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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen certification course is delivered by HEC Montreal and taught by Pamela Sloan - Associate Professor, Pierre-Olivier Pineau - Full Professor, and Olivier Bahn - Full Professor, which is made available through edX which is intended for learners who are interested in gaining knowledge the functionalities and methods used by RET Screens experts to gain the knowledge necessary to improve the effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency of energy management.

Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online classes involve approximately 15 hours of detailed virtual lectures which aim to assist the learners in acquiring the skills necessary to support their organizations' efforts to address climate change through effective energy management. Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online training also explains the outlines of tried-and-true methods for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, boosting the use of renewable energy sources, and promoting the shift to a low-carbon economy. The self-paced programme is free to pursue and the learners and audit it for a limited duration. They can also upgrade to the verified track and get an unlimited access to the course materials. 

The Highlights

  • Shareable certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 10-15 hours of effort 
  • 5-week program
  • 100% online content
  • Flexible deadlines

Programme Offerings

  • English video lectures with multiple subtitles
  • 100% online content
  • Learning resources
  • Graded Assignments
  • Accessible on mobile devices

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 20617yesHEC, Montreal

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After completing the Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen online certification, learners will be introduced to the foundational concepts of energy as well as will acquire an understanding of the techniques involved with energy management using RETScreen expert software. Learners will explore various energy management strategies involved with benchmarking, energy reduction, and energy reporting. Learners will study techniques for using virtual energy analyzers for performance analysis, and portfolio analysis, as well as analyzing energy efficiency.


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The Syllabus

  • Explain the rationale for reducing energy end-use
  • Recognize the elements of the reducing energy end-use strategy
  • Describe RETScreen’s Virtual Energy Analyzer
  • Recognize the steps for using the Virtual Energy Analyzer
  • Explain the role of benchmarking in energy management
  • Recognize the steps of the benchmarking process

  • Explain the rationale for increasing energy efficiency
  • Recognize the elements of the increasing energy efficiency strategy
  • Match different financial measures to correct definition
  • Explain the role of feasibility analysis in energy management
  • Recognize the steps of feasibility analysis for real property using RETScreen Expert

  • Explain the rationale for optimizing energy supply
  • Recognize the elements of the optimizing energy supply strategy
  • Recognize the steps of feasibility analysis for power plants using RETScreen Expert
  • Recognize the steps of performance analysis using RETScreen Expert
  • Recognize the steps of reporting using RETScreen Expert

  • Explain the rationale for a strategic approach to energy management
  • Recognize the elements of the framework for strategic action in energy management
  • Distinguish the key differences among energy management strategies
  • Explain how to set priorities for energy management initiatives
  • Identify the elements of a strategic organization for energy management
  • Explain approaches for achieving multiple objectives in energy management
  • Recognize the steps for portfolio analysis using RETScreen Expert

  • Introduction

  • The Energy Management Imperative
  • Elements of a Strategic Approach
  • Introducing RETScreen Expert
  • End of Module 1

  • Reducing Energy End-Use: The Strategy
  • The Virtual Energy Analyzer
  • Benchmarking
  • Case Study: Getting Started on Energy Management at CareCo
  • End of Module 2

  • Increasing Energy Efficiency: The Strategy
  • Financial Dimensions of Energy Management
  • Feasibility Analysis for Real Property with RETScreen
  • Case Study: Investing in Energy Efficiency at RomaCo
  • End of Module 3

  • Optimizing Energy Supply: The Strategy
  • Analyzing Power Plants
  • Performance Analysis and Reporting
  • Case Study: Going Low Carbon at MallCo
  • End of Module 4

  • Strategic Energy Management: A Framework for Action
  • Achieving Multiple Objectives: Carbon Pricing
  • Portfolio Analysis
  • End of Module 5

  • Final Exam and Conclusion

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