Renewable Energy 101

February 4, 2025 | Online :: Central Time

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“Great instructor, explained concepts very clear and comprehensive.” Analyst, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, Alberta Investment Management Corporation

“Great introductory course presented by EUCI with a well knowledgeable instructor covering many areas of renewables from the basics of the types of renewables to the O&M of each type. Would highly recommend for anyone starting off their career or a refresher to the industry of renewables!” Power Resource Planning Associate, Burbank Water and Power

“Paul is an excellent speaker who passionate about renewable energy topics and presents material in a way that is easy to understand. Very helpful for analyzing possible trends regarding renewables and to see what the future holds within the energy industry.” Engineer I, Williams

“Useful for all experience levels and backgrounds. Speaker was capable of taking a high-level background view or going deep on specific topics. Material was both thorough and digestible for all skill sets, resulting in an informative and engaging experience.” – US Department of Energy

“Paul was a great instructor. I really liked his use of analogies to explain the confusing topics.” – National Grid Renewables

“This is a great course for anyone who wants to learn more about the renewables, how they have changed over time, and where they are heading.”– Senior Civil Engineer, Barr Engineering Company

“I recommend the course to get an excellent introduction to renewables.” – Manager, Environment and Climate Change Canada

“Clear and concise presentation from someone with excellent theoretical and practical knowledge.” – Protection & Control Engineer, Bermuda Electric Light Company

“My experience attending EUCI’s Renewable Energy 101 conference remotely went very well. The technology utilized was very user-friendly and allowed me to fully participate in the conference. I’m glad I was able to receive the training and knowledge needed, despite an inability to travel. Would certainly recommend to others!” – Regulatory Affairs, DTE Energy

“I am new to the utility industry and the instructor’s ability to make renewable energy comprehensive, interesting, and enjoyable is remarkable.” – Staff Attorney, Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

“Provided good context on which details were more dynamic [and] how quickly costs and policies are changing.” -Energy Analyst, US International Trade Commission

“Very thorough presentation on renewable energy markets and energy usage of the future.” -Regulatory Manager, ENMAX Corporation

“As someone with virtually no background in the energy industry, this course was able to break down the mechanics and applications of renewables. Very helpful for anyone with interest in joining the renewable energy industry.” – General Manager, Energy Consulting

Renewable Energy 101 is an introductory course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy sources and their role in addressing global energy challenges. This course covers the fundamental principles, technologies, and applications of renewable energy, with a focus on wind and solar but also mentioning hydro, thermal, and biomass. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy, as well as the key technical and policy considerations that drive its adoption.

Throughout this course, attendees will explore the basic science behind renewable energy generation. They will also delve into the practical aspects of project development, integration into existing energy grids, and the economics of renewable energy projects. Whether you’re a beginner, professional, or simply interested in the subject, Renewable Energy 101 offers a foundation for navigating the renewable energy landscape. 

Register today to:

• Connect with professionals and enthusiasts in the renewable energy sector
• Enhance your knowledge and skill set, making you a more valuable contributor to your field and community

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the overall utility industry and its components
• Review development, construction, and maintenance processes needed for renewable energy technologies including:
  • Wind
  • Solar 
  • Hydropower
  • Thermal
  • Biomass
• Evaluate renewable energy projects and technology selection
• Review vocabulary used by companies involved in renewable energy

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 : Central Time

9:00 – 9:05 a.m. :: Overview and Instructions

9:05 – 9:15 a.m. :: Agenda Overview with Instructor

 

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. :: Power Plant Metrics & Units

• MW, MWh, $/MWh, $/kW, AC/DC, m/s, DNI

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. :: Introduction to Renewable Energy

• Vocabulary & word association
• What is considered renewable energy
• A brief history of renewables
• Capital expenditure, operational expenditure, capacity factors, cost comparison
• Levelized cost of energy – how do you compare different technologies
• Energy demand and load profile(s)

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. :: Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Development

• Vocabulary & word association
• Prospecting – how do you even begin a renewable energy project?
• Real estate
• Site studies and resource measurement campaigns
• Ordinances: Federal, State and County
• Measurement campaign

Guest Speaker: Invited

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. :: Interconnection Overview

• Electrical market types
• RFP, IRP, LMP, HUB, Zones
• Interconnection process
  • Feasibility study, impact study, facility study
• FERC Order 2023
• Market changes

Guest Speaker: Invited

2:00 – 2:10 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

2:10 – 2:40 p.m. :: Basics of Financial Analysis

• Vocabulary & word association
• Valuation of a power plant
• Basic financial model
  • Breakout exercise using Excel
• Example of discounted cash flow for renewable energy power plant
• Techno-economic model considerations
• Tax credits, IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)

2:40 – 3:00 p.m. :: Ownership Logistics

• Vocabulary & word association
• Do you own the facility, power, or both?
• Heding risk of power price variability
  • Future contracts and hedges

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. :: Sustainable Construction in Action

• Vocabulary & word association
• Estimates, schedules, and procurement
• Deployment
• Construction and logistics
• Exposure to the elements and force majeure
• Power performance
• Commence operation date

3:45 – 3:55 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:55 – 4:40 p.m. :: Operations & Maintenance

• The difference entities involved in O&M
• Schedule and unscheduled maintenance
• Operation control center
• SCADA
• NERC Compliance

Guest Speaker Invited

4:40 – 5:00 p.m. :: Taking the Next Steps

5:00 p.m. :: Course Adjourns

Rolando Tejeda, Development Strategy Manager, RES Group

Rolando Tejeda is an experienced engineer, development strategist, and construction analyst manager with an academic background in mechanical engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. He has 10 years of experience in designing and managing increasingly complex projects in the renewables industry across the US, Canadian, and Chilean markets resulting in billions of dollars in cost savings and new revenue. As a leader in the energy sector, Rolando’s personal goal is to adapt to fast-changing policies and technology. He aims to balance rapid growth in renewable energy companies while ensuring sound project evaluation processes, sustainable operations, and consistent organizational culture. His long-term goal is to help lead the United States energy industry into a new age of low-carbon and sustainable energy sources.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: After November 30 you will not be able to join a Teams meeting using Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Renewable Energy 101

February 4, 2025 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before January 03, 2025 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

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Requirements For Successful Completion Of Program

Participants must log in and be in attendance for the entirety of this one-day course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, Q&A, open discussion, quizzes/polls.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

 

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is interested in learning more about how renewables integrate into the electrical grid how the industry is affected. It is for those who are just getting into the industry, or those who work on renewable-centric projects.