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Lancaster PA Home performance school in the works

Here's a quote from Tamasin Sterner, Southeast PA's original home performance expert.  Hot off the presses!

 

"Coming in 2008:  Home Performance Contractor's School.  A. Tamasin Sterner, founder of Pure Energy, will be opening a training facility for contractors to learn: how to properly insulate and air seal homes; how to install residential solar and wind systems; how to improve heating and cooling system performance for energy savings; how to do energy audits; how to conserve water.  The school will serve as a sustainable community center when classes are not in session.  For more information, contact Pure Energy at 717-293-8990"

I asked Tamasin to expand on where she'll be basing her school:

"The school will be in Lancaster City or close to the city.  The plan is to have a career path for people who want to be Home Performance Contractors.  This will be like a Vo-Tech school approach and may be a two year plan.  There will also be an approx 6 week course for existing trades people who want to become Home Performance Contractors.  For example, there may be an HVAC Technician or a Home Inspector who wants to learn Building Science and apply the energy conservation and efficiency and 'green' technologies to his/her business."
 
Thanks, Tamasin, for the heads-up!  I think this will be first of it's kind in Pennsylvania. 
 
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3 comments • Jeff R. Geoghan - Marketing VP & Coach • May 30 2007 03:06PM
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