1. Lumber River
State Energy Sector Partnership Grant
SESP
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2. Program Update
102 Participants Enrolled
41 Participants Completed Training
15 Started Work Experience
Farmers Market has now become a weekly event due to high demand
Emerging new start-ups & spin-offs (GATE)
Continued awareness & outreach (e.g. Trades Show, HBA & other meetings)
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3. Certifications Earned
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Agriculture
NC Real Agriculture Entrepreneurs
GAP Tier 1
Beekeeping
Organic
Construction
BPI: BA, EP & Wx Tech
NCCER Core: Hilti; 10-hr OSHA; Aerial (scissor) & Forklift
EPA Lead Renovator
Entry-Level PV Installer NCSC
4. Sustainable Agriculture Farmers Market
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5. Sustainable Agriculture Participant
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6. Weatherization Class
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7. Recessed Light Tents
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8. Attic Insulation Techniques
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10. Building Analysts
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11. Carbon Monoxide Testing
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12. Blower Door Testing
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13. Wx Apprentices
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14. Solar Power Participants
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15. Training at NC Solar Center
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16. Successful Install
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17. Solar Work Experience
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18. 2011 Construction Trade & Vendor Show
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19. Business Development Workshop
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20. In the works
2nd Sustainable Agriculture class: Enrolling 15 to 20 participants (August)
Business Development of Home Performance Contracting thru potential On-Bill Financingpilot project from regional EMC (upcoming Fall / Winter)
Southeast Clean Tech Summit: focus on commercial solar, efficient lighting & control systems for manufacturers (late July)
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