Description

Train to be a renewable technology installer and an energy auditor. Help people make greener choices to make buildings more energy efficient. Explore how energy is produced, stored, distributed and used, and learn green building principles for insulation, heating and cooling, electrical, and more. Courses in residential and commercial energy auditing, building science, solar photovoltaic, and bioenergy systems ensure students have the theoretical and practical knowledge they'll need in the field. This program offers multiple pathways to industry-affiliated certifications.

Students will study and monitor the solar, geothermal and building automation systems in Holland College’s CAST building, one of North America’s most energy efficient buildings.

This program is challenging mentally — students need a strong aptitude in math and physics—and physically—there is lots of outdoors work—but offers graduates plenty of work opportunities. Students can also apply for a five-year equivalency toward their Certified Energy Manager designation with the Association of Engineers by taking an additional week of training and writing an exam to become an Energy Manager in Training (EMIT).

When they graduate, students will also be eligible to take the Entry Level Exam in both Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).  Students can also consider furthering their education by pursuing their Bachelor of Applied Management degree.