EXERM 4294 - Renewable Energy Project Economics
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.
As you build your competencies, this course may also support your progress toward the SETPâ„¢ Sustainable Energy Technologies Professional designation.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Alberta’s Continuing Education website.
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.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you 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
- 🗸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. You will 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.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate : Core Courses