Michalyn DelValle — Contributing writer
LAKE COUNTY — In partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company”s (PG&E) Energy Training Center, the following free energy classes are being hosted by Lake County Energy Watch.
“Auditing Electricity Use in Homes” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Best Western-El Grande Inn, located at 15135 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. This class is designed for solar/PV designers, energy consultants, and contractors: electrical, residential, home performance contractors and more. Topics for this class include audit protocols, power monitors and effective control strategies.
“Solar Electric Basics for Residential Customers” and “Solar Water Heating Basics for Residential Customers” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. May 19 at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, located at 15500 Central Park Road in Middletown. These classes are designed for homeowners interested in learning the fundamentals of solar power and will also provide an overview of the design, specification and installation aspect of solar water heating systems.
Registration is required for all classes, and complimentary lunch will be provided. Interested applicants can find the registration links and more information on the Lake County Watch webpage at www.energy.co.lake.ca.us. Select “Free Training Opportunities” on the left-hand side of the page, or register and find additional free training opportunities at www.pge.com/energyclasses.
Lake County Energy Watch is administered by PG&E using funding from California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Energy Watch partnerships are designed to help local governments and their communities lower their energy bills and enjoy a cleaner environment.
For more information about the Lake County Energy Watch program, contact Michalyn DelValle at 263-2221 or visit www.energy.co.lake.ca.us.
