A Nobel Laureate and the Academic Director at the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado will lead a four-day intensive certification program in renewable energy in Denver.
CCIA is pleased to support the University of Colorado’s RETool Program for Developing Business and Careers in the New Energy Economy.
Now in its third year, RETool moves to Denver offering a Professional Executive Certificate Program offered by CU-Boulder’s Deming Center for Entrepreneurship. Aimed at examining renewable energy technologies and policies, and identifying opportunities, the program offers incomparable industry insight.
World-class instructors including Paul Komor, the Educational Director of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute at CU-Boulder (RASEI), and Steve Lawrence, the Academic Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at CU-Boulder and a Fellow with RASEI, have been tapped to lead instruction.
Both instructors have extensive backgrounds in the renewable energy economy. Komor notably received the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is author of the book Renewable Energy Policy (2004).
Lawrence’s research and instruction has included work on renewable energy commercialization, the financial and environmental impacts of smart grids, and hedging strategies for energy intensive businesses.
RETool is open to anyone. “What we're doing is appropriate for any level of business - whether you're planning to start a business, have a business, or are just looking for a better understanding of renewables,” Lawrence explained.
Over the four months, participants will gain a better understanding of the changes and developments in the renewable energy industry enabling them to address the following:
- How are costs and pricing for renewable energy technologies changing?
- Which renewable energy technologies have the greatest short-and long-term promise?
- How do federal and state policies affect the growth of different technologies?
- What are the key challenges of the growth and success of renewable energy and how can they be overcome?
- How can I identify business, commercial and job opportunities with renewable energy?
Focusing on topical issues, the program provides a solid knowledge base for participants. “At the end of it, businesses walk away with a broad understanding of critical issues related to renewable energy focused on electric generation, smart grid, transportation, and energy efficiency,” Lawrence said.
Previously, the program has only been offered in Boulder, but locations in the Downtown Denver and Denver Tech Center can potentially yield greater networking opportunities for participants.
It is important to note that RETool doesn’t include any business planning or entrepreneurship training. However, CREED and CCIA already have programs that focus on entrepreneurship and business development, so RETool nicely complements those programs.
RETool participants can take all four of the courses or elect to attend single classes that focus on topics most relevant or desirable to their goals.
Event Details
Locations & Dates
Friday, September 9: Renewable Electric Power
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
7675 East Union Ave.
Denver, CO 80237
Friday, October 7: Understanding Smart Grids
Deloitte Services LP
555 17th Street, Suite 3600
Denver, CO 80202
Friday, November 4: Renewable Transportation Energy
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
7675 East Union Ave.
Denver, CO 80237
Friday, December 2: The Promise of Energy Efficiency
Deloitte Services LP
555 17th Street, Suite 3600
Denver, CO 80202
Price: Registration for the full program $1,800. Individual courses $500 each. Enter code CCIA at checkout to receive a 15% discount.
For more information on RETool or to register, please contact Jessica Baumgarten at jessica.baumgarten@colorado.edu or call 303-735-0541.
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