Colorado Energy Master

Course Information

Each course consists of three classes – two weekday evening short classes (2.5 hours each) and one Saturday half-day class. Individual classes required for aspiring Colorado Energy Masters are also offered.

All Colorado Energy Master courses are taught using Adobe Connect distance-education technology and include opportunities for group discussion, participant interaction, hands-on learning, and case studies in order to effectively engage participants. Classes are taught by a mix of CSU professors, utility experts, and Extension staff.

Note that Saturday classes include a field trip to promote experiential learning – please be prepared to make a short drive to an off-site location on these days.  The cost of each course includes a Saturday lunch as well as a course guidebook. 

Go to the Registration page for county-specific course fees.

Course Class Number Class Description
N/A N/A Introduction to the Colorado Energy Master Program Provides information on the background of CSU Extension and Colorado Energy Master program logistics and requirements.  Open to all but required to attain Colorado Energy Master certification.
Energy Today 1.1 Colorado Energy Overview Provides a background on energy use, sources, utilities, and policy in Colorado and the U.S.; information on the scientific basis for climate change including the relationship between various forms of energy production and greenhouse gas emissions; and the basics of green building design and construction including siting, orientation, materials, HVAC, and home ratings systems (i.e. LEED and Energy Star).
1.2 Energy and Climate Change
1.3 Green Building Design and Construction
Energy Efficiency 2.1 Residential Energy Efficiency Provides detailed information on residential and commercial energy efficiency including how energy is used in Colorado homes and small businesses, costs and payback periods for various energy efficiency upgrades, how to locate financial incentives for upgrades, and the costs and benefits of energy audits. Includes the opportunity to learn how to perform a basic walk-through home energy assessment.
2.2 Commercial Energy Efficiency
2.3 Energy Audits
Renewable Energy 3.1 Geothermal Energy Provides detailed information on common renewable energy installations in Colorado including explanations of how different renewable energy technologies work, costs and payback periods, technical feasibility requirements for renewable energy systems, considerations for on- and off-grid installations, and how to locate financial incentives for installations.
3.2 Wind Energy
3.3 Solar Energy
N/A N/A Volunteer Resources For aspiring Colorado Energy Master only (required). Provides information on how to locate and utilize unbiased, research-based energy information on the internet and through CSU Extension and how to proceed as an Energy Master Volunteer.

Updated Thursday, May 17, 2012