ENRGY 100    Introduction to Energy Management (3 Credits)

Managing energy use: energy efficiency, environmental protection, energy policy, exhaustible energy supplies, renewable energy potential, climate impacts, cost-effectiveness, compliance and citizenship.
Prerequisite: Minimum English placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.

ENRGY 102    Energy Basics (5 Credits)

Introduction to energy concepts including the overall science of energy, forms of energy, energy types and sources, useful energy and energy conversion, common uses of energy in society, climate change and renewable energy sources.
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 060 or completion of BUS 130 and minimum English placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.

ENRGY 105    Introduction to Sustainability (3 Credits)

Explore and define sustainability. Understand carbon footprints and greenhouse gas inventory. Review major energy systems impacting sustainability, including buildings and transportation. Emphasis on tools to measure sustainability.
Prerequisite: Minimum English placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.

ENRGY 120    Enrgy Efficiency: Design, construction & Retrofit (5 Credits)

Elements of an energy efficient building envelope: heating, cooling; water heating equipment, lighting, appliances, electronics. Includes design strategies & innovations for new construction as well as elements of retrofitting an existing building. Emphasis on residential.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 102. Recommended: CONST 141.

ENRGY 130    Energy Assessment and Analysis (5 Credits)

Assess and analyze energy use in both residential and small commercial settings. Focus on building energy use, heating, cooling, equipment, lighting and appliances. Impacts of operations, maintenance, occupant practices and behavior.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 102. Recommended: CONST 141.

ENRGY 135    Energy Accounting (3 Credits)

Determine the amount of energy used at a site. Consider all forms of energy, benchmark energy use for similar facilities, identify patterns and anomalies in data as indicators of opportunities for efficiency upgrades. Understand utility rates and billing structures.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 102. Recommended: ACCT 101.

ENRGY 140    Energy Efficiency in Commercial Lighting (5 Credits)

Energy efficient light sources, fixtures and techniques; selection of products and elements, development of a lighting plan including controls. Emphasis on small to medium sized businesses.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 100.

ENRGY 145    Building Operations and Maintenance (5 Credits)

Overview of mechanical, electrical and lighting equipment in the operation and maintenance of commercial buildings. Emphasis on energy efficiency, system types, operating parameters, equipment maintenance, and assessment of energy performance.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 120.

ENRGY 150    Renewable Energy Systems (3 Credits)

Exploration of renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, hydro. geothermal, and biofuels as well as exploration of connection to the utility grid for electrical applications.
Prerequisite: Minimum English placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.

ENRGY 245    Energy Management Planning and Operations (5 Credits)

Plan and budget energy use and expenditures for an organization. Energy use inventory, documentation requirements, preparing proposals, budgeting, data management, monitoring and evaluating operational systems.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 135 and MGMT 270. Recommend ACCT& 201.

ENRGY 250    Energy Efficiency Program Planning and Design (5 Credits)

Plan and budget an energy efficiency program or business offering. Select appropriate market for the energy technology and/or service, estimate market potential, develop supply and delivery channels, implement processes, set marketing and sales strategies and goals.
Prerequisite: ENRGY 130 and MGMT 270. Recommend: ACCT& 201 or 203.