- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course, students will dive into the world of renewable energy sources and systems for heat and electricity and carbon capture. Students will learn how to evaluate technologies based on cost factors, technology readiness, site specific conditions and other risk factors. Students will also learn to move from project concepts to implementation and discover funding sources, develop pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and much more.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
In this course, students will dive into the world of renewable energy sources and systems for heat and electricity and carbon capture. Students will learn how to evaluate technologies based on cost factors, technology readiness, site specific conditions and other risk factors. Students will also learn to move from project concepts to implementation and discover funding sources, develop pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and much more.
- Identify sources of renewable energy for heat and electricity and how they fit into the community energy and emissions planning process.
- Evaluate systems and technologies on Initial Cost, Total Cost of Ownership, ROI, Operation and Maintenance (parts, skills), risk, etc.
- Evaluate systems for carbon capture and related business models for carbon credits.
- Explain factors affecting project viability, outline issues that may arise during project planning and implementation and identify project planning and construction funding sources.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to On-site Renewable Energy (XZEB 1205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Essentials of Community Energy and Emissions Management
Microcredential Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.