New Member Education
ETC offers all new members a deep dive into the world of energy with our New Member Education (NME) program. Six weeks of lectures, case studies, and deliverables cover a diverse array of topics within the energy industry, providing members with the requisite technical knowledge to succeed in the space. The rest of the semester is spent on research capstone projects, where new members develop and present solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the energy transition.
Topics Covered
Week 1
Intro to energy transition, the grid, and renewable technologies
Week 2
Utilities 101: business model, energy accounting, & load serving entities
Week 3
Energy markets, procurement, and balancing authorities
Week 4
Renewable energy project development, finance, and investment
Week 5
Grid modernization: electrification, decarbonization, & flexible load management
Week 6
Alternative energy & decarbonization: biofuels, carbon capture, and hydrogen
