Ty,
There is a real need for this course. Many professionals didn't get this in college. Teachers who majored in English or history need to learn all about carbon, air, water, building science, etc., so they can teach their students. They need to start with the familiar, like the origin of the word, the OED, the history, then drill down to the science, the physics and the math. Most people do not realize there's solar heat, solar cooking, solar air-to-air, which are less expensive. Many do not know the difference between solar thermal and photovoltaics. Our online dictionaries do not recognize words like renewables.

Energy efficiency and building science will get us even farther along into the transition. Then, the big hurdle is financing. We have to talk about cost relative to savings. Energy touches every subject. Statistics for energy usage in the USA show how much we have to improve. Is it a loss of lifestyle?

I speak with many people who want to make a transition in their lifestyle and have no clue where to begin. And, what's difficult is the lack of demand for the energy auditors and installers EXCEPT maybe California. It is very hard to make a living in the new energy economy. If we educate, we will grow the demand. I hope in 5 years this is all moot.

You may need to focus on the return on investment for the college. The registration for a course would be indicative of a successful offering.

Good luck,

Wyldon

Thanks for informing about such useful course,that seems interesting.

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