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Upcoming Solar Classes & Events

OnGrid Solar will present the following SOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION classes

Event

Date

Cost

Location

Contact for Registration

    
Solar Sales & Marketing     
past slides
Tuesday
2/16/2010
$275 Mesa, AZ
Coordinated with the AEE Dealer Conference
Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case (Emphasis on all attractive U.S. markets)
past slides          
Sunday
2/21/2010
$275
Mesa, AZ
Coordinated with the AEE Dealer Conference
Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
    
Solar Sales & Marketing      
past slides
Monday
3/22/2010
$275 Sacramento, CA
Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case (Emphasis on attractive Western U.S. markets)
past slides          
Tuesday
3/23/2010
$275
Sacramento, CA Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
    
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case Emphasis on PG&E (California)
past slides
Wednesday 
4/14/2010
8:30am-4:30pm
Free
San Francisco, CA PG&E Pacific Energy Center
http://www.pge.com/pec

    
Solar Sales & Marketing      
past slides
Monday
5/10/2010
$275 Princeton, NJ
Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case (Emphasis on attractive Eastern U.S. markets)
past slides          
Tuesday
5/11/2010
$275
Princeton, NJ Solar Energy International
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop-schedule
    
Solar Sales & Marketing      
past slides
Mid May 2010 ~$275 Phoenix, AZ
Coordinated with the ASES Conference
TBA
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case (Emphasis on all attractive U.S. markets)
past slides          
Mid May 2010 ~$275
Phoenix, AZ
Coordinated with the ASES Conference
TBA
    
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case (Emphasis on all attractive U.S. markets)
past slides        
Anticipated
Monday
10/11/2010
~$300
Solar Power International
Los Angeles, CA
Advance Registration Required
Solar Power International
Find Your Solar Dream Job      
past slides
Anticipated Wednesday
10/13/2010 Evening
Usually
Free
Solar Power International
Los Angeles, CA
Public/Walk-ins Welcome
  Solar Power International
Commercial Solar Economics & Financing
(Emphasis on CA, HI, & NJ )   
past slides
Anticipated
Friday
10/15/2010
~$300
Solar Power International
Los Angeles, CA
Advance Registration Required
Solar Power International
    

OnGrid Solar will present or have a booth at the following CONFERENCES & OTHER VENUES

Event

Date

Cost

Location

Contact for Registration

ASES Solar 2010 Conference
. Economics of Solar Workshop
. Visit the OnGrid Solar booth #407
. Learn about the OnGrid Tool
May 17-22, 2010
$200-
$850
Phoenix, AZ
www.solar2010.org
Solar Power International 2010 Conference
. Economics of Solar Workshop
. Commercial Solar Economics & Financing
. Find Your Dream Job in Solar Workshop
. Visit the OnGrid Solar booth #????
. Learn about the OnGrid Tool
October 11-15, 2010 $200-
$850
Los Angeles, CA
www.SolarPowerConference.com
See www.ongrid.net/classes.html for the most up to date listings & live links


Solar Financial Analysis

www.ongrid.net   . 
OnGrid Solar
  . 
4175 Renaissance Dr #4, San Jose, CA 95134   . 
(866) 966-5577   . 
andy@ongrid.net
©Copyright 2010 OnGrid Solar Energy Systems

Comments & Quotes from Past Students and Attendees:

"I have been here all week & this is hands-down the most informative & educational section of the convention! Nice Job Andy!" - ASES Solar 2009 workshop attendee

"Tremendous amount of current/pertinent information." - Jim Gilson, PE

"It was well worth my time and it was full of good 'focused' solar information" - Joe Carbine

"Andy conducts an excellent course, explaining the complexities of the rebates and incentives in basic, understandable terms." Sean Kilgrow

"Really time well spent. Very informative for a newcomer in the industry." - Henry DeWan

"Wish I could give you some constructive criticism, but alas, you're too good. I love the consultative approach. It's informative and compelling." - Maya Jones

"Andy rocks. I super enjoyed your humor, dude." - Patti Peck

"Andy has an outstanding communication skill. He is articulate and great to explain complex concepts."

"Andy did a great job! Went way beyond my expectation(s)..." - Richard Burns

"Instructor did a great job keeping class on track. Excellent & well prepared info." - Brandon Deno

"Best training for new solar professionals. Andy Black knows his stuff!" - Jason Cotter

"Great discussion. Not overly technical unless needed to answer questions. Thank you."

"Responds to questions & answers effectively" and "Want to attend again with my staff" - Robert Benedict

"Andy's class was extremely informative. As an aspiring PV salesperson, I feel as though it as an excellent investment of my time and money." - Chad Blanchard

"Excellent speaker - kept on track" and "Outstanding - keeps on time" - Ron Lilsen

"I liked how Andy was able to keep on task" - Don MacLeod

"Would like to try another workshop from Andy." - Joel Hahn

"Tremendously useful and applicable information that I was unaware of previously that brought all of the bits and pieces of information into a coherent and understandable whole." - Walter Wang

"Very thorough - Questions answered - Andy teaches A GREAT CLASS!!" - Jennifer McClellan

"Effective speaker and clear graphs that worked well interactively."

Favorite part: "The modeling tool, graphics, and adjustable variables." - Adrian Dyer

Favorite part: "Andy's enthusiasm, delivery & knowledge."

Favorite part: "Detail! Knowledge of instructor, clarity of presentation - Excellent!"

"He is an outstanding presenter. He covers a tremendous amount of information."

"Andy is extremely knowledgeable in California Solar market & rest of the U.S."

Click to read more about OnGrid & Andy Black's Qualifications, Training and Experience


OnGrid Solar PAST Presentations:
Event Years

Organization / Location

Downloadable Slides
and/or Resources

Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case 2005-2009
PG&E Pacific Energy Center
PG&E Stockton Training Center
Solar Living Institute
Solar Energy International
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Solar Power International Conferences
ASES Solar Conferences
North Carolina Solar Center, Raleigh, NC
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Handout Slides
(5.8MB PDF)
Commercial Solar Economics & Financing 2007-2009
Solar Living Institute
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Solar Power International Conferences
Handout Slides
(4.3MB PDF)
Sales & Marketing for Solar Salespeople & Companies 
2006-2009
Solar Living Institute
Solar Energy International
Solar Power International Conferences
North Carolina Solar Center, Raleigh, NC
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Handout Slides
(4.7MB PDF)
Invited Conference Papers
2003-2009
ASES Solar 2003-2009
Solar Power International 2004-2009
NECA 2009
Papers available at:
http://www.ongrid.net/papers
Solar Payback Workshop for Homeowners
by OnGrid Solar & Horizon Energy Systems
2001-2007
Morgan Hill Library
Redwood City Library
San Mateo Civic Center
Portola Valley Library
Los Altos Library
Saratoga Library
Mountain View Library
Campbell Library
Cypress Semiconductor -
   SunPower
Acterra, Palo Alto, CA
Handout Slides
(262kB PDF)
Find Your Dream Job in Solar
2002-2009
Solar Living Institute
Solar Power International Conferences
ASES Solar Conferences
Dream Job Resources List
Handout Slides
Distributor Dealer Training Events (on Solar Economics)
2006-2009
Conergy
AEE
Solar Depot
SunWize
Handout Slides
Successful Solar Business
2005-2008
Solar Energy International, Carbondale, CO
Solar for Home & Farm 2005
Mallard Bend Farms, Winton, CA
Full Belly Farms, Guinda, CA
Johansen Ranch, Orland, CA