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May 2009 Title

ADD SOLAR TECHNOLOGY ‘KNOW HOW’ TO YOUR RESUME

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Energy Efficiency Tax Credits and Improved Solar Products are Influencing Homeowners and Businesses to Upgrade to Solar and Other Alternative Energy Sources.

If you are a building contractor or an individual looking for a new career, consider adding solar technology to your list of abilities. There are many training opportunities which do not involve large expenditures of time or money. Some training is even provided on-the- job by solar product providers.

If you have not had much exposure to the many solar products available, attending a trade show is a quick way to gain knowledge and network job possibilities. Visiting solar installations at schools, colleges, universities, and public buildings is another way to learn about alternative energy technology applications.

TRAINING FOR SOLAR ENERGY JOBS

Solarenergy.org External link opens in a new window - Solar training opportunities.

Community College Times External link opens in a new window - Green workforce training.

EERE  External link opens in a new window- Opportunities for continuing education and training in renewable and alternative energy.

HVAC training External link opens in a new window in Illinois

Illinois Solar Energy Association: External link opens in a new window workshop events.

GLREA - Midwest Solar Energy Technical Training Programs. External link opens in a new window

Solar Energy International External link opens in a new window learning opportunities.

Boots on the Roof External link opens in a new window - Training for the solar energy industry.

Windindustry.org External link opens in a new window - Finding training in renewable energy.

FINDING JOBS IN THE SOLAR INDUSTRY

Illinois solar energy businesses guide. External link opens in a new window

Illinoisworknet.com article on green jobs (archived).

Solar Energy International External link opens in a new window solar jobs.

Illinois workNet Career Builder Jobs.

Illinois workNet Jobs Search.

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Government guidelines on tax credits for energy efficiency External link opens in a new window and product rebates.

Act on Energy guidelines on Small Business Pilot Program for energy efficiency incentives. External link opens in a new window

Organicgreenandnaturral.com External link opens in a new window - ROI of largest Chicago rooftop solar installation.

New wafer technology External link opens in a new window reduces price of solar PV cells.

ISU Center for Renewable Energy. External link opens in a new window

UIUC 2007 Solar Decathlon solar home. External link opens in a new window

UIUC 2009 Solar Decathlon. External link opens in a new window

Solar Energy International External link opens in a new window solar resources.

Greenrightnow.com External link opens in a new window story from a solar installer.

Allbusiness.com: Chicago’s Wright Community College installs solar. External link opens in a new window

TRADE SHOWS

ASES Conference External link opens in a new window Trade Show

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair External link opens in a new window

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