
The following links feature samples of current energy conservation, energy management, and advanced HVAC/R certificates, degrees, or courses. We welcome submissions for other programs and courses including those which are pending state approval. Please contact schools directly for additional information.
| Course Only | |
| Degree or Certificate Program |
Building Automation & Direct Digital Controls
| Clover Park Technical College (Lakewood, WA): HVAC 160 Siemens Controls (intro to DDC) | |
| Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI): HVAC 415 Direct Digital Control | |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Clarkston, GA): 1-1/2 year diploma & 2- yr. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree | |
| Laney College (Oakland, CA): 2-yr. certificate and Associate of Science (AS) degree | |
| Lansing Community College (Lansing, MI): HVAC 251 Fundamentals of Direct Digital Control | |
| Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut, CA): Certificate in BAS | |
| Oakland Community College (Bloomfield Hills, MI): AET 2510 Direct Digital Controls | |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport, PA): Bachelor of Science degree | |
| Pikes Peak Community College (Colorado Springs, CO): Certificate in DDC | |
| Portland Community College (Portland, OR): FMT 202 DDC Advanced Technology | |
| South Seattle Community College (Seattle, WA): Controls – Basics of Building Automation course | |
| Wenatchee Valley College (Wenatchee, WA): ESRT 215 Commercial DDC HVAC Controls |
Building Commissioning & Retrocommissioning
| Laney College: ECT 25 Introduction to Building Commissioning & ECT 26 Advanced Building Commissioning | |
| Lansing Community College (Lansing, MI): AEET 256 Building Commissioning | |
| Portland Community College: FMT 265 Building Commissioning I | |
| Sacramento City College (Sacramento, CA): Commercial Building Energy Auditing and Commissioning Specialist Certificate | |
| University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI): Four types of certifications from the Dept. of Engineering | |
| Wenatchee Valley College: ESRT 238 Commissioning, LEED, and TAB |
Building Science
| Community College of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA): Building Science, AAS degree |
Commercial HVAC/R
| Ferris State University: HVACR Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science degree | |
| Gateway Community College (Phoenix, AZ): Construction and HVAC | |
| Greenville Technical College (Greenville, SC): Commercial and Industrial Air Conditioning certificate | |
| Laney College: Commercial HVAC Systems certificate and AS degree | |
| Lansing Community College: HVAC/R-Energy Mgmt Engineering Technology, AAS degree | |
| L.A. Trade Technical College (Los Angeles, CA): REF A/C 165 – Thermal Energy Storage and Heat Recovery, REF A/C 210 – Refrigeration System Efficiency Factors | |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology: Bachelor of Science degree, AAS degree in Mechanical Systems, & AAS degree in Refrigeration Systems | |
| Pikes Peak Community College: AAS degree | |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology (Jackson, TN): Diploma | |
| Wenatchee Valley College: Certificates of Completion and Associate of Technical Science (ATS) degree |
Energy Accounting
| Edmonds Community College (Lynnwood, WA): Energy Accounting Specialist Certificate |
Energy Auditing & Assessment
| Cascadia Community College (Bothell, WA): Energy Audit Specialist certificate | |
| Cedar Valley College (Lancaster, TX): Residential Building Performance Technology Rater certificate, Specialist certificate, AAS degree & Green Jobs Training (cont. education) incl. ENER 2474 Commercial Energy Auditing | |
| College of Lake County (Grayslake, IL): Energy Audit, AAS degree | |
| Edmonds Community College: Energy Efficiency Technician certificate & Residential Energy Auditor certificate | |
| Laney College: ECT 29 Data Analysis for Performance Monitoring | |
| L.A. Trade Technical College: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency certificate | |
| Sacramento City College: Commercial Building Energy Audits and Calculations | |
| Shoreline Community College (Shoreline, WA): Clean Energy Technology | |
| South Seattle Community College (Georgetown campus, Seattle, WA): Commercial Energy Auditing – Parts 1 & 2 |
Energy Management
| Bismarck State College (Bismarck, ND): Bachelor of Applied Science (for supervisory and management positions in the energy industry); AAS degree, certificate, or diploma in energy-related field required for enrollment | |
| Bronx Community College (Bronx, NY): Environmental Technology | |
| Cascadia Community College: Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices (ETSP) (incl. courses in business and economics) | |
| Delaware Technical & Community College (Georgetown, Dover, Newark, RI): Associate degree | |
| Edmonds Community College: Associate of Technical Arts degree | |
| Elgin Community College (Elgin, IL): Certificate and AAS degree | |
| Lane Community College (Eugene, OR): AAS degree | |
| Lansing Community College: AAS degree | |
| Mt Wachusett Community College (Gardner, MA): Certificate and Associate degree | |
| Salt Lake Community College (Salt Lake City, UT): 18-month cohort & AAS degree |
Indoor Air Quality
| Elgin Community College: ECS 114 IAQ for Commercial Buildings | |
| GateWay Community College: MEC206 HVAC VII: Air Quality and Energy Conservation, apprenticeship course | |
| Laney College: ECT 213 Indoor Air Quality and Building Envelope | |
| L.A. Trade Technical College: REF A/C 250 Indoor Air Quality | |
| Wenatchee Valley College: ESRT 136 Indoor Air Quality |
Lighting
| Edmonds Community College: Commercial Lighting Auditor certificate | |
| Laney College: E/ET 226 Lighting Efficiency Technology |
Sustainable Facilities Operations
| Delaware Technical & Community College: Facility Energy Management certificate | |
| Edmonds Community College: Building Operations and Maintenance certificate | |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee, WI): Sustainable Facilities Operations, AAS degree | |
| Portland Community College: Facilities Maintenance Technology certificate & AAS degree | |
| Seneca College (Toronto, Canada): Building Systems Engineering Technician, 2-yr. diploma |
Weatherization
| Numerous community colleges have received funding from federal agencies and other sources to establish residential weatherization programs. Refer to your local college districts, career centers, and workforce investment boards for a complete list. |