For more information, please call Marci Barnes at 781-280-3669 or barnesm@middlesex.mass.edu

LEED Green Associate Preparation
The LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations and serves as the first step to pursuing a LEED AP specialization in the new Green Building Certification Institute’s accreditation program.  The designation is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. 
This 12 hour course gives an overview of the information covered by the exam.  Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to understand the green building process and effectively participate in a LEED project team.  Specific topics covered will include:

• Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process
• Project Site Factors
• Water Management
• Project Systems and Energy Impacts
• Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials
• Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation
• Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

To take the LEED Green Associate exam, you must have previous experience supporting a LEED-registered project, working in a sustainable field of work, or attending an education program that addresses green building principles. Attending this course will satisfy the education program requirements necessary to sit for the exam. The class will include sample quizzes, practice exams, and study materials.  Participants are encouraged to procure copies of the official reference materials, most of which are available from the United States Green Building Council.  www.usgbc.org  Presenter:  Nathan Gauthier, Harvard Office for Sustainability   (12 hours) $499
2/6 – 3/6          9:00am – 1:00pm         S          B          SA-102
CAR 664 30    14451              GAUTHIER
Class meets 2/6,  2/20 and 3/6 only.

Energy Auditing Training
This course is for the mechanically/analytically inclined person wanting entry as an energy auditor into the growing field of energy conservation.  An energy auditor must have familiarity with the workings of a wide variety of energy using systems.  This 30-hour course will cover many aspects of energy using systems in the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sectors.  Discussions will cover components that make up the various systems, how they work, how they are controlled, how to reduce their energy use and how to determine savings.  Energy using systems to be studied include: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, compressed air, lighting, fans, pumps, motors and other building energy using systems commonly found in the field.  Accepted methods of calculating energy savings will be discussed and sample calculations and references provided.  A working familiarity with Excel and Word is a prerequisite. There is no class 3/16. (36 hours) $549 
2/9 – 5/4          6:00pm – 9:00pm         T          B          BH-109
CAR 667 30    14468              GUERTIN

Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and a degree of comfort with ISO 14001.  Students gain a working understanding of key environmental management concepts, such as aspect and impact identification and setting objectives and targets as well as knowledge to implement and manage an environmental management system (EMS) appropriate to the needs of their organizations.  Students gain the necessary tools and skills to help them successfully develop the key processes, controls, and documentation for an effective EMS. The course structure incorporates presentations and interactive discussions. (14 hours)  $249
2/1 – 3/1          5:30pm – 8:30pm         S          B          NA-117
CAR 665 30    14449              SAROPOULOS

Renewable Energy
Examine the need for sustainability in our use of energy resources. Discuss the problems with dependence on non-renewable fuels. Alternatives to be explored include: conservation, solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, biomass and hydrogen fuel cells. No class 3/15. (21 hours)  $199
2/22 – 4/12      6:00pm – 9:00pm         M         BH-103
CAR 670 30    14450              MITCHENER

LEED Building Design + Construction Prep
The LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations and serves as the first step to pursuing a LEED AP specialization in the new Green Building Certification Institute’s accreditation program.  The designation is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice.  More information can be found at: http://www.gbci.org/.  This 12 hour course gives an overview of the information covered by the exam.  Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to understand the green building process and effectively participate in a LEED project team.  The class will go into each of the credits and pre.  Specific topics covered will include:

• Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process
• Project Site Factors
• Water Management
• Project Systems and Energy Impacts
• Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials
• Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation
• Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

To qualify for the LEED Green Associate exam, you must have previous experience supporting a LEED-registered project, working in a sustainable field of work, or attend an education program that addresses green building principles. This course satisfies the education program requirements necessary to sit for the exam. The class will include sample quizzes, practice exams, and study materials.  Participants are encouraged to procure copies of the official reference materials, most of which are available from the United States Green Building Council. www.usgbc.org. Presenter:  Nathan Gauthier, Harvard Office for Sustainability   (12 hours) $499
4/17 – 5/15      9:00am – 1:00pm         S          SA-102
CAR 671 30    14452              GAUTHIER
Class meets 4/17, 5/1 and 5/15 only.

Intro to Photovoltaic Systems
This is an introductory course in photovoltaic systems and technologies.  This course is ideal for students interested in exploring a career in the photovoltaic industry, a personal interest in learning about photovoltaic systems as well as, professional development for licensed electricians.  This course will provide students with the basic theory required for understanding various types of solar electrical systems through classroom discussion and two visits to offsite solar electric installations.  Topics include the history of photovoltaic's, current markets and industry status, basic electrical theory, grid tie, stand alone and hybrid systems and safety considerations as well as familiarization with the components and terminology of a photovoltaic system. This course takes place at Minuteman Career and Technical High School,  758 Marrett Road, Lexington. (30 hours) $349
4/26 – 5/26                  5:30pm – 8:30pm         M/W    Minuteman Technical School
CAR 668 33    14467             

Principles of Green Buildings. Course # GES 711
The ONLINE Principles of Green Buildings course is designed to teach an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry the principles they must know to make buildings perform more efficiently. It was developed and written in partnership with nationally recognized building science experts from Advanced Energy of North Carolina and is full of scientific facts, pictures, videos, graphics, and text. Everything an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry needs to know to make buildings perform more efficiently is introduced in this course. The Principles of Green Buildings course has also been designed to help prepare individuals for various NATE, NARI, BPI, RESNET, and other industry credentials for green building. This course is NATE recognized for 28 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) applicable to NATE recertification. Materials are included. ONLINE.  30 hours.  $595.  To enroll, call (877) 221-5151.  Not eligible for waivers or vouchers.

Going Green at the Workplace.  Course # EDG 900
Become a responsible environmental leader in a world of green consumers and carbon-conscious regulators. Discover how to save energy, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint, all at the same time. Learn to trim your energy costs without reducing your productivity by making your lighting, HVAC, and building control systems more efficient. Explore waste reduction strategies that can save you money while helping you move toward a sustainable business model. You'll get a primer on renewable energy and learn how to integrate wind and solar power into your energy use plan. You'll also learn about buying green power, carbon offsets, and renewable energy credits.  Get the information you need about LEED accreditation and how to measure and manage your carbon emissions in order to comply with any eventual carbon tax or cap-and-trade system. ONLINE.  24 hours.  $130.  Course Start Dates: January 20, February 17, March 17, or April 21.  To enroll, call 1800-818-3434. For questions, please call 978-656-3215. Not eligible for waivers or vouchers