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 solarSurvey of similar programsSurvey 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 CertificatesHCC 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 WindBill Whitlock Horizon WindChris Pelton SiemensJody Nord Clean Power DesignStephen Fleeman Rock Valley CollegeIllinois State University

What does the R.E. Graduate Get?

Safety – We cover it

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety CertificateCPR 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