Introductory Seminars for Contractors, Vendors and ESCO’s: Did you know that Solutions for Business has a unique feature that allows the rebate check to be sent directly to a third party, such as a contractor?  Participate in an introductory seminar to learn about the program, how to correctly apply for rebates, and how to tell your customers about these valuable incentives. Call the program hotline for more information on contractor training: 866-277-5605

Tuition Discount Eligibility: The Solutions for Business program offers tuition reimbursement (up to 50%) for approved energy-related training courses. Eligibility must be determined before the course commences and is limited to APS non-residential customers whose job relates to their company's energy use and Solutions for Business Trade Allies.

APS Technical Training Series
Solutions for Business offers a technical training series to help business owners, facilities staff and others to make informed decisions about energy efficiency improvements.  Registration information will appear approximately 30 days prior to each workshop.  Updates to past workshops can be found at the bottom of this page.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming workshops: 

Whole Building Design
July 21, 2010
Phoenix Airport Marriott
New incentives for New Construction which looks at buildings as an energy system and rewards smart design.  Important information for architects, engineers, and building owners with steps to achieve high efficiency buildings.  REGISTER HERE

Energy Efficiency Economics
August 18, 2010
Tempe Mission Palms
Why is energy efficiency the wisest energy investment you can make?  Come hear how to make the business case, including financing, to management that making an investment in energy efficiency is less expensive than doing nothing.

Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR
September 28, 2010
Training 2 You
Benchmarking sets a baseline for measuring and evaluating results from energy saving improvements.  Property managers, facility managers, maintenance staff and building engineers are invited to this interactive class to learn how to start the benchmarking process for your buildings using ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager - a free, online program - and learn how your building energy use compares to similar buildings as well as tips on how to achieve ENERGY STAR building certification.

Energy Information Services (EIS) User Conference
October 20, 2010
Downtown Phoenix Sheraton
Are you ready to earn your Master's in EIS?  This course is for APS customers who have contracted an EIS system and would like to master advanced uses for the software.  Cody Graves will coach you on turning knowledge into power savings!  Internet access will be provided to enable live use of your account during class.

Specialty & Outdoor Lighting
November 17, 2010
Black Canyon Conference Center
Lighting beyond fluorescents: this course will bring expers from APS outdoor lighting research to present findings on new technologies, as well as advancements in LED and other outdoor lighting technologies quickly becoming more cost-effective options.

Certified Energy Manager Program
Three-month course leads to Certified Energy Manager designation.
Contact: Wayne Dobberpuhl, APS, 602-250-2535, wayne.dobberpuhl@aps.com


ACCA-AZ

Sonoran Sustainable Building Advisor Program
Sustainable Building Advisor Certification
Nine month course which presents principles and best practices upon which the LEED framework is based. Classes begin February 26, 2010. 

The Electric League of Arizona Trainings

Facility Maintenance Technician 

Certificate in Facility Maintenance  Graduates receive the “Master Facility Maintenance Technician” designation and a certificate of completion from the ELA Institute for Facility Management Education. Tuition reimbursement is available from APS for non-residential customers and Trade Allies upon the successful completion of this certificate program.

Building Operator Training Certificate Program  

Green Ideas/United States Green Building Council Trainings

Starting Jan 1, 2010 APS will be adjusting the training reimbursement program for LEED accreditation trainings in response to USGBC changes in courses, testing and qualifications. The new LEED course program under USGBC may qualify for 50% tuition reimbursement as follows, but as always each person and class must be individually approved by APS or its designated representative*:

Green Associate Classes – Will not qualify

Specialization Classes: