Building Energy Consultant Certificate of Achievement

This certificate of achievement is for students interested in a career in the building energy consulting industry. Energy consultants select the energy systems, documents, and verify energy code is being met. Energy consultants work in a team environment, coordinating directly with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and the building owner to oversee and examine multiple pathways to achieve the energy goals set by the owner and city ordinances. The student will model the building with alternative wall systems, roofs, window, and energy systems to meet the owner’s energy goals. The student will receive comprehensive training in energy analysis software programs that may be used to document compliance with CA Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6), ASHRAE 90.1 Standards, HERS energy rating systems as well as residential and nonresidential Green Building rating systems, such as GreenPoint Rated and LEED. 

Learning Outcomes

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
ESYS 004Industrial Calculations3
ESYS 005Zero Net Energy Building Science4
ESYS 021Residential Energy Modeling3
ESYS 022Residential Energy Modeling Design Project2
ACR 075HVACR Systems Design3
ACR 077Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR3
BIT 020California Mechanical Codes2
BIT 024California Energy Codes3
ARCH 011Architectural Blueprint Reading3
CERTIFICATE TOTAL26