ONTILITY, the leading national solar training company announces that it will offer its seminar, Solar for the Roofing Industry, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on November 8-9, 2011. Learning about the solar industry and how to capitalize on the growing opportunities for significant business expansion is important to all roofing contractors and business and property owners. The two day class is offered in cooperation with ADCO and will be held at the ADCO headquarters, 17340 Munn Rd. in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

The solar industry in the United States grew by 69 percent in the last year and in 2010 alone, $6 billion worth of finished solar energy systems were installed, according to a report issued by the Solar Foundation, an independent research group. That 2010 growth rate is the continuation of a multi-year trend of greater than 40 percent per year expansion over the past six years. This makes solar the fastest growing energy sector industry and one of the leading markets in the overall economy.

Solar energy represents a significant business opportunity for roofing contractors and an important consideration for business and property owners. Learning how solar electric systems function and what constitutes a suitable location are vital to making good business decisions. Learning how solar is installed on commercial buildings, especially those with membrane roof systems, is vital to the success of a solar roofing business. The two day ONTILITY seminar will address these topics and provide attendees with additional crucial information about installing solar safely and effectively. According to Ken Whiteside, ONTILITY Director of Education, “Any commercial roofing contractor, HVAC contractor, GC or building manager needs this class. If you are interested in solar, but don’t know if it is a good fit for your business, take this class. If you are convinced that solar is the right way to go for you, but don’t know how to get started, take this class.”