As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a three-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $300 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Location: KVCC, Fairfield, ME

Date: July 15-17, 2009

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

MAINE SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
July 25th - Sullivan
Time: 9:00 to 5:00
Place: 86 Grange Hall Rd., Sullivan, Maine
Registration: $50, lunch is included.
In this workshop you'll participate in assembling a 60W solar panel for producing electricity and should be capable of doing this on your own upon completing the workshop. They are capable of charging 12 V batteries and thus are a good start for a small home or cabin PV system. You may pre-purchase a module for an additional $360.
To register or for more information: call 207-733-1095 in the evenings.
Directions and last minute details will be e-mailed to registrants 2 or 3 days before the workshop.

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a three-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $300 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Location: KVCC, Fairfield, ME

Date: September 9-11, 2009

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Let Efficiency Maine help you reduce the energy consumption of your building. Electricity use in commercial and government buildings can be cut by 20 percent or more when building operators manage and maintain their structures and building systems more effectively.

Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training program designed to educate facilities personnel in the energy and resource efficient operation and maintenance of building systems.

More information can be found at http://www.theboc.info/

Register On-Line: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=d3dbad49-4851-48ef-b575-ce4635258a55

Cost: The Building Operator Certification 100/200 series is approximately $1,275 per person. However, the Maine Public Utilities Commission offers the series at a discounted rate for a limited number of building operators and maintenance staff. The discounted tuition will be provided to state agencies at $450 and to federal agencies and private organizations at $750. BOC registrants are eligible for tuition rebates from Efficiency Maine of $100 upon earning the BOC credentials and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy efficiency project at their facility. Maximum rebate is $300.

Please e-mail or call Teresa Squillace if you have questions at TSquillace@Comcast.net or 206-292-4793 ext. 2.

Location: Jeff's Catering Inc., 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, ME 04412 (207) 989-1811

Directions: http://jeffscatering.com/index.php?area=directions

Dates:

10/6/2009 Elec
10/7/2009 201
10/27/2009 202
11/17/2009 203a
11/18/2009 203b
10/28/2009 204
12/8/2009 Elec

Pump System Assessment — 1-day workshop
Learn more about pump system performance characteristics. This course discusses performance problems encountered in everyday applications. The workshop covers practical issues involved in field measurements of fluid and electrical data and presents the Pump System Assessment Tool (PSAT) used to assess the performance of pump systems. Learn how the software functions, what data is required, how to use the software when measured data are not available, and what the assessment results mean.

Location: Jeff Nixon Training Center, Portland Water District, Portland, ME

Registration Information: Please contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207-253-8020 or at jetcc@maine.rr.com.

Pump System Assessment — 1-day workshop
Learn more about pump system performance characteristics. This course discusses performance problems encountered in everyday applications. The workshop covers practical issues involved in field measurements of fluid and electrical data and presents the Pump System Assessment Tool (PSAT) used to assess the performance of pump systems. Learn how the software functions, what data is required, how to use the software when measured data are not available, and what the assessment results mean.

Location: Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center, Presque Isle, ME 207- 764-3321

Registration Information: Please contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207-253-8020 or at jetcc@maine.rr.com.

Pump System Assessment — 1-day workshop
Learn more about pump system performance characteristics. This course discusses performance problems encountered in everyday applications. The workshop covers practical issues involved in field measurements of fluid and electrical data and presents the Pump System Assessment Tool (PSAT) used to assess the performance of pump systems. Learn how the software functions, what data is required, how to use the software when measured data are not available, and what the assessment results mean.

Location: Bangor Motor Inn, Bangor, ME 207-947-3321

Registration Information: Please contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207-253-8020 or at jetcc@maine.rr.com.

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