Smart grid education grants available
Thursday, April 28th, 2011American Public Power Association is offering 50 DOE-funded tuition slots for a series of three online courses for electric power industry workers on clean energy solutions and smart grid deployment. The grants are available to the first 50 individuals who register.
Intended to be an overview, Renewable Energy Sources and the Smart Grid was developed by the Energy Providers Coalition for Education in cooperation with the Center for Adult Education and Learning. The webinar series explores:
- Electricity production from various forms of renewable energy as well as the function, operation and vision of the smart grid
- Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, ocean, biomass and geothermal
- A high-level look at smart grid challenges, benefits, technology needs and the vital role of the consumer
Students who successfully complete this 10-hour, self-study course offered by Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence will earn one continuing education unit. To register, please contact Laura Alden at 303-804-4671.