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Are you considering installing a solar electric system on your home or business and wondering whether or not it makes sense? Then this course is for you. It will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. The course will cover system components, system operation, site selection, array orientation, net metering, interconnection agreements, rate options, system design and sizing, component selection, and code and permit issues. We will talk frankly about system economics, rebates and tax credits, and financing. We will examine a real life system in operation. And we'll talk about energy conservation and efficiency, because that's the smart place to begin.

date ............... Thurs., June 26, Sat., June 28, Tues., July 1

time ............... Thurs./Tues., 7-10 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

fee ............... $40, $20 additional for credit (optional)

place ............... Th./Sat.: Jenkins Hall 214 Tues.: Gist Hall 215

instr ............... James Zoellick

course ............... EENC x015, 30056

credit ............... ENGR x280, 0.5 unit (CR/NC), 30573

This course fills up quickly. Register early.

Please fill out the online mailing list form so that you may be contacted early when this course is next offered.

Jim Zoellick is a Senior Research Engineer at the Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University. He has been working in the field of renewable energy and energy conservation since 1990. He has designed and installed solar electric systems and has taught numerous college courses on solar electricity.