CEUs
1 LU/HSW
Cost
$10 Members of AIA, 2030 District, ACI, APA, ASCE, ASHRE, ASID, ASLA, ASPE, Boyer Guild, CNU, CSI, DesignLAB, Green Umbrella, IIDA, NAIOP, NAWIC, NOMA, SAME, SEGD, SMPS, ULI, or USGBC
$20 non members
Location
Zoom
Program Overview
The electrification transition is in full swing nationwide, especially in the Midwest. Design considerations to implement on-site renewable energy generation is a necessary skill set with growing energy demand stressing the grid and creating volatile energy markets. Deploying behind-the-meter solar systems to match a building’s needs and reduce Scope 2 carbon emissions is not simple or complicated – it’s right in between. Competencies required to assess when and how a solar photovoltaics (PV) system fits include understanding how solar will perform, the right mix of equipment, financial analysis, the funding incentives available, and the design/build process for new or existing buildings.
Presented by: The Knowledge Exchange, a partnership of AIA Cincinnati, AIA Dayton, and AIA Northern Kentucky
Speaker
In this two-part series, nationally recognized commercial solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm, Melink Solar, provides the tools and strategies to symbiotically work with solar EPCs and successfully execute a solar system project in the built world.
Learning Objectives
Understand how on-site solar PV systems work to provide renewable energy and offset grid energy consumption to reduce Scope 2 carbon emissions and achieve Net Zero, including add-on components like battery energy storage systems as an option for resiliency and electricity independence.
Understand the general cost of installing a solar system, explain how to compare solar PV system cost to volatile grid energy cost, and distinguish the available incentives that promote the procurement and installation of clean energy systems. The program will identify and evaluate these systems' economic and social benefits.
Demonstrate architectural design considerations necessary for new building projects to align with solar EPC processes, allowing for the design and construction of a solar system that matches the needs of the building occupants for the expected lifetime of the solar PV system.
Demonstrate architectural design considerations necessary to update a current structure or align with building renovations, allowing for a solar PV system installation process that ensures the safety of building occupants and aligns with the long-term needs of the building and its occupants.
Continuing Education Details
Course Number: D09165
Instructional Delivery Method: live
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: TBD
Prerequisites: none
Program Level: beginner
Advance Learner Preparation: none
AIA CES Provider Statement
AIA Dayton is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number A054. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
During this program, photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this program, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by AIA Cincinnati and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar AIA Cincinnati in the future, highlight the program, and exhibit the capabilities of AIA Cincinnati.