About this course
- Introduction to Energy
- Sustainable Policies
- Community Solar
- Careers in Green Energy (Solar)
- Green Energy Business & Entrepreneurship
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Course outline
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction to 2024's Green Ambassador Program
Thank you for your interest in our Green Ambassador program (GAP). Our hope is that through the the knowledge you gain about green energy and sustainability, you will be inspired become a positive change-maker and leader of tomorrow. By participating in this program, you already are taking steps in that direction!
Over the next few weeks, you will have the opportunity to view 5 modules centered around green energy. Each module has a video with a corresponding quiz. Some of the modules include supplemental resources to support your learning. The modules are self paced and you can view them when it works best for you, as long as you complete all by April 27, 2024.
You will need to complete the webinars to register for the scholarship challenge; the form to register is in module 7.
After completing the modules, you will be eligible to compete in the Community Sustainability Challenge. If you have any questions or concerns as you work through the program, feel free to email me. I look forward to working with you.
- Welcome Solar Landscape Green Ambassadors! (.pdf)
- 2024 Green Ambassador Program registration
Module 2 • 3 assignments
Energy 101
Throughout this webinar, we will explore how electricity is generated and the implications on our environment and global economy.
- Webinar 1 - Energy 101 (21:51 minutes)
- Energy 101 - Quiz
- Current US Power Generation
Module 3 • 4 assignments
Sustainable Policies
For this module, you will learn a little bit about the history of environmental policies, the growth of renewables within the industry, and how incentives are working to create a new market for a cleaner, more efficient energy infrastructure; delivering a more positive impact on our future climate.
- Webinar 2 - Sustainable Policies (14:57 minutes)
- Sustainable Policies - Quiz
- Top 10 Solar States through 2022 (.pdf)
- SPOT for Clean Energy
Module 4 • 3 assignments
Community Solar
- Webinar 3 - Community Solar (24:23 minutes)
- Community Solar - Quiz
- How Community Solar Can Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Customers
Module 5 • 3 assignments
Careers in Energy
- Webinar 4 - Careers in Energy (30:32 minutes)
- Careers in Energy - Quiz
- IREC Career Maps
Module 6 • 4 assignments
Green Energy Business and Entrepreneurship
- Webinar 5 - Green Energy Business & Entrepreneurship (45:15 minutes)
- Green Energy Business and Entrepreneurship - Quiz
- Additional Interviews
- Webinar Series - Completion
Module 7 • 7 assignments
Community Sustainability Challenge
- Community Sustainability Challenge & Scholarship Information (.pdf)
- BY 4/27: YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS TO ENTER THE CHALLENGE: Sustainability Challenge Sign-Up
- Community Sustainability Challenge - Project Info and Q&As (.pdf)
- United Nations Environment Progam
- Project Examples
- Bonus Points
- Sustainability Challenge - Project Submission
Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- Solar Landscape
Instructor
Todd Menadier
Todd Menadier has earned a Master’s Degree in Power Systems Engineering and has been teaching Green Energy Technology courses for 13 years. In his role as Director of Workforce Development for Solar Landscape, he collaborates with local community-based organizations and educational institutions to educate, train, and place people in careers in the solar industry.