Introduction to RETScreen® Expert

Recently added to CIET’s roster of sustainable energy programs, the 1-day Introduction to RETScreen^® Expert course has been created for newer users of the software, or individuals that are just starting to be involved in the analysis or management of energy use in buildings and facilities. The course features both presentations for our trainers, as well as hands-on use and exercises in RETScreen^®. The day will culminate with a few knowledge-based exercises.

The RETScreen^® Expert Software is an intelligent decision support tool that enables stakeholders to rapidly identify, assess, optimize and track the performance of clean energy investments over the entire project life cycle. The software can be used to evaluate:

• Clean energy options
• Savings and costs of energy production
• Financial viability and risk for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies
• GHG Emission reductions
• The performance of implemented projects

By taking the Introduction to RETScreen^® Expert course, participants will learn to get the most out of the software and be presented with an overview of key tools, such as feasibility analysis, performance analysis, and portfolio analysis that they can start to use in their own projects. When they are ready to take the next step in proficiency, The Certified RETScreen^® Expert program will be available to guide participants through more complex projects and functionality.

Note: as an added value to the CIET Introduction to RETScreen® Expert course, a fully functional FREE 30-day trial subscription to the RETScreen^® software will be made available (value of $65).

Key Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic functionality and uses of the RETScreen^® software
• Learn how to use the software to centralize key energy-related data
• Have a solid conception of Energy Efficiency concepts
• Discern how to set up an energy analysis and benchmark consumption
• Conduct a basic feasibility analysis in RETScreen^®
  
  
  

Audience

• Employees responsible for EE program evaluation and operation
• Those that are new to Energy Efficiency
• Employees managing a portfolio of properties
• Sustainability staff looking to analyze GHG emissions or the impact of renewable energy projects
• Recent graduates