Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Certificate of Achievement

The Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Certificate offers the students a broad overview into the energy conservation industry and includes cross-disciplinary courses in Energy Systems, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Architecture, Computer Information Systems, and Building Inspection Technology. Completion of the ZNE Certificate is especially beneficial for support staff currently working in the energy sector and when combined with other defined certificates within the ZNE industry, students will have the technical background that can lead to industry recognized credentials and careers as an Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, ZNE Technician, Green HVAC Technician, Facility Management, Construction Management and Solar Residential Technician.

Semester 1

Course Code Title Units
ARCH 011 Architectural Blueprint Reading 3
BIT 024 California Energy Codes 3
ESYS 004 Industrial Calculations 3

Semester 2

Course Code Title Units
CIS 010 Computer Literacy 4
ESYS 005 Zero Net Energy Building Science 4