ESPE-5615: Energy Resilience

Students will be introduced to the language and conversion factors utilized in the analysis of electrical generation and conservation. With this foundation students will be trained in calculating energy use from observed appliances, fixtures and standard operating procedures within an organization. This will be supplemented with guidance in how to conduct level-two energy audits. Subsequently, each student will be asked to complete such an audit for both their own living space. Skills will be introduced and practiced so to determine greenhouse gas emissions both from internal operations of an organization, as well as from the source of electricity from the utility provider. Students will also be introduced to social marketing techniques that will aid them within an organization, as well as within their community, to target unsustainable energy use behavior and subsequently build a commitment to improving such behavior. Each student will be able to apply such techniques within the context of their own workplace or community.
Min. Credits: 1.0
Credit Basis: Semester credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ New England
Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
Course Type Environmental Studies

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ESPE-5615: Energy Resilience