Complete three 35-hour RET workshops:

• REPV:RenewableElectricGenerationwithPhotovoltaics-REPV(E)orREPV(B)

• REST:BasicsofBusinessandTechnologyofSolarThermal

• REW:RenewableElectricGenerationwithWindEnergy

• REPV-A:AdvancedDesignandInstallationofPVSystems

-OR-

TaketwoRETworkshopsandoneoftheseGreenBuildingDiplomaSeries(GBDS)classes:

• GB-Intro:IntroductiontoDesigningandBuildingaSustainableHomeorSmallBuilding(May9-13.2011)

• GB-Commercial:DesignandImplementationStrategiesforCommercialBuildings,I(August8-12,2011)

Go to www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/GBDS for details.

Renewable eneRgy Technologies D i p l o m a S e r i e S

About the ProgramTheISPQAccreditedRenewableEnergyTechnologies(RET)DiplomaSeriesisanon-degreecontinuing-educationprogramthatprovides:

• technicalandhands-ontraining• informationoncurrentpolicies,financialmodelsandtechnologies

• asupportnetworkofexperiencedprofessionals

Inaddition,theprogramcanhelpmeetrequiredcertificationsandcontinuingeducationcreditsforsomeprofessionalslikelicensedelectricalcontractors,registeredarchitects,professionalengineers,LEEDAPsandNABCEP-certifiedinstallers.WealsoprovidetheNABCEPPVEntryLevelExamandwillsoonprovidetheNABCEPSolarThermalEntryLevelExam.

Currently,theprogramofferstraininginthefollowingtechnologies:solarthermal,solarelectric(photovoltaics/PV)andwind.

How do I complete the program?Theprogramallowsyoutobuildaninterdisciplinarycoursethatgivesanin-depthunderstandingofrenewableenergytechnologies.Toearnthediploma,youarerequiredtocomplete105contacthours,orthree35-hourworkshopswithinthreeyears.Duringyourlastworkshop,youmustsubmitaonepagedigitalessayanddoashortpresentationonyourfutureplanswiththeknowledgegained.Acertificateofcompletionisgivenattheendofeachweeklyorstand-alonecourse.

Broughttoyouby:

RecognitionsandAccreditations

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RePV:Renewable Electric Generation with Photovoltaics

ThisweeklongphotovoltaicsworkshopisledbyDavidDelVecchio,oneofonlyfourISPQCertifiedMasterTrainers/PVontheeastcoast.ToearnyourRETDiploma,you must choose between either REPV(E) or REPV(B):

REPV(E) beginswithadayonthebasicsofelectricity.Itisidealforthosewhoneedarefreshercourseonelectricalconcepts.Theone-day Basics of Electricityclassisofferedasastand-alonecourse.

OR

REPV(B)isdesignedforthosewhowantanin-depthlookatPVasabusinessandhavetakenthebasicsofelectricityclassorhaveanelectricalbackground.Theweekendswiththe Business of PVandlooksatpolicyincentivesandfinancialcalculators.Thisdayisalsoofferedasastand-aloneclass.

Four-day PV Workshop covers:

•Solarresourcesiting•Electricloadanalysis•Batteries,inverters,chargecontrollers,PVmodules•BasicsofPVdesignandelectricgeneration•Sizingstandaloneandgridtiedsystems•Installation,maintenanceandservicingtechniques•Hands-onassembly•OPTIONAL:NABCEPPVEntryLevelExam

ResT :Business Basics and Technology of Solar Thermal

•Permittingandlicensingrequirementsforsolarthermalsystems•SolarHotWater(SHW)systemcomponents•Mountingandroofpenetrations,pipingandflowrates•DomesticSHWsystemsizingandeconomics•TypesofSHWinstallationsandapplications•Hands-oninstallationofSHWsystems

Rew:Renewable Electric Generation with Wind Energy

•Basicsofelectricity•Examiningandevaluatingsystemcomponentsandtypes•Sitingsystems,measuringwindandsystemoutputs•Incentivesandeconomics•Take-down,examineandre-installasmallwindsystem

RePV-a:Advanced Design and Installation of PV Systems

Pre-requisite: REPV(B),REPV(E)oranISPQAccreditedorNABCEP-approvedcourseonphotovoltaics.TaughtbyISPQ-CertifiedMasterInstructor/PVDavidDelVecchioandISPQ-CertifiedInstructor/PVRebekahHren,thecoursecoversNEC®requirements,commercialPVsystemdesignsandcommissioning.

w o R K s h o P s

TO REGISTER,orformoreinformationabouttheagenda,instructorsandlogistics,goto:

www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS

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logisT ics:Location

WorkshopswillbeheldattheJaneS.McKimmonCenterandSolarCenterTrainingFieldunlessotherwisespecified.Pleasereadyourconfirmationlettertoverifythelocationofyourscheduledworkshop.

ScheduleMondaycheck-in:8:00-8:30a.m.Classtime:8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.Morningandafternoonsnacksandlunchesareprovided

Continuing Education Credits24credithoursforElectricalContractors(PVandWind)35credithoursforP.E.s,AIAs,andLEEDAPs3.5CEUs

LodgingLodgingandeveningmealsarenotincludedinregistrationfees.Tofindaccommodationsinthearea,vistNCStateUniversityortheSolarCenterwebsites.UniversityHousinghasaffordableguestroomsattheAventFerryComplex.Visitwww.ncsu.edu/housing/conferences/guests.php

If you are a person with disability... ...anddesireanyassistivedevices,servicesorotheraccommodations,call(919)515.2261oremailcontinuingeducation@ncsu.edu

Cancellation PolicyA$50feewillbechargedforcancellationsmadewithin10businessdaysofstartdate.Norefundswillbegivenonceclasseshavestarted.

Discounts10%offforadditionalregistrationsfromsamecompanyandforsmallbusinessowners.RequiresfederaltaxIDnumber

class scheDUle FoR 2011:Photovoltaics: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS_PV

REPV(E) January10-14 September26-30 April18-22 November7-11REPV(B) March14-18 October24-28 July11-15 December12-16REPV-A: May9-13 November28-December2

Solar Thermal: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS_SolarThermal February28-March4 July11-15 October24-28Wind: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS_Wind February28-March4 September26-30GB-Intro: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/GBDS_GBI May9-13GB-Commercial: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/GBDS_GBII August8-12One-day Basics of Electricity: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS January10 September26 February18 November7 April18One-day Business of PV: www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS March18 October28 July15 December16

RegisTRaTion Fees Weeklong workshops, except REPV-A $949.00forNCresidents $1,649fornon-NCresidents

One-day Workshops $179.00 for NC residents $319 for non-NC residents

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Schedule of Workshops:January - July 2011

www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDSREPV(E) January10-14,April18-22

REPV(B) March14-18,July11-15

REPV-A: May9-13

REST: February28-March4,July11-15

REW: February28-March4

www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/GBDSGB-INTRO: May9-13

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S.Postage

PAIDNCStateUniversity

CampusBox7401Raleigh,NC27695

Weofferopportunitiesforcompaniestointroducetheirproductsandservicestoparticipants.Byadvertisinginabrochureorsponsoringaluncheon,yourcompanygetstoreachrenewableenergyenthusiastsfromthestateandbeyond.

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Renewable eneRgy Technologies D i p l o m a S e r i e S

Ways to RegisterOnline:www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDSBy Phone:919.515.2261

Questions?For logistics, contactJoAnnHenryatjehenry@ncsu.eduor919.513.4790For course content, contactMariaO’Farrellat919.538.8287ormaria_ofarrell@ncsu.edu.

Need Financial Assistance?Formoreinformation,goto:www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDSandclickonthe“Findresourcesforfinancialassistance”hyperlinkontheleftmarginofthewebpage.

Formoreinformationabouttheprogramortolearnmoreabout“CompanyOpportunities”,contactlyra_rakusin@ncsu.edu,orgoto:

www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/RETDS

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