Courses

The Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering offers one-day technical training courses, developed with grants awarded from EPA, each lasting seven hours. These courses are designed for engineers, managers, and employees across various industries in North Carolina, with a focus on industrial pollution prevention practices. Each session accommodates up to 25 participants.

The training covers critical topics such as energy efficiency and management, the reduction and substitution of chemical usage, waste reduction (with an emphasis on lean practices), and environmental management.

A registration fee is typically charged, which helps cover essential costs such as food and parking and encourages participant commitment. This fee is waived when a company agrees to host the event. For example, if ‘Company X’ requests a course for approximately 20 employees, the center will cover the costs for the instructor and training materials.

Here is a list of courses typically offered by the center, focused on industrial pollution prevention and sustainability practices:

  • Waste minimization in manufacturing via lean practices.
  • Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Reducing GHG Emissions in Steam Systems.
  • Improving Energy Efficiency and Reducing GHG Emissions in Compressed Air Systems.
  • Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Decarbonizing in Pumping Systems.
  • Utilizing the 50001 Ready Tool for Energy Management and GHG Emission Reduction.
  • Improving Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in HVAC Systems.
  • Conducting Energy Assessments in Manufacturing Facilities.
  • Engineering Economics for Energy Efficiency Projects – A detailed training on Net Positive Values, IRR, SPP, Life Cycle Analysis with case studies
  • Environmental Management with a Focus on ISO14001.
  • Strategies for Waste Reduction in Manufacturing Facilities.
  • Implementing Chemical Substitution Practices in Manufacturing for Safer Choices.

Interested in scheduling a technical course with us? Contact us at cse3@ecu.edu to discuss your needs and find a suitable training option. Some courses can be tailored to fit your schedule. For example, we can offer half of a course on one day and the second half on the following day. Other courses may require a two-day commitment (7 hours each day) and must be delivered consecutively.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! We are open to discussing your specific needs and how we can accommodate them.