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Continuing Adult Education and Training in Energy

Here you'll find resources on continuing adult education and vocational training opportunities in energy, including classes for homeowners interested in renewable energy systems and in building energy-efficient homes.

Affordable Comfort, Inc.

Offers national and regional training events to building professionals who want to learn about making residential buildings healthier, more comfortable, more energy efficient, more durable, and more affordable through a systems approach.

Alaska Craftsman Home Program

Offers workshops that teach the building science concepts necessary to build energy-efficient homes specifically for northern regions.

Alternative Energy Institute

Presents educational seminars at West Texas A&M University to the public about wind energy in general and the business of using the wind.

Association of Energy Engineers: Seminars

A listing of energy engineering seminars for earning continuing education credits and professional development hours towards license renewals and certifications.

Center for Energy and the Global Environment

Offers online courses about renewable/alternative energy, energy infrastructure management, and the environmental impacts of electricity to Virginia Tech students and those seeking continuing education.

Centre for Alternative Technology

Provides courses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building techniques in the United Kingdom, as well as in other European countries.

Energy & Environmental Building Association: Institute of Building Technology

Features a building science and practice based professional development curriculum specifically designed for the quickly changing building industry.

Florida Solar Energy Center: Education & Training

Offers continuing education units and one- to two-day courses in photovoltaics, home energy rating certification, energy-efficient building strategies, and alternative fuel vehicles.

Fuel Cells 2000: Professional Development

Features a list of technical training opportunities related to fuel cell technologies.

Lighting Education Online

An interactive, Internet-based education program-offered by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-for building, design, and facility management professionals who want to learn more about light and lighting.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Offers workshops in the Midwest on solar electricity, wind power, energy-efficient construction techniques, sustainable living, and more.

National Association of Home Builders: Search Courses

Features a searchable database of the association's available courses for professional home builders.

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners: PV Installer Certification

Provides a set of national standards for photovoltaic (PV) system installers.

Northwest Energy Education Institute

A department within Lane Community College that trains and certifies professionals in energy management, including residential energy auditing and building operation.

Solar Energy International

Offers hands-on workshops and online courses for designing, building, installing, and maintaining renewable energy systems.

Solar Living Institute

Provides hands-on workshops in renewable energy, sustainable living practices, and alternative construction techniques.

Southface Courses and Training

Offers a variety of courses and training events in energy-efficient homebuilding, home energy rating system certification, residential energy codes, and more.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School

Specializes in teaching residential design, including ecologically sound construction.