Understanding Renewable Energy

15th Mar 2011 08:30 – 17:00

IEMA Approved 1 Day Course

If you need to know about or deal with renewable energy within your institution and want a recognised IEMA certification then this course is for you!

Designed specifically for the sector with incorporated Further and Higher Education case studies, this course will give you the insight you need to make informed decisions about your institutions renewable future.

This course will focus on policy and legislation, grants and incentives, planning and designing for renewable and cost implications.

Full course outline: 

Policy and legislation

• Low Carbon Transition Plans
• BREEAM
• Climate Change Act
• Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – HEFCE Position

Grants and Incentives

• Feed in Tariffs
• Renewable Heat Incentive

Planning and Designing for Renewables

• Design considerations
• The impact of renewable on building efficiencyCosts or renewables

Cost of renewables

• CAPEX
• OPEX
• Payback periods

Renewable Technologies and Building Services
 
Further/Higher Education Specific Case Study

This section of the day will look at a case study from within the sector where renewable energy is being successfully utilised, demonstrating how and why the project was successful and what the obstacles were. This is an opportunity for open and frank discussion with professionals and experts on the subject. 

Short, open book exam