Certified Renewable Energy Professional™ Training Program Agenda

The REP Training Program is not available at this time.

Introduction to Alternative Energy

• Underlying Causes & Effects
• Sustainable Development
• Emerging Technologies (Application)
• Importance of Alternative Energy
• US & Global Energy Consumption

Environmental Impacts

• U.N. Agenda 21
• Energy to Sustainability Relationship
• Global Warming
• Current Environmental Issues
• Environmental Policies & Programs
• Environmental Impact of Alternative Energy
• Cost Benefit Analysis

Alternative Energy & Carbon Reduction

• Introduction to Carbon Emissions (Important Market Trends)
• Climate Change (Strategic Solutions)
• Carbon Emissions Impact (Energy, Economy, Environment)
• Carbon Exchange Markets
• U.S. Climate Legislation
• Low Carbon Economic Incentives

Solar Energy

• Introduction to Solar Energy
• Solar Energy Direct Applications
• Modern Solar Energy Systems (Installation Considerations)
• Solar Energy Indirect Applications
• Solar Thermal Electric Utility Systems

Wind Energy

• History & Utilization
• Design Considerations
• Small Scale Wind Generation
• Onshore Wind
• Offshore Wind
• Economics & Feasibility

Hydropower

• History of Hydropower
• Energy Basics (Calculations)
• Traditional Hydropower Systems Overview
• Hydropower Advancements (New Approaches)

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Technologies

Direct Use Geothermal

Electrical Generation

Ground Source Systems

Heat Pump Applications

Case Examples

Waste to Energy

Waste as Energy Source

Thermal vs. Non-Thermal

Biological Mechanical Treatment (BMT)

Biomass

Waste Fuels (Uses)

Landfill Gas/Gas Turbines

Plasma-Arc Gasification

Fuel Cells

History & Overview

Fuel Cell Design Types

Low, Intermediate & High Temperature Systems

Fuel Cell Technology Application

Hybrid Alternative Energy Systems (Hybrid Renewables)

Overview & System Applications

Combining Alternative Energy Components

Solar & Wind Power Combinations

Pumped Storage

Wind-Generated Hydroelectricty

Creative Energy Storage Applications

Thermal Energy Storage

Mechanical Storage Approaches

Battery Storage (Efficiency & Life Cycle Comparison)

Grid Storage (Intermittent Power Demand Response)

Creative Energy Storage (Combining Renewable Generation)

Alternative Energy Strategies for Buildings

High Performance Buildings

Waste Minimization

Indoor Air Quality

Green Building Rating Systems (LEED & Energy Star Buildings)

International Energy Conservation Code

Biofuels & Transportation Systems

• Developmental Considerations
• Planning Solutions
• Biofuels & Alternative Fuels
• Alternative Energy Vehicles
• Governmental Alternative Energy Programs
• Sustainable Development Policies
• Qualitative & Quantitative Sustainability Analysis
• Sustainability Index Development
• U.S. Federal, State & City Incentive Programs (Legislation)
• EU Renewable Program Goals
• Performance Contracting

Financial Approaches & Incentives for Alternative Energy

• Economic/Financial Solutions
• Cost Benefit Analysis Techniques
• Alternative Financing Options
• Risk Analysis

The Future of Alternative Energy

• Alternative Energy Technology Advancements
• Low/No Carbon Fuel Shift
• Redesigned Carbon Reduction Practices
• Current Research & Demonstration Projects
• Questionable Technologies
• Present Government Action & Future Impacts

Resources & the REP Exam

• REP Standards & Guidelines
• Helpful Resources
• Technical References
• Exam Review & Q&A