Program Overview

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship Certificate

Summary

The Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop a contextualized knowledge of mathematics, and apply it to building science and electricity, to practical problems in the clean energy field.
• Interpret architecture and engineering building plans and models as they relate to the applied code, safety, associated equipment, and performance parameters required for the design of clean energy technologies.
• Analyze heating, cooling, lighting, service water processes, and other energy-efficiency parameters using building energy calculations and economic tools to inform decision making and design for clean energy technologies.
• Layout, size, model, and specify system components using design software to create construction documents for clean energy technology systems.
• Utilize standard accounting practices, project management skills, professional communication skills, and a knowledge of business law to support clean energy technology businesses.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency prepares graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for careers in firms that manage, design, build, market or operate clean energy technologies in the built environment. The program focuses on clean energy technologies and practices that can achieve (or approach) "Net Zero Energy" in buildings. Shoreline works with professional affiliates, advisory committees and accreditation guidelines to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment.

Certificate Of Proficiency (45 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for entire program required.

General Education Requirements (5 Credits)

• Communication - Choose one of the following courses: BTWRT 115, BTWRT 215, ENGL 99, ENGL& 101.

Clean Energy Technology Requirements (40 Credits)

• Choose 40 credits from:
  • Foundation
    • NRG 101 Intro to Renewable NRG
    • NRG 102 Calculations for Energy Technologies
    • NRG 104 Buildings in Context
    • NRG 110 Intro Energy/Sustainability in Built Environment
    • NRG 180 Building Systems and Blueprint Reading
  • Renewable Energy
    • NRG 120 Solar Electric Design & Applications
    • NRG 123 PV Performance Analysis
    • NRG 220 Advanced PV Design
    • NRG 223 Battery Based PV System Design
    • NRG 103 Introduction to Battery Technology
  • High Performing Buildings
    • NRG 162 Large Building Assessment: Building Technology
    • NRG 163 Large Building Energy: Methods & Measurements
    • NRG 200 Zero Energy Building Design
  • Virtual Design and Electives
    • NRG 181 Virtual Design for Energy Technologies
    • NRG 202 Career Seminar for Clean Technology
    • NRG 225 Introduction to SketchUp
    • NRG 226 Advanced Sketch-Up
    • NRG 290 Renewable Energy/Solar Internship
  • Sustainable Business
    • BUS 217 Sustainability-Focused Leadership
    • BUS 218 Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Progress
    • BUS 219 Sustainable Marketing

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates can work in a wide variety of entry level positions such as: renewable energy or high performing systems designers, building energy analysts, energy management specialists, commissioning specialists, and facilities support. Entry level wages range from $14 to $25 an hour.

Potential employers include: A variety of regional and national firms including solar installation firms, consulting engineering firms, contractors, architects, building owners, utilities and manufacturers.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

• Per Quarter
  | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
  US citizen, &
  Eligible non-citizen
  On Campus | Non-WA resident
  Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
  Online Only
  ---|---|---|---|---
  1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
  5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
  12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
  15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 ¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

• Approximately $50 - $150 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Length of Study

• 45 Credits
• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• On Campus

Completion Award

• Certificate of Proficiency

Program Advisor:

• Meghan Oesterle

Program Information:

• Length of Program: 45 Credits
• Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
• Enrollment: Every Quarter
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
  (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
• Website:
• Plan code: EVTCEC45