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HCC Renewable Energy AAS. Renewable Energy & Environmental Controls (REEC) November 16, 2010. History of HCC’s R.E. program. HCC–Technology Division developed the AAS Degree in Renewable Energy during the 2008-2009 Year. Program was initiated during the Fall 2009 semester.
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HCC Renewable Energy AAS Renewable Energy & Environmental Controls (REEC) November 16, 2010
History of HCC’s R.E. program HCC–Technology Division developed the AAS Degree in Renewable Energy during the 2008-2009 Year. Program was initiated during the Fall 2009 semester. Program was developed with input from: local RE providers in wind and solar Survey of similar programs Survey of technology trends
Degree Focus • AAS Renewable Energy • 66-67 Credit Hours • General Education = • Tech Core Courses ≈ • REEC 110 GBT • REEC 140 R.E. I • REEC 240 R.E. II • AAS Electronics Systems • 66-67 Credit Hours • General Education = • Tech Core Courses ≈ • Building Automation Concentration • REEC 210 B.A.
HCC Renewable Energy Focus • HCC’s Renewable Energy AAS track • Energy Conservation / Green Building • Photo Voltaic Installation • Small-Wind Energy Technology for Commercial Wind Technicians • Green Collar Jobs
RE Certificate Focus • EST Certificate – 31 Credit Hours • Specialization in Renewable Energy
3rd Party Certificates HCC is a NABCEP – approved PV Entry Level Provider and testing Center Pursuing Electronic Technology Association Photovoltaic and Small Wind
Advisory Committee Informs HCC’s R.E. program Mathew Cicero Horizon Wind Bill Whitlock Horizon Wind Chris Pelton Siemens Jody Nord Clean Power Design Stephen Fleeman Rock Valley College Illinois State University
Safety – We cover it OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certificate CPR Training
Exciting Opportunities Partner with MATC to offer a course in RE open to all HCC students in Technology and Related fields Part of Dept State Bureau Education and Cultural Affairs