Renewable Energy and the Environment Course
Gain hands-on skills to reduce city emissions through renewables. Master CO2e calculations, evaluate solar, wind, and PPAs, measure health and job benefits, handle risks, and deliver data-backed advice to environmental leaders. This course equips you to make confident, impactful decisions for sustainable energy in communities.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Build practical expertise in estimating municipal power needs, computing grid and lifecycle emissions, and evaluating solar, wind, and PPA choices. Create scenarios, perform clear kWh-to-CO2e math, weigh co-benefits and risks, and produce professional reports to guide decision-makers effectively.
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Develop skills
- Quantify grid emissions by converting kWh to CO2e tons using quick, accurate calculations.
- Design city energy scenarios with clear baselines and renewable options.
- Compare solar, wind, and PPA options on siting, performance, and lifecycle effects.
- Evaluate co-benefits like jobs, health gains, and risks such as land use and security.
- Present findings to councils via clear reports, visuals, and reliable sources.
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