Extended Educational Services > MI Energy Demo Center > Registration Form Revised 10/19/09

Michigan Energy Demonstration Center Classes
at Northwestern Michigan College

Education for energy efficiency and renewable energy are the focus of the center which is located at the M-TEC building on the Aero Park Campus. Highlights include a grid-tied solar array, geo-thermal installation, solar thermal system, portable solar lab, small wind turbine, and a building sciences lab. A larger wind turbine is located at the University Center. Courses and workshops are designed for consumer education and workforce development throughout the year.

REBATE - Traverse City Light and Power
TCLP will provide a rebate of up to $39 to its customers who have completed a course in this Renewable Energy section. Limit one rebate per customer. Please identify yourself as a TCLP customer and send your course completion form and rebate request to TCLP.

 

What Does It Take to Put Up a Wind Generator?
Are you interested in wind power and curious about what it takes to put up a wind generator? This course will take you through the step-by-step process required to install a wind generator at your home or small business. Learn about towers, height restrictions, construction and maintenance specifications, and grid interconnection or battery charging constraints—all required for successful project completion. The course includes a guide to selecting and sizing a system to meet your needs. Save time, effort, and money in your quest for clean energy.

2 Mon., Nov. 16 & 23, 7-9 p.m.
Aero Park Campus, M-TEC Rm. 226
Instructor: Randy Smith
Cost: $69      Code: 5589

 

Passive Solar Design—
Architectural Impact

Local architect, Eric Mansuy, will guide you through the concepts and practices that maximize the solar benefit for our homes. Learn how glazing, orientation, thermal mass, overhangs, ventilation, and landscaping play an integral role in successful passive solar design. Explore how form and function can be blended to make visually appealing and solar efficient homes. Discussion will include possibilities for retrofitting existing homes.

Thurs., Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m. 
Aero Park Campus, M-TEC Rm. 222
Instructor: Eric Mansuy
Cost: $49                 Code: 5591


Financing Solar: A Business Look
Don’t let the cost of a solar installation deter you! Come take a look at a variety of financial tools and incentives that are now available to help finance the installation of a solar electric system. Topics include performance and monitoring, federal and state incentives, lease programs, installment programs, and power purchase agreements. Whether you are in the business to sell solar systems or are a home/business owner with the desire to install a system, this up-to-the-minute information is what you need.

2 Thurs., Nov. 5 & 12, 7-9 p.m.
Aero Park Campus, M-TEC Rm. 224
Instructor: Bill Queen
Cost: $59            Code: 5594

 

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