Zero Energy Buildings
- Solar/Renewables
Zero energy buildings combine energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to consume only as much energy as can be produced onsite through renewable resources over a specified time period.
FreeOnline
Zero Energy Building Basics from NREL
- Solar/Renewables
Zero energy buildings produce at least as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. They do this by incorporating state-of-the-art energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
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West Virginia Wind Energy Apprenticeship Program
- Solar/Renewables
Clearway has launched a wind technician pilot apprenticeship program that will offer paid training to qualified individuals who have been impacted by the decline in West Virginia’s coal industry. The program is designed to provide an opportunity to start a new career in renewable energy by delivering the essential training needed to become a wind technician.
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West Virginia Home Inspectors Continuing Education Credit Courses
- Auditing & Diagnostics
- CEU
Earn West Virginia Home Inspectors continuing education credits the easy, fast and affordable way! These engaging online multimedia courses were created specifically for adult learners, and provide lots of useful knowledge you can use in the field. Sign in whenever you have time, and go at your own pace.
OnlinePaid
Home Performance Contractor Academy: Sales and Operations with Mike Rogers
- Business
Build the foundation for managing your business to improve profitability and sales with this 22 video course.
FreeOnline
GreenHomes America Online Training
- Auditing & Diagnostics
- Building Science Principles
- CEU
- HVAC
- Solar/Renewables
- Weatherization/QCI
The GreenHomes America Online Learning Portal is a resource for Home Performance training courses.
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How Does Solar Work?
- Solar/Renewables
Explore the basics of solar radiation, photovoltaic and concentrating solar-thermal power technologies, electrical grid systems integration, and the non-hardware aspects (soft costs) of solar energy.
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IREC Training Credentials and How to Apply
- Auditing & Diagnostics
- Building Science Principles
- Solar/Renewables
The IREC Credentialing Program accredits clean energy training programs and certifies instructors and master trainers. IREC’s leadership in this area provides quality assurance for the clean energy economy through training standards and credentials that foster a high-quality workforce. Our emphasis on industry-validated, credible credentials is a key factor in closing the skills gap between education and industry needs.
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Solar Energy Basics by NREL
- Solar/Renewables
More energy from the sun falls on the earth in one hour than is used by everyone in the world in one year. A variety of technologies convert sunlight to usable energy for buildings.
FreeOnline
Solar Decathlon Educator Resources
- Solar/Renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon recommends the following free teacher resources to explore energy, building science, and solar energy in the classroom.
FreeOnline
National Energy Education Development Project Resources
- Building Science Principles
Since its founding over 40 years ago, NEED has kept its Kids Teaching Kids philosophy as a fundamental principle of NEED programming – encouraging students to explore, experiment, engage, and encouraging teachers to embrace student leadership in the classroom. NEED trains and assists teachers in harnessing the energy of the classroom – the energy of students.
FreeOnline
Green Training Programs
- Solar/Renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office funded Bright Solar Futures (BSF) program is Pennsylvania’s first vocational high school program in solar energy and the first program of its kind in the nation. The recently completed BSF Solar Lab provides a state of the art teaching and learning environment for BSF students.
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Crash Course in Home Performance
- Building Envelope/Insulation
- Building Science Principles
- HVAC
Corbett and Grace created a resource-rich 4-module online video course ($29) for anyone who wants more knowledge about home performance. Hours of custom training for homeowners and uninitiated building pros, with exclusive, in-depth video presentations on the entire scope of home performance you can use to make any home healthier, safer, and more comfortable.
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The Building Performance Workshop – Mastermind Course
- Building Science Principles
- Business
Hours of custom training for homeowners and uninitiated building pros, with exclusive, in-depth video presentations on the entire scope of home performance you can use to make any home healthier, safer, and more comfortable.
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Home Performance for Tiny Spaces
- Building Envelope/Insulation
- Building Science Principles
In this video lecture course, you'll learn about all of the successes and failures of the world's highest performance tiny house on wheels.
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