1. Introduction to Solar Thermal for Contractors
This workshop is designed for
Introduction to Solar Thermal is a full‐day workshop providing a
contractors interested in gain‐
general overview of solar thermal technology and its applications. ing the basics of solar thermal.
Content covered includes an introduction to system design, installa‐ From knowledge to network‐
tion and inspection; a market overview of policy drivers and incen‐ ing, this workshop is your ticket
tives; and information on how to build a solar thermal business, in‐ to entering the green econ‐
cluding info about training, marketing, pricing and profit margins. omy.
The goal of the workshop is to provide participants with the back‐ When: April 1, 9 AM—5 PM
ground necessary to make informed decisions about next steps for Where: Economy Plumbing
their business. 875 Morton Street. Boston,
MA 02126
Why should you attend this workshop? Cost: $40
 Get the basics about a rapidly growing green technology See full outline on reverse side.
 Learn from experts in the field
About the instructor:
 Find out if getting into solar thermal is right for you
Christopher Beebe has exten‐
 Subsidized workshop fee sive expertise in solar thermal
technologies, energy project
The workshop will be held on April 1 at Economy Plumbing (875
development, and clean energy
Morton Street. Boston, MA 02126). Registration opens at 8:30 AM.
deployment. During the past
The workshop will be led by Chris Beebe, a partner and principal
year, he has served in an advi‐
engineer at Sustainable Edge environmental consultants. Chris is an sory capacity to both California
expert in the field and has managed or consulted on dozens of solar and Massachusetts stakeholders
thermal projects. as part of their respective solar
Register now: sites.google.com/site/greenjobsboston/GBCTI thermal incentive design proc‐
ess. Prior to his work as a con‐
or contact Matt Bruce at (617) 918‐5225.
sultant, he designed and man‐
aged National Grid’s solar ther‐
This is an equal opportunity program ‐ auxiliary aids and services are
mal rebate program, and over‐
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This workshop
saw the design and installation
is a project of the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services’ of solar heating and cooling sys‐
Green Jobs Boston initiative in partnership with Renew Boston. tems for Honeywell.
A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant
awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
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2. Introduction to Solar Thermal for Contractors
Workshop Outline
Section 1: Technology and Market Overview
 Industry Overview
 Technology Overview
 Solar Thermal Applications
 Trades Involved
 Policy and Incentives
Section 2: Design, Installation, and Inspection
 Design
 Installation
 Inspection
Section 3: Building a Solar Thermal Business
 Additional Training & Credentials
 Marketing & Sales
 Pricing and Profit Margins
 Building Relationships with Manufacturers
 Case Studies
The workshop will include a NETWORKING LUNCH sponsored
by SkillWorks with a panel of guest speakers from the Clean
Energy Center, Heatspring Learning Institute, solar thermal
suppliers and other industry experts.
A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant
awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
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