Thursday, September 13, 2007
SOLD OUT - (No walk-ins)
Carpenter Hall Educational Programs
Here Comes the BTUiful Sun!
Carpenter's Hall
320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
5:30pm - 7:30pm

This program is worth 2 AIA Continuing Education Units.

Energy from the sun is becoming more viable and affordable than ever before!

In 2010 a shock will be felt in every Philadelphia area home and business when PECO rate caps vanish and electric bills increase substantially. Come for intermediate to advanced level information that will expand your knowledge beyond just familiarity with the basic technology. The session will focus on Solar PV (electric generation) and Solar H2O (heat generation) systems and products. Topics include; criteria for system selection, site analysis, sizing and configuration, mounting scenarios, net metering, maintenance and code issues. Case studies will illustrate problem solving and integration with the architecture design and building systems and finally lessons learned. Time allowing, solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), solar integrator options (PPAs) and funding opportunities will be discussed.

The Speakers:
Ron Celentano, principal of Celentano Energy Services which provides DOE2 energy modeling for LEED Certification projects and benefit/cost analysis for alternative energy technologies. He has over twenty-five years of experience in the fields of solar energy and energy efficient technologies. Ron is currently the administrator of the Sustainable Development Fund’s (SDF) Solar PV Grant Program. He has consulted with policy agencies and energy companies on renewable energy policies at the state and local levels. He sits on the board of The Energy Cooperative. Mr. Celentano holds a BS degree in physics and a MS degree in mechanical engineering.

Mark J. Connolly, PE is a principal of SunPower Builders and has worked in solar energy design and construction for over 30 years. He is active supporter of the Govenor Rendell’s Energy Independence Strategy (EIS). Mr. Connolly is a charter member of Mid Atlantic Solar Energy Industry Association (MESEIA). He is a licensed HVAC engineer with a BA in Mechanical Engineering form Temple University.

Details
Join us for light refreshments and hors d' ouvres from 5:30 to 6pm. The speakers will begin the presentation promptly at 6pm.

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