Renewable Energy Option AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
The degree in energy management/ renewable energy prepares students for work as a mid-level technician in the renewable energy industry. Students seeking this degree design, retrofit, test, balance and troubleshoot environmental controls and renewable energy systems. The course of study includes work in the fields of solar heating, wind energy, solar electricity, and energy auditing. Students learn to evaluate energy management and renewable energy systems in both residential and commercial buildings. Students study ways to optimize existing residential and commercial building automation systems as well as new state-of-the-art systems. In addition to classroom study, students actually perform energy audits and systems analysis on buildings located in the Elgin area.
Established in 1996
CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1280.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,028.00 |
| Books | $3,848.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Renewable Energy Option AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
The degree in energy management/ renewable energy prepares students for work as a mid-level technician in the renewable energy industry. Students seeking this degree design, retrofit, test, balance and troubleshoot environmental controls and renewable energy systems. The course of study includes work in the fields of solar heating, wind energy, solar electricity, and energy auditing. Students learn to evaluate energy management and renewable energy systems in both residential and commercial buildings. Students study ways to optimize existing residential and commercial building automation systems as well as new state-of-the-art systems. In addition to classroom study, students actually perform energy audits and systems analysis on buildings located in the Elgin area.
Established in 1996
CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1280.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,028.00 |
| Books | $3,848.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes