Renewable Energy Training Center - RETC - Morrisville State College

Upcoming Events

RETC Open House

Saturday, November 14
104B Shannon Hall at Morrisville State College

Educators 1:00-2:00 pm
An overview of our Renewable Energy Technology A.A.S., available curriculum materials, continuing education opportunities, and collaboration opportunities along with demonstrations of our teaching modules.
Prospective Students and the General Public 2:00-4:00 pm
An opportunity to see our renewable energy facilities and projects, learn about our new degree program, short courses and workshops, visit with instructors and current students, and enjoy demonstrations of renewable energy technology and theories.

Professional Seminars in Renewable Energy Technology
Presented by John Siegenthaler
Co-sponsored by Mohawk Valley Community College and Morrisville State College with the assistance of the Oneida County Workforce Investment Board

Geothermal Heat Pump System Designs

7 PDHs for Engineers
Friday, November 13, 2009
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Morrisville State College RETC
$299 (scholarships available)

All summer the sun’s warmth is absorbed by the soil surrounding buildings. Geothermal heat pump systems can harvest this energy during the following winter to provide comfort in both residential and commercial buildings. They can also provide cooling during summer. This full day seminar covers the fundamentals of geothermal heat pump technology. It discusses water-to-air, water-to-water, and direct expansion heat pumps, and shows several ways to apply them in both forced air and hydronic applications. It also covers design of both horizontal and vertical geothermal loop systems. State of the art technology for minimizing parasitic operating cost in geothermal systems also is presented.

Scholarship Application | Tracking Form

Spring 2010

We are currently scheduling seminars and workshops for the spring including energy efficiency, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind technician, anaerobic digester, and biodiesel.

Renewable Energy Technology Online Course

RENG 102 – Renewable Energy Resources
Spring 2010
Dr. Phil Hofmeyer
Visit the Center for Lifelong Learning to register.

A scientific examination of the energy field with emphasis on alternative energy resources; their technology and application; present needs and future demands; conventional sources; biomass conversions; wind power; geothermal; solar and nuclear energy. Conservation methods stressed.
3 Credits (3 Lecture Hours)
Contact retc@morrisville.edu or call 315-684-6391 for more information.

Past Events

Free Solar Energy Workshop for Homeowners, Small Businesses, and Farmers - Nov. 1, 2008

4-day Basic Photovoltaic Installer Courses at Morrisville State College

March 9 – 12, 2009
April 20 – 23, 2009
July 13 – 16, 2009

Advanced Photovoltaic Installer Course

September 13-14, 2009

Fundamentals of Solar Thermal Systems and Optional Lab

September 25 – 26, 2009

Advanced Solar Thermal Design

October 23, 2009