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Educational Programs

Energy Efficiency, Green Building and Renewables Classes

Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building classes are presented in Santa Clara County as a part of the Silicon Valley Energy Watch* partnership, a collaboration between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of San José. Additional classes are offered in partnership with United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Build It Green, BOMA Silicon Valley and other organizations.

Date

Class Name

Location

Wed., Aug. 26
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Energy Efficiency and Solar: Key Elements of PG&E's Residential New Construction Program 

Pipe Trades Training Center

Mon.-Tues., Sept. 14-15
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP)

IBEW Local 332

Mon.-Fri., Sept. 16-18
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. &
Sat., Sept. 19
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Green Point Rater - New Home Training

IBEW Local 332

Tues., Oct. 6
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Solar Careers and Business Opportunities

IBEW Local 332

Wed., Oct. 7
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Financial Calculations for Energy Efficiency

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Mon.-Wed., Oct. 19-21
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Energy Auditing Techniques for Small and Medium Commercial Facilities

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Thurs., Nov. 12
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Solar Water Heating Systems

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., Nov. 17
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Integrating Energy Efficiency and Renewables for Optimum ROI

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

* The Silicon Valley Energy Watch program is funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Beginning in 2000, the City of San José has sponsored and organized Green Building & Energy Efficiency lectures and training events covering a host of topics.

Updated 8/10/09

 

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