Essentials of Community Energy and Emissions Management

The Essentials of Community Energy and Emissions Management microcredential offers a comprehensive and practical approach to understanding and implementing energy-efficient and clean energy solutions in communities. On-site renewable energy, zero-emission energy-efficient buildings, and zero-carbon transportation are the key themes of this program. This microcredential centers on learning how to create a Community Energy and Emissions Management Plan (CEEP), providing the foundational knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges of energy use and emissions in community planning and management.

This microcredential is ideal for professionals in the fields of urban planning, engineering, environmental science, and public administration. It is also beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their expertise in sustainable community development and energy management.

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Identify the sources and distribution of energy and emissions within a community
• Analyse the impact of buildings on climate change, understand their energy consumption, and develop strategies to reduce their emissions
• Assess the influence of transportation on climate change, understand its energy use, and devise methods to lower its emissions

Explore opportunities for producing clean and renewable energy at the community level, including methods for carbon storage and capture. Planned assessments vary and include quizzes, hands-on learning activities, and participation during lectures.

This microcredential provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges of energy use and emissions in community planning and management. The microcredential equips learners with skills to identify the energy source and distribution, assess community assets and their energy and emissions, and identify options for clean and renewable energy for their community. They will learn the tools and skills to develop a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) that suits their community’s needs and context.

• Essentials of Net-Zero and Passive House Construction
• Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction
• Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional