Calling all clean-tech execs

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Excerpt: The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announced today the creation of the Cleantech Fellows Institute (CFI), an intensive, 17-week executive training program to create near-term venture backable companies in cleantech. The fellows program is the first of its kind with a national focus. Select …

Power-control firm offers 8 new courses

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Excerpt: S&C Electric Co. announces its 2012 schedule of CEU and PDH accredited education courses focused on giving professionals in the ever-changing electric power industry the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Courses draw on the company's experience with topics affecting the electric-pow …

Functional safety program scheduled in Chicago

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Excerpt: TÜV Rheinland is holding a Functional Safety Training Program, an opportunity for professionals in functional-safety-product development to deepen their knowledge and experience within the area of functional safety, as described in IEC 61508. The program is for engineers and those developing pro …

Courses in blade production

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Excerpt: As part of an ongoing efforts to help improve production and lower the cost of wind energy, Global Blade Technology (GBT) is offering courses on various components of wind rotor blade production. These courses are designed to improve efficiency and quality in the process, so that better blades are r …

Wind center offers free certification training

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Excerpt: The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College is pleased to announce a new twelve-week program for an Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology. This program is grant funded for U.S. citizens that meet specific qualifications including, displa …

Minnesota schools collaborate on wind research and training

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Excerpt: The Mesabi Range College and University of Minnesota have formed a partnership in wind-energy research, education and technology advancement. The goal of the partnership is to develop nationally recognized opportunities within Minnesota for future wind energy educators, technicians, engineers, busin …

Software drives research on efficient wind energy production

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Excerpt: GE says it is working with Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) to investigate ways to improve wind-farm productivity and efficiency. Results of the study will directly contribute to future product and service designs. The project is part of a larger Department of Energy (DOE) investment of $9 …

Online database of energy efficiency jobs will launch in April

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Excerpt: The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Foundation has received a $230,000 contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop My Energy Gateway, a website for educational and training opportunities in the field of energy efficiency. Geared to students, professionals, and …

What might you learn in wind-turbine school?

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Excerpt: The Northwest Renewable Energy Institute provides an Intro to Wind for those with a hankering to work 300 ft off the ground. Students at the Vancouver, Washington school will cover the following topics with a certified and experienced instructor. In this introductory course, students will become fam …

Wind center to offer advanced maintenance and engineering training

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Excerpt: A motion control company and developer of pitch systems for wind turbines, has opened a Wind Training Center in Unna, Germany. The 1,300 m² facility will provide technical training programs to Moog’s global wind energy customer base. A dedicated team of expert trainers will lead customer trai …