Go GREEN!

The Field of Environmental “Green” Technology

The rapidly-growing field of environmental “green” technology applies the principles of mathematics, science, engineering, communications, and economics to ensure human health and safety and to manage and protect the Earth’s resources. This career field focuses on creating new products that reclaim and re-use materials to help reduce waste. It promotes new technologies and alternative fuel and energy sources that decrease waste and pollution. It’s all about creating new careers that truly protect the planet! Check out the class offerings below to see if this is the career for you!

ENVR 1119 Harnessing the Sun -Solar systems:

Installation and Maintenance

This 8-week course covers design, installation and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems as well as PV principles and how to integrate PV systems into standalone or interconnected electrical systems.

21954 MW / July 30- Aug -22 6 PM-9 PM KL $149

ENVR 1118 Harnessing the Wind – Wind power systems: Installation and Maintenance

8-week course covers small wind energy systems (appropriate for rural residential areas) and related topics, including wind as a hybrid energy system. Practical hands-on lab activities throughout the class.

21590 TuTh / July 31-Aug 23 6 PM-9 PM WC $149

ENVR 1120 Healthy Rivers Start at Home

Healthy Rivers Start at Home, an action program for river people. Join the Friends of the Rappahannock to understand the connection between river-friendly lifestyles at home and keeping the Rappahannock River the incredible resource of abundant recreation, delicious seafood and timeless beauty that we have known it to be. Come with questions and leave with the latest information about technology to make a difference for our river from your home.

21621 S / May 5,19 9 AM -1 PM KL $29