Take a Fast Track to a Solar Energy Career with an Ontility Workshop

At the Renewable Energy Stampede & Green Living Fair

SALADO, Texas--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ontility, partnering with the Renewable Energy Stampede & Green Living Fair, offers a Solar Installation Training - Solar Electric Systems workshop April 12-14. The course, which teaches the NABCEP Entry Level Photovoltaic learning objectives, includes 40 hours of professional training presented in five days with sessions from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Angelou Economics, a Texas-based economic development consulting company, reported in its publication, Growing the New Energy Economy in Texas, December 2008, the solar energy industry will grow from $20 billion in 2007, to $74 billion by 2017. A national poll from Solar Energy Industries Association and Schott Solar shows:

• 92% of Americans think it is important for the nation to develop and use solar energy. This was consistent across all political party affiliations.
• 77% of Americans feel the Federal government should make solar power development a national priority.
• Almost half (49%) of all Americans are currently pondering solar power options for their home or business.

43% of Americans make solar their top energy source, followed far behind by other sources including their second choice, wind (17%).

Anyone interested in learning about or working in the solar industry or starting a solar energy company may attend this class. Students that complete the class will qualify to take the NABCEP Entry Level PV exam. The certificate of training, which all course graduates receive, will satisfy one of the requirements needed to be a solar system installation service provider in some incentive programs, and satisfies the educational requirement to apply to sit for the NABCEP PV Installer National Certification exam. The price of the workshop is $1395. For more details or to register go to www.renewablestampede.org or call 877-376-8638.

The conclusion of the workshop coincides with the kickoff of the Renewable Energy Stampede, April 17 & 18, co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and Texas Solar Energy Society, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and promote their wide use. Major sponsorship for the fair is provided by the Village of Salado, Oncor and Johnson Controls.