Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference

Trends and Best Practices for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

March 8–10, 2011 / Saratoga, NY March 8-10, 2011 / The Saratoga Hilton

534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

Primary Sponsor

Primary Organizer

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

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Wednesday, March 9 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast Exhibit Gallery

8:30 am – 10:00 amMorning Plenary Saratoga City Center

10:00 am – 10:30 amMorning Break Exhibit Gallery

10:30 am – 12 Noon

Labor Market Research Results Saratoga 1

Expanding the On-Line Learning Experience Saratoga 2

Green Workforce Advancement Strategies by the Trades and Utility Companies Saratoga 3

The Importance of Partnerships Broadway 1/2

12 Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch Saratoga City Center

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

National Guidelines for the Residential Retrofit Workforce Saratoga 1

Understanding the Size and Scope of the Solar Industry Saratoga 2

Learning Green Sector Skills - A Union Perspective Saratoga 3

The Essential Steps of Developing a Training Course Broadway 1/2

3:00 pm – 3:30 pmAfternoon Break Exhibit Gallery

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Balancing Classroom and Field Experiences Saratoga 1

Preparing the Solar Workforce Saratoga 2

Innovative Partnerships Saratoga 3

5:30 pm – 7:00 pmWelcome Reception TEC-SMART (transportation provided)

Thursday, March 10 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast Exhibit Gallery

8:30 am – 10:00 amMorning Plenary Saratoga City Center

10:00 am – 10:30 amMorning Break Exhibit Gallery

10:30 am – 12 Noon

Providing New Opportunities for Disadvantaged Workers Saratoga 1

Incorporating New Skills into Training Programs Saratoga 2

New Approaches to Wind Turbine Education Saratoga 3

U.S. Department of Energy’s On-Line Training Platform Broadway 1/2

12 Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch Saratoga City Center

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

The Value that Credentialing Brings to Defining Career Paths Saratoga 1

Introducing Clean Energy Technologies and Careers to High School Students Saratoga 2

Instructional Strategies for Creative Learning Saratoga 3

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Afternoon Break Exhibit Gallery

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Getting a Handle on Resources Saratoga 1

Linking Hands-On Demonstrations to Student Comprehension Saratoga 2

New Approaches Saratoga 3

Integrating Wind Energy Education into K-12 Classrooms Broadway 1/2

WORKSHOPS Tuesday, March 87:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Exhibit Gallery

8:00 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast TEC-SMART

8:30 am – 12 Noon

Fire Codes for Photovoltaic (PV) Power Systems Broadway 1

8:30 am – 5 pm

Critical Topics for Instructors of Solar Thermal Design and Installation Travers

How to Teach Photovoltaics Broadway 3

Integrating Green Home Construction and Renewable Energy into Training Programs Whitney

An Energy Literate Workforce Begins in K-12 Energy Trilogy (Gr. 7 through adult) Alabama

Geothermal Application and Design TEC-SMART (Transportation Provided) Geothermal Lab

Reality-Based Small Wind Installer Training TEC-SMART (Transportation Provided) Wind Lab

1 pm – 5 pm

Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Code Compliance Broadway 1

Navigating the ISPQ Process Broadway 4

Biomimicry: Advice from Nature’s Success Stories Can Expedite Innovation Broadway 2

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Exhibition hours: Wednesday, March 9: 10 am – 5 pm Thursday, March 10: 10 am – 3:30 pm

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Fire Codes for Photovoltaic (PV) Power Systems8:30 am - 12:00 pm - Broadway 1

Instructor: Bill Brooks, Brooks Engineering

As PV system installations continue to increase in number on buildings around the country, fire service personnel need to be educated about these systems. There are varieties of issues of which fire officials need to become aware when dealing with these systems including dc voltage (up to 600 V), and access on roofs with PV installations. This seminar is designed to introduce local Fire Officials to PV systems and help them understand the issues involved with this new technology. The discussion will include the current status of PV systems in the field, new codes and standards to address fire safety of PV systems, important technology-specific issues that impact firefighters, and training resources available for their departments. Three (3) hours of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits — satisfies three of the six-hour requirement of instruction related to Codes (National Electrical or Fire Code).

Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Code Compliance1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Broadway 1

Instructor: Bill Brooks, Brooks Engineering

This workshop is designed to help participants better understand the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for designing and installing PV systems. The workshop is designed for building inspectors, plan checkers, PV installers, designers, engineers, and architects who wish to stay current on the latest code compliance issues that help facilitate safe and long-lasting PV systems. Participants will be provided with an intensive overview of the codes and standards that govern small-scale, solar electrical generation. Primary focus is on the National Electric Code, including 2010 updates to NEC with a permit and inspection guideline provided to organize the process. 3.5 hours of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits — satisfies 3.5 of the six-hour requirement of Photovoltaic technical instruction for recertification.

Critical Topics for Instructors of Solar Thermal Design and Installation 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Travers Instructors: Peter Skinner, E2G Solar and Betsy Ferris Wyman, SunDog Solar

This workshop will address today’s solar thermal system education and design precepts using the SunDog Solar Rover and Pup mobile SHW lab demonstration modules. The workshop will also look at teaching methods for preparing a diverse population including inexperienced students to HVACR professionals to install small systems as well as commercial and combi-systems. Six (6) hours of NABCEP Continuing Education Credits — satisfies the six-hour requirement of Solar Thermal technical instruction for recertification.

How to Teach Photovoltaics8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Broadway 3

Instructor: Brian Hurd, Hands On Solar

This workshop is designed for educators new to photovoltaic instruction and for those transitioning from related technical teaching fields like construction and electricity. Topics include: Steps to setting up an effective photovoltaics instructional program; curriculum development; the critical path of PV instruction - what we must teach; training for actual jobs in the industry; federal, regional, and state trends and requirements; setting up an appropriate learning environment; required materials, equipment, and supplies; and instructional resources.

Integrating Green Home Construction and Renewable Energy into Training Programs 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Whitney Instructors: Craig R. Clark, John Werner, and Jeffrey Stevens, Alfred State College

This workshop will discuss how to develop training programs using the National Association for Home Builders’ green standards, practices from the NYSERDA Home Performance Program and renewable energy training standards. The instructors will use Alfred State College as a model to show how to integrate renewable energy and energy efficiency into training programs. Alfred State College has been constructing homes and selling them to the public since 1966 using college students in various building trades programs. Renewable energy and green construction are both incorporated in the latest showcase home being built on the campus. This showcase home integrates small wind, photovoltaic, geothermal and solar thermal with the latest green home construction.

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Workshops at the Saratoga Hilton

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Navigating the ISPQ Process1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Broadway 4

Instructors: Pat Fox, Louise Urgo, Laure-Jeanne Davignon and Diane DePuydt, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Achieving the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s ISPQ mark of quality is a valuable credential for training providers looking to attract students and clearly show that their program meets a recognized set of robust standards for renewable energy or energy efficiency. This workshop is designed to walk through the requirements of the ISPQ Accreditation and Certification Program and help training providers understand the application process. We will review the ISPQ International Standard 01022, discuss application specifics, and walk through all of the steps in the auditing process. Best practices for training programs will be discussed along with job task analyses and other helpful resources for training programs. During the workshop we will identify typical gaps found during application audits and discuss strategies for minimizing the iterations that occur in the audit process. Materials will include copies of the presentation slides and a list of selected web links.

Biomimicry: Advice from Nature’s Success Stories Can Expedite Innovation1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Broadway 2

Instructor: Dana Levy, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Cleaner, simpler, and more efficient technologies are being invented and adopted by society for sustainable living. Biomimicry (looking to copy time-proven streamlined shapes, materials, or processes found in Nature) is a rapidly-growing “brainstorming” process that inventors are using to create new technologies. Biomimicry has given us Velcro® as an adaptation of the way a plant’s burs stick to animal fur and efficient windmill blades shaped like whale flippers. Biomimicry offers the pathway to capturing clean energy from sunlight like a leaf, lifting water to significant elevations without energy-consuming pumps like the capillary action of a tree, and so much more. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched a program to provide biomimicry coaching to inventors and entrepreneurs, and is teaming with stakeholders to encourage the incorporation of biomimicry concepts into educational curricula. This workshop will provide an introduction and overview to biomimicry, including examples of current research and commercialized products, and links to educational materials and resources.

An Energy Literate Workforce Begins in K-12Energy Trilogy (Gr. 7 through adult)8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Alabama Room

Instructor: Jamie Crouse, Robert C. Parker School, NYSERDA Energy Educator

NYSERDA’s Energy Smart Students Program offers free professional development workshops in energy literacy, sustainability, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. At this interdisciplinary workshop, you will sample classroom

activities that will help your students understand the energy trilogy — economics, efficiency, and environment — and how they relate to global demand and climate change. Using new curriculum materials, explore energy-saving actions for school and home. Involve your students in collecting energy usage data and qualify for a drawing to win an infrared camera for your school! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your students a strong foundation in energy, which will prepare them for all types of careers. Educators attending this workshop will receive three Kill-a-watt meters and a set of renewable energy posters for their classroom.

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Workshops at TEC-SMARTGeothermal Application and Design 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - TEC-SMART Geothermal Lab

Instructor: Michael Veeder, Kool-Temp Heating and Cooling, Inc.

This course will start with the basic principles of how the heat pump works involving the vapor compression refrigeration cycle. Participants will learn the four components of the system as well as looping configurations and design of various looping layouts such as vertical, pond, and horizontal. Cost analysis and payback calculation comparing various heating systems to a geothermal system will be part of the workshop. Various applications such as radiant, hot air, and a combination of the two will be explored. There will be a live demonstration on actual geothermal units looking at the actual operating conditions with various loop configurations. Participants will have the opportunity to see various piping configurations in the lab area where geothermal units will be operating. Case studies will cover “do’s and don’ts.” Part of the workshop will include a demonstration of the fusion of the looping that is used in the installation of ground looping and a video of actual installations will be shown. Materials will include copies of PowerPoint presentation and sample calculation sheets.

Reality-Based Small Wind Installer Training8:30 am - 5:00 pm - TEC-SMART Wind Lab

Instructor: Roy Butler, Four Winds Renewable Energy

This workshop will provide an overview of the knowledge and skills needed by a small wind installer to properly site and install a small wind electric system. The instructor will cover the steps necessary for a successful project including initial planning, site considerations, wind resource assessment and energy production estimating, tower considerations, zoning, permitting and interconnection requirements, insurance, specifying equipment, system installation, operation and maintenance, decommissioning and more. This course is designed around the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners’ (NABCEP) Task Analysis for a Small Wind Energy System Installer.

7: 30 a.m. Shuttle will depart from the Saratoga Hilton, Broadway entrance. 5:00 p.m. Shuttle will depart from TEC-SMART For driving directions, see p. 7.

conference’s organizers and sponsors.

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Green Workforce Advancement Strategies by the Trades and Utility Companies Saratoga 3This session brings together unions and utility companies that are preparing their workforces to meet new and growing energy conservation and renewable energy targets.

Moderator: Paul Shatsoff, Workforce Development Institute

• 1,000 Green Supers Program: A Collaboration of Labor, Employers, Owners and Educators. James Barry, SEIU Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund

• Innovations in Organized Labor and Educational Institution Collaborations for Solar Energy Technology Education and Training. John Galiotos, Houston Community College

• Building Capability for an Energy Efficient Ontario. Bryan Young, Ontario Power Authority

• APS’s Qualified Solar Installer and Trained Solar Installer Programs. Maura Yates Sidener, Arizona Public Service

• Advancing the Green Energy Economy. Lisa Shell, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

The Importance of Partnerships Broadway 1/2This session addresses the need for a network of relationships, partners, and employers in order to offer an on-ramp to training, credentials, and jobs. The session also includes partnership issues of licensing, delivery, co-branding, and financial concerns. Case studies will look at how an internship program partners with contractors, not-for-profit organizations, low-income housing programs, Weatherization agencies and others and how greener careers are linked with greener communities.

Moderator: Richard Lawrence, Hudson Valley Community College

• Building a Workforce Training Ecosystem for Customer Success. Michael Kuhn, The ImagineSolar Career School

• CUNY's Green Gateway to Green Jobs. Tracy Handler, City University of New York

• Greener Careers and Greener Communities. Jen Boudrie, Green Workforce Training

Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch Saratoga City Center

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm — Concurrent Sessions

National Guidelines for the Residential Retrofit Workforce Saratoga 1The National Guidelines for the Residential Retrofit Workforce has its origins in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program. The Guidelines, developed by an historic collaboration of stakeholders and subject matter expert groups, include four interrelated components — The Standard Work Specifications, a Technical Standards Reference Guide, Job Task Analyses and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for four most common weatherization and energy efficiency retrofit job classifications: Energy Auditor, Retrofit Installer/Technician, Crew

Conference Program

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 20117:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Exhibit Gallery

8:30 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session Saratoga City Center

• Welcome, Opening Remarks and Moderator, Karen E. Villeneuve, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Sarah White, Center on Wisconsin Strategy. Green(er) Credentials: Improving Skill Delivery in the Clean Energy Economy

• Benjamin Goldstein, U.S. Department of Energy. Quality Drives Demand: The Case for National Workforce Training and Certification Guidelines

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break Exhibit Gallery

10:30 am - 12 Noon — Concurrent Sessions

Labor Market Research Results Saratoga 1Labor market research and survey results will be presented from the Mid-Atlantic Region and New York State. Educational program goals in North Carolina and Michigan will be compared to projected industrial requirements and student needs. And, the continuum of green jobs in the energy sector will be discussed, identifying new positions as well as the changing business needs that are driving current green jobs.

Moderator: Anthony Joseph, New York State Department of Labor

• Green Jobs Growth; Training Opportunities and Needs. Rebecca Eaton. ICF International

• Green Labor Market Intelligence for New York State. Frank Surdey, New York State Department of Labor

• Renewable Energy Education — Do We Have It Right? Kim Walton, Grand Valley State University

• Update on Green Career Pathways in the Energy Sector. Conrad Metcalfe, Performance Systems Development

Expanding the On-Line Learning Experience Saratoga 2This session looks at a number of on-line approaches that include how partner colleges can develop energy efficiency programs, how to foster a thriving on-line learning community, and how on-line instruction can be combined with practical hands-on experience.

Moderator: Jerry Ventre, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Energy Efficiency Education Goes Online — But You’ve Got to Play Nice! Josh Manders, Lane Community College

• Developing Robust Online Solar Training. Johnny Weiss and Khanti Munro, Solar Energy International

• Web-Based Training for Deep Energy Reductions. Nora Sherman, City University of New York

• Clean-Tech Education Innovation for the 21st Century Workforce. Felix W. Ortiz III, Green University

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Leader, and Inspector/Quality Assurance Professional. Learn about these national guidelines and next steps.

• Benjamin Goldstein, U.S. Department of Energy

• Jennifer Somers, U.S. Department of Energy

• Richard Knaub, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Mark Palmer, Lightly Treading, Inc.

Understanding the Size and Scope of the Solar Industry Saratoga 2Hear about the results of the national solar jobs census on direct solar jobs across the entire value chain. Then, findings from research on current and projected solar installation jobs in the U.S., employer training preferences, and required minimum education levels will be presented. Hear about the results of solar labor/market research in California.

Moderator: Joe Sarubbi, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• National Solar Jobs Census — Lessons Learned and Next Steps. Andrea Luecke, The Solar Foundation

• Findings from Research on the Solar Installation Workforce. Barry Friedman, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Philip Jordan, Green LMI Consulting

• Building the Labor/Market ‘Crystal Ball’ for Workforce Development Organizations Serving Clean Energy Sectors. Justin Bradley, SolarTech and the Bradley Group

Learning Green Sector Skills — A Union Perspective Saratoga 3Innovations in renewable energy and energy efficiency demand that the workforce continually learn new skills and adjust those they already have. Union apprenticeship and journey leveltraining programs are already addressing these changes. This panel convenes four training directors from various trades who will discuss how green sector innovations have caused their programs to change and adapt.

Moderator, Greg Hart, Workforce Development Institute

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

• Iron Workers

• United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA)

The Essential Steps of Developing a Training Course Broadway 1/2 This session will introduce participants to the critical steps of designing or revising a training course. It will focus on the education rather than the technical components of acourse. The session provides an introduction to Instructional Systems Design, using the ADDIE model for course development. Session attendees who bring a topic that could be developed into a module should be able to sketch-out ideas that will help them design that module.

Barbara Martin, Education Consultant, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break Exhibit Gallery

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm — Concurrent Sessions

Balancing Classroom and Field Experiences Saratoga 1 This session will start with a discussion of the challenges facing institutions to bring the correct mix of classroom and field experiences to students. Then two distinct “real world” models will be discussed: a full-size, green home “laboratory” and a mobile solar demonstration system.

Moderator: Kathy Alfano, NSF ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center

• Bridging Gaps: Making Connections Among Curricula, Hands-on-Training, Internships, Apprenticeships and the Workplace. Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

• The Green Home Lab — Just Build It...Here's How!!! Jeffrey Stevens, Alfred State College

• A Mobile Solar-PV Demonstration System for Hands-On Learning and Curriculum Development. Erik Koepf, University of Delaware

Preparing the Solar Workforce Saratoga 2The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Instructor Training Network (SITN) supports the creation of a well-trained and highly-qualified solar energy workforce of sufficient size and diversity to meet today’s and tomorrow’s labor needs. Hear about this national initiative which includes nine regional training providers. Learn about national and regional goals, approaches and challenges.

Moderator, Joe Sarubbi, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Bringing Quality Training to the Local Level — The Solar Instructor Training Network. Joe Sarubbi, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• U. S. Department of Energy's Workforce Initiatives. Katie Bolcar, U.S. Department of Energy

• An Integrative Approach to Solar Training. Pam Page Carpenter, North Carolina State University

• A Knowledge-Sharing Model to Facilitate Solar Program Development in the Midwestern U.S. Nick Hylla, Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Training for Training Providers. Colleen Kettles, Florida Solar Energy Center

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011

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Innovative Partnerships Saratoga 3Seven community colleges and eight workforce boards collaborate in a formal relationship to coordinate green job training programs in Texas. In Minnesota, a state plan has built collaboration among agencies, training institutions, nonprofit organizations and industry alliances. Credit certificate programs connect among Connecticut’s community colleges. In Arizona, partnerships have been formed around welding technology.

Moderator: Jack Werner, Institute for Sustainable Power

• The Texas Green Corridor Collaborative. Chris Winland, Good Company Associates

• Minnesota’s Statewide Energy Training Plan: Building a Collaborative Compendium of Effective Workforce Development Initiatives. Michelle Gransee-Bowman, Minnesota Office of Energy Security

• Connecticut Community Colleges Sustainable Operations: Alternative and Renewable Energy Initiative (SOAR)—A Model to Promote Student Success. Shelly Jewell, Connecticut Community Colleges

• Green Welding: The Future is Now. Samuel Colton Sr., Arizona Western College

Evening Reception at TEC-SMART 5 p.m. Shuttle will depart from the Saratoga Hilton5:30 - 7 p.m. Welcome Reception6:00 p.m. Last shuttle departing Hilton for TEC-SMART7:30 p.m. Last shuttle departing TEC-SMART for the HiltonBuses will shuttle on a 20 minute schedule between the Saratoga Hilton and TEC-SMART Directions to TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta, NY 12020 in the Saratoga Technology & Energy Park:

TEC-SMARTHudson Valley Community College’s newest facility, TEC-SMART (Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies).

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

7:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Exhibit Gallery

8:30 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session Saratoga City Center

• Opening Remarks and Moderator, Adele Ferranti, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Ann Randazzo, Center for Energy Workforce Development. Building a Sustainable Energy Workforce: A “Get into Energy” Career Pathways Model

• Debra Rowe, Oakland Community College. Warnings, Celebrations and Key Opportunities: Creating Explosion Instead of Implosion of The Green Economy

• Todd Stafford, National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Photovoltaic Training for the Electrical Industry

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break Exhibit Gallery

10:30 am - 12 Noon — Concurrent Sessions

Providing New Opportunities for Disadvantaged Workers Saratoga 1Can disadvantaged workers find training opportunities in today’s difficult labor market? Find out what New York State is doing with training in the energy efficiency sector, including a green industries training program in Albany, where the curriculum is designed to provide for entry level jobs in Weatherization, manufacturing and installation. And in Bridgeport, Connecticut, find out how its green jobs training program is helping unemployed and underemployed people in the city’s poorest neighborhoods.

Moderator: Rebecca Sterling, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Experiences with Disadvantaged Workers and the Green Energy Economy in New York. Kimberlie Lenihan, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Sustainable Job Glidepath. William Balfe, The Altamont Program

• Green-up Bridgeport. Laura Worthington and William Leahy, Eastern Connecticut State University

Head southwest on Maple Ave toward Grove St. (out of hotel parking lot, take a RIGHT onto Maple)

Take the 2nd RIGHT on Lake Ave. Turn LEFT at US-9/Broadway Ave. Continue to follow US-9S for 7.9 miles At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit on County Rd. 108/

Dunning St./Plains Rd. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on County Rd.

108/Dunning St./Plains Rd. Turn RIGHT at Hermes Rd. Follow signs for TEC-SMART parking

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Incorporating New Skills into Training Programs Saratoga 2Today, community colleges and technical schools are adapting training to reflect changing national and regional occupational trends. This session will take a look at four colleges that learned what worked (and what didn’t) in adapting training and recognizing and addressing the needs of a diverse student population.

Moderator: Brain Hurd, Hands On Solar

• Effective Methods for Weatherization and Home Energy Efficiency Certificate Trainings. Bryan Carroll, Vermont Technical College

• A Career Ladder Model for New York's Energy Efficiency Training Programs. Paula Hayes, Hudson Valley Community College

• Avoiding the Energy Overload: Determining the Best Clean Energy Training Program(s) for Your Community College. Helen McClure, Prince George’s Community College

• Training for Performance Management of Conventional and Solar Energy Systems. Daniella Leifer, City University of New York

New Approaches to Wind Turbine Education Saratoga 3Learn how students are being prepared for careers in both small and large wind energy. Hear from colleges, industry, and a national laboratory about their programs and approaches for developing a strong wind workforce.

Moderator: Vicki Colello, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Clinton Community College AAS and Certificate Programs in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology. Scott Buffett, Clinton Community College

• Small Wind Installer Curriculum Development. Roy Butler, Four Winds Renewable Energy

• Improving Industry Competence Through Better Training. Ross Taylor. Southwest Windpower

• Wind for Schools: A Multi-Level Educational Program. Becki Meadows, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Green Building Maintenance & Management and Wind Turbine Technology: New Degree Programs at SUNY Sullivan. Helena le Roux Ohm, SUNY Sullivan

U.S. Department of Energy’s On-Line Training Platform Broadway 1/2Learn about DOE’s on-line training platform developed to increase interoperability among on-line learning and training materials and to facilitate the development and use of advanced learning technologies (e.g. games, simulations, virtual worlds).

• Joshua Olson, U.S. Department of Energy

• Katie Bolcar, U.S. Department of Energy

• Andrew Scully, Institute for the Sustainable Performance of Buildings (SuPerB)

Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch Saratoga City Center

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm — Concurrent Sessions

The Value that Credentialing Brings to Defining Career Paths Saratoga 1As green markets and practices grow, one emerging trend is the impact that stackable or a series of credentialing programs can have on defining career paths. This session looks at how two credentialing bodies have expanded their certification offerings to cover specialized job classifications. Find out how training programs are being assessed assuring that the right job skills are being taught.

Moderator: Jane Weissman, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• A Top Down Look at Credentialing — Where's the Value for the Green Market? Jane Weissman, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• How NABCEP's Credentialing Programs Support Career Ladders. Ezra Auerbach, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

• PV Technical Sales Certification. Jeff Spies, SolarSpies, groSolar Training Manager

• Career Ladders in Building Energy Efficiency. Larry Zarker, Building Performance Institute

• A Foundation for Training: ISPQ Credentialing. Pat Fox, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Luncheon speaker: Francis J. Murray, Jr.NYSERDA President and CEO

Frank was appointed President and CEO on January 26, 2009. Prior to his appointment, Frank served as Senior Advisor at the international environmental consulting firm Ecology and Environment, Inc. Frank was previously a

policy advisor to the United States Secretary of Energy, assisting in the development of the Clinton Administration’s national energy policy.

In the early 90’s, Frank served as the New York State Commissioner of Energy and Chairman of the NYSERDA Board of Directors. He also served as Chairman of the State Energy Planning Board. In 1985, Frank was appointed Deputy Secretary to Governor Mario Cuomo for Energy and the Environment, a position he held until 1992. Frank began his work on New York State energy issues as legislative counsel and then as an energy and environmental policy advisor to Governor Hugh Carey.

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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm — Concurrent Sessions

Getting a Handle on Resources Saratoga 1Where do you find information on green workforce training, curricula, and best practices? Are there web sites that bring together easy-to-use, well-organized resources? The answer is “yes.” Hear about four clearinghouse web sites that bring you these on-line resources.

Moderator: Vicki Colello, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• AACC's Sustainability Education and Economic Development (SEED) Center. Todd Cohen, American Association of Community Colleges

• Bridging the Gap between Business/Industry Needs and Educational/Training Programs in the Energy Field. Melonee Docherty, Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) and Kirk Laflin, National Partnership For Environmental Technology Education (PETE)

• Learning to Licensure — IREC's National Resources to Help You Get There. Pat Fox, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Pathway to the Future: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Education and Training Database. Edward Londergan, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Linking Hands-On Demonstrations to Student Comprehension Saratoga 2This session continues the discussion on hands-on laboratories looking first at the “morning classroom/afternoon job site” model. Then, find out how a scaled-down (but operating) mobile solar thermal system allows teachers to demonstrate a fully functioning system within the confines of a classroom. Hear how hands-on experience with solar-specific products can be brought indoors.

Moderator: Jerry Ventre, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• The Importance of Hands-on Experience in PV Installer Training. Virginia Carrig and Richard Gottlieb, Ulster BOCES

• The Instructional Value of SHW Manipulatives. Betsy Wyman, SunDog Solar

• Integrating Hands-On Labs to Reinforce PV Learning Objectives. David Compaan, AltE University

• Best Practices for Hands-On PV Systems Training. Jim Dunlop, Jim Dunlop Solar

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Introducing Clean Energy Technologies and Careers to High School Students Saratoga 2Unique approaches bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency education to high schools are on the rise. On this panel, experts who have developed some of today’s most innovative high school curricula will talk about pathways for students to pursue careers in energy engineering; how training and curricula have been developed for the electrification of transportation and building science; and preparing the construction trades departments for clean energy education. You will also learn about a grassroots movement that serves as a model for high school career and technical education in renewable technologies.

Moderator: Jane Pulaski, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• From Middle School Student to Energy Engineer — NEED's Energy Management Curriculum. Todd Rogers, National Energy Education Development Project

• Sustainable Transportation -— Preparing for the Electrification of Transportation. Pam Page Carpenter, North Carolina State Univeristy

• Integrating Building Science in Secondary Education. Lee Butler, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Growing Up Green in the Connecticut Technical High Schools. Ray Mencio, Connecticut State Department of Education and Pat Ciarleglio, Connecticut Technical High School System

• STEM Rich Career and Technical Education: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future. Angela Whittaker, Cumberland County Public Schools

Instructional Strategies for Creative Learning Saratoga 3Incorporating authentic, creative learning experiences into teaching empowers students of different levels. In this session, panelists will discuss the methods, qualities and abilities of trainers that differentiate them from pure lecturers and discuss instruction for trainers.

Moderator: Barbara Martin, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Empowering Students through Authentic Experience. Cathy Redson, Higher Power Living

• Lecturing vs. Training. David Sawchak, National Solar Trainers

• Don’t Save (Your) Energy! Training Entry-level Workers Requires Extra Effort. Jeanne Schehl, National Roofing Contractors Association

• CERET's Renewable Energy Certificate and Train-the-Trainer Academies. Barbara Anderegg, Madison Area Technical College

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break Exhibit Gallery

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New Approaches Saratoga 3Responding to the changing needs of the U.S. workforce is a constantly moving target, and innovative clean energy educational opportunities — both public and private — are evolving rapidly to respond to those needs. Hear about new educational approaches in clean energy technologies in the federal, public and private sectors.

Moderator: Ryan Moore, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• NSF-ATE Program — Growing a New Generation of Energy Technicians and Professionals. Edward Olson, Laramie County Community College

• Developing an Alternative Energy Credit Certificate for Florida. Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

• Getting PV Installation Training Right, Lessons Learned at SunPower. Chris Sommerfeld, SunPower Corporation

• International Experience Leads to Creative Technical Solutions. Dan Ewert, Association for International Practical Training

Integrating Wind Energy Education into K-12 Classrooms Broadway 1/2Integrating wind energy into K-12 classrooms gets students engaged and excited about the opportunities available to them. In this session, learn about a nationwide training network of master teacher trainers, the benefits of incorporating live turbine data into K-12 classes, and how members of an energy teachers’ network teach how to site wind turbines.

Moderator: Pam Page Carpenter, North Carolina Solar Center

• Wind for Schools: A National Data and Curricula Development Activity for Schools. Rebecca Meadows, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Building Local Capacity — WindSenators Network. Michael Arquin, KidWind Project

• Rigorous Wind Curriculum for Secondary School. Shawn Reeves, EnergyTeachers.org

Resources and references used by speakers to any specific product, publication or service do not constitute or

imply endorsement or recommendation by the conference’s organizers and sponsors.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

About the Primary Sponsor

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create clean-energy jobs. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York since 1975. To learn more, visit www.nyserda.org.

About the Organizer

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has been working for almost three decades as a non-profit organization committed to moving renewable energy resources into the marketplace. IREC emphasizes the development and adoption of uniform guidelines, standards and best practices, consumer protection, stakeholder coordination, technical assistance, and quality assessment for the workforce. IREC focuses on current and often difficult issues impacting expanded renewable energy use, such as rules that support connecting clean distributed resources to the utility grid, setting quality assessment standards and credentialing schemes for practitioners and training programs, building a strong and sustainable retail infrastructure, and getting the right information to the right people. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council is the North American Licensee for the ISPQ International Standard for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Training Accreditation and Instructor Certification Programs. IREC is also the National Administrator for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Instructor Training Network. To learn more, visit www.irecusa.org.

About the Sponsor

The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Program conducts aggressive research, development, and deployment of solar energy technologies and systems to significantly increase market penetration and reduce the cost of solar electricity. To learn more, visit www.eere.energy.gov.

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The National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that helps facilitate partnerships with educational institutions, industry, and government. Serving the 50 states, Tribal Nations, U.S. territories, and insular areas, the PETE network includes more than 400 community, tribal, and technical colleges, representing one-third of America’s two-year institutions. Business, industry, and governmental agency partnerships are integral to this network. PETE works to meet the nation’s environmental, homeland security, energy, and health and safety education and training needs through community, tribal, and technical colleges in collaboration with industry and government partners. To learn more, visit www.nationalpete.org.

Lane Community College is a comprehensive community college. The college offers a wide variety of instructional programs including transfer credit programs, career and technical degree and certificate programs, continuing education noncredit courses, programs in English as a Second Language and International ESL, GED programs, and customized training for local businesses. Classes are offered at several locations, and online classes and telecourses are also available. Lane offers two-year degree programs (Associate of Applied Science) in the areas of Energy Management and Renewable Energy. To learn more, visit www.lanecc.edu.

The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) serves working families in New York State, providing employment-related services that address training issues; the decline of jobs and creation of new ones; the effects of new technologies and globalization; and the redesign and organization of work. WDI offers programs in workforce intelligence, economic development, job training and education, cultural enrichment, family support, and disabled and dislocated worker services. WDI also provides economic and public policy research and is a leader in green jobs education and training. To learn more, visit www.wdiny.org.

About the Planning Committee

Jane WeissmanInterstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Vicki ColelloNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Ryan MooreNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Joe SarubbiInterstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Kirk LaflinPartnership for Environmental Technology Education

Roger EbbageLane Community College Paul ShatsoffWorkforce Development Institute

Tony JosephNew York State Department of Labor Kathy AlfanoNSF ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center Pam Page CarpenterNorth Carolina Solar Center

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is the state’s lead agency for workforce development and provides a wide range of career development and business services. NYSDOL also develops and enforces state labor laws and health standards, oversees unemployment benefits, and ensures safe and healthy workplaces. The Department is working to enhance its understanding of the workforce development and training needs to advance large-scale, statewide green jobs initiatives. This work includes: issuing the report New York State’s Clean Energy Industry: Labor Market and Workforce Intelligence (May 2009); surveying 20,000 businesses to gather labor market information on renewable energy/energy efficiency jobs and business needs; hosting the GreenCareersNY green portal; and partnering with NYSERDA on workforce development initiatives. The Department also continues to support regional efforts to develop economic development strategies around key industry sectors including green and renewable resource industries through its Regional Economic Transformation Strategies Initiative. To learn more, visit www.labor.ny.gov.A Special Thanks to:

Heidi Longton, Meeting Industry Experts, Inc. Kathryn Sikule, Brownstone Graphics

Jane Pulaski, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

The NSF ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center is a consortium of California educational institutions dedicated to curriculum and professional development in renewable energy and one of the over thirty Advanced Technological Education Centers of Excellence funded by National Science Foundation. To learn more, visit www.create-california.org.

Created in 1988, the North Carolina Solar Center, as part of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), works closely with state and local government and the renewable energy industry. It manages and maintains the NCSU Solar House and serves as a resource for innovative, green energy technologies through research and demonstration, technical assistance, education, outreach and training. The North Carolina Solar Center is the U.S. Department of Energy’s Southern Mid-Atlantic Regional Provider of Solar Instructor Training. To learn more, visit www.ncsc.ncsu.edu.

Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference

Trends and Best Practices for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

March 8–10, 2011 / Saratoga, NY

The Exhibitors

Alfred State College School of Applied Technology consists of more than 20 buildings on a 21-acre campus in Wellsville. Emphasizing the development of skills pertinent to a specific field, the School of Applied Technology offers the associate degree in occupational studies (AOS) as well as certificate programs. To learn more, visit www.alfredstate.edu.

Allegheny Educational Systems is a provider of technology-based educational training solutions to secondary schools, post-secondary schools, and industrial and commercial institutions. We help with the consultation, planning, implementation, and support of various training programs, including those in the Renewable and Green Energy fields. To learn more, contact us at 800-232-7600 or at www.alleghenyedusys.com.

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is the nation’s premier building performancecredentialing organization. BPI is accredited by ANSI as a developer of American National Standards. To learn more, visit www.bpi.org.

The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS), a division of the Workforce Development Institute at Hudson Valley Community College, delivers energy efficiency and building science courses through a network of regional learning centers in New York State. The courses are designed to prepare students for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification examinations. To learn more, visit www.hvcc.edu/ceebs.

Interplay Energy develops interactive simulation training and testing applications for the clean energy workforce. Interplay Energy also provides simulation testing applications and is under agreement to deliver the industry’s first simulation testing

platform for RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network). To learn more, visit www.interplayenergy.com.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is the North American Licensee for the ISPQ International Standard for accrediting renewable energy and energy efficiency training programs and certifying instructors. Six credentials are offered: Accreditation for Training Programs, Accreditation for Continuing Education Providers, two Certifications for Instructors, and two Certifications for Master Trainers. IREC, a nonprofit organization, is responsible for the full accreditation and certification cycle. To learn more, visit www.ispqusa.org.

IMT Solar specializes in test, measurement, and monitoring systems for the solar PV and small wind markets. We also have packages for the educational markets to help bring real information and data from solar and small wind systems into the classroom. To learn more, visit www.imtsolar.com.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) provides state of the art training and educational experiences for installers, homeowners, and educators on solar, wind, and sustainable living. MREA has over 20 years of experience delivering course content that is in line with national standards and certifications. MREA is the U.S. Department of Energy’s Midwest Provider of Solar Instructor Training. To learn more, visit www.the-mrea.org.

New York has set ambitious statewide goals for becoming more energy efficient and increasing the supply of renewable energy. A highly trained green workforce will enable New York to achieve these goals, which include saving money, creating jobs, and protecting the environment. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will highlight the numerous financial incentives and technical assistance opportunities and initiatives available to New York’s energy consumers. To learn more, visit www.nyserda.org.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a widely-recognized national certification organization for professional installers in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP’s mission is to develop and imple-ment quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners by supporting and working closely with professionals and stakeholders in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. To learn more, visit www.nabcep.org.

Saturn Resource Management has been publishing books and developing curriculum on the topic of energy efficient buildings since 1980. Saturn’s technical experts are the leaders in the field of explaining how insulation, air-leakage control, photovoltaics, heating, cooling and ventilation systems work, and improving their efficiency. Their Internet training institute, Saturn Online, is one of the most successful online training programs in the industry. For more information, visit www.srmi.biz.

SunDog Solar designs and installs solar electric and solar hot water systems for residential, commercial and non-profit customers. SunDog also offers spray foam insulation for new and remodeling projects, as well as professional courses, public education programs, and free site evaluations. To learn more, visit www.sundogsolar.net.

Exhibition hours:Wednesday, March 9

10 am – 5 pm

Thursday, March 10 10 am – 3:30 pm