New York City College of Technology is offering their Spring courses in renewable energy. Learn the basics of green roof design, wind turbines and solar energy and hot water systems. Courses range from $250-$650

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INTRODUCTION TO GREEN ROOFS AND LIVING WALLS
Starts 4/19. 24 hours. $250

This course is an introduction into green roof and living wall construction, installation, and maintenance. Topics include green roof benefits and incentives, planting types, waterproofing, roof membranes, drainage, horticulture, and irrigation. Two working site visits to local green roof projects are included.

INTRODUCTION TO SMALL WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION
Starts 4/19. 24 Hours. $250

An in-depth look at a growing energy market, this class teaches the essentials of small wind power generation. Wind speeds, site analysis, power output calculations, permits, turbine types, installation methods and expected costs of a wind system after incentives will be discussed. This training can be applied to meet the education requirement of the NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification exam.

INTRODUCTORY SOLAR ENERGY (PV) DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Starts 5/7. 40 hours. $650

An introductory solar energy course based on the NABCEP Entry Level Training guidelines.
Upon completion the student will recognize and understand components of off-grid and grid-connected PV systems as well as the interlink between  design criteria and the economic impact of various options. Students will learn to identify all basic mechanical and electrical components as well as how they are wired together to the user’s property. Recommended: Basic Mathematics.

SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS WORKSHOP
Starts 4/30. 30 Hours. $ 550

An introductory solar thermal course based on the NABCEP Entry Level Training guidelines.This is a hands-on training course for trades people, engineers, architects, plumbers, and others who are interested in adding to or updating their existing skills for the solar thermal field. Topics covered include in-site and load analysis, safety and codes, system types, orientation, system balance procedures and maintenance.