Upcoming Events

05/09	Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Expo
05/15	Green Earth Expo 2008
05/19	Ecobuild America
06/02	Green Relocatable Classroom Design Charrette
07/09	GRU Best Symposium
07/30	Southeast Building Conference

Upcoming FSEC Training

5/09	Basics of Using Solar Energy in Disasters
5/19	Installing Photovoltaics Systems Course
6/16	Installing Photovoltaics Systems Course
6/16	From Blueprints to Residential Energy Code Compliance
6/17	EnergyGauge Pro Hands-On Training
6/18	EnergyGauge Class 3 Rater Training
6/19	EnergyGauge Class 2 Rater Training
6/20	Basics of Using Solar Energy in Disasters
6/23	EnergyGauge Class 1 Rater Training
7/09	Florida Green Home Designation Certification Course (Gainesville, FL)
7/21	Installing Photovoltaics Systems Course

Each month, Inside Energy — FSEC's webcast, will highlight a different activity conducted by the center.

This month, we visit the EnergyWhiz Olympics, an annual event that challenges students to use renewable energy to power cars and other devices.

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Energy News	In The Know
Professor Wins Energy Achievement Award Dr. Ann C. Wilkie, associate professor at the University of Florida, wins FSEC's third annual Florida Energy Achievement Award.	Read the Latest Energy Chronicle Our quarterly newsletter is now available. Subscribe to have the next issue e-mailed to you.
Lincoln Middle Wins Academic Science Bowl The academic portion of the Regional Science Bowl for Middle School Students, hosted by FSEC, awarded Lincoln Middle School from Gainesville, FL top honors.	Solar Information Help Desk Got solar questions? We have answers. Call (321) 638-1719 or e-mail us solarinfo@fsec.ucf.edu.
Governor Sets New Energy Agenda Governor Crist signs three executive orders and two international agreements moving Florida toward carbon reduction and energy independence.	Solar Hot Water Calculator Find out the savings potential of residential solar hot water systems in Florida.
Florida - the Bright Place for Solar Florida receives 85% of the maximum solar resource available in the U.S., making it ideal for using solar energy.	Find a Florida Home Energy Rater Need to find a certified building energy rater? The hunt is over.
Applications for Solar Incentives Available Florida's Energy Act provides rebates and tax credits for purchase and installation of new solar equipment.	FSEC Offering Monthly Tours FSEC offers tours the second Thursday of each month @ 2 p.m. Limited to 30. Call 321-638-1015.

Featured Programs
SunSmart Schools Qualified schools will be competitively selected to receive a 1 or 2-kilowatt solar system.	Building America Program Focuses on balancing cost, design, construction, and energy decisions in industrialized homes.
EnergyGauge A user-friendly software tool created by FSEC to allow detailed analysis of building energy use.	Testing & Certification Program We're one of the leading testing and certification labs for solar thermal and PV, take a look.