Renewable Energy and the Environment Course
Gain practical skills to reduce city emissions using renewable energy. Master CO2e calculations, evaluate solar, wind, and PPA options, quantify health and job benefits, assess risks, and deliver data-driven recommendations to environmental leaders in clear reports.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course builds skills to estimate city electricity needs, compute grid and lifecycle emissions, and confidently compare solar, wind, and PPA choices. Design scenarios, perform kWh-to-CO2e calculations, evaluate co-benefits and risks, and present professional reports to decision-makers.
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Develop skills
- Quantify grid emissions by converting kWh to CO2e tons using quick math.
- Design city scenarios with baseline and renewable cases plus clear assumptions.
- Assess solar, wind, and PPAs by comparing siting, performance, and lifecycle impacts.
- Evaluate co-benefits and risks like jobs, health, land use, and energy security.
- Communicate results to councils via concise reports, visuals, and clear sources.
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