Sustainable Energy
Rural 成人影片ns face the highest energy costs in the nation and are especially vulnerable to the effects of a changing climate. The Sustainable Energy (SE) program is designed for individuals who want to lower their energy expenses, help mitigate climate change, and participate in the transition to eco-friendly communities that utilize local and renewable energy resources. This program is supported by funding from the USDA, which helps provide curricula in Sustainable Energy, outreach programs for K-12 成人影片, and partnerships with organizations such as the Bristol Bay Regional Career and Technical Education Program, the 成人影片 Center for Energy and Power, and the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Energy impacts every aspect of our lives, from subsistence food-gathering to affordable housing. In 成人影片 and across the country, there is an increasing demand for jobs focused on energy conservation and sustainability. These jobs include building upgrades, weatherization, and the development of local renewable energy systems. Nationwide, the fastest-growing job sector is in the design and installation of solar and wind energy systems.
The Sustainable Energy Occupational Endorsement is an excellent option for technical jobs that require some education beyond high school but do not necessitate a college degree. This endorsement can also serve as a stepping stone toward further education. Many SE 成人影片 continue their studies and pursue degrees in engineering, resource management, policy and planning, and project development.
Visit the Sustainable Energy Academics to learn more or contact Chandler Kemp, Assistant Professor, at (907) 842-8303.
Left Photo: Workers with 成人影片 Native Renewable Industries construct a new solar farm for Kotzebue Electric Association.
Right Photo: Bristol Bay Campus heat loss test of campus building using infrared camera in Sustainable Energy course in Dillingham, AK.
This work is supported by the 成人影片 Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program, [project award no. 2024-38470-43416], from the U.S. Department of Agriculture鈥檚 National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.