ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE ACADEMY
Students......Getting Green!
Environmental Life Academy, an educational nonprofit organization specializing in energy use reduction and recylcing education. K-12 Educational curriculum using the model developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE’s) Office of Environment and Ecology (OEE) Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards in Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Recycling, Energy Policy that offer real world solutions for real world kids. Classroom presentations are grade level appropriate and incorporate the social and cultural education components for students who want understand how they can contribute to building an energy wise and a carbon neutral future.
Educational workshops address a range of earth science, recycling, energy use and renewable energy topics developed by certified teachers and curriculum development, including experienced earth science teachers and practicing researchers. Student activities incorporate real data and follow a problem-solving approach. Each module integrates mathematics, geography, economics, social, cultural and environmental issues with basic earth science concepts. For more information, please email: admin@environmentallifeacademy.com!
Educational workshops address a range of earth science, recycling, energy use and renewable energy topics developed by certified teachers and curriculum development, including experienced earth science teachers and practicing researchers. Student activities incorporate real data and follow a problem-solving approach. Each module integrates mathematics, geography, economics, social, cultural and environmental issues with basic earth science concepts. For more information, please email: admin@environmentallifeacademy.com!
Higher Education
Academic Programs
Institutions offering energy efficiency, building performance, weatherization, construction management, Facilities management, solar Installer, PV, EPA Lead Safety and OSHA workforce training courses and programs at reasonable prices in technical schools, colleges and continuing education programs.
Academic Programs
Institutions offering energy efficiency, building performance, weatherization, construction management, Facilities management, solar Installer, PV, EPA Lead Safety and OSHA workforce training courses and programs at reasonable prices in technical schools, colleges and continuing education programs.
Bucks County Vocational Technical High School
Energy Coordinating Agency
Bucks County Community College-Green Jobs Academy
Electrical Education Center
Pennsylvania Technical College
Temple University
Penn State University
Villanova University
University of Pennsylvania
Rutgers University
Princeton University
College of New Jersey
Syracuse University
Drexel University
University of Colorado
Rider University
Montgomery County Community
Ithaca College
Rosemont College
University of Massachusetts
Northeastern University
ENERGY COORDINATING AGENCY
Knight Green Jobs Training Center
Programs
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Certification
Building Performance Institute (BPI) Training
EPA Lead Remediation
OSHA Training
Crew Safety Training
Energy Coordinating Agency
ecasavesenergy.org
ELECTRIC EDUCATION CENTER
Bensalem
Spring Courses 2011
SOLAR PV INTRODUCTION - 1 day
NABCEP CERTIFIED EXAM PREP -5 day
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM PREP
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
ELECTRICAL DESIGNER
NEC CODE CHANGES
TRANSFORMERS INSTALL
SWIMMING POOLS 101
Electric Education Center courses
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GREEN JOBS ACADEMY
Spring Courses 2011
Training the Non-Certified Worker in Lead Safe Work Practices
JA1 - March 7, 2011
JA2 - March 7, 2011
Fire Alarm System Overview
March 21, 2011
PV Solar Design
March 24, 2011
Electric Vehicle Conversion Workshop
March 26, 2011
Previous Concrete Installation – Technician Certification
April 9, 2011
NABCEP PV Solar Entry Level Program (40 hrs)
May 9 thru 13, 2011
Summer Courses 2011
EPA - HUD Certified Lead RRP Renovator INITIAL Training
Upper Bucks Campus – May 23, 2011
Green Jobs Academy – June 13, 2011
EPA – HUD Certified Lead Dust Sampling Technician Training
Upper Bucks Campus – June 6, 2011
Green Jobs Academy – June 27, 2011
EPA - HUD Certified Renovator REFRESHER Training Model
Summer 2011 - Details TBA
The End of Cheap Oil: Crisis and Opportunity
Upper Bucks Campus – June 9, 2011
Upper Bucks Campus – June 16, 2011
LEED® Green Associate
Green Jobs Academy – June 10, 2011
Residential Building and Construction
Green Jobs Academy – June 17, 2011
Fall Courses 2011
Sustainable Building Advisor
Dates TBA
Wind…Is it for You?
September 7, 2011s
Solar Thermal Systems
October 3-7, 2011
Geothermal Systems
September 21, 2011
Electric Education Center
971-A Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pa
The Electric Education Center is your one stop location for all your solar education and continuing education needs. It starts with exam preparation courses for the ICC Philadelphia Contractor License Exam, State of New Jersey and/or the State of Delaware Electrical Contractor Exam. Once the candidate passes the exam he/she is guided through the licensing process. Once the new contractor starts working projects the Education Center provides the required Inspection and Underwriter services. Finally, the Electric Education Center provides all the courses required for License renewal for Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and the States of Delaware and New Jersey. The Electric Education Center is committed to a LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP. Well known Instructor, Rich Van Wert, President, Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), Senior Electrical Inspector for Middle Department Inspection Agency, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UCC Inspector, City of Philadelphia Electrical Inspector and a State of New Jersey Approved Instructor.
BUCKS COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Bucks County Technical High School is leading the way in providing green training, construction management, HVAC, home environmental health for students & continuing education programs. New NEC, EPA and Building Code requirements require registered contractors to certify and re-certify licenses in order to perform work on residential and commercial projects. These new standards protect building occupants, the contractors and their families from exposure to hazardous environments like Lead Poisoning.
Register for BCTH Continuing Education Programs:
www.bcths.com
Williamsport, Pa.- Penn College is a nationally recognized as a "Best Buy" college offering a host of cutting edge future career programs including its Weatherization Training Center, Building Science, Building Construction Technology and energy management majors. www.pct.edu
SOLAR INSTALLATION TRAINING
Bucks County, Environmental Life Academy announces plans to team up with a leaders in solar power training and installations to offer a series of three solar installation certification classes.
With Bucks County uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in the post recessionary energy boom, new workforce developments such as this bring us another step towards a solid green workforce that will be good for Bucks County residents and businesses.
www.bcths.com
PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Williamsport, Pa.- Penn College is a nationally recognized as a "Best Buy" college offering a host of cutting edge future career programs including its Weatherization Training Center, Building Science, Building Construction Technology and energy management majors. www.pct.edu
SOLAR INSTALLATION TRAINING
Bucks County, Environmental Life Academy announces plans to team up with a leaders in solar power training and installations to offer a series of three solar installation certification classes.
With Bucks County uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in the post recessionary energy boom, new workforce developments such as this bring us another step towards a solid green workforce that will be good for Bucks County residents and businesses.
LOCAL RESNET & BPI TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS
Energy Coordinating Agency
US GREEN HOME - BPI curriculum developed by Hap Haven of Philadelphia.
PA HOME ENERGY
k-12 Classroom Programs
Recycling
*Classifying Recyclable Materials
* Recycling Programs Save Energy and Natural Resources
* The Environmental Impact of Recycling
Landfills* What's in a Landfill and How are they Made?
* Landfills in Your Neck of the Woods and around the World
* Landfill Gas To Energy Plants
Energy Conservation
* At Home and School - What Can I Do?
* What's a Killawatt?
* Calculate Carbon Footprints
* Energy Conservationand National Goals
Solar Energy
* Capturing The Sun's Energy
* How Solar Panels are Made
* Thin Film Panels and Silicon Gas
* Solar Energy Development in the US and Worldwide
Building Performance 101
* What is Whole House Building Performance
* New Heating and Cooling Techologies
Energy Management for Buildings
* Learn to calculate energy use, reduction and carbon emissions
* Energy Management Software Use
More>>
* The Energy Deregulation Law - PA Act 129
* Energy Use Reduction Programs Emerging Today
* Energy Use Behaviors
* Energy Policies and Programs
* Energy Use Reduction Programs
** PECO's New Programs
** Keystone Help Program - Rebates & Loans
** The Sunshine Program
To arrange a presentation for your school please email:
admin@environmentallifeacademy.com
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K-12 STUDENTS
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
GLOBAL WARMING
National Snow and Ice Data Center Arctic Ice Video (Google)
2007 Greenhouse Gases Report US & International Data
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
The Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT
Homeowners Insurance - Information on Home-ownership
Green Building Materials - NRDC Do your homework!
SIPS PANELS Structural Insulation Panels
SIEMENS Energy Efficiency Technology
SOLAR SHINGLES
This Old House - Article
Wickipedia - Online encyclopedia
Dow Chemical - Manufacturer
UNI-SOLAR PV Shingles
Green Building Materials - NRDC Do your homework!
SIPS PANELS Structural Insulation Panels
SIEMENS Energy Efficiency Technology
SOLAR SHINGLES
This Old House - Article
Wickipedia - Online encyclopedia
Dow Chemical - Manufacturer
UNI-SOLAR PV Shingles
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY ASSOC
NASA SPACE PLACE (GAMES)
Sandia National Laboratories (The U.S. Thermal Test Facility-NSTTF)
Excitons
Surf Along Conjugated Polymer Chains
WIND
HORIZON WIND ENERGY-(HOW IS ELECTRICITY MADE..)
AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION
WASTE & LANDFILLS
Water Conservation
Make a Rain Barrel
Energy Information Administration
Department
of Energy
Waste to Energy Kids Page
RECYCLING
The Container Recycling Institute
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Loving the West to Death
SUSTAINABLE FARMING
Local Harvest-listings of local farms
National Sustainable Building Advisor Program (NaSBAP)Home Builders Association
Pennsylvania DEP
LEGAL ISSUES
LAW & POLICY
National Resources Defense Council
Resources
PECO SITES
EE PRODUCTS
LOW COST ENERGY SAVING PRODUCTS
Energy Data
Energy Information Administration
Intn'l Energy Outlook 2008Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory- cutting paper use
