HTSA (Home Theater Specialists of America) and Sharp have partnered to certify 23 individuals from 16 various member organizations within HTSA. These members were schooled in the art of sales, design, integration, and installation of grid-tied, photovoltaic, solar energy systems.

Sharp offered two-day courses taught by Michael Amati of Sharp Solar. The first of the classes took place in Huntington Beach, California, July 27-28. The second class took place at the Sharp facilities in Mahwah, New Jersey, August 24-25. These classes included hands-on installation and design as well as many hours of classroom instruction and testing.

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If you were struggling with your green conscious over whether you should get a home theater or entertainment center, but feeling guilty about the amount of power it would consume, struggle no more! Just get the new Guiltless Green Home Theater, designed by The Home Theater Specialists of America, HTSA, an association of 61 custom home theater designers.

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HTSA’s cocktail party was held on the eve of the opening of the 20th Anniversary CEDIA Expo, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

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Stephen Silver

The Home Theater Specialists of America (HTSA) and Sharp announced this week that 23 individuals from 16 HTSA member organizations have been given their Solar Energy Certification, as the result of a two-day course taught earlier this summer in both New Jersey and California.

““This was an incredible opportunity for our members. HTSA represents some of the finest integrators in the world and our clients are constantly asking how we can help reduce their carbon footprint, while enhancing life at home,” HTSA director of training David Berman said as part of the announcement. “Now we have 16 members who are qualified to install solar panels, a major step for the organization.”

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By David Dritsas

With CEDIA just around the corne, Luxury CE asked David Berman, director of traning for the Home Theater Specialists of America (HTSA), some questions about what he expects to see at the upcoming show and how HTSA fits in.

What do you think will be the biggest news to come out of the show?

David Berman: 3D TV will be very hot and so will music servers, despite the decision on the video side against Kaleidescape. I also believe the new Crestron Prodigy entrance will gain a lot of attention.

Stephen Silver

The Home Theater Specialists of America (HTSA) and Sharp announced this week that 23 individuals from 16 HTSA member organizations have been given their Solar Energy Certification, as the result of a two-day course taught earlier this summer in both New Jersey and California.

““This was an incredible opportunity for our members. HTSA represents some of the finest integrators in the world and our clients are constantly asking how we can help reduce their carbon footprint, while enhancing life at home,” HTSA director of training David Berman said as part of the announcement. “Now we have 16 members who are qualified to install solar panels, a major step for the organization.”

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