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Renewable Energy (RETech)
January 7, 2016 @ 7:00 am - January 16, 2016 @ 12:00 pm
• Class Description:
Construct or advance your career in the emerging industries of resilient energy generation in this 10 day intensive training. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and experience to become a leader in the fields of solar PV, wind and hydro production. From assessment to design to management, our RETech program facilitates the motivated to move our global economy into a distributed, renewable energy operation. All equaling to 52 contact hours of experiential education and 2 transferable academic credits.
- 8 Learn-Experience-Develop “LED” Days
- Wind, Solar PV, Geothermal & Hydro Assessment & Design Training
- Residential & Commercial Frameworks
- Local & Global Energy Policy
- Distributed Generation & Micro-Grids
- Financing & Community
- Development Energy & Social Justice
• Teacher Bios:
Scott Meloeny is the Founder and President of Second Attention Strategies (SAS), an educational programming and system installation business. Scott developed GELT to facilitate risk-ready entrepreneurs seeking to construct a viable financial livelihood while redefining our physical community. Scott has dedicated his work to facilitate passions, enjoyment and skills of individuals seeking to experience a life worth living. Scott has been featured on CNN’s “360 with Anderson Cooper”, is trained in Solar Photovoltaic (electricity) through Solar Energy International and resides in Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.
• Language class is taught in:
English
• Cost:
$2,600 for 10 days. $500 deposit required to register and reserve your space. Remaining balance due 30 days prior to program start date.
Accommodations:
3 meals/day, housing (hotel), all transportation (not airfare )
— Food Options:
Vegan,Vegetarian,Meat options
Outdoor Activities:
Tailored to group (examples: waterfall and volcanic hikes, kayaking, SUP boarding, hot springs)
• Directions:
Puerto San Luis Hotel, Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
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