Renewable Energy 101, a two-day course being offered by Lincoln Land Community College, is designed to provide a broad understanding of available green energy technologies. The course will touch on topics including energy efficiency; wind, solar, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, and biomass energy; site assessment; and installation considerations. A tour of local renewable energy applications and demonstrations of working models will be included.
The classes will be held January 29 and February 12, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus.
The $250 cost covers both sessions, lunch, and course materials. Some students might be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% upon successful completion of the course. The registration deadline is January 21.
For more information or to register, contact LLCC's Green Center Manager, Julie Bates, at (217) 786-2434 or julie.bates@llcc.edu.
