Sustainable Energy Certificate

The Sustainable Energy Certificate has been designed to respond to the rapidly expanding need for skilled professionals in sustainable energy-related occupations. The certificate provides fundamental information about emerging sustainable energy systems, including solar photovoltaics (solar PV), wind energy technologies, energy storage systems, and geothermal systems. The certificate offers learners a credential in preparation for entry-level support positions in sustainable energy or to supplement experience gained in traditional energy sectors. Graduates will possess expertise in determining the benefits of integrating the sustainable energy fields associated with the certificate program into the existing energy production infrastructure. The graduates will also gain competency in evaluating the impact of energy policies in the specific sustainable energy field as well as serving in public-facing roles to improve awareness and acceptance of emerging sustainable energy sources. Graduates will be able to describe the environmental impacts associated with sustainable energy sources.

Typical Employment Outcomes:

• Public utility companies
• Alternative energy companies such as solar power or geothermal distributors
• Governmental enterprises such as cities and towns
• Public advocacy groups supporting sustainable energy

Certificate Program Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the coursework, students will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of solar, wind and geothermal energy sources and the integration of energy storage systems as a sustainable energy solution.
• Provide arguments in connection with advantages, disadvantages, as well as societal, economic and environmental considerations in relation to sustainable energy solutions.
• Evaluate the impact of specific energy policies as well as environmental policies in solar energy, wind technology, geothermal systems and energy storage applications.
• Advocate for the implementation of sustainable energy applications including solar and wind installations.
• Explain the methods of extracting geothermal energy to promote utility energy efficiency and electrification actions.
• Assess funding opportunities along with other incentives associated with sustainable energy solutions.

*Gainful Employment Mandatory Disclosure Statement

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.