The Northwest Energy Education Institute (NEEI) offers both standard and custom learning opportunities throughout the Northwest for practicing professionals in the energy industry, including an energy management certification program
Guided by a regional advisory board, NEEI has provided energy efficiency training and development throughout the Northwest region since 1998. Participants have included technicians, contractors, engineers, architects, consultants, utility personnel, and energy managers.
Career Opportunities
One-of-a-kind 2 Year Degrees
Our 2 year degrees are designed to train and quickly place our graduates into new careers within the energy industry. Inclusive curriculum's highlight the importance of sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation and the pursuit of renewable energy sources.
Certification Equals High Returns on Your Investment.
A certificate from NEEI can significantly enhance your credentials and your value in the marketplace. Because our instructors are real practitioners, course information is timely and directly useful to you. Classes provide knowledge and skills that are directly applicable within your workplace.
Professional training for industry. NEEI has provided training nationally and internationally for over 15 years and is able to utilize instructors from our network of industry experts.
Let us craft a custom curiculum to suit your specific needs.
The next two NABCEP entry level trainings will be SolWest (John Day, Oregon) July 21st-24th and Oregon IEC (Beaverton, OR) August 6th-8th. Both trainings are open to all.
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Building Operator Certification Level II
Level II moved to April through September 2010! Check back soon for updated schedule or call Erik @ 541-463-5798 for details. Download Course Schedule (PDF 24k)
Energy Management Certification Program - 2009 EMC class is now FULL
The 2009 Energy Management Certification Program has reached maximum enrollment. If you would like to be on our waiting list or enroll for 2010 call us Toll Free at 1-800-769-9687. Dates for this summer's "energy boot camp" are July 6 -July 17, 2009. More information
National Sustainable Building Advisor Program
Eugene's first SBA class has graduated! A new course will begin in October 2009. To find out more about the program attend our next Free Informational Meeting on July 8th in the Eugene Public Library Tykeson Room from 6 to 7 PM. Please pre-register by calling Elaine at 541-463-3154. Click here to read more about the SBA program.
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Commercial Efficiency Book
Energy-Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings: Redefining the Energy Manager’s Job
by Peter Herzog Peter Herzog’s excellent reference, Energy Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings, is back in print and available through NEEI.
Today’s commercial buildings are complex super-systems that rely, not only on the efficient operation of individual equipment components, but on sub-systems of these components, and on control systems. Over time components and systems tend to wander from their design operational points and controls tend to drift from their set-points. Typically this means less efficient operation and greater energy and operation costs. Often this decreased performance goes unnoticed.
The Vital Role of Community Colleges in Building a Sustainable Future and Green Workforce
AED.ORG PUBLICATIONS | April 2009 By Mindy Feldbaum, with Hollyce States
Lane Community College was recently featured in a publication created for the National Council for Workforce Education and the Academy for Educational Development.
This report examines the growing role of community colleges in a low-carbon, clean energy economy, and:
provides examples of innovative strategies and practices used by community colleges to address climate change, environmental stewardship, and green workforce development;
offers information on the fastest growing sectors and jobs in the clean energy/green economy that provide strategic opportunities for community colleges and their students;
stimulates the dialogue on the role of community colleges in creating a sustainable future;
presents useful Web sites and resources for further information.
From the federal to the state level, governments are giving a boost to new technology and energy sources. President-elect Obama promised five million "green collar" jobs. Governor Kulongoski is working to bring electric cars--and related manufacturing plants--to the state. There are also numerous long-term and emerging "green" businesses already in Oregon. KLCC's Jes Burns has the second in our Special Issues series on the economy.
SOLARPRO | December/January 2009 By Lisa Cohn and Elisa Wood, with Charles Thurston
Community and junior colleges have stepped up to train workers for the emerging green-collar economy. Solar companies partner with colleges to help them develop curriculum materials and design programs, particularly for solar installers—then they recruit their graduates. “The community college system is an excellent way for employers to find well-qualified applicants. Part of the reason is that we’re so connected to the industry,” says John Carrese, director of the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence, hosted at City College of San Francisco.
Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, for instance, offers an Energy Management Technician degree with an optional emphasis on renewable energy. The rigorous 100-credit program is housed in the Science Division and is ISPQ accredited by the Institute of Sustainable Power. Program Coordinator Roger Ebbage says the program began in September 2003 and has seen this year’s enrollment nearly triple the first year’s.
Energy-Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings: Redefining the Energy Manager’s Job
The Vital Role of Community Colleges in Building a Sustainable Future and Green Workforce
Going Green: Lane Community College Feature
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