Certificate in Renewable Energy Management
A New Program on Technology, Policy and Finance for the Non-Installer
Business professionals and students are keenly aware of the changing energy landscape. Many professionals want to know more about the renewable energy industry but find that available workshops on renewables are too technical or geared for the installer. The goal of the CREM program is not only to provide a sound foundation of how existing renewable energy technologies work, but also to have a firm grasp of policies and financial options so they can make informed decisions as a manager and businessperson in the renewable energy industry.
The 40-hour CREM program is part of the Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series.
CREM graduates will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of how solar electric and solar thermal technologies work.
- Describe renewable energy policy terminology.
- Understand how federal, state and local policies, incentives and regulations can affect the health of the renewable energy industry.
- Navigate the current financial landscape and assess different financial models
- Get NABCEP Technical Sales education credits for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification Exam (must meet other NABCEP requirements)
Don’t need the Certificate? You can take these short-courses housed under the CREM program.
Topics and Activities Include:
Technology
- Basics of how solar technologies work
- Technology applications and business considerations
- Common technical issues
- Future of the grid
- Tour of systems
Policy
- Overview of the renewable energy policy landscape
- Definitions and how policy design impacts financial investments
- Maximize the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) website
Finance
- Overview of financing options for residential and commercial Systems
- RECs, sRECs and Carbon Credits
- Identifying revenue streams
- Risk management and contract structuring
Additional topics for marketing, sales, and understanding the permitting process will likewise be offered.
Location:
The program is onsite and online. Participants are required to be present in Raleigh, North Carolina on the first two days and last day of class. A day-long class mid-course will be held in Raleigh and also be available online. The majority of the course topics will be a recorded 2-hour or less webinar that may be retrieved at a later time. This provides more flexibility to those who cannot attend the live online session.
Expectations and Outcomes:
Participants will be required to attend 90% of the class, pass the short quizzes and submit a group project and a 5-10 page document of their project to complete the program. Successful students receive a non-degree certificate from NC State University.
Continuing Education Credits:
Continuing education credits are available for registered architects and Certified Public Accountants.
Schedule and Fees:
March 14 – May 28, 2013
September 12 – November 19, 2013 Register here.
Click here to download the tentative schedule of courses.
Registration Fee: $1,998 $1,798
Dates scheduled onsite in Raleigh: September 12 – 13, October 10 (also online) and November 19th.
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Don’t need the Certificate?
Register for these CREM classes individually:
Overview of Renewable Energy Technology and Project Development
September 12 – 13, 2013. This 14-hour course includes topics on how technologies work, market trends, siting projects, choosing the right technology and products for a project, and tours of renewable energy systems and the FREEDM System Center. $499
September 25, 2013. This 1.5 hour webinar covers strategies for marketing and selling residential and commercial systems. $49
October 10, 2013. This day-long class covers and overview of federal and North Carolina policies, policies that drive global and domestic markets, solar financial modeling, and ownership structures using tax credits.
Practical Aspects of Renewable Energy Project Development
November 19, 2013. This half-day class review policy and contracts to help manage and assess risks of project development, and covers topics on contract structuring and documentation. $149
For more information contact Lyra Rakusin or 919.513.7769