Course Description

This course provides a broad spectrum of information regarding basic residential energy conservation. Through structured classroom and hands-on skill building, the student will learn about the principles of energy, building shell construction, air leakage, insulation, windows and doors, heating, lighting, cooling, water heating, health, and safety. This course, or its equivalency, is a required class for the Renewable Energy Certificate Program. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify technologies and practices that reduce the energy consumption of a home over its lifetime.
• Describe the life-cycle phases and their impact on the green environment.

Application:

• Examine how weatherization goals are met by reducing heating and cooling losses and by reducing air infiltration.
• Assess methods to reduce home energy consumption.

Integration:

• Design methods to improve energy efficiency in an every-day home.

Human Dimension:

• Be aware of your personal role in the green environment.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Select actions to improve your personal environmental impact at home.
• Identify how a home can contribute to global warming.

Learning How to Learn:

• Initiate the techniques most appropriate for real-world applications.