HCC Renewable Energy AAS
Renewable Energy & Environmental Controls (REEC)
November 16, 2010
History of HCC’s R.E. program
HCC–Technology Division developed the AAS Degree in Renewable Energy during the 2008-2009 Year.
Program was initiated during the Fall 2009 semester.
Program was developed with input from:local RE providers in wind and solarSurvey of similar programsSurvey of technology trends
Degree Focus
• AAS Renewable Energy– 66-67 Credit Hours– General Education =– Tech Core Courses ≈– REEC 110 GBT– REEC 140 R.E. I– REEC 240 R.E. II
• AAS Electronics Systems– 66-67 Credit Hours– General Education =– Tech Core Courses ≈– Building Automation
Concentration• REEC 210 B.A.
HCC Renewable Energy Focus
• HCC’s Renewable Energy AAS track– Energy Conservation / Green Building– Photo Voltaic Installation– Small-Wind Energy Technology for
Commercial Wind Technicians – Green Collar Jobs
RE Certificate Focus
• EST Certificate – 31 Credit Hours– Specialization in Renewable Energy
3rd Party CertificatesHCC is a NABCEP – approved PV Entry
Level Provider and testing Center
Pursuing Electronic Technology Association Photovoltaic and Small Wind
Advisory Committee Informs HCC’s R.E. program
Mathew Cicero Horizon WindBill Whitlock Horizon WindChris Pelton SiemensJody Nord Clean Power DesignStephen Fleeman Rock Valley CollegeIllinois State University
What does the R.E. Graduate Get?
Safety – We cover it
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety CertificateCPR Training
Exciting Opportunities
Partner with MATC to offer a course in RE open to all HCC students in Technology and Related fields Part of Dept State Bureau Education and Cultural Affairs