EDUCATION  and TRAINING

ACCREDIDATION

INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE POWER QUALITY The Institute for Sustainable Power, Inc.â„¢ (ISPâ„¢) is an international, non-profit organization, incorporated in 1996, to coordinate, develop, and maintain international standards for the evaluation and qualification of renewable energy (RE), energy efficiency (EE), and distributed generation (DG) training providers.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

INTERSTATE RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL partners with schools in about a dozen states to offer courses covering a broad range of subjects related to renewable energy.

SOLAR ENERGY INTERNATIONAL (SEI)  SEI offers hands-on workshops in solar, wind and water power and natural building technologies in 17 locations. SEI also offers internet based online courses.

RAMMED EARTH

RAMMED EARTH WORKS Founded by rammed earth pioneer Davbid Easton, Rammed Earth Works offers a vairiety of workshops and training programs designed for everything from those with a simple interest to contractors and builders.

SOLAR ENERGY

ARIZONA SOLAR CENTER The State of Arizona has many organizations that teach concepts and applications of solar energy usage. This site lists institutions which offer courses in this area and information on schedules, instructors and course content is included for each course.  Please note that some of this information is in progress and subject to confirmation.

N. CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY ASSOC. This organization offers information and links about both legislative efforts toward promoting the use of solar energy and information about the present electrical utility structures and technical links, information and resources  concerning photovoltaics, passive design, solar lighting, solar thermal and more...

POTOMAC REGION SOLAR ENERGY ASSOC. (PRSEA) is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the development and use of solar energy resources. To achieve this goal, PRSEA develops awareness of solar energy issues, promotes renewable energy technologies, fosters educational opportunities, and supports policies friendly to solar energy and the environment.

PROMETHEUS INSTITUTE for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Our goal is to accelerate the deployment of socially-beneficial sustainable technologies, including those of energy, water, and food, by educating industry participants, advocates, and policymakers about their benefits. We achieve our mission by collecting and disseminating reliable data, quantitative analysis, and practical information about these industries. the Institute strives to be the world’s leading source of publicly available primary data on the photovoltaic (PV) supply chain and end-markets.

STRAW BALE

WORLDWIDE INFORMATION PAGES This site offers links to businesses and non-profit organizations offering a wide variety of services and educational opportunities worldwide.

CALIFORNIA STRAWBALE ASSOCIATION (CASBA) We’re a non-profit organization whose members are architects, engineers, builders, and people interested in straw building. Our mission is to"...further the practice of straw building by exchanging current information and practical experience, promoting and conducting research and testing, and making that body of knowledge available to working professionals and the public at large."

COLORADO STRAWBALE ASSOCIATION (CASBA) Offers workshops and links to a variety of educational opportunities in Colorado connected to strawbale construction, energy-efficiency and sustainable practices.

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

DEVELOPMENT CENTER for APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY (DCAT) The Development Center for Appropriate Technology works to enhance the health of the planet and our communities by promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.

ENERGY TRUST of OREGON INC. A public-purpose organization dedicated to energy-efficiency and renewable energy generation. Offers classes (in oregon/some online) on various aspects of solar energy for both home and business energy consumers.

AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY is a national membership organization whose mission is to attain a sustainable U.S. energy economy. ASES strives to accelerate the development and use of solar and other renewable energy resources through advocacy, education, research and collaboration among professionals, policy-makers and the public.