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April, 2009 - U.S. Department of Energy
As a result of the Michigan Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act of 2009, the state's largest utility has initiated the largest efficiency program in the state's history. Meanwhile, a community college begins the nation's first certified workforce training program for wind turbine technicians.
The Wind Energy Center at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), fully operational since January 2009, is already becoming a national leader in wind turbine related training.
Beginning in October, the Center will provide the only American certification program for wind turbine technicians, also known as "windsmiths". The 26-week training academy will focus on small, commercial turbines as well as utility size equipment. The curriculum is based on a German program that is recognized as the international standard.
Wind Energy Center Director Kathy Johnson said the center has also signed a two-year agreement to become the sole provider of training on turbine installation, commissioning, and operations and maintenance for Entegrity Wind Systems, Inc., a major American manufacturer of wind turbines.
In addition, Johnson said, the Wind Energy Center is developing a one-year certification program that will be available in summer 2009. She added that, although the center has long range plans, "We recognize the need to have various fast-track training programs put in place in order to speed people into emerging job areas."
If you would like additional information regarding the Wind Energy Center, alternative energy or renewable resources, email us at windenergycenter@kvcc.edu
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February 2009 - KVCC students will build wind turbine learning tool
February 2009 - College and Businesses Launch Into Wind Power
January 2009 - Wind turbine erected at KVCC
November 2008 - Texas Townships Commission approves installation of wind turbine
August 2008 - Congressman Fred Upton highlights KVCC/WMU partnership
April 2008 - Wind Energy Center pursued by KVCC
April 2008 - Wind Energy Center proposal presented to KVCC Board of Trustees
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