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SUMMARY:Solar Roofing – Building a Better House
DESCRIPTION:\nCourse Overview:\nAs electricity demand grows—fueled by electric vehicles and all-electric homes—builders are facing new challenges and opportunities. Aging infrastructure and rising energy costs are driving homeowners to look for smarter, more reliable energy solutions.\nThis course introduces the basics of solar and battery microgrids and how they can be integrated into new home construction to provide energy independence, backup power, and long-term savings.\nTopics Covered:\nWhy Solar Now? – Understand the rising demand for electricity and why solar energy is becoming essential for modern homes.\nWhat is a Home Microgrid? – Learn how solar panels or solar roofs, inverters, and batteries work together to create a self-powered home.\nHow Solar Roofs Work – Overview of solar roofing systems that combine aesthetics with energy production.\nSmart Battery Backup – See how home batteries provide silent, automatic backup during outages and reduce reliance on the grid.\nDesigning for Energy Use – How heating systems and seasonal energy use impact solar system size and performance.\nFinancial Incentives – Learn about federal tax credits and how homeowners save money over time.\nConstruction-Friendly Installation – Explore how these systems are designed to fit into the building process with minimal disruption.\nWhy Builders Should Care  – Offering solar microgrids can increase home value, attract buyers, and provide a competitive edge.\n\n\n\nInstructor: Stephen Cobb, Solar Manager KPost Roofing\nAbout Stephen:\n\nStephen Cobb leads the solar battery division at KPost Roofing, a Dallas-based company with 500 employees across its commercial, residential, solar, and moving divisions.\nStephen was recruited by Tesla to join KPost with the goal of expanding Tesla Solar Roof installations throughout Texas. He is certified in the Tesla Solar Roof, Tesla Powerwall, and other major solar battery brands available in the U.S.\nApproximately 60% of KPost’s solar installations are for new construction projects.\nStephen is a graduate of UC Berkeley and lives in Dallas with his wife and three children.\n\n\nThis class is offered in person only\nRegistration Deadline: July 23rd\n \n
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LOCATION:5816 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX
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