Renewable energy workshops offered at Appalachian

Posted March 14, 2016 at 11:55 a.m.

BOONE—The Appalachian Energy Center’s annual workshop series begins April 15 with a daylong event focusing on N.C. Commercial Energy Code Training.

The center, based at Appalachian State University, is a source of up-to-date information related to renewable energy, building science and energy efficiency fields.

Other workshops being offered are:

Inspecting Photovoltaic Systems for Code Compliance, April 30
Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design and Construction, May 16-20
Small Wind Energy Hands-on Workshop, June 3-4
Photovoltaic System Fundamentals, June 10-11

Workshops later in the series include Affordable Zero Energy Ready Homes, Solar Thermal Water Heating and Microhydro Design and Installation.

Workshop costs range from $100 to $1,150 depending on the type and length of the workshop. Special rates are offered to UNC system students. Continuing education credits also are offered.

For more details, including workshop locations and to view the full schedule, visit http://energy.appstate.edu/news/2769.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.