This is a new program for September 2011 that combines the skills of and electrician with the emerging fields of renewable energy and energy conservation.
In year one student’s will learn residential wiring to include AC and DC circuits, series and parallel circuitry, load calculations, material identification, and technical reporting. Introduction to commercial wiring and introduction to energy and power concepts will also be taught.
In year two the course continues with commercial wiring to include major electrical installations such as fire alarms, lighting, security systems, etc. Also included is electrical energy consumption and measurement, smart grid and net metering, energy conservation, and introduction to renewable energy systems.
Year three includes renewable energy systems to include solar, wind, geothermal, wave, biomass, and other energy generation methodologies.
Successful students can earn up to 19 credits at New England Institute of Technology and one year standing in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers apprenticeship program.