Hands-on solar training for beginning to advanced levels and prep for the NABCEP Exam

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From natural building to beekeeping, biodiesel to greywater, it's all hands-on.

Sustainable Living

Welcome to the Solar Living Institute

The Solar Living Institute (SLI) is a 501 (c)(3) educational non-profit specializing in solar training and sustainable education classes. SLI's solar training and sustainable living courses are taught by experienced practitioners who bring years of real-world knowledge to the classroom with a focus on helping students prepare for jobs, start businesses and live more sustainably.

2012 Course Calendar Now Available

The new 2012 Solar Living Institute Course Calendar is available. Simply click here to download a PDF copy of our classes from January - June 2012 (and beyond).

Solar Living Institute Workshop Hosting

Here's an opportunity to take our classes at a discount - in a work/trade arrangement. SLI places a host in each class - someone to check students in and assist the instructor - among other duties. As a volunteer host, you can take the class for a 50% discount.

Please Support the SLI

The SLI provides important solar and sustainable living training and education classes for youth and adults, including K-12 educational tours of our 12 acre demonstration site, solar job training classes for adults nationally and internationally, and being involved in vital environmental outreach to build a greener future for everyone. Please support this work with your contribution for a greener, sustainable planet!

	Feb 20	PV 200 Solar Training Design and Installation Intensive

	Feb 27	PV 300 Solar Training Advanced PV Systems

	Mar 17	PV 100 Solar Training Intro to Photovoltaics

	Mar 19	PV 200 Solar Training Design and Installation Intensive

	Mar 31	WA 101 Install a Greywater System

	Apr 14	PV 100 Solar Training Intro to Photovoltaics

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