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La Mirada High SchoolLa Mirada High School
““Reach for the SunReach for the Sun”” Solar Energy Academy Solar Energy Academy
Teacher/Coordinator, Norma Williamson,Teacher/Coordinator, Norma Williamson,
Academy Science Coordinator, Padmini KishoreAcademy Science Coordinator, Padmini Kishore
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Academy Partners:Academy Partners:
Grid Alternatives,Grid Alternatives,
Golden West College, Renewable Program,Golden West College, Renewable Program,
Action Now Home PerformanceAction Now Home Performance
Partners, Purpose & Power
Workshop PURPOSE:
1.Our team of industry, non-profit andeducational PARTNERS will share state-wideresources with Green Academy educators toem-POWER you in developingPARTNERships in the fields of renewableenergy, energy efficiency and homeperformance.
2.Demonstrate, (in room’s corners), careertechnical projects, equipment andresources.
““Reach for the SunReach for the Sun””
Solar Energy AcademySolar Energy Academy•• 2004 to 2009 - Environmental programs based2004 to 2009 - Environmental programs based
on BP, A+ for Energy grants, $70,000on BP, A+ for Energy grants, $70,000
•• 2009 2009 –– Received California Partnership Academy Received California Partnership Academy
funding, $42,000funding, $42,000
•• Academy Academy –– 50 students, 2 sections of classes. 50 students, 2 sections of classes.
•• One Language Arts teacher, two BiologyOne Language Arts teacher, two Biology
teachers and one World History. CTE class isteachers and one World History. CTE class is
ROP Welding.ROP Welding.
•• Solar Academy Students: Jordan Asti, Mario Lee,Solar Academy Students: Jordan Asti, Mario Lee,
and Nelyda Rojasand Nelyda Rojas
AcademyAcademy’’s Centerpieces Centerpiece Solar “Dollhouse” built by school woodshop; canbe assembled. 12 volt solar panels operate fan
(bubble machine). Solar panels donated by Energy
Efficiency Solar.
Focus on GREEN and Carbon EmissionsFocus on GREEN and Carbon Emissions
Partner: Literacy CoachDr. Susan Newcombteam-teaches for researchskillsand APA formatting style
Biome Research ReportStandards: Ecology ClusterStudents work on a research report on anatural biome of their choice and presenttheir findings as PowerPointpresentations
Carbon emissions aredestroying theNorthwesternconiferous forest.
50-90% of coniferousforests are going to bedestroyed in the next30-50 years because ofthe doubling of carbonemissions.
A Sample Slide
Focus on PHOTOVOLTAICS and Renewable sources of energy
SCRAP BOOK/POSTER/ MODEL/VIDEO
GREEN PROJECT
Investigation standard on EnergyOptionsSolar Energy/Green Jobs/Green OptionsStudents study their home, school and theircity for Photovoltaics, renewable sources ofenergy and new methods to reduce carbonemissionsThey report their findings in the form ofscrap books, posters, models or videos
Sample scrap books
PrevalentPrevalent
MisconceptionsMisconceptions
onon
PhotovoltaicsPhotovoltaics
Misconceptions Examples
Thermalcomponent
It’s hotter in summer – A12
Power generationon cloudy days
Clouds block the sun oncloudy days – A24
Panels as storagedevices
The panels would store thesun’s rays and use it lateron as energy – B34
Proximity of thesun duringsummer
In the summer our earth iscloser to the sun. At winterwe[‘]re further away – A80
Findings of Masters Thesis on Student Understanding ofPhotovoltaics
Metropolitan Water District’sSolar Cup, Boat Race
Academy Teacher Advisors:ROP Welding – Brent TuttleWood Shop – Ken Yoshioka
The Solar Cup Boat Race,May 14-16, Lake Skinner.
Purpose: Water Conservation Awareness
Pilot Requirements: •Pass a swimming test•Weight: 135 pounds, max.
Solar Job Fair Solar Job Fair ““Kick-OffKick-Off””::
““Action NowAction Now”” Home Performance Company, Home Performance Company,
displays blower door.displays blower door.
Scott JohnsonPartial List of Qualifications
Third Generation Orange County General ContractorU.S. DOE & EPA Work Force Development Task Force, Thought Leader
Institute of Heating & Air Conditioning Industries, Training & Ed.ChairmanCalifornia Home Energy Efficiency Rating System, Trainer, Consultant
Original-Proto-Type New Construction Energy Rater, All ClassificationsExisting Home Rater, All Classifications (1992)NBI Certified Air Balancing Technician (1996)
National Comfort Institute, Trainer, ConsultantCalif. Building Performance Contractors Association, Trainer, Consultant,
MentorBuilding Performance Institute, Proctor, Trainer, Mentor
SCG, Trainer, Consultant, ContractorAnaheim Public Utilities, Consultant, Trainer, Contractor, Mentor
SDG&E, Trainer, Consultant, ContractorSCE, Trainer, Consultant, Mentor
PG&E, Trainer, ConsultantSo Cal A.Q.M.D., Consultant
California Energy Commission, CEESP Task Force, etc.California Public Utilities Commission, CEESP Task Force
International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, TrainerInfrared Thermography / Thermal Boundary, Specialist
Brownson Technical School, Advisor
Statewide Contacts for Potential SchoolPresentations, Resources, Trainings
•California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services (CHEERS)714-500-4440www.cheers.org•California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA)888-352-2722www.cbpca.org•CalCERTS, Inc.877-437-7787www.calcerts.com•Building Performance Institute (BPI)877-274-1274www.bpi.org *California Energy Comission (CEC)800-772-3300http://energy.ca.gov*Efficiency First415-728-9755www.efficiencyfirst.org
Scott Johnson949-631-2274an1mph @ ca.rr.com
Elaina King714-848-9962an1mphelaina @ gmail.com
Solar Job Fair Solar Job Fair ““Kick-OffKick-Off””::
GRID Alternatives displays safety harnesses, andGRID Alternatives displays safety harnesses, and
scaffolding equipmentscaffolding equipment
Alan WilliamsonAnna Bautista
GRID AlternativesSolar Affordable Housing Program
Community Empowerment :Volunteer Training
Property of GRID Alternatives. Not for redistribution. Not intended as sole source of training.
By Alan Williamson,Solar Installation Supervisor
GRID Alternatives
• Who?
Nonprofit solar contractor
• What?
Installs solar electricsystems exclusively forhomeowners whoqualify as low-income
• How?
With the help ofvolunteers and jobtrainees
TEACHERS: Become a Volunteer!
NO experience or tools required!
• Fill out an online volunteer application
• Reply to monthly schedule emails
• Receive confirmation and make carpoolarrangements
• Required 3 hour safety orientation
• 16 year old students, w/parental permission,work only with ground crew and limited to one ortwo students per installation
State Wide Contacts
Central Valley [email protected]
Greater Los Angeles
“JOIN ME for a Corner Demonstration: SolarPower Monitor, after power pointpresentations”
Golden West College,Renewable Energy Professor,Marius Cucurny
LMHS Academy Teacher Inservice
Setting up at LMHS Solar Job Fair Kick Off
Renewable Energy
RenewableRenewable EnergyEnergy
PresenterPresenter……
Marius CucurnyMarius Cucurny
Golden West College
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Golden West College
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Green Careers
Green Careers
Train for a Career inTrain for a Career in
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy•• The GWC Environmental Studies (ES) program -Energy Efficiency &The GWC Environmental Studies (ES) program -Energy Efficiency &
Renewable Energy (EERE) as of 2010-2011- offers a 3-course SolarRenewable Energy (EERE) as of 2010-2011- offers a 3-course SolarEnergy Certificate of Specialization.Energy Certificate of Specialization.
•• Solar ThermalSolar Thermal•• Solar PhotovoltaicSolar Photovoltaic•• Renewable Energy PracticumRenewable Energy Practicum
•• This certificate is designed to prepare the student for employment inThis certificate is designed to prepare the student for employment inthe photovoltaic and thermal solar energy fields.the photovoltaic and thermal solar energy fields.
•• Students who have completed certificates of specialization have theStudents who have completed certificates of specialization have theoption to take additional units in order to complete a Certificate ofoption to take additional units in order to complete a Certificate ofAchievement in Energy Efficiency or in Solar Energy to satisfy AAAchievement in Energy Efficiency or in Solar Energy to satisfy AAdegree requirements.degree requirements.
•• A complete list of Environmental Studies (ES/EERE) courses can beA complete list of Environmental Studies (ES/EERE) courses can befound at . . . found at . . . http://http://www.goldenwestcollege.eduwww.goldenwestcollege.edu
Renewable Energy InternationalRenewable Energy International
Study OpportunitiesStudy Opportunities•• NARET: North American Renewable Energy Training ProgramNARET: North American Renewable Energy Training Program
–– Provides international education/internshipProvides international education/internship
opportunities through a grant from theopportunities through a grant from the
Federal Department of Education Federal Department of Education (Fund for the(Fund for the
Improvement of Post Secondary Education).Improvement of Post Secondary Education).
–– Travel/language study stipends available.Travel/language study stipends available.
–– Applications and information online at . . .Applications and information online at . . .http://http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/ieo/inwww.goldenwestcollege.edu/ieo/index.htmldex.html
Renewable Energy Training -Renewable Energy Training -Golden West CollegeGolden West College
•• SolarSolarInstallationInstallationTrainingTraining
BiodieselProduction
Additional Green Partners Contacts•American Solar Energy Societywww.ases.org•Orange County Renewable Energy,Evan Little atwww.surterreproperties.com•Green Drinks Meetups –•www.ocgreendrinks.org•www.greendrinks.org•Plug In America – solar poweredelectric vehicleswww.pluginamerica.org•Metropolitan Water District,Solar Cup Boat Racewww.mwdh2o.com/•School District Carl Perkins,Literacy Coaches
Solar Cooker (right) donated bypartner, Our 1 World
