Distributed Energy and Energy Procurement Curriculum

This curriculum offers courses that cover distributed energy, renewable energy technologies, project implementation and validation, energy procurement options, and more.

Operations and Maintenance, Commissioning, Recommissioning, and Retrocommissioning
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Decarbonization Considerations: Grid Interactive Efficient BuildingsIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Decarbonization Considerations: Grid Interactive Efficient BuildingsIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Metering Solutions for Solar PV Systems Located at Remote SitesIntermediate1 hour0.2 

 

Energy for Mission Resilience and Security
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Designing and Managing Data Centers for Resilience: Demand Response and MicrogridsIntroductory1.5 hours0.20 
Implementing Microgrids in the Federal Sector: Introduction to MicrogridsIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Benefits of Hybrid Energy Systems for ResilienceIntermediate1.5 hours0.204.4.1, 7.7.3
Energy Storage: Perspectives and Case StudiesIntermediate1.5 hours0.203.3.1, 4.4.4, 7.7.2, 11.11.3

 

Renewable Energy Technologies and Procurement
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Distributed Wind for Federal AgenciesIntroductory1 hour0.2 
ESPC ESA Webinar Series: Photovoltaic Project ConsiderationsIntroductory1.5 hours0.20 
Implementing Microgrids in the Federal Sector: Four Part SeriesIntroductory4 hours.8 
Implementing Microgrids in the Federal Sector: Microgrid Conceptual DesignIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Implementing Microgrids in the Federal Sector: Planning For Microgrid ImplementationIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Implementing Microgrids in the Federal Sector: Scoping of MicrogridsIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Renewable Energy On-Site Project Implementation ProcessIntroductory4 hours0.40 
REopt and Federal On-Site Clean Energy: Introduction to REoptIntroductory1.5 hours0.2 
REopt and Federal On-Site Clean Energy: Three Part SeriesIntroductory4.5 hours.6 
Combined Heat and Power: An Integrated Approach to Energy ResourcesIntermediate1.5 hours0.203.1.3, 4.1.1
Decarbonization Considerations: Onsite Distributed Energy Projects and Offsite PurchasesIntermediate1.5 hours0.2 
ESPC ESA Webinar Series: DOE ESPC ENABLE Contract Vehicle OverviewIntermediate1.5 hours0.20 
ESPC ESA Webinar Series: ESPC IDIQ Contract Vehicle OverviewIntermediate1.5 hours0.20 
ESPC ESA Webinar Series: Overview and RequirementsIntermediate1.5 hours0.20 
ESPC ESA Webinar Series: Site-Specific Stand-Alone Contract Vehicle OverviewIntermediate1.5 hours0.20 
Factors of Success in Storm Robustness: Design and Installation Best PracticesIntermediate1 hour0.2 
Financing and Financial Proposal ReviewIntermediate1.5 hours0.2 
Identifying Utility Carbon-Pollution Free Electricity (CFE) Purchasing ProgramsIntermediate1 hour0.2 
Metering Solutions for Solar PV systems Located at Remote SitesIntermediate1 hour.2 
O&M Best Practices for Small-Scale PV SystemsIntermediate1.5 hours0.204.1.2
Operations and Maintenance for Optimal Photovoltaic System PerformanceIntermediate5 hours0.504.1.2
REopt and Federal On-Site Clean Energy: Meeting Decarbonization and Resilience GoalsIntermediate1.5 hours0.2 
REopt and Federal On-Site Clean Energy: Site Data RequirementsIntermediate1.5 hours0.2 
Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Distributed Wind Systems in Federal FacilitiesIntermediate2 hours0.304.1, 4.3
Planning, Procuring and Managing Solar PV Systems for Long-term Performance: Planning for the End of PV System Performance PeriodAdvanced1 hour0.2 
Realizing the Potential of Underutilized ECMs in ESPCsAdvanced3.5 hours0.40 
Advanced Energy Storage SystemsNone1.5 hours0.20 

 

Energy Technology Efficiency
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Introduction to Battery Energy StorageIntroductory1 hour0.2 

 

Strategic Energy and Water Program Development, Integration, and Risk Management
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Save for Later: Battery Storage and Thermal Energy StorageIntroductory1.5 hours0.21.1, 2.1, 3.1

 

Strategic Project and Facility Energy Management
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Working with Your Utility Series: Interconnection BasicsIntroductory1 hour0.2 
Working with Your Utility Series: Advanced Interconnection Topics, Part 1Advanced1 hour0.2 

 

Energy and Water Efficiency and Life Cycle Costs and Savings
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Working with Your Utility Series: Utility Cost Implications of a Distributed Energy ProjectIntroductory1 hour0.29.1.1; 10.3.2

 

Specialty Facilities Design and Operations
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Factors of Success in Storm Robustness: Design and Installation Best PracticesIntermediate1 hour0.2 

 

Energy and Water Efficiency Project Financing
TitleLevelLengthCEUsFBPTA Alignment
Working with Your Utility Series: Advanced Interconnection Topics, Part 2Advanced1 hour0.29.1.1; 10.3.2; 10.3.3