Local Solar Scene Heats Up
If you’re looking for a new career direction in 2010, getting into the solar energy biz may be a smart move. Even though the market in Athens is just now developing, demand is expected to grow thanks to government incentives, increasing energy costs and tighter restrictions on pollution from power plants. As the market grows, demand for trained solar installers will increase.
Local green builder and renewable energy expert, Tony Purcell, teaches Solar Thermal Water Heating System training classes right here in Athens. You can get info on upcoming Jan/Feb classes HERE.
Tony has already completed one project for the EPA on College Station Road (photo left) for their main lab building. It can be seen from the street when driving by on the right side of the roof (facing the building). He has also done an installation for a house built in Bogart that achieved Earthcraft Platinum certification and his personal home has an active solar space heating system installed via a hydronic radiant floor system. He's also done numerous other smaller residential installations in the local area.
08 January 2010
