Solar Living Institute - http://www.solarliving.org/
Solar Energy International - http://www.solarenergy.org/
Boots on the Roof - http://www.bootsontheroof.com/
Pacific Energy Center - http://www.pge.com/pec/
IBEW Local 551 - http://www.ibewlocal551.org/

Sonoma State University, Environmental Studies and Planning
Energy Management and Design
The Energy Management and Design Program (EMD) provides excellent preparation for professional careers in the energy field or for graduate studies. Graduates find employment in a wide variety of agencies, firms, and organizations including private consulting firms, solar and renewable energy businesses, private corporations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and utilities.

Santa Rosa Junior College: http://busapp02.santarosa.edu/SRWeb/SR_ScheduleOfClasses.aspx
ELEC 156 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS: Basics of photovoltaic (PV) installation for entry-level employment including solar system site evaluations, and electrical load and system size calculations using a standard calculator. The student must have the ability to do basic arithmetic calculations using a standard calculator.

Napa Valley College PV Solar Installer course. Could be delivered either through college or through fee-based Contract Education.
Rich Della Valle rdellavalle@cccewd.net (925) 672-2209

Novato: Marin Community College District
College of Marin
1800 Ignacio Blvd.Novato, CA 94949
Contact: Laurie Loeffler, e-mail: laurie.loeffler@marin.edu
Tel. (415) 457-8811 ext. 8108
http://www.marin.edu/
ELEC 139 Solar Installation and Integration: This course is designed as an intro course targeted to entry-level installers with the intent to provide a foundation of skills in trades involved in solar installation. The course is separated into 3 distinct areas: Electrical Theory and Practice, Photovoltaic Theory and Integration, and Building Trade Skills. The program will be a balance of theory, practice and real world examples.

Oakland: Meritt College
4022 Piedmont Ave.Oakland, CA 94611
Contact/Instructor(s): Dr. Sean White, e-mail: seantruce@yahoo.com
Tel. (925) 482-4176
www.peralta.edu
Envmt 48NL: Photovoltaic Design & Installation: Introduction to PV design and installation: solar PV cells, modules and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design and sizing for use in homes; solar electric products and applications; energy conversion from sunlight to electricity.

Pleasant Hill: Diablo Valley College
321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Contact/Instructor(s): Tom Chatagnier, e-mail: tchatagnier@dvc.edu Tel. (925) 685-1230, Ext. 2522
www.dvc.edu/
Photovoltaic System Design and Installation (AET 130): Course includes site evaluations using the solar pathfinder, photovoltaic module characteristics and specifications, inverter characteristics and specifications, design and installation methods, the NEC related to PV systems. The course includes many hands-on activities setting up Sunny Boy and Xantrex inverters and top-of-pole and tracker configurations. Includes off-grid systems.

San Bruno: Skyline College
Contact: Mike Williamson
Dean Science, Math and Technology Division
e-mail: williamsonm@smccd.edu
3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
Tel. (650) 738-4221
www.skylinecollege.edu
ELEC 410 Introduction to Solar Installation and Integration: This is an introductory course targeted to junior-level photovoltaic installers to provide a foundation of skills necessary in solar installation. Topics include electrical theory and practice, PV theory and integration and building trades skills. This course is composed of traditional classroom, electronics and solar labs. The college has a dedicated solar classroom with inverters, panels and roofs to teach installation techniques. Minimum 48 hrs lecture and 16 hrs lab work.

San Jose: San Jose City College
Contact/Instructor(s): Matthew Welch
e-mail: mwelthyone@yahoo.com
2100 Moor Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
Tele. (408) 288-3781
www.sjcc.edu
Solar 102: Introduction & Photovoltaic Installation: This course introduces the student to solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems and their installation. Upon successful completion the student will have a rudimentary knowledge for an entry level position in the field. The lab will provide hands-on experience with a variety of systems encountered in the industry. This course was developed at industry request as part of an IDRC grant collaborative. Homework will include conducting research on the Internet for solar equipment specifications. There will also be exercises requiring Internet-based solar industry calculators for determining solar electric system performance and for system design.

San Mateo: College of San Mateo
Contact/Instructor(s): Thomas Diskin
e-mail: diskin@smccd.edu
1700 West Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel: (650) 574-6133
www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
Introduction to Alternative Energy Systems for Home and Business Applications: This course covers the basics of electricity, load analysis, system sizing, and the components involved in off-grid and utility inter-tie PV, wind generation and hydroelectric alternative energy systems. Included will be the wiring of a PV system and demonstration of wind generation and hydroelectric systems. Information will also be provided on the California rebate process and installer certification requirements for home-based alternative energy systems. Students will have the opportunity to design their own site-specific system.

PG&E Stockton Training Center
Contact: Charles Segerstrom, e-mail: css1@pge.com
1129 Enterprise St., Stockton, CA 95204
Tel: (800) 244-9912 in Northern California, (209) 465-6115 outside
www.pge.com
Courses are offered to outside contractors on auditing/inspection, equipment sizing and selection, ducts, insulation, and home energy ratings (some sessions may be restricted to participants in PG&E energy efficiency programs). Classes promote the application of whole house concepts, as well as technology transfer (regarding the use of diagnostic testing equipment in residential applications) to other companies. Certification is only offered to internal contractors, although in 1999, PG&E will offer outside contractors courses that will prepare them for obtaining various industry certificates, such as NATE and ACCA.