How does Wind Power work? How does Solar Energy work? Does Renewable Energy have the potential to offset fossil fuels? And if so, when? Should I put a solar panel or wind turbine on my roof? How much will it cost me? Who is hiring? Get the scoop on the state of the Renewable Energy Field straight from industry insiders Adam Serchuk and Chance Currington. Students were able to ask questions in a panel format after the presentations. Serchuk is the Director of Market Intelligence for Vestas Wind Systems, the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the world. Serchuk is responsible for forecasting the world's energy portfolio and Vestas' opportunities. Currington, is Sales Manager and Lead Systems Designer for Sunlight Solar Energy Inc, an Oregon solar provider. Currington is an expert on solar incentives and tax credits to homeowners. Recorded at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon as part of the Annual Sustainability Lecture Series on May 5th, 2011. The Renewable Energy & Sustainability Center Depts.Clackamas.Edu/Sustainability Vestas Vestas.com Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. Sunlightsolar.com Check out the rest of the Sustainability Lecture Series videos on Clackamas Community College's Youtube channel or in DVD format from the Dye Library.
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