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Solar Schoolhouse Forum
Solar Schoolhouse Forum: Powering Schools with Sunlight
School districts throughout the state are gearing up to implement large-scale solar projects. Converting sunlight into electricity onsite has become an attractive investment for schools looking to reduce utility costs. This Forum will provide the information and tools for these schools to have a successful experience going forward. We’ll review and highlight successful solar school projects, and provide tips for what to include in RFPs and contracts. The pros and cons of various financing models will be discussed. We’ll also explore the huge opportunity to leverage these solar electric systems as teaching tools and how best to engage the teaching community at each school.
Networking reception from 4-5:30pm (sponsored by Westcoast Solar).
Location: Sonoma Mountain Village, 1400 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park, CA
Cost: $55 lunch and reception included
Registration Deadline of March 15th.
Participants will receive a complimentary copy of Solar Schoolhouse publication "Teaching Solar."
"This could be one of the most valuable teaching tools we have in our schools. We need sustainability in our schools, not just on our roofs or in our recycling programs, but in our classrooms too. That is why as good as this solar energy program will be, what we will be doing to use solar energy to teach our kids about math, science, business, finance and art will be even more important."
~Irvine Unified board member Michael Parham
Presentation Topics & Speakers
· Developing your solar team: Best models for writing RFPs for solar installations. What to ask for in terms of experience, warranties, monitoring, reporting, service, teacher training: Aaron Jobson (QKA Architects), Sophie Akins (BBKLaw), Tom Kelly (KyotoUSA), Clyde Murley
· Structural options for installing solar: Elements of the Grid Neutral Initiative will be presented along with tips and strategies for streamlining the permitting process for solar projects. Various models for installing panels – roofs vs. carports:
· Financing solar for schools: Pros and cons of CREBs vs. PPAs and what other financing mechanisms are available: Neal Skiver (Bank of America), Craig Hill (Northcross, Hill & Ach)
· Curriculum opportunities and teacher training for solar in schools:
Tor Allen (Rahus-Solar Schoolhouse), Karalee Brown (PG&E)
· Presentations from existing Solar Schools. Tips for the next generation of projects. Sharing lessons that will make your project a success. Successful models of schools leveraging solar installations as part of larger effort to integrate solar lessons in the classroom and train for green jobs.
- Intended audience
- School boards, administrators, facilities personnel, curriculum specialists, teaching staff
- Date and time
- 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM, 2010-03-26
- Registration deadline
- 2010-03-15
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- Web link
- http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=819940
- City
- Rohnert Park
- State or Province
- CA
- Country
- USA