Professional Certificate in Energy Retrofit: Results-Oriented

• Energy Auditing: An overview of the energy audit process, including energy assessment techniques, data analysis, and report writing. This unit will cover both residential and commercial buildings, with a focus on identifying energy-saving opportunities.
• Building Science: An understanding of building physics and how it relates to energy efficiency. Topics will include heat transfer, air leakage, moisture management, and building materials. This unit will provide a foundation for making informed decisions about retrofit measures.
• HVAC Systems: This unit will cover the basics of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including design, installation, and maintenance considerations. Students will learn about high-efficiency equipment, system sizing, and load calculations.
• Lighting and Electrical Systems: An overview of lighting and electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings, including energy-efficient technologies, installation, and maintenance. This unit will cover lighting design principles, power distribution, and code compliance.
• Renewable Energy Technologies: Students will learn about various renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and geothermal systems. This unit will cover system design, installation, and maintenance considerations, as well as incentives and regulations.
• Building Envelope Retrofits: This unit will cover the various retrofit measures that can be taken to improve the energy efficiency of building envelopes, including insulation, air sealing, and window upgrades. Students will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each measure, as well as installation techniques.
• Energy Modeling and Simulation: Students will learn about the use of energy modeling and simulation software to analyze building energy performance and evaluate retrofit measures. This unit will cover the basics of building energy models, input data, and interpretation of results.
• Project Management and Implementation: This unit will cover the practical aspects of implementing energy retrofit projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and communication with stakeholders. Students will learn about project management tools and techniques, as well as strategies for overcoming common challenges.
• Policy and Incentives: An overview of the policies and incentives that can support energy retrofit projects, including tax credits, rebates, and grants. This unit will cover the basics of energy policy, financing