Solar/Renewable Energy

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Online Renewable Energy Classes

Energy Audit Training:

This course trains Energy Auditors to help homeowners and business owners discover how they can save on energy bills and reduce their carbon footprints by reducing and/or eliminating energy waste. Topics covered include:

  • Energy Basics
  • Building Assessment
  • Air Leakage
  • HVAC Systems
  • Domestic Hot Water
  • Lighting & Appliances
  • Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification
  • Duct Blaster Training
  • Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)

Course length is approximately 200 hours. Tuition is $695. Click here to register.

Solar PV Training:

Solar energy is a pollution-free source and a rapidly expanding career field with bright promise for the future. This course provides the basics of photovoltaic (PV) installations. Topics covered include:

  • Types of Solar Systems
  • Electrical Safety
  • Basics of Electricity
  • How Solar Electricity Works
  • Solar Modules
  • Connection of Modules
  • Assembling a PV System
  • Inverters
  • Solar Site Assessments
  • Estimating PV Production
  • Grounding
  • Array Layout
  • Racking Design
  • Ground Mounting Systems
  • Sales & Marketing

Course length is approximately 250 hours. Tuition is $895. Register here.

MRES Member Discount

If you are a Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) member, you may receive a $10 discount on the course fee.

Please contact the Century College registration office at 651.779.3341 to receive the discounted rate.

Contact

Mike Gallagher
Century College Training Coordinator
651.779.5782
CECT Registration 651.779.3341