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The University of British Columbia, Continuing Studies Centre for Sustainability training
Leadership
Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership
The Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership (SISL) is an intensive one-week professional development program designed for those taking a leadership role in establishing policy, creating plans and implementing sustainability projects in businesses, colleges, universities, and across all levels of government. This award-winning program provides you the opportunity to engage in creative thinking about your role as a sustainability leader and the actions your organization can take to move the sustainability agenda forward.Operations
Sustainable Energy Systems: Understanding Renewable and Clean Energy
Understanding the range of advanced energy options to meet future energy needs is critical as government policy, business strategy and consumer decisions drive the adoption of new, sustainable energy systems. Learn the environmental, social and economic impact of energy-related decisions and the options available for positive change. This course covers past, present and future trends in energy consumption and the socio-economic and ecological impact of energy generation, distribution and consumption. Gain an understanding of the classification and comparison of energy sources, including fossil fuels, wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and ocean energy. Explore sustainable technologies for energy supply and distribution, including the use of smart energy grids. Plus, get an introduction on how to use RETScreen clean energy software for quickly assessing the financial viability of sustainable energy projects.
