Apply to the Energy Execs Program — June 21–23, July 19–21, Aug. 23–25, and Sept. 20–22 — Golden, CO DEADLINE January 13, 2023
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory) NREL’s Executive Energy Leadership Academy, or Energy Execs, provides industry and community leaders an opportunity to learn about advanced energy technologies to guide their organizations in energy-related decisions and planning.
What You’ll Learn
The program provides an in-depth look at solar and wind power, bioenergy, hydrogen and transportation, energy-efficient building technologies, and energy systems integration. Course content includes information on performance characteristics of the technologies, economics, and analytical tools.
You’ll gain access to:
- Briefings by world-renowned researchers and engineers
- Tours of state-of-the-art research laboratories
- Visits to renewable energy installations.
Program Outcomes
Upon completing the program, participants will demonstrate what they’ve learned through a group project relating to the course content.
Program Dates
The 2023 Energy Execs program will be held June 21–23, July 19–21, Aug. 23–25, and Sept. 20–22 (local COVID-19 restrictions permitting). There is no cost to participate in the program, although those who are accepted are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
The Energy Execs program is designed for leaders interested in exploring renewable energy and energy-efficiency technologies, applications, and issues. Participants travel to NREL’s main campus in Golden, Colorado, for four multi-day sessions held from June through September.
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Since 2007, more than 350 decision makers from 39 U.S. states have participated in Energy Execs.
Energy Execs Sample Syllabus
Session 1 (3 days) Introduction to NREL, National Energy Challenges, and Campus Tour
Session 2 (3 days) Energy Systems Integration, Sustainable Building Design, and Analysis
Session 3 (3 days) Economic Development and Communities of the 21st Century, EnergyEfficient Transportation and Biofuels
Session 4 (3 days) Class Projects and Graduation READ MORE
