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Course Description

Work through the economics of siting and starting a renewable energy project as you examine related business cases under the different perspectives of the three stakeholders involved in the development and approval of all energy projects: regulators, project investors, and the local community. Learn how to balance the costs and benefits to ensure projects are positive for each involved party.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at industry executives, environmental professionals, project managers, power producers and regulators, those working in government agencies, utility companies, and energy agencies, as well as developers and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Calculate the viability of a given project;
  • Assess the impact of a project's location on the economics of the project;
  • Explore the viability of renewable energy projects relative to non-renewable options;
  • Explore different analytical tools that can be used to address questions of project benefits;
  • Compare and contrast three different perspectives on the economic benefits of a project (regulator, proponent, and nearby community, including indigenous communities).

Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS
  • There are no prerequisites for this course; however, prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel or spreadsheets is recommended for student success.
  • This course delivery format is bichronous. 100% of course content is delivered online. Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course. The asynchronous dates course cover course work/assessments in between synchronous sessions and post-course assessments. To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Renewable Energy Project Economics
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Oct 30, 2024 to Dec 07, 2024
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 30, 2024 to Dec 07, 2024
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2024
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Nov 06, 2024
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Nov 15, 2024
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Nov 22, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Schedule Details
Contact Hours
25.0
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Students will require a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset).
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