energy curriculum
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Energy Curriculum. Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Initiative . Green Energy Jobs. Solar Energy Efficiency Wind Biomass Geothermal Utilities . VC Clean Energy Investment. 2001 - $40.6 Billion = 0.9% 2009 - $17.7 Billion = 12.5%. Annual Growth Rate. Wind = 30.7% - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Energy Curriculum
Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Initiative
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Green Energy Jobs
• Solar
• Energy Efficiency
• Wind
• Biomass
• Geothermal
• Utilities
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VC Clean Energy Investment
2001 - $40.6 Billion = 0.9%
2009 - $17.7 Billion = 12.5%
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Annual Growth Rate
• Wind = 30.7%
• Solar = 29.5%
• Biomass = 1.4%
• Geo = 0.7%
Prior to Economic Downturn
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California’s per capita energy consumption over the past 30 years has remained flat
The U.S. per capita energy consumption has increased by 50% over the same period
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• Between 2006 and 2008, PG&E invest nearly $1 billion in energy efficiency
• SVLG have developed a “Clean and Green Energy Action Plan” for their member businesses.
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• CA Green Building Initiative requires state-owned facilities to be 20% more energy efficient by 2015.
• AB32
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• Total Job Openings = 14,404
• Average Wage = $24.86
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Energy AuditorOccupational Overview• Establish Customer Wants & Needs
• Develop Implementation Strategies
• Collect and Analyze Energy Consumption
• Write Report
• Criminal history
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be able to pass a drug test
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Energy Auditor
• Math
• Computer
• Understanding Plans
• Engineering Principles
• Electrical Usage
• Basic Physics & Chemistry
• Building, Electrical, & Plumbing Codes
Knowledge & Skills
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Energy Auditor
Worker Behaviors
• Reliability
• Customer Service
• Able to Communicate Well
• Be a Team Player
• Safety First
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Energy AuditorMajor Duties
• Inspection
• Data Collection / Field Measurements
• Energy Consumption
• Analysis
• Cost - Benefit
• Recommendation / Feasibility Study
• Audit Report
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Green Building
Occupational Overview• Building Design Concepts
• Drawings & Permitting
• Water and Energy Modeling
• Building Material Selection
• Budgeting
• Research & Analysis
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Green Building
Knowledge & Skills• Building Modeling
• Local Codes
• Math
• Read Plans
• Computer Software
• Communicate Written and Verbally
• Energy and Water
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Green Building
Worker Behaviors• Detail Oriented
• Communication
• Independent
• Safe
• Respectful• Vision
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Green Building
Major Duties• Assess the Site
• Engineer the System
• Produce Plans
• Identify Materials
• Optimize Building Systems
• Maintain and Organize Resources / Documentation
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Green Building
• I am comfortable on a roof and pitches and have no fear of heights.
• I am able to perform mathematical calculations
• I can lift 50-75lbs.
• I have basic electrical background
• I have background in general construction or in roofing.
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Green Building• I understand the importance of applying safety principles in
this workplace.
• I have a high school diploma/GED
• I have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Computer Aided Design
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Alternative Fuels
• Diagnosis • Maintenance• Repair
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Alternative Fuel
Knowledge & Skills• Basic Computer• Mechanical• Math• Communication Skills• Documentation & Record Keeping• Reading & Comprehension• Safety
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Alternative Fuel
Worker Behavior• Customer Focused• Problem Solver• Detail • Independent• Time Management
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Alternative FuelMajor Duties• Service (Diagnosis & Repair)
– Brake System– Engine– Fuel System– Electrical System,– HVAC System– Steering / Suspension– Drive Line (Transmission)– Documentation & Record Keeping
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Resources Developed
• Introduction to Energy Course
• Energy Auditor Course
• Green Building Course
• Alternative Fuels Course
• Four Energy Resources
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Introduction to Energy
• Introduction to Energy Principles– Ohm’s Law– Thermodynamics– Carbon Cycle – Photosynthesis
• Trends in Energy• Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases
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Introduction to Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Green Building
• Alternative Fuels
• Energy Efficiency
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Energy Auditor
• Energy and Energy Efficiency Fundamentals• Energy Calculations • Energy Consumers and Efficiency Measures
– Lighting & Controls• Indoor • Outdoor
– Electrical Devices (plug loads)– Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)– Building Envelope – Weatherization
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Energy Auditor
• Energy Audit Best Practices
• Practice Energy Audits – Residential
– Small Commercial
– Large Commercial / Industrial
• Energy Auditor Certification Programs
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Green Building• Factors affecting green building adoption.
• Economic issue• Socio-cultural issues• Technological issues• Political issues
• Current practices and technologies
• Energy• Water• Waste• Indoor Air Quality• Land Use
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Green Building• Tools and resources for green building
• Energy Modeling• Life Cycle Assessment• Construction practices
• • Current Green Building Programs
• LEED • Build It Green • EnergyStar
• • Emerging codes and regulations
• California Green Building Code• AB 32 – Global Warming Solutions Act• SB 375• Others as relevant
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Alternative Fuels
Electric / Hybrid
Biofuel
Hydrogen
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)
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Alternative Fuels
• Diagnosis
• Repair
• Maintenance
• NFPA – 52 – National Fire Protection
• Fuel Storage &Delivery Components
• DVOM - Digital Volt Ohm Metering
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Alternative Fuels
• Fuel Safety and Safety Procedures
• Emission Controls
• Fuel Properties & Fueling
• Government Regulations
• Industry Standards and Guidelines
• Customer Relationship
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