Iowa state partner and advisory committee

University of Northern Iowa

Who We Are:

The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa is dedicated to promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.  Our mission is to empower Iowans with the knowledge, experiences, tools, and inspiration needed to create a sustainable future for Iowa communities.

Our Team:

	Kamyar Enshayan, Executive Director Kamyar provides guidance and oversight for the Iowa program and tracks and reports on the program's progress. Contact: email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 319-273-7575
	Jeff Beneke, Program Director Jeff promotes solar training opportunities in the state and works to develop a network of people within the solar industry.  He will assist the MREA in identifying training needs and opportunities for Iowa participants.  Jeff assists instructors to identify resources and opportunities to enhance their training programs.  He connects instructors to resources, funding, and other opportunities. Contact: email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 319-273-3850
	Carole Yates, Communication and Grants Coordinator Carole promotes solar training opportunities in the state and works to develop a network of people within the solar industry.  She will assist the MREA in identifying training needs and opportunities for Iowa participants.  Carole assists instructors to identify resources and opportunities to enhance their training programs.  She connects instructors to resources, funding, and other opportunities. Contact: email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 319-273-7599

Our Goal for Iowa:

Iowa is working to expand solar training opportunities, the number of solar installers and the solar industry in the state.  Our goal is to provide solar professionals with customized resources to support high quality, home-grown training opportunities in the state.  We believe that by working together, Iowa's solar training organizations can create a skilled workforce that is ready to meet the needs of an emerging green economy.

Our Advisory Group:

Joe Bolkcom - Iowa Senate District #39

Debbie Dowell - Iowa Workforce Development – Burlington

Bill Haman - Iowa Energy Center

Kim King - Alliant Energy Interstate Power & Light

Bill McAnally - Public Citizen

Todd McGee - Iowa Workforce Development

Warren McKenna - Farmers Electric Cooperative

Helen Miller - Iowa House District #49

Pete Olson - Cedar Falls Utilities

Greg Watkins - Iowa Office of Energy Independence

Participating Instructors and Institutions:

Mike Brueschke of Iowa Central Community College – Fort Dodge

Randall Lowe of Hawkeye Community College – Waterloo

Dennis Pottratz of Iowa Renewable Energy Association – Iowa City

Jeff Benz of Iowa Renewable Energy Association – Iowa City

Chad Plante of Western Iowa Tech Community College – Sioux City

Rick Chambers of Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids