Sustainability and Energy Management Technology EGMT.S.ATS

Associate of Technical Studies - 60 - 64 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Energy Management Technology
Effective as of Fall 2022

What is the program about?

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the emerging fields of sustainability and energy management, with an emphasis on performance of energy audits and improving building energy efficiency. Upon completing this program, students will have the ability to perform energy audits, assess energy efficiency and control strategies for energy-consuming equipment, and prepare sustainability and energy management plans for various built environment applications. Note: This program requires an approved ATS application. Please contact plaprograms@sinclair.edu to complete the process. When applying for admission to Sinclair, select the Associate of Arts (LA.S.AA) degree. Upon your ATS application being approved, you will be moved into this program of study.

Program Outcomes

• Apply fundamental principles to evaluation of built environment sustainability energy systems.
• With knowledge of building envelope, building mechanical & building electrical systems, perform an energy audit & prepare a complete report with recommendations for savings opportunities.
• Applying a global perspective on climate change and energy issues, develop sustainability or energy management plans.
• Assess a site for the use of renewable energy technologies & prepare a proposal for installation, taking into account applicable codes & standards, utility rate structures, economics & safety.

Career Opportunities

Students can find employment assessing various aspects of building performance, and planning for sustainable design and operation of facilities.