Renewable Energy school training courses in Dearborn, MI (public, in-house or online)

The courses listed below have been developed to form a ten credit hour Renewable Energy Certificate. The
content of the courses will be structured to inform the student of both present and upcoming concepts in
renewable energy. This certificate should interest students who are looking for an alternative to the current
reliance on fossil fuels.

The interaction of buildings and sunlight is rich and complex. This course will examine the many possibilties provided by the sun to power, light and heat our buildings. These possibilities are affected by geographic location, climate, building site, and building form, orientation, fenestration and thermal mass -all of which will be considered. Passive and active solar thermal systems, solar domestic hot water systems and photovoltaics will be studied along with the design strategies to prevent ...

Full archival course description>>

This course will examine the techniques and benefits of daylighting in terms of occupants’ well being and productivity, potential improvements in energy efficiency, and its effects on building form. For daylighting, the relative advantages and disadvantages of toplighting versus sidelighting and the best approaches to the design of both will be covered. The course will also examine the lastest approaches to the design of efficient electric lighting both inside and outside of buildings. The ...

Full archival course description>>

The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management provides students with a broad based knowledge of the sustainable energies industry combined with a solid general education and business and management applications. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management enables students to explore the exciting field of Alternative and Renewable Energy Management with courses in Solar Power, Nuclear Power, Wind Energy, Geothermal Ene...

Full archival course description>>

In six weeks, learn to design wind power systems without leaving your home. This highly interactive online course teaches the foundations of wind power design. While learning at your own pace, you can also get help from our Instructor and meet fellow students online. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Entry-Level Wind Power Associate Certification.

Buy both and save! Receive a $600 credit towards our hands-on 5-Day Wind Energy Boot Camp when you purchase both at once...

Full archival course description>>