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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen certification course is delivered by HEC Montreal and taught by Pamela Sloan - Associate Professor, Pierre-Olivier Pineau - Full Professor, and Olivier Bahn - Full Professor, which is made available through edX which is intended for learners who are interested in gaining knowledge the functionalities and methods used by RET Screens experts to gain the knowledge necessary to improve the effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency of energy management.

Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online classes involve approximately 15 hours of detailed virtual lectures which aim to assist the learners in acquiring the skills necessary to support their organizations' efforts to address climate change through effective energy management. Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online training also explains the outlines of tried-and-true methods for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, boosting the use of renewable energy sources, and promoting the shift to a low-carbon economy. The self-paced programme is free to pursue and the learners and audit it for a limited duration. They can also upgrade to the verified track and get an unlimited access to the course materials.

The Highlights

Shareable certificate of completion
Self-paced course
10-15 hours of effort
5-week program
100% online content
Flexible deadlines

Programme Offerings

English video lectures with multiple subtitles
100% online content
Learning resources
Graded Assignments
Accessible on mobile devices

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20617	yes	HEC, Montreal

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After completing the Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online certification, learners will be introduced to the foundational concepts of energy as well as will acquire an understanding of the techniques involved with energy management using RETScreen expert software. Learners will explore various energy management strategies involved with benchmarking, energy reduction, and energy reporting. Learners will study techniques for using virtual energy analyzers for performance analysis, and portfolio analysis, as well as analyzing energy efficiency.

Who it is for

Software DeveloperEntrepreneurArchitectEnergy Performance EngineerSustainability OfficerSoftware EngineerScientistEnvironmental Engineer

The Syllabus

Explain the rationale for reducing energy end-use
Recognize the elements of the reducing energy end-use strategy
Describe RETScreen’s Virtual Energy Analyzer
Recognize the steps for using the Virtual Energy Analyzer
Explain the role of benchmarking in energy management
Recognize the steps of the benchmarking process

Explain the rationale for increasing energy efficiency
Recognize the elements of the increasing energy efficiency strategy
Match different financial measures to correct definition
Explain the role of feasibility analysis in energy management
Recognize the steps of feasibility analysis for real property using RETScreen Expert

Explain the rationale for optimizing energy supply
Recognize the elements of the optimizing energy supply strategy
Recognize the steps of feasibility analysis for power plants using RETScreen Expert
Recognize the steps of performance analysis using RETScreen Expert
Recognize the steps of reporting using RETScreen Expert

Explain the rationale for a strategic approach to energy management
Recognize the elements of the framework for strategic action in energy management
Distinguish the key differences among energy management strategies
Explain how to set priorities for energy management initiatives
Identify the elements of a strategic organization for energy management
Explain approaches for achieving multiple objectives in energy management
Recognize the steps for portfolio analysis using RETScreen Expert