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Renewable Energy Overview

This Embedded Technical Diploma prepares students with skills necessary for basic geothermal, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and wind services.

Part of a career pathway, the Renewable Energy technical diploma credits apply toward the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.

Career Opportunities

Field Service Technician

HVAC Technician

Maintenance Technician

Service Technician

Just the Facts

Renewable Energy
15 Credit Technical Diploma

Length of Program //
One Year

Delivery Method //

Program Location //
Eau Claire

Program Location //
August

Start Months //
August

Start Dates //
August

 

Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost 

Term 1

$

1,326

Term 2

$

1,397

Books

$

61

 Estimated Total: $2,784

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  Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning. Explore your options today!

 

Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you can take in the Renewable Energy program.

Refrigeration Theory
This course will cover the basic refrigeration cycle and components. Different refrigerants and proper handling will also be included.

Electricity Principles
Wiring and physical properties as they are related to electricity will be covered. Motors, controls and electrical meters used in the HVACR industry will be covered and applied.

Solar/Wind Applications
This course provides an overview of solar water heating, solar air heating, solar photovoltaic and wind applications. Students will be involved in the installation, maintenance, service and performance of these systems. Passive and active solar systems will be reviewed. The declination angle and the effect it has on the sun's radiation during winter and summer is detailed in site evaluation. The student will be given the opportunity to explore and evaluate small wind systems.

Earn Credentials Along the Way

Career Pathways 

Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.

Pathway Certificates

Air ConditioningGas, Heating and AirflowOil, Electric and Hydronic HeatingRefrigeration

Technical Diplomas

Renewable EnergyAir Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration‑HVACR Technician

Associate Degree

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
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Renewable Energy Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.

 

$50K*
Yearly Salary

Renewable Energy professionals make an average starting salary of $50,477.

 

Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions

Transfer your CVTC credits to another institution to continue your education. Explore transfer agreements.

 
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
 

Degrees & Diplomas

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR), Associate Degree

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician, Technical Diploma

Apprenticeships

Steamfitter

Certificates

Air Conditioning

Gas Heating & Airflow

Oil, Electric & Hydronic Heating

Refrigeration

Continue Your Learning

CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.

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