Small Wind Energy Systems
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:15 pm CDT
Break
12:15 – 1:15 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
1:15 – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by
Michael Bergey
Understanding the Technology of and Applications for Small Wind Systems
Defining small wind systems
Reviewing technology and equipment
Applications, off-grid and on-grid, with example projects
Shopping for small wind turbines
Understanding the Resource and Project Considerations
Wind energy physics and wind data sources
Small wind turbine standards
State and federal incentives
Reviewing Codes and Requirements for Small Wind Energy Systems
Standards applicable to different parts of the turbine and project
Investigating land use and zoning restrictions
Understanding the permitting process
Small Wind Project Implementation
Tower types and foundations
Off-grid/hybrid system design and sizing
On-grid system design and sizing
Example on-grid turbine selection process
Installation costs
Case Studies
Current and emerging markets
Residential installation, different towers and turbines, performance and economics
Business (farm) installation, performance and economics
Next-Generation Small Wind
Challenge of imported solar
New technology development to lower the cost of small wind
Designing for resiliency
Q & A
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Energy)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
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 Online
Course Description: This course examines small wind energy technology and applications, how and when to have systems on-grid and off-grid, state and federal incentives to take on small wind energy, codes and requirements for small wind energy systems, and implementing systems. The course also explored new technologies that lower costs for small wind energy systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe small wind technology, equipment, and applications, and when it is advantageous to have systems stay off-grid or go on-grid.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to access and review wind energy physics and wind data to determine feasibility of a particular site, and they will be able to locate federal and state incentives to reduce costs for systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to review codes and requirements for small wind projects, land use and zoning restrictions, and comply with permitting processes.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to implement projects by selecting appropriate tower types and foundations, selecting systems for off-grid or on-grid, sizing to meet client needs, and selecting turbines.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity and interest in alternative energy systems for residential and small commercial buildings
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/04/2024
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.