News (6/20/09): New Energy Management Certificate Offered by UNR

NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO IN FALL 2009

Cutting-edge management tools, energy-saving efforts and green technologies that provide return on investments in businesses and organizations

The new 10-session, 30-hour Energy Management Certificate offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno explores the essentials of building-energy management and examines methods for increasing efficiency and return on investment. Taught by veteran renewable energy and green building expert Scott Terrell, M.A., the program offers training in real-world energy and money-saving strategies to reduce dependence on nonrenewable resources and improve the bottom line.

Developed for building managers, facility/operations managers, construction planners, engineers, maintenance personnel, small business owners, entrepreneurs and others interested in energy resources, this certificate program will help you better manage energy use in your business or organization to reduce energy costs and increase profits. In any economic climate, energy-saving efforts can provide a return on investment exceeding both equity and real estate investments with no risk.

When:  Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 2009; Tuesday evenings, 6-9 p.m.
Where:  University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Fee:  $925 by Aug. 28, 2009; $1050 after Aug. 28 (Fee includes instruction, course materials, refreshment breaks and parking.)
Receive a 10 percent discount when registering three or more people from the same organization.
Instr.: Scott Terrell, M.A.
Sched.#: 094CEM101 (Register online at http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu or by phone at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.)

Session topics include:

* Energy and power use trends
* Siting, buildings and measures
* Space heating/cooling and distribution
* HVAC operations and maintenance
* Electric end-uses
* Gas end-uses
* Lighting
* Emerging technologies
* Water-energy connection
* Water heating and conservation
* Renewable energy/distributed generation
* Modular power generation
* Optimization and analysis of new and existing building performance
* Building types, sectors, green buildings and power systems
* Energy and water economics
* Integration of heating, cooling and power systems
* Energy and water economics
* Demand response
* Corporate and plant procurement
* Incentives and financing energy management measures

To register or for more information, call Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu