A Model for Collaboration: A Model for Collaboration: CERETCERET’’ss Renewable Energy Renewable Energy

Technology CertificateTechnology Certificate

Barbara AndereggBarbara AndereggCoCo--Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator

September 21, 2010September 21, 2010

Ken Ken WalzWalz, Principal Investigator, Principal InvestigatorMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Barbara Anderegg, CoBarbara Anderegg, Co--Principal Principal InvestigInvestig..Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Debra Rowe, Debra Rowe, CoCo--Principal InvestigatorPrincipal InvestigatorOakland Community CollegeOakland Community College

David David ShonkwilerShonkwiler, Dean, DeanMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Consortium for Education in Renewable Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology, Energy Technology, NSFNSF--DUE DUE 09032930903293

Barbara Anderegg, Principal InvestigatorBarbara Anderegg, Principal InvestigatorMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Ken Walz, CoKen Walz, Co--Principal InvestigatorPrincipal InvestigatorMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Debra Rowe, Senior PersonnelDebra Rowe, Senior PersonnelOakland Community CollegeOakland Community College

David David ShonkwilerShonkwiler, Dean, DeanMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical College

Partnerships for Education in Renewable Partnerships for Education in Renewable Energy Technology, Energy Technology, NSFNSF--DUE DUE 05017640501764

How do twoHow do two--year college programs year college programs change to reflect new and emerging change to reflect new and emerging technologies such as renewable energy?technologies such as renewable energy?

•Bring all stakeholders together and let them retain

their own identity

•Let each partner institution bend a little toward the

greater good

•Provide a strong link to the workforce

•Disseminate the model

Madison AreaTechnical College

Oakland Community

College

Midwest RenewableEnergy Association

Solar EnergyInternational

BrevardCommunity

College

http://www.ceret.ushttp://www.ceret.us

1010--468468--100100 Solar & Other Renewable Energy SystemsSolar & Other Renewable Energy Systems 441010--468468--110110 Energy ManagementEnergy Management 442020--623623--290290 Renewable Energy for Renewable Energy for InternatlInternatl. Develop.. Develop. 3

1010--468468--120120 Alternative Fuel and Electric VehiclesAlternative Fuel and Electric Vehicles 331010--468468--130130 Photovoltaic DesignPhotovoltaic Design 221010--468468--134134 Advanced PhotovoltaicsAdvanced Photovoltaics 221010--468468--140140 Sustainable Home DesignSustainable Home Design 221010--468468--150150 Introduction to Wind EnergyIntroduction to Wind Energy 331010--468468--160160 Introduction to Biomass EnergyIntroduction to Biomass Energy 33

1010--468468--121121 Introduction to Ethanol FuelIntroduction to Ethanol Fuel 111010--468468--130130 Introduction to Biodiesel FuelIntroduction to Biodiesel Fuel 111010--468468--123123 Intro to Hybrid Electric VehiclesIntro to Hybrid Electric Vehicles 111010--468468--131131 Basic Photovoltaics and Site AssessmentBasic Photovoltaics and Site Assessment 111046810468--132132 Intermediate PhotovoltaicsIntermediate Photovoltaics 111010--468468--133133 Advanced Photovoltaics InstallationAdvanced Photovoltaics Installation 111010--468468--141141 Solar Domestic Hot Water and Solar Domestic Hot Water and

Space Heating SystemsSpace Heating Systems 111010--468468--142142 Solar Domestic Hot Water Site Assess.Solar Domestic Hot Water Site Assess. 111010--468468--151151 Wind Site Assessor TrainingWind Site Assessor Training 111010--468468--152152 Wind Systems Repair/MaintenanceWind Systems Repair/Maintenance 221010--468468--153153 Wind Systems InstallationWind Systems Installation 221010--468468--161161 Anaerobic Digester TechnologyAnaerobic Digester Technology 111010 468468 162162 Wood Combustion Heating SystemsWood Combustion Heating Systems 11

at least 3 cr.at least 3 cr.

at least 3 creditsat least 3 credits

at least 1 at least 1 faceface--toto--facefacecoursecourse

For a total of For a total of 12 credits12 credits

“Beyond the cadre of highly skilled engineersand innovators…

and a limited number of

green-collar workers in just-invented jobs, the new energy economy will be built and sustained

by middle-skill workers in traditional occupations.”

Sarah White, Center on Wisconsin Strategy

Greening of the World of Work: Greening of the World of Work: Implications for O*NETImplications for O*NET--SOC and New SOC and New

and Emerging Occupations Reportand Emerging Occupations Report

Existing green occupations in greater demandExisting green occupations in greater demand

Existing green occupations with significant changeExisting green occupations with significant change

New and emerging green occupationsNew and emerging green occupations

http://http://www.onetcenter.org/reports/Green.htmlwww.onetcenter.org/reports/Green.html

Existing programs that pair with the Renewable Existing programs that pair with the Renewable Energy CertificateEnergy Certificate••AgriscienceAgriscience/business/business••Architecture TechArchitecture Tech••AutomotiveAutomotive••BiotechnologyBiotechnology••Construction and RemodelingConstruction and Remodeling••Civil Engineering TechCivil Engineering Tech••Diesel EquipmentDiesel Equipment••Electrical Engineering TechElectrical Engineering Tech••Electrical ApprenticeElectrical Apprentice••ElectronicsElectronics••Industrial MaintenanceIndustrial Maintenance

Sample Certificate Course Selection:Sample Certificate Course Selection:Photovoltaic Emphasis480-100 Introduction to Renewable Energy 4 cr.481-140 Sustainable Home Design 2 cr482-130 Photovoltaic Design 2 cr482-131 Basic Photovoltaics & Site Assessment 1 cr482-132 Intermediate Photovoltaics 1 cr482-133 Advanced Photovoltaics 2 cr

Related AAS degree programs: Architectural Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Construction and Remodeling; also Electrical Apprentice

Integrating Renewable Energy with Traditional AAS Degree Programs

••Each institution collects fees, accumulates FTEs, Each institution collects fees, accumulates FTEs, and issues grades for its own coursesand issues grades for its own courses

••Thus each institution retains its own intellectual Thus each institution retains its own intellectual property property

••Seasoned renewable energy instructors from Seasoned renewable energy instructors from Solar Energy International (SEI) and Midwest Solar Energy International (SEI) and Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) teach Renewable Energy Association (MREA) teach some coursessome courses

••Madison Area Technical College issues the Madison Area Technical College issues the certificate upon completion of 12 credits certificate upon completion of 12 credits

•• Online courses reach students who otherwise Online courses reach students who otherwise have no access to renewable energy instructionhave no access to renewable energy instruction

•• The certificate provides an entry path to the The certificate provides an entry path to the renewable energy field for new students, for renewable energy field for new students, for those switching careers, and for entrepreneursthose switching careers, and for entrepreneurs

•• The certificate provides technical background The certificate provides technical background for for tradespeopletradespeople and professionals seeking and professionals seeking career recareer re--training in renewable energytraining in renewable energy

•• There is great value in veteran RE installers and There is great value in veteran RE installers and instructors who are familiar with the workforceinstructors who are familiar with the workforce

Spring, 3 creditsSpring, 3 creditsInstructor:Instructor:Josh KaurichJosh Kaurich

Certificate Student DemographicsCertificate Student Demographics

State of Residence:State of Residence:AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MD, MT, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI

Canada, Estonia, South Africa, IsraelCanada, Estonia, South Africa, Israel

Growth Rate of Certificate StudentsGrowth Rate of Certificate Students

Academic year Academic year Number of students Number of students

20062006--2007 2007 42 42

20072007--2008 2008 61 61

20082008--20092009 189189

20092009--20102010 160160

Disseminating the Model

~ 25 schools have asked for help Implementing this model at their institutions

They can create their own certificate (especially their own face-to-face courses) and accept certificate courses as transfer courses

We ask them to post their certificate, course,or program on the IREC and ATEEC directories

Face to Face Certificate CoursesFace to Face Certificate Courses

1010--468468--121121 Introduction to Ethanol FuelIntroduction to Ethanol Fuel 111010--468468--130130 Introduction to Biodiesel FuelIntroduction to Biodiesel Fuel 111010--468468--123123 Intro to Hybrid Electric VehiclesIntro to Hybrid Electric Vehicles 111010--468468--131131 Basic Photovoltaics and Site AssessmentBasic Photovoltaics and Site Assessment 111046810468--132132 Intermediate PhotovoltaicsIntermediate Photovoltaics 111010--468468--133133 Advanced PhotovoltaicsAdvanced Photovoltaics 111010--468468--141141 Solar Domestic Hot Water and Solar Domestic Hot Water and

Space Heating SystemsSpace Heating Systems 111010--468468--142142 Solar Domestic Hot Water Site Assess.Solar Domestic Hot Water Site Assess. 111010--468468--151151 Wind Site AssessmentWind Site Assessment 111010--468468--152152 Wind Systems MaintenanceWind Systems Maintenance 221010--468468--153153 Wind Systems InstallationWind Systems Installation 221010--468468--161161 Anaerobic Digester TechnologyAnaerobic Digester Technology 111010--468468--162162 Wood Combustion Heating SystemsWood Combustion Heating Systems 11

•Drupal portal that allows students passwordentry to view their own progress towards the certificate

•Administer the site through a web-based interface that allows content and user management, report generation and site configuration

•WI Workforce Development Boardsare reimbursing students to take the certificate

•Southwest WFDB is pairing the certificate with a 6-month electro-mechanical certificate at BlackhawkTech College

Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Train the Trainers Train the Trainers AcademiesAcademies

CERET is currently in the planning stages for a CERET is currently in the planning stages for a series of new courses targeting high school and series of new courses targeting high school and two year college instructorstwo year college instructors--Summer academies meet teacher schedulesSummer academies meet teacher schedules--Graduate credit available Graduate credit available --Stipends providedStipends provided--Emphasize handsEmphasize hands--on experienceon experience--Solar electric, solar thermal, and Solar electric, solar thermal, and biofuelsbiofuels--Instructors from MREA, SEI, and MATCInstructors from MREA, SEI, and MATC

Intended Outcomes:-Participating teachers will be able to incorporate new knowledge into existing

classroom and teaching practices

-Interaction between HS and college faculty will cultivate a pathway for students entering technical careers in renewable energy

How do twoHow do two--year college programs year college programs change to reflect new and emerging change to reflect new and emerging technologies such as renewable energy?technologies such as renewable energy?

•Bring all stakeholders together and let them retain

their own identity

•Let each partner institution bend a little toward the

greater good

•Provide a strong link to the workforce

•Disseminate the model

For More Information on the Consortium For More Information on the Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) :Technology (CERET) :

www.ceret.usBarb Anderegg

banderegg@matcmadison.edu608-246-6812