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Renewable Energy Education
for a Sustainable Future
S E I
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SEI Workshops |
Even though SEI workshops are filling up fast, there's
still space in some upcoming courses.
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Renewable Energy & Energy Education Tour of Cuba! |
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Join SEI and Global
Exchange on a renewable energy delegation to Cuba.
Cuba's high priority on renewable energy, energy efficiency,
and energy education have led the World
Wildlife Fund to declare Cuba the only country in
the world to achieve sustainable development due to their
high development level and low ecological footprint. In
this Renewable Energy and Energy Education Tour of Cuba
we will meet with energy representatives from NGO's, the
government, and educational institutions. We'll visit
renewable energy sites, and see first hand how Cuba has
become a model of sustainable energy development.
Renewable Energy & Energy Education
in Cuba
March 8 - 15 • $2350
(includes airfare from Cancun, lodging,
most meals, tour and translation services)
For more information contact Laurie
at SEI: 970-963-8855 or laurie@solarenergy.org
To register contact Leslie
at Global Exchange: 415-255-7296 or leslie@globalexchange.org
*The trip is is fully licensed and legal
for people employed in the renewable energy industry.
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Hawaii Takes Bold Renewable Energy Initiative |
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Hawaiian Electric Light Company
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Hawaiian governor Linda Lingle announced in October a
comprehensive agreement to decisively move the state away
from its dependence on fossil fuels for electricity and
ground transportation. The historic accord is an achievement
stemming from months of discussions and work on the Hawaii
Clean Energy Initiative. The effort, which began in January
between the state and U.S. Department of Energy, seeks
to move Hawaii toward having 70 percent of its energy
use come from clean energy sources by 2030.
"With this agreement, Hawaii moves to the forefront in
energy leadership in the nation," said Kevin Kolevar,
assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy,
whose office helped negotiate the agreement. "Hawaii's
vision will prove to be a boon to the local economy and
will lead to more stability and long-term reductions in
the cost of energy in Hawaii. It will provide future generations
with significant independence from imported fuel."
To read the entire article visit www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com |
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Alumni News - Report from the Developing World |
SEI alum Simon Willans has been working with the Environmental
Foundation for Africa in Sierra Leone. EFA aims to
protect and restore the environment in West Africa. Since
Simon has been in Sierra Leone he has supervised the installation
of PV systems, conducted trainings, and promoted the use
of solar technologies among International NGOs. The PV
installations have been on libraries, schools, and NGO
offices throughout Sierra Leone.
If you are interested in donating to this project visit
the Global
Giving website. |
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Obama Energy Transition |
President-elect Barack Obama has been busy naming the
senior staffers to the Obama-Biden
Transition Project. Former Clinton Interior Deputy
Secretary David Hayes will be in charge of transition
planning for all of the key energy and environmental agencies,
including U.S. EPA and the Interior, Energy and Agriculture
departments. Other members of the energy and environment
transition include Jason Grumet, who headed the Obama
campaign’s environmental and energy policy committee and
serves as president of the Bipartisan Policy Center in
Washington. John Leshy, former solicitor general at Interior,
Donald J. Barry, former assistant secretary of fish, wildlife
and parks at Interior; David Sandalow, former assistant
secretary of state for oceans, environment and science;
and Frank Loy, former undersecretary of state for global
affairs, will also be working on Obama’s transition team
for energy and environmental agencies.
The Obama Administration is also planning on creating
a Clean
Energy Corps modeled after AmeriCorps and the Peace
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Upcoming RE events |
Don't miss these exciting upcoming events:
- PV
System Design for Engineers & Designers
Dec. 8 - 10, San Francisco, CA - A 3-day course on
producing PV design documents. Taught by SEI alum
Jack West of High
Sun Engineering.
- Platts
9th Annual Caribbean Energy Conference
January 29-30, 2009, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Renewable
Energy World Conterence & Expo
March 10 - 12, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
- 2nd
Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference
February 18-21, 2009, Mesa, Arizona
SEI is offering solar training for AEE dealers
before and after this conference - contact AEE
for details
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Your Generosity Ensures our Success! |
SEI would like to welcome new members! As a membership-based
non-profit, SEI's members are the heart of our organization
and allow us to continue our educational programs. SEI
Staff are passionate about the work we do and membership
dues help sustain our renewable energy endeavors.
Please join us! Membership benefits include (depending
on membership level) discounts on workshops, and a one
year subscription to either Home Power magazine,
Solar Pro magazine or E magazine.
Click
here for details on how to become an SEI member.
To all SEI members . . . SEI sends thanks! |
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