Solar Water Heating: From the Basics to Installation

Sat, Apr 26 - Sun, Apr 27

With heating costs soaring upwards, now is the time to invest in solar thermal! This two-day workshop provides a great foundation for not only those just looking to learn more about solar water heating systems but also for contractors interested in expanding into system service and installation.

Course Goal:

Participants will gain an in-depth knowledge of Solar Heating Systems and learn how to determine the feasibility and system size requirements.

Course Objectives:

Gain an understanding of Solar Water Heating systems and their applications.
Provide knowledge of the various types of solar heating systems and their suitability to different climates and situations
Be capable of basic site assessment procedures
Learn the "ins and outs" of setting up solar hot water systems
Discuss best-practices for solar water heating system installations

Course Format:

This is a two-day workshop including lecture, A/V presentations, technology demonstrations, book and scheduled breaks

Lecture Topics:

Science and technology of solar water heating
Description of the types of collectors
System sizing and basic site assessment procedures
Economic benefits of solar water heating
Installation parameters of various systems

Course Prerequisite:

None at all - come, learn and meet like-minded folks!

What to Bring / Need to Know:

Each student will leave the seminar with a packet of information, a copy of the book, "Solar Water Heating - A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems" by Bob Ramlow with Benjamin Nusz, and a renewed enthusiasm for moving their household or business toward greater sustainability and energy efficiency. Special discounts on selected books and products are available to our seminar attendees! Sign up today while enrollment is still open!


When:	Day 1: Sat, Apr 26 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Day 2: Sun, Apr 27 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:	$400

Registration closed - This class has already happened

Instructors

Bob Ramlow

Bob is a founding member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, co-owner of Artha Sustainable Living Center LLC and a lead consultant for the state of Wisconsin Focus on Energy program. He is the author of Solar Water Heating, A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems, the first book of it’s kind written in over 20 years. Bob has more than 25 years experience designing and installing solar systems and has been a driving force in the growth of solar thermal use in the mid-west. Bob not only consults and educates on renewable energy, he leads by example living in a home that is powered by the sun and built with sustainable materials.

Complete Schedule for this Class

Class	When	Where	Instructors	Cost	Status
Solar Water Heating: From the Basics to Installation	Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28	Hudson, MA	Bob Ramlow	$400	Space Available!

Important Information

Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, as class size is limited. To reserve a space please pay the entire tuition upon sign-up. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, and you will be notified in advance if a class you had previously enrolled in is cancelled.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellation two weeks or more prior to class: If a participant cancels two weeks or more before the class start date, 25% of the tuition is non refundable. The remaining tuition will be reimbursed to class registrant.

For cancellation less than two weeks prior to class: If a participant cancels less than two weeks prior to the start of a class, the participant forfeits 50% of the tuition.

Cancellation process

To cancel a class you have registered for, please email classes@altenergystore.com or call us toll-free at 877-878-4060.

Location

Hudson, MA

Headquarters

The Alternative Energy Store
43 Broad Street
Suite A408
Hudson, MA 01749

Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express in Hudson, MA, offers special room rates to Alternative Energy Store students! You will receive reservation information shortly after enrolling in the class.

Directions

From Logan Airport, Boston, MA: (Total Est. Time: 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 42.17 miles Map)
1: Start out going WEST toward TERMINAL C (Portions toll). 0.9 miles
2: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp. <0.1 miles
3: Merge onto I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 30.7 miles
4: Merge onto I-495 N via EXIT 11A toward MARLBOROUGH / N.H.-MAINE. 7.8 miles
5: Merge onto MA-85 CONN E / HUDSON ST via EXIT 25A toward RT-85 / HUDSON. 1.7 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MA-85 / WASHINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto BROAD ST. 0.7 miles
8: End at 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749-2558

From 495:
Take Exit 25A onto Hudson Street. Go about a mile to the 2nd set of stop lights and take a left onto Route 85. Take your first right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for about 3/4 of a mile. On the left hand side after you cross a small bridge you should see a large brick building, known as the Hudson Mills Building at 43 Broad Street. Park in the front and take the main lobby elevator to the 4th floor. Our office is on the far Southeast side of the building. Follow the signs to find your way.

From Other Points:
Please use this Mapquest map with our address as the destination (43 Broad Street, Hudson, MA 01749).