Thursday, November 13, 2008
Here Comes the BTUiful Sun!
Solar Water Heating
5:30-7:45 pm
Lehigh Cement Company
7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195

Continuing Ed. Credits:
This program is worth 1.5 AIA CES (HSW) LUs.

Energy from the sun, the most underused energy source on the planet, will become more viable than ever before as the cost of energy continues to rise. This coupled with global warming and the peak oil crisis will make it a professional necessity to be informed on the use and implementation of solar water heating systems.

Come for intermediate level seminar that will expand your knowledge beyond just familiarity with the basic technology. The session will focus on Solar Water Heating applications. Topics include; an overview of the technology, types of collectors, criteria for system selection, sizing and configuration, mounting scenarios and maintenance. Case studies will illustrate problem solving and integration with the architecture design and building systems and finally lessons learned. Time allowing funding opportunities will be discussed.

Meet the Speakers:
Mark Connolly, P.E. is an engineer with Atlantic Energy Concepts located in Reading, PA. He has worked as an energy engineer for over 25 years in facilities and construction management. Since 2005, he has worked in the design and installation of solar thermal and PV systems. Mr. Connolly is a NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer, a member of the Mid Atlantic Solar Energy Industry Association (MSEIA) PA Committee and Governor Rendell’s Solar Working Group. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Temple University.

Jurgen G. Balitzky is the principal of Energy Alternatives and has worked in the solar thermal industry for the past eight years. Jurgen has one of the largest test bed solar thermal systems in residential use in the Middle Atlantic States. He is a frequent speaker at regional solar forums such as Habitat for Humanities and The Association of Facilities Engineers.

Schedule:
5:30 - 6:00
Refreshments (hors d'oeuvres and beverages)
6:00 - 7:45
Presentation

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