Energy issues and challenges are making headlines every day. After a brief overview of the conceptual framework of renewable energy ideas, issues and decisions, ESF and SU faculty, staff, students, and local company representatives will help you understand the most discussed renewable energies, their benefits and drawbacks, and the associated technologies. Each month we will focus on a new source of renewable energy through an interactive presentation. Join business people, researchers, and experts in renewable energy resources and green management practices as they present the evidence and exchange ideas about the critical topics you have read and heard about.

Through the course of this three month program, we will highlight four major sources of renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass, and solar thermal). We will dedicate our final session to discussing emerging issues in renewable energy policy, and navigating the legal and regulatory system.

The program will be reviewed for professional development hours (PDHs) for engineers.