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Energy Systems Technology

College of the Desert has a program called Energy Systems Technology. This program teaches students about how buildings use energy and how to make them more efficient. Students learn about things like solar power, heating and cooling systems, and how to control energy use in buildings. This pathway helps prepare students for jobs as energy auditors, consultants, or technicians who work with green energy systems.

Available Programs

Building and Energy Systems Professionals
Associate of Science

Building Automation Control
Certificate of Achievement

Building Commissioning Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Building Energy Consultant
Certificate of Achievement

Commercial Gas Heating
Certificate of Achievement

Facilities Operations Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Green HVAC Commercial
Certificate of Achievement

Green HVAC Residential
Certificate of Achievement

Heat Pumps
Certificate of Achievement

Lighting and Controls Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Power Generation and Distribution
Certificate of Achievement

Residential Gas Heating
Certificate of Achievement

Residential Solar
Certificate of Achievement

Residential Solar Installation
Certificate of Completion

Residential Solar Surveying and Planning
Certificate of Completion

Solar Battery Storage Installation and Maintenance
Certificate of Completion

Solar Site Planning Project
Certificate of Completion

Welding Technology SENSE Entry-Level Welder
Certificate of Achievement

Welding, Gas Metal Arc
Certificate of Completion

Welding, Gas Metal Arc
Local Certificate

Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc
Certificate of Completion

Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc
Local Certificate

Welding, Shielded Metal Arc
Certificate of Completion

Welding, Shielded Metal Arc
Local Certificate

Zero Net Energy
Certificate of Achievement