Small Wind Energy Systems Seminar
DISCLAIMER
Before purchasing, review the rules of your licensing or certifying entity. It is your responsibility to confirm this course meets your CE requirements. See the credit tab on the course page for details.
What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
Learn more about the on-demand format in our FAQ or contact us at (715) 835-5900 or customerservice@halfmoonseminars.org
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 – 4:30 pm
Understanding the Technology of and Applications for
Small Wind Systems
Defining small wind systems
Reviewing technology and equipment
• Horizontal and vertical axis turbines
• Reviewing components and operation
• Evaluating manufacturers and equipment
Understanding the Economics of Wind Energy
Calculating the cost of the system
Calculating the energy output
Researching utility treatment of wind energy
Obtaining incentives and rebates
Calculating lifecycle cost
Calculating return on investment
Reviewing Restrictions on Small Wind Energy Systems
Understanding state policy on small wind energy systems
Investigating land use and zoning restrictions
Understanding the permitting process
Assessing Sites for Small Wind Energy Systems
Researching sites using federal and state maps and statistics
Obtaining wind energy assessments
• Finding a wind consultant
• Making sure you receive a comprehensive assessment
Evaluating the suitability of the site from an installation perspective
Installing Small Wind Energy Systems
Sizing small wind systems
Choosing a turbine
Choosing a tower
Overview of installation process
Connecting to the utility grid
Non-grid-tied systems
Using batteries to store electricity
Repair, maintenance and longevity of systems
Integration with other renewable energy systems
Case Studies of Small Wind Installations
Examining residential, commercial and rural installations
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects*
6.5 HSW CEUs
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW CEUs/continuing education hours to architects* in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Oklahoma.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
This course also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
*Oklahoma rules require course providers to verify the identity of architects and prohibit course participants from earning partial credit.
Speakers
Michael Bergey
President & CEO, Bergey Windpower Co.A co-founder of Bergey Windpower Co. and its president since 1987, Mr. Bergey is a mechanical engineer (Univ. of Oklahoma) and an internationally recognized expert in the fields of small wind systems, distributed generation, and green telecom. He has twice served as president of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and served on the AWEA Board of Directors from 1981 to 2007. Mr. Bergey chaired the AWEA Small Wind Turbine Committee for more than 20 years and authored AWEA’s 2002 U.S. Small Wind Turbine Industry Roadmap: A 20-year Industry Plan for Small Wind Technology. In 1994 he was recognized as the “Wind Industry Man of the Year” by AWEA. He is the recipient of the 2012 Small Wind Conference “Wind Advocate Award”. In 1981 Mr. Bergey was recognized by AWEA for development of the “AWEA Performance Rating Standard”, which was the basis for the IEC 61400-12 performance testing standard used for all wind turbines worldwide. He chaired the AWEA Small Wind Standards Committee and led the development of the 2008 AWEA certification standard (also adopted in the U.K., Japan, and Canada). Mr. Bergey is the first president of the Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA), which represents the U.S. small and community wind industry. He also co-chairs the DWEA Federal Policy Committee. In 2003 Mr. Bergey served on Oklahoma Governor Henry’s EDGE Committee, which prepared a strategic plan for economic development in Oklahoma. He then served two terms on the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development. Mr. Bergey was Workforce Oklahoma’s “Cleveland County Businessman of the Year” in 2005. He served on the Norman Chamber of Commerce Board from 2003 – 2010 and was the Chamber president in 2008. He has served on the boards of numerous civic and charitable organizations in Norman and Central Oklahoma.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Small Wind Energy Systems
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines small wind energy system technology, the economics of wind energy, state and local restrictions on wind energy, site assessments, and installation.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and describe small wind energy technology and equipment, discuss the economic advantages of utilizing these systems, and calculate their cost and return on investment.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the need for site assessments prior to initiating a small wind energy system project to insure adequate energy generation opportunities.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to contribute to the design and installation of small wind energy systems, including the choice of a turbine and tower, size of the system, and selection and use of batteries for storage.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to access and understand restrictions on small wind energy systems, and they will be able to research how local utilities treat privately-owned systems.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with alternative energy generation.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/22/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost, or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.