $27.95This book covers the many ways we can slash energy bills while improving comfort in our homes. It covers: solar hotwater, solar space heat, passive cooling, solar, wind, and micro-hydro generated electricity, and emerging technologiessuch as hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters, and biodiesel.The Solar Food Dryerby Eben Fodor, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $15.95“The Solar Food Dryer” describes how to use solar energy to preserve your summer’s harvest. Includes: Complete stepby-stepplans for building a high performance, low-cost solar food dryer from readily available materials, solar energydesign concepts, food drying tips, recipes, and more!The Solar Houseby Daniel D. Chiras, Chelsea Green, 2002 - $29.95This book provides home builders with all the necessary tools for successful solar design. Dan Chiras explains theprinciples of natural conditioning - heating and cooling with passive solar techniques.Using Natural Finishes: A Step-by-Step Guideby Adam Weismann & Katy Bryce - $40An in-depth guide to the selection, mixing, and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints, andwashes. Providing step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations to show the practical elements of working withlime- and clay-based finishes, the authors demonstrate how these natural “breathable” plasters and paints can be usedon a wide variety of wall surfaces.Wind Power: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Businessby Paul Gipe, Chelsea Green Publishing Co., 2004 - $50A must for anyone who’s involved or wants to be involved in the wind energy sector. Includes: gauging wind resourcesand siting wind turbines, new examples and case studies of successful wind systems, and new and used equipment.Wiring Completeby Michael McCalister and Michael W. LitchfieldTaunton Press, Revised Edition 2009 - $21.95This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to use reference for homeowners covering all home wiringsituations from the most basic to advanced. The only projects not covered are those that should be left to professionals.The authoritative advice is provided by a professional electrician and presented in text and photos.Your Green Homeby Alex Wilson, New Society Publishers, 2006 - $17.95A book written for homeowners planning a new home, whether they are working with an architect or builder, or servingas general contractor. Intended to improve the overall environmental performance of new houses being built.solarenergy.org • 970.963.885535

SEI storeResources for teachers & studentsEnergy for Keeps: Electricity from Renewable Energyby Marilyn Nemzer, Deborah Page & Anna Carter, Energy Education Group - $19.95An introduction to renewable energy for everyone who uses electricity - from students to energy policy makers.Technologies covered include biomass, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind power. A CD is included withstudent activities and more.Greening School GroundsEdited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $26.95There is enormous potential to transform the barren expanses of asphalt of most school grounds into natural spaces forplaying and learning. Schoolyard “greening” is an excellent way to promote hands-on learning about the environmentthrough projects that benefit schools and increase green space and biodiversity.Teaching About Climate Change- Cool Schools Tackle Global WarmingEdited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $12.95This book offers a framework for teaching fundamental environmental concepts and a variety of activities that can beundertaken in school, at home, or in the community. Topics include: experiments that demonstrate the greenhouseeffect, and hands-on explorations of energy and transportation alternatives.Teaching Green- The Elementary Yearsby Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $29.95Teaching Green emphasizes the need to teach young people the skills, knowledge and values of active environmentalcitizenship and includes 50 kidtested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about naturalsystems and foster critical thinking about global issues, both local and global. Designed for grades K-5.Teaching Green- The Middle Yearsby Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $22.95This book emphasizes the need to teach young people the skills, knowledge and values of active environmentalcitizenship and includes 50 kid-tested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about naturalsystems and foster critical thinking about global issues, both local and global. Designed for grades 6-8.Teaching Solar: A Teacher’s Guide to Integrating Solar Energy into Classroom Curriculumby the Rahus Institute, A Rahus Institute - Solar Schoolhouse Publication, 2006 - $32Solar energy concepts can be taught in many ways. Although the basic principles for using the sun’s energy are fairlysimple, the applications of these principles are constantly evolving. This guide presents engaging new solar curriculathat have evolved based on the experiences of teachers in their classrooms. “Teaching Solar” details step-by-step theSolar Schoolhouse approach of teaching solar based on experimentation.Video & moreClean Energy News: Buying a Solar Electric Systemby Dave Bowden, Sustainable Media Network, 2006 - $19.95A highly targeted tool that answers the most commonly asked questions posed by potential photovoltaic system buyers.It educates prospective customers on the nuts and bolts of buying a PV system by explaining pricing, economics, designconsiderations and technology of PV systems.Kill-A-Watt Meter EZby P3 International - $60An electricity usage monitor. This meter allows you to measure how much electricity your appliances consume and howefficient they really are. You can figure out your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, or year. The knowledgeyou gain can save you thousands of dollars! Used in PV Design Online course.SEI T-Shirtby SEI - $20American-made, 100% organic cotton/hemp t-shirt, by TS designs, with SEI’s sun logo on front. Available in S, M, L, XL.TS designs uses PV (installed by an SEI instructor) and biodiesel in the equipment. Also, all dyes used are nontoxic.Call (970) 963-8855 before ordering to determine availability.Solar Pathfinderby Solar Pathfinder - $250The Solar Pathfinder gives an entire year´s solar potential for a given site in just seconds. This non-electronic instrumentis ready-to-use and includes: a printed manual, 20 Sunpath Diagrams (latitude & application specific), angle estimator(for determining altitude and azimuth), white marking pen, a rugged carrying case and a tripod.36solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855

SEI store order formBooks: Biodiesel America $29.95 Building Green $30.00 Chasing the Sun $18.95 Code Check Electrical $18.95 Design of Straw Bale Buildings $40.00 Microhydro $22.95 More Straw Bale Building $32.95 National Electric Code $85.00 Photovoltaics Manual $60.00 Manual Fotovoltaica $60.00 Photovoltaic Systems w/CD-ROM $85.00 Solar Food Dryer $15.95 Solar Hot Water Systems $68.00 Solar Water Heating $24.95 The Carbon-Free Home $35.00 The Home Energy Diet $18.95 The Homeowner’s Guide to RE $27.95 The Solar House $29.95 Using Natural Finishes $40.00 Wind Power $50.00 Wiring a House $25.00 Wiring Complete $21.95 Your Green Home $17.95Resources for teachers and students: Energy for Keeps $19.95 Greening School Grounds $26.95 Teaching Climate Change $12.95 Teaching Green - Elementary $29.95 Teaching Green - Middle $22.95 Teaching Solar $32.00Other items: Clean Energy News DVD $19.95 Kill-A-Watt Meter EZ $60.00 SEI T-shirt $20.00 Solar Pathfinder $250.00SubtotalSales Tax(2.9% for COresidents only)Shipping &HandlingTotal Due++=____________________________________________________p l e a s e print clearlyU.S.* shipping & handling prices (U.S. Postal Service Media Mail*)Order CostS&H Cost$0 - $60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7$61 - $100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10$101 - $249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15$250 + . . . . . . . . . call for best price Check (payable to SEI) enclosed. Please charge my: Visa MasterCard American Express DiscoverCard Number: ____________________________Exp._____ Security Code:_____Signature:_________________________________________________________Name:____________________________________________________________Address:__________________________________________________________City: ___________________________________State:____ Zip:_______________Country:___________________________________________________________Telephone: ___________________________Fax:__________________________E-mail:____________________________________________________________solarenergy.org • 970.963.8855* International or special postal request:Please call for price quote - postage isdependent on weight and location.Mail to: SEI P.O. Box 715Carbondale CO 81623Fax to: 970-963-886637

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