 People, Profit, and Planet
Businesses that succeed in the future will use on-site, renewable energy solutions, maximizing energy efficiency, while tracking emissions reductions as closely as profits.
The Specialized Studies Program in Sustainable Buildings: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy capitalizes on our country’s demand for the creation of clean–and efficient–energy alternatives. Businesses with a smart energy focus today will mitigate financial downturns, reduce expenses and increase profitability. Energy efficient buildings have emerged as one of the largest employment growth areas with an estimated 38–43% of the total carbon emissions in the U.S. tied directly to buildings.
Who Should Attend
The program is intended for individuals seeking a career change and positions within the renewable energy management profession and those who currently plan, design, construct and maintain energy resource management programs within the built environment. This program will benefit those who seek to distinguish themselves across a wide variety of disciplines, including architecture, engineering, construction, facility and manufacturing management/operations, and those responsible for improving business competitiveness and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Program Benefits
- Analyze best practices in green buildings that directly benefit both the environment and the bottom line.
- Strategize how energy action plans can give businesses the differentiation and competitive advantage in today’s green economy.
- Identify key energy movements and legislation that impact business in all forms.
- Apply energy efficiency and climate change reduction strategies to existing and new construction buildings to meet federal, state and local green standards.
- Identify and apply energy and water conservation in existing buildings.
Specialized Studies Requirements
A Specialized Studies Award is presented to students who complete a minimum of 120 hours of studies with a grade of “C” or better. All requirements must be fulfilled within five years from the date of enrolment in the first course in the program. |
