Workshop Instructors

Andy is owner of OnGrid Solar performing Solar Financial Analysis & Purchaser's Consultations. He specializes in the financial payback of solar electricity systems. Find Out More >
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Bob-O is a licensed electrician in both California and Oregon. Find Out More >
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Before joining SEI, Brian Mehalic worked as the lead installer and project manager for EV Solar Products in Chino Valley, Arizona. Find Out More >
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Carl Bickford is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico. He has been involved in renewable energy systems for nine years. Find Out More >
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Carol Weis is the PV Program Coordinator at SEI. She writes and updates the PV and Advanced PV curriculum and instructs in both the hands-on and online workshops. Find Out More >
Carol Weis ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer
ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer


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Chris works on renewable energy policy and hands-on implementation with a focus on South East Asia. Find Out More >
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Chuck is a New Mexico licensed plumber, electrician and heating and air conditioning contractor. He has been installing and servicing solar thermal systems since 1979. Find Out More >
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Dan New is founder of Canyon Industries, a company which manufactures and engineers hydro-electric systems. Find Out More >
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Dave is a licensed general contractor specializing in straw bale construction. He built the first permitted straw bale house in Moab in 1994. Find Out More >


David started Colorado Clean Energy Systems 4 years ago, specializing in solar heating. Find Out More >


David has been installing renewable energy systems since 1998. Currently he operates a consulting and design/install business. Find Out More >
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Doni Kiffmeyer and his partner Kaki Hunter have been involved in the construction industry for the last 20 years, specializing in affordable, low-tech, low impact building methods that are as natural as... Find Out More >


E. H. started learning about PV in the early 1990s and left a career as a petroleum geologist in 1995 to join the PV industry. Find Out More >
E.H. Roy ISPQ Certified PV Instructor
ISPQ Certified PV Instructor


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Ed Eaton has been active in the solar energy field since 1981 when he founded the Tucson solar Potluck & Exhibition and co-founded the solar energy advocacy group Citizens for Solar. Find Out More >
Ed Eaton ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer
ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer


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Eric received a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University in 1992. Find Out More >
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Eric graduated from Rochester Institute as electrical engineer in 1986. He attended Solar Energy International in 1992. Find Out More >
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Hal Aronson co-directs the Solar Schoolhouse program. Hal has experience as a green builder, working in the environmental justice movement, and teaching sociology and environmental studies. Find Out More >
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Hugh Piggott of Scoraig Wind Electric is an international authority on home-built wind generators, and has been working with small wind turbines since 1977. Find Out More >
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Ian is SEI's Northwest coordinator. Find Out More >
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Ilan is the Director and founder of IRRI-Mexico. He also teaches environmental studies and natural resource management at Alliant International University. Find Out More >
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Jay has been working in the RE field since 1993. He spent many years working as the head designer and technical support for AEE solar. Find Out More >
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Jeff is the PV project coordinator and an instructor at SEI. Find Out More >
Jeff Tobe ISPQ Certified PV Instructor
ISPQ Certified PV Instructor


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Johnny Weiss is Cofounder and Executive Director of Solar Energy International. Johnny is a solar educator, consultant, certified Industrial Trainer and solar building professional. Find Out More >
Johnny Weiss ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer
ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer


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Justine has been with Solar Energy International since May 1998. Before coming to SEI Justine obtained her Bachelors degree in Physics from the University of Colorado - Boulder. Find Out More >
Justine Sanchez ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer
ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer


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Kaki Hunter and her partner Doni Kiffmeyer have been involved in the construction industry for the last 20 years, specializing in affordable, low-tech, low impact building methods that are as natural as... Find Out More >


"Solar Kelly" Larson operates an alternative energy design, installation and repair service in Northern Mendocino County. Find Out More >
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Ken is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, Licensed Electrician, Licensed Solar Contractor and NABCEP certified. Find Out More >


Hailing from the Northeast, Khanti earned his self-designed degree in Renewable Energy Applications from Green Mountain College in Vermont. Personal travels to S.E. Find Out More >
Khanti Munro ISPQ Certified PV Instructor
ISPQ Certified PV Instructor


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Koralie is a project manager/ forewoman for a solar installation company in Berkeley, California. She has an M.S. Find Out More >
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Kris has many years of experience working with grid tied, battery UPS systems, and off grid renewable energy systems. Find Out More >
Kristopher Sutton ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer
ISPQ Certified Master PV Trainer


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Kyle Bolger has been serving society an assortment of remedies from breve's to bandages for most of his life. He now enjoys teaching and working with Renewables as a remedy for our current energy addictions. Find Out More >
Kyle Bolger ISPQ Certified PV Instructor
ISPQ Certified PV Instructor


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Larry is the founder of Sun Mountain Solar Company, a custom building company in the Hudson Valley specilizing in building passive solar, energy efficient houses both on and off the grid, utilizing local... Find Out More >


Laura began her journey into the natural building field as the owner builder of Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley's first straw bale home in 1995. Find Out More >
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Laura Walters has a degree in Environmental Science and a focus on renewable energy and climate change. Find Out More >
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Laurie Guevara-Stone is an instructor, writer and international program manager at SEI. She has a Master's Degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Colorado. Find Out More >
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Lena was inspired to take leave from her high school teaching career to explore the world of renewable energy. Find Out More >
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Matthew is a workshop coordinator and instructor for SEI’s Sustainable Building Program. Find Out More >
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Mick Sagrillo established Lake Michigan Wind and Sun in 1981, a company which specializes in manufacturing wind generator parts and remanufacturing wind systems. Find Out More >
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Mike Brown studied engineering briefly at the University of Wyoming and in 1975, opened his own auto repair shop and gas station. Find Out More >
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Peter is the Technical Sales Coordinator for Oventrop Corporation. He has been active in solar hot water heating for over 25 years. Mr. Find Out More >
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Phil has worked in photovoltaics and renewable energy education since 2003. He holds a Masters Degree in adult education and training from Colorado State University. Phil’s specialty is solar site analysis. Find Out More >
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Rachel is a biofuels instructor at the Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro, NC. Find Out More >
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Rachel has been with Solar Energy International since January 2002. Before coming to SEI Rachel earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies at Utah State University. Find Out More >
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Rebekah HrenRebekah lives in North Carolina, working with Honey electric solar, Inc. Find Out More >
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Ryan MayfieldRyan graduated from Humboldt State University in 1998 with a degree in Environmental Engineering and now calls Corvallis, Oregon home. Find Out More >
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Shari co-runs Electro-Automotive in Felton, California with her husband Mike Brown. She is also a Home Power magazine Transportation Editor. Find Out More >


Soozie believes that you should smash your tv and get outside more. When she's not outside teaching people how to sea kayak or mountaineer, she is skiing or biking or trying to live simply. Find Out More >
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Susy Ellison is a science teacher at Yampah Mountain High School in Glenwood Springs, CO. In her 10 years there, she has developed programming in sustainable building and energy education. Find Out More >
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Walt has more than 30 years' experience in the electrical construction industry. Find Out More >
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