Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Installers: Solar Energy More Cost Effective Than Before
GBCGC member David Watkins, CGP, CGB, GMB of Shumaker Homes, Inc. is currently building his personal home and is going as green as possible. This includes an array of solar PV and water panels and many other green feature inside the home. Our Executive Committee has toured the home once already and we will go back when it's complete. Look for more details on this home in the future right here. For now, check out this article from a local TV station:Installers: Solar Energy More Cost Effective Than Before
Monday, July 19, 2010
Research center turns on the fans
Green Building Council member Tom Hamilton of Freudenberg Texbond, LP
has been telling us of this new testing and research center in Chester, SC for some time. We wanted to spread the word about it on his behalf. Thanks Tom!
Click here for story: The News & Reporter Online Chester News, Sports, Entertainment and information for Chester, South Carolina
has been telling us of this new testing and research center in Chester, SC for some time. We wanted to spread the word about it on his behalf. Thanks Tom!
Click here for story: The News & Reporter Online Chester News, Sports, Entertainment and information for Chester, South Carolina
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Solar Power Guru John Wiles to speak in Columbia on July 20
Green Building Council of Greater Columbia member Comfort Services along with Lennox will present “Photovoltaic Power Systems and the National Electric Code” on Tuesday, July 20 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Presenting for the first time in the Southeast, John Wiles, Program Manager at the Southwest Technology Development Institute at the New Mexico State University.
John Wiles has a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and serves as Secretary of the PV Industry Forum. He installed his first Photovoltaic (PV) system in 1984 and has been living off the grid for 16 years. He helps spread his knowledge through his work at New Mexico State University and he has drafted text for Article 609 in the 2005 and 2008 NEC Handbooks.
The day-long conference will cover topics including National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for designing and installing Photovoltaic-Solar (PV) systems, conductor selection, Ampacity calculations, and overcurrent devices and disconnects. Electricians, electrical inspectors, PV Installers, engineers, contractors, architects and anyone interested in learning more about solar energy are all encouraged to attend. (CONTINUING EDUCATION: Professional engineers will receive 7 Professional Development hours; PV installers will receive 6 hours of NABCEP continuing ed. credits; Architects will receive AIA continuing ed. credits.)
The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will receive the PV/NEC Suggested Practices Manual (150+ pages) and hard copies of the PowerPoint text slides (120 pages). Lunch is also included. Cost to attend this event is $89/person. $69/person for multiple registrations from the same company or organization. $59 for students with valid ID.
For more information and to register on-line, please click here.
John Wiles has a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and serves as Secretary of the PV Industry Forum. He installed his first Photovoltaic (PV) system in 1984 and has been living off the grid for 16 years. He helps spread his knowledge through his work at New Mexico State University and he has drafted text for Article 609 in the 2005 and 2008 NEC Handbooks.
The day-long conference will cover topics including National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for designing and installing Photovoltaic-Solar (PV) systems, conductor selection, Ampacity calculations, and overcurrent devices and disconnects. Electricians, electrical inspectors, PV Installers, engineers, contractors, architects and anyone interested in learning more about solar energy are all encouraged to attend. (CONTINUING EDUCATION: Professional engineers will receive 7 Professional Development hours; PV installers will receive 6 hours of NABCEP continuing ed. credits; Architects will receive AIA continuing ed. credits.)
The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will receive the PV/NEC Suggested Practices Manual (150+ pages) and hard copies of the PowerPoint text slides (120 pages). Lunch is also included. Cost to attend this event is $89/person. $69/person for multiple registrations from the same company or organization. $59 for students with valid ID.
For more information and to register on-line, please click here.
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