Solar Thermal Training Comes to Austin, Texas - ONTILITY Launches Solar Thermal Design and Installation Class

HOUSTON, TEXAS (February 17, 2010) – ONTILITY announces that its Solar Thermal Design and Installation Training (S104) will be offered in Austin, Texas, March 15-19, 2010. The course follows the NABCEP^® Solar Thermal task analysis, and satisfies an important requirement for NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification.

Solar Certification Fast Track

More and more utility company rebate and other incentive programs are requiring that installers be certified. ONTILITY’s new 40 hour course (S104) fulfills the educational requirements for NABCEP's® Solar Thermal Certification. Completing the S104 course reduces the required field experience from four years to two and qualifies course completers to sit for the NABCEP® Solar Thermal Installer Certification Exam.

Course Overview - About ONTILITY's Solar Thermal Design and Installation

ONTILITY’s S104 class provides students with thorough knowledge of solar thermal collectors and other system components; plumbing methods and best practices, system design, estimation, and code requirements. Also covered are solar thermal products and applications; an understanding of energy conversion from sunlight to heat, and how to work with solar conversion equipment.

The course is designed for anyone interested in solar energy, those in career change who are interested in working in the solar energy industry, or contractors and business owners who want to expand into solar energy system design and installation. No prior knowledge or experience with solar energy is required.

Course Format

The 40 hour class consists of lectures, discussion, independent study and system installation labs led by Tim Coats, veteran solar thermal installer, system designer and instructor. Topics for study include:

Solar radiation, heat transfer and thermodynamics
Solar thermal markets and applications
Recommended safety practices
System specification and design for swimming pool and domestic hot water production
System components
Installation methods and best practices

Hands-on labs include roof mounting of collectors, plumbing basics, a full system installation and troubleshooting.

Sign up now for classes March 15-19 on the campus of American Youthworks, 1901 E. Ben White Boulevard (at the corner of Ben White and Woodward Avenue), Austin, TX 78741. Register for ONTILITY solar thermal training at www.ONTIITY.com

Course Pricing and Packaging Discounts

Special for this Austin class and ONCOR providers $1,095 (A $300 discount from the regular price of $1,395)

About ONTILITY

ONTILITY is committed to the solar market and solar industry development. Learn Solar through our professional training. Buy Solar from our stocking warehouse of superior products at competitive prices. Accelerate Your Solar Business with our full range of partner support services including engineering and design consulting, due diligence and financial support, custom training and educational consulting. ONTILITY brings you best-in-class solar training, energy efficiency training, solar products distribution and support for solar installers, dealers and integrators.

Solar Products – Over 120 Manufacturers / Maintains over 20M in Monthly Inventory
Solar Training – NABCEP and IREC Training Courses and Certification Programs
Financial Support – Financial Solutions for Your Business and Customers
Design Support – End-to-End Design and Engineering Support Services
Consulting Support – NABCEP Certified Installation Consultants to Support Your Projects
Rebate Support – Rebate Assistance and Coverage Solutions
Logistics Support – Remote, Field, Project Site and Rooftop Delivery Solutions

More Information, including a current course schedule is available at: 877.558.7479 or www.ontility.com.

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