• Energy production and utility infrastructure development with agencies and organizations including Southern California Edison, PG&E, Consolidated Edison, and Bonneville Power Administration;
  
• Program management of technical and regulatory matters for U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of the Interior;
  
• Commercial/space/defense environmental & climate analysis projects in conjunction with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, and the Electrical Power Research Institute; and
  
• Energy technology & infrastructure management (nuclear, fossil, solar, wind, biomass, tidal), conservation & sustainability policy development & logistics planning, renewable/sustainable energy systems, regulatory & policy development in technology transfer.
  

Outcomes: Course participants will gain an improved understanding of the current state of smart grid technology, the economic opportunities, employment opportunities, and impacts on home and business efficiency.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for those seeking an improved understanding of smart grid deployment, system design, employment and business opportunities, challenges, and sustainability factors.

Education Level: Introductory/Review

Course Materials: Participants will receive course proceedings and reference materials.

Continuing Education Units: 0.7

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $295. Reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members (reduced tuition is $235). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.