Posted in Action 9, WFTV 9
Navigating the wild west of home solar power
Author: Jeff Deal
Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, comments on the growth in workforce needed for the solar industries to support consumers.
Energy News
Space Coast Community Celebrates Its 25th Year Recognizing Exemplary Science Teachers
Six outstanding science teachers received the distinguished Exemplary Science Teacher Award from the Space Coast Science Education Alliance (SCSEA) last 
week at a dinner honoring their achievement. The award is given in recognition of Brevard County teachers who go above and beyond to foster a love of learning and develop science literacy among their students.
“When SCSEA started this program 25 years ago, it was to encourage exemplary science teachers to keep up their great work, and for the community to say thank you for the sacrifices that teachers and their families make. That goal remains the same,” said Susan Schleith, SCSEA treasurer and FSEC educator. “Our outstanding science teachers are the key reason Brevard is among the top Florida school districts in science education.”
The dinner was hosted by UCF’s Florida Solar Energy Center®, where FSEC Deputy Director, Philip Fairey, addressed the teachers with some notable remarks. “The scientific method is rigorous—requiring defensible evidence-based results. Science is not a belief as some claim. Rather, it is a method of discovery that has significantly improved human existence over time. And this is what you do—you teach our children what science is and why it is so important.”
All solar is good, but here’s why rooftop solar is better
Posted in Tampa Bay Times
All solar is good, but here’s why rooftop solar is better
Author: Michael Cohen
Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, shares comment that “rooftop solar is cheaper than utility-scale solar”.
Floridians shouldn’t have to choose between insuring their home or having solar panels
Posted in Tampa Bay Times
Floridians shouldn’t have to choose between insuring their home or having solar panels
Authors: Heaven Campbell, Angel Conlin
Philip Fairey, deputy director at the Florida Solar Energy Center, shares comments about rooftop solar panels and storm damage.
Southern Florida college to fill gap for more certified solar workers
Posted in PV Magazine
Southern Florida college to fill gap for more certified solar workers
Author: Michael Schoeck
Colleen Kettles, director of workforce and business development at FSEC, shares excitement about developing the Solar Energy Technician Apprenticeship with St. Petersburg College.