SOLAR INTRODUCTION COURSE FOR HOMEOWNERS
This class is offered one evening each month during the spring, summer, and fall, and is designed specifically for couples considering adding solar for their existing home or planned new home construction. Sorry, but due to program format and class size, children and more than 2 persons per household cannot be accomodated. This evening class starts promptly at 7:00 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. However, our solar store and solar displays will be open to class participants before and after class.
MATERIAL COVERED
The small class size allows a much more informal lecture presentation that includes video and computer graphics teaching aids. Hands-on use of various solar products representing the most popular solar manufacturers will provide an excellent introduction to solar hardware. Ample time is provided for solar questions specific to each homeowner, who are encouraged to bring photos of their home for discussion. The following topics will be covered in detail:
- Introduction to solar power
- Review of most common solar system types
- Selecting the right inverter and solar modules
- Examples of what others are doing
- Importance of home energy conservation
- Selecting the best location for your solar array
- Solar system economics and installation costs
- Federal tax credits and net metering requirements
- Selecting the right solar contractor
COURSE PACKAGE FEE
There is no course fee for this evening class which is limited to 2 persons from the same household. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited, so we recommend reserving your seat as early as possible.
TRIP PLANNING INFORMATION
All classes will be conducted at our office facilities and solar store located halfway between Richmond and Charlottesville Virginia just off Exit #152 (Hadensville) on I-64, in the Midpoint Industrial Park.. Hotel accommodations are available at various hotels located in nearby Zions Crossroads (16 miles west of our offices), or Short Pump (19 miles east of our offices). We will provide more specific contact information with your class registration package. For those coming from distant cities or states, our facilities are located only a short drive from Thomas Jefferson's historic Monticello if you would like to make a mini-vacation out of your weekend visit with us.