What to Learn about Weatherization when Installing Solar Energy on a Home

Before starting a project as large as installing solar energy panels onto a home it is vitally important to assess the current condition of the home. You don’t want to be installing panels on a home that needs a new roof, or is failing at sufficiently retaining the homes temperature due to gaping spaces around doors and windows. Employees of solar energy installers need to learn how to identify and then implement cost effective strategies to improve the health, safety, durability and energy efficiency of a residence. Getting hands-on training and practice of how to do the most frequently needed repairs.



Where do you find that kind of solar thermal training so you are prepared to be effective in this market place? Erenewable Resource Institutes President, Donna Bertault, says, "Our mission is to provide the latest renewable energy technology to students interested in filling the growing trade demands of our nation's green economy." Students their Solar Energy Training will determine which products should or should not be installed in different residential applications. An emphasis will be placed on learning how to read and to write scopes of work for the repairs and renovations based on testing and diagnostic results.



Students leave being able to:



•Apply fundamentals of air flow in remodeling existing homes to make them more efficient

•Identify energy efficiency improvements that are cost effective

•Proper duct sealing techniques

•Identify the changes that often occur in building materials and that impact energy efficiency improvements

•Understand how federal, state, and local laws regarding asbestos and lead based paint

•Recognize priorities for air sealing, and also calculate and install ventilation solutions

•Install insulation according to basic principles

•Identify materials to use in various applications of air sealing

•Perform electrical and gas appliances energy consumption testing

•Understand drainage planes and how to prevent water intrusion

•Prevent carbon monoxide health hazards

•Properly use personal protective equipment

•Solve problems caused by pressures imbalances

•Determine most effective weather-stripping for doors and windows

•Implement common mobile home weatherization techniques

•Explain landscaping for shade and low water use in desert environments

•Implement post-repair testing to determine if weatherization goals were achieved



Solar energy is not just a passing trend. It is our future and not everything can be learned on the job. Solar thermal training is being sought by many to learn how to become a BPI Analyst and Weatherization Tech or to learn how to install solar panels to become a member of this solar energy industry.



If you are wondering where to start with your Solar Training contact eRenewable Resource Institute at 480 446-0400 or info@erenewableresource.com.