Green Energy

Energy Efficiency and Energy Audits - Level One

Level One: Green Careers for Coloradoans Curriculum

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY AUDITS -This class is accepting enrollees for June 7 class deadline is June 1-please contact mbroderick@fresc.org .There are five openings left for this class as of May 25,2010

• Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency (FOE)40 hrsTraining Provider: ICAST
• Prepares student to prepare for the Building Performance Institute BPI Pre-test exam. This is an introduction to the Principles of a Residential Energy Audit for Existing Homes.

Energy Auditor (BPIA) is currently accepting enrollees for June 14 class start date.-please contact mbroderick@fresc.org or maryb@ibew68.com Deadline is June 1, 2010

• BPI Energy Audit Curriculum (BPIA)80 hrsTraining Provider: ICAST
• Prepares student for Certification as a BPI Building Analyst for the purpose of conducting Home Energy Audits. Pre-requisite: Passing score on the BPI Pre-test
• The curriculum is taught by a BPI Certified professional and includes 1 week of class theory and a written exam and two days of field mentoring in performing an energy audit.
• Upon passing the written exam, the student performs an energy audit supervised and graded by the BPI Certified professional. The student's score on the written and field energy audit are combined and sent to BPI which will notify the student of Certification award in 5-6 weeks.

Energy Auditor (BPIB) is currently accepting enrollees for June 1 class start date.-please contact mbroderick@fresc.org. Deadline is May28, 2010 This class is full as of MAY 25, I am still taking names for a wait list. Next class possibly in July 26, 2010

• BPI Energy Audit Curriculum (FAST Track) (BPIB)40 hrs Training Provider: CCD
• This course is intended for experienced Construction workers who want to upgrade their skills to perform Residential Energy audits. The course curriculum is the same as the previously listed BPI Curriculum, however it is faster paced
• Classes will be taught at the Community College of Denver (CCD)- please register now!

Renewable Energy Systems - Level One

Level One: Green Careers for Coloradoans Curriculum
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR A NABCEP ENTRY LEVEL EXAM

• Introduction to Photovoltaic installation (COK):40hrsTraining Provider: Quinntas Renewable
• (JUNE 21 -28, 2010) Currently enrolling
• This curriculum is for the student with no prior knowledge of Photovoltaics (Solar Electric) and with limited or no electrical construction experience.
• Schedule an appt. to be placed on the training list through the Grant Outreach Coordinator

INTRODUCTION TO SMALL RESIDENTIAL WIND SYSTEMS (RTW)

• (Contact Mary Broderick to be placed on the waiting list-first class is tentatively scheduled for Late August 5 days 8am to 5pm) Wait list is available now, max class size is 40
• This curriculum is for the student with no prior knowledge of Residential Wind systems and with limited or no electrical construction experience.
• Schedule an appt. to be placed on the training list through the Grant Outreach Coordinator

Construction Safety - Level One

Level One: Green Careers for Coloradoans Curriculum
Construction Safety

• Schedule an appt. to be placed on the training list through the Grant Outreach Coordinator
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Class (O10)- Pre-requisite for any Hands-On Training Courses
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Class (O30)-Required for most Construction Jobs

Sustaninable Green Building - Level One

Level One: Green Careers for Coloradoans Curriculum
Sustainable Green Building

• (Please contact Mary for a referral and then you can register online. Classes are filling quickly)
• Schedule an appt. to be placed on the training list through the Grant Outreach Coordinator
• Training Provider:Associated General Contractors (AGC)
• This curriculum is for the student interested in Sustainable Green Building Design and Construction. Students should have experience as Architects, Engineers, and Construction project managers, or have Construction Experience.
• These courses are introductory one day 8 hour courses with unlimited on-line practice tests designed to prepare student to take the LEED Green and LEED AP exams. LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Green Jobs Training Grants

GREEN Jobs Training GRANTS
$5.9 M State Energy Sector Partnership Grant awarded Jan.2010, IBEW68 and DJEATC 68 are listed as Grant participants scroll down to Colorado Grant Summary

$3.6M Energy Partnership Training Grant awarded to Labors Community Agency as Fiscal Agent, DJEATC68 is the Lead Training Applicant and is presently developing a Training schedule for 2010. This is a statewide grant so all Colorado JATC's will reap the training benefits.

GREEN Jobs Training
Contact Mary Broderick
GCC Grant Outreach Coordinator for enrollment appt. to be referred to the Training Providers.
PHONE: 303 477-6111 X 23
email: mbroderick@fresc.org

Resources

IBEW WIND PROGRAM
Iinformation is on the NPCP Solar Website. Go to http://www.npcpsolar.com/IBEW/IBEW-wind-program.htm

NPCP IBEW Solar Program UPDATE

Use this tool to determine your financial savings SHARP SOLAR CALCULATOR

We have a firm pricing commitment for a complete system cost of $3.99/Watt. A new price list is available at all RE Committee Meetings and can be made available to all members, by picking up at the Renewable Energy Table in the Front Hall Lobby.

The current XCEL rebate is $2.45 /W coupled with 30% federal tax incentive credit at the end of 2010. Residential Grid-tied PV systems installed between Jan.1, 2009 and Dec.31, 2016 qualify for a full 30% tax credit!

Translated Example: P= 4000W x $ 3.99/W= $15,960. 00 Purchase price from NPCP + $2000 Misc permit, wire, conduit ( $2000 is high estimate)
P= 4000W x $4.49/W=$17,960.00
R= 4000W x $2.55/W= $ 10200. 00

REBATE from XCEL Energy as of 5-11-2010 click here for current pricing schedule of Current REC pricing. We are currently at Step 6 with a total rebate amount of $2.45/W
(PTC=(P-R) x 30%)PTC= ($17960-10200) x (0.30)= $2328.00 tax credit.

Net out of pocket= ($17960-$10200.00-$2328)= $5432.00 PV owner electrician self-installed

• Note: Electrician owner is performing the labor and costs are sweat equity
• A 4000W DC system will require approximately 333sqft of roof area as a rule of thumb
• A 4000W DC system will offset 5834 kWhr annually if oriented true south , no shading, and tilted at 40 degrees per PV Watts calculator
• A 4000W DC system will ofset about $490.00 per year from your electrical bill
• A 4000WDC system's simple payback is $5432.00/$490/yr= 11.08 years assuming a 5% Utility Rate increase. This is extremely conservative due to the recent and forthcoming rate hikes.

If you have any questions please contact Chris Knight or Mary Broderick

XCEL REBATES
If you have questions about applying for the XCEL rebate to offset the cost of your electricity come to the Monthly Renewable Energy Committee meetings.

XCEL REBATE IN COLORADO reduced to $2.45/W as of 8-17-2010 click here for current pricing schedule of Current REC pricing.

Check out the new link for RECHARGE Colorado http://rechargecolorado.com to determine all the Rebates offerred by the Governor's Energy Office. This program Kicked off on April 19, 2010

PLEASE consider applying for the Residential Solar Program in 2010
Colorado has one of the best rebates in the country right now. We can move this industry forward by installing on our own homes. Utility rates in Colorado will be increasing! Use this valuable rebate to buy a system that will hedge your costs for the next 20-30 years!

GREEN JOBS TRAINING GRANTS
$5.9 M State Energy Sector Partnership Grant awarded Jan.2010, IBEW68 and DJEATC 68 are listed as Grant participants scroll down to Colorado Grant Summary

$3.6M Energy Partnership Training Grant awarded to Labors Community Agency as Fiscal Agent, DJEATC68 is the Lead Training Applicant and is presently developing a Training schedule for 2010. This is a statewide grant so all Colorado JATC's will reap the training benefits.
Look for new information to be posted.