NWEEI | Independent Learner Energy Education Design (iLEED)

Independent Learner Energy Education Design (iLEED)

Introduction to iLEED

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Lane Community College (LCC) has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the expand the Energy Management technician program to provide an online degree, hands-on skills with “real world” field projects and cultivate employment opportunities with regional employers.

The objectives of the expanded energy management technician program are not just limited to generating course content for online classes. The program is piloting a methodology for students to be able to accomplish technical hands-on activities remotely. These activities are guided by industry experts who can facilitate access to tools, mechanical equipment and/or tactile experiences. Additionally, they provide an invaluable direct student-to-industry connection that cultivates immersion into the energy industry along with potential employment opportunities.

The development of a robust online program enables energy efficiency education to be available to a wider geographic population. The aim of the program is to produce highly-qualified energy management technicians for the region’s residential and commercial building sector and provide access to high-wage, high-skill jobs to students in rural areas or students who are not able to attend “traditional” classes at LCC’s homebase in Eugene, Oregon.

What is iLEED? What is WATER-I?

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The Independent Learner Energy Education Design (iLEED) project introduces a new method of career technical educational content delivery to the industry which enables energy efficiency education to be distributed to a wider geographic area. The National Science Foundation also recently funded a grant for our Water Conservation Program. The ILEED is winding down but the Water is in full swing!! NSF Grant numbers ILEED 1601375 and WATER-I #1801182

Fieldwork Mentor

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Our goal is to have students get hands on, high quality experiences equal to, or better than, they would receive in a college laboratory environment — and you can make it happen!

Avoid the commute with our 2-year Online Degree that works with your busy schedule.

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Energy Management is the strategic evaluation of energy use by looking at energy consumed by motors, fans, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, small & large plug loads, lighting and even people!

Learn how to evaluate energy use patterns; recommend energy efficiency techniques; integrate alternative energy sources; and perform systems analysis to solve problems.