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Solar Electric Roadmap for Arizona
In January, 2007 the Arizona Department of Commerce released the state’s Solar Roadmap Study which projects up to 1,000 megawatts of solar electricity could be implemented in Arizona by 2020 creating more than 3,000 new jobs in the process and reducing emissions by 400,000 tons per year.

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    UPCOMING EVENT!
    NABCEP Solar Thermal Exam Prep  Training
    Tuesday & Wednesday, August 26 - 27, 2008 from 6pm - 9pm EDT
    This workshop will prepare individuals for the NABCEP Solar Thermal Certification Exam on September 13. Participants will become familiar with reference materials and will review the tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities typically required to install and maintain Solar Water and Pool Heating systems.

    This workshop is designed for experienced installers preparing for the NABCEP Exam.  Others may take the course, but it is NOT a "beginners" workshop.  Sign up now -- the registration fee is discounted for registrations made by August 14, 2008.  For more information on the training or to register,
    click here

    Workshop Outline
    Review reference materials, Review Task Analysis, Working safely with solar thermal systems, Safety Hazards, Environmental hazards, System Designs, Space Heating, Swimming Pools & Spas,  Systems Types & Components, Site Assessments, Installing Solar Collectors, Water Heaters & Storage Tanks, Mechanical/Plumbing Equipment, Piping, Pipe insulation & connecting piping, Electrical Control Systems, System Checkout, Maintaining & troubleshooting a Solar Thermal System, Identify cause of failure.

    This workshop is presented by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council and funded by the the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Arizona Renewable Atlas Reports

    Photovoltaic Price Survey

    Solar Incentives

    Solar Organizations


    Publications

    Solar Videos produced by the Arizona Department
    of Commerce Energy Office

    • Pioneers of the Sun   ( Runtime 4:03)
           Click title to download page from Arizona Solar Center
    • Masters of the Sun ( Runtime 3:51)
           Click title to download page from Arizona Solar Center
    • Plugging into the Sun ( Runtime 2:26)
           Click title to download page from Arizona Solar Center
    • Cool Way to Hot Water ( Runtime 2:08)
           Click title to download page from Arizona Solar Center

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