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NY-Sun PV Trainers Network
Land Use & Sustainable Development Conference
Pace University of Law
December 5, 2014
Stimulate the Market Place
Reduce Soft Costs
NY-Sun Initiative
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• Significantly expand installed solar capacity
• Attract private investment
• Enable sustainable development of a robust industry
• Create well-paying skilled jobs
• Improve the reliability of the electric grid
• Reduce air pollution
• Make solar available to all New Yorkers that want it
Statewide Goal of 3 GW
$961 Million Total Budget
About the PV Trainers Network
The NY-Sun PV Trainers Network aims to lower the installation cost and
expand adoption of solar PV systems throughout the state.
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training.ny-sun.ny.gov
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About the PV Trainers Network
Lead Organizations Supporting Organizations
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Program Covers Entire State
SUNY Delhi
Ulster BOCES
Erie Community
College
SUNY Canton
Pace University
Bronx Community
College
CUNY
• Services available across NYS
• Network partners across NYS
•Over 200 low- or no-cost trainings
•Over 25 webinars and podcasts
•Free on-call one-on-one assistance
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What can you expect?
PV Trainers Network Services Offered
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Intro to Solar Policy
One-on-one Assistance
In-Depth Trainings
Resources
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Intro to Solar Policy
One-on-one Assistance
In-Depth Trainings
Resources
Trainings targeting specific audiences to help them quickly get up to speed on key solar issues
PV Trainers Network Services Offered
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Sample In-Depth Training Topics
Audience Workshop
Code Officials & Inspectors Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Methods
Administrators
Introduction to Solarize: Stimulating Local Solar Market Growth
Expanding Commercial Solar with a PACE Program
Code Officials & Plan Examiners
Streamlining Solar Permitting
First Responders Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV
Plan Examiners, Engineers& Architects
Solar PV for Engineers and Architects
PlannersLand Use Permitting for Solar
Zoning for Solar Energy (Available 2015)
Community Strategy Session
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Intro to Solar Policy
One-on-one Assistance
In-Depth Trainings
Resources
PV Trainers Network Services Offered
Targeted consulting to support implementation such as:
• Public procurement
processes
• Community strategy sessions
• Solar ordinance adoption
• Remote troubleshooting
• Engaging lenders
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Intro to Solar Policy
One-on-one Assistance
In-Depth Trainings
Resources
• Webinars
• Podcasts
• Toolkits
• Model documents
• Case studies
PV Trainers Network Services Offered
� 20 trainings delivered
� 4 webinars
� Over 250 people reached
Trainings from July 2014 - Present
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Upcoming Trainings, Webinars & Podcasts
Visit: https://training.ny-sun.ny.gov/training-events-calendar
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Subject Date & Time Location
Training: Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Methods
Wednesday, Dec 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm NYC, NY
Training: Introduction to Solar Policy Thursday, Dec 4, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Farmingdale, NY
Training: Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV
Thursday, Dec 4, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Canton, NY
Training: Solar PV for Engineers and Architects
Monday, Jan 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm Orange County, NY
Training: Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Methods
Tuesday, Jan 13, 9:00am – 4:00pm Orange County, NY
Training: Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV
Tuesday, Jan 13, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Orange County, NY
� Attend a training
� Host an event
� Request one-on-one assistance
� Let us know what the Program is missing
Visit: https://training.ny-sun.ny.gov
Contact us: [email protected]
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Next Steps: What can communities do now?
Thank You!
Christina Becker-Birck
Program Manager, PVTN Meister Consultants Group
