A new energy efficiency lab will also be added to the ecotech institution in 2014, with the purpose of assisting students in their preparation for certification. The 24th of September, 2013, in Denver, Colorado — Students who are enrolled in the energy efficiency degree program at ecotech institute, which is the only institution that is solely focused on providing training for renewable energy, now have the option to gain certification from the building performance institute (BPI). For energy efficiency retrofits and professional qualifications, the BPI is the organization that establishes the national standards. BPI certificates are required for participation in a large number of state-run energy efficiency and weatherization initiatives. In every area of the economy, there is a growing interest in energy efficiency. This is because homes and companies alike are looking for methods to curb the increasing costs of energy. Tiffany Burton, who is the program director for ecotech’s energy efficiency program, stated that individuals who have a profound understanding of renewable energy systems are becoming an invaluable asset to businesses. This is because an increasing number of people are looking for ways to improve their energy efficiency. “ecotech has asked companies what skills they want in workers, and we often hear that persons with bpi certification is of the utmost importance; as a result, our curriculum now incorporates that essential qualification.” In addition, beginning in 2014, students already enrolled in the energy efficiency program at Ecotech Institute will have the opportunity to use a brand new on-site energy efficiency lab that will assist them in preparing for the BPI certification. Burton continued by saying, “Our new lab will once again put ecotech apart from other universities that do not concentrate in the teaching of renewable energy and energy efficiency.” There is no doubt that the presence of this apparatus on campus will be of great benefit to our kids. The facilities management program at ecotech institute is another area of study where energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly essential topic. The position of a facilities manager is required to create and execute plans that include energy efficiency into buildings, which has resulted in a significant shift in the way that buildings are managed on a daily basis. This is more important than it has ever been. Facilities managers are responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing critical facility operations and maintenance for a wide range of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The ecotech institute is educating future facilities managers on how to keep energy conservation at the forefront of their minds. According to the clean jobs index published by the Ecotech Institute, there were more than 5,100 positions being advertised in the United States in August 2013 that were connected to energy efficiency in facilities management. Visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex to see the opportunities that are now available in each state. The following are some examples of the kind of facilities management occupations that graduates of this degree could be qualified for: energy manager, facilities manager, maintenance supervisor, grounds and plant manager, and plant manager. Work in the areas of building retrofitting, house weatherization, lighting improvements, and grid infrastructure are all examples of employment that are related to energy efficiency. The ecotech institute, which has its headquarters in Aurora, Colorado, is now attended by more than five hundred students who have traveled from all over the United States to get hands-on training in the rapidly expanding subject of sustainability. In addition to the programs that focus on energy efficiency and facility management technology, ecotech institute is currently offering six associate degree programs. These programs include: solar energy technology, wind energy technology, renewable energy technology, electrical energy technology, power utility technician, and business administration with a focus on sustainability. Check out the website www.ecotechinstitute.com for further details on the ecotech institute. concerning the Ecotech Institute: Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, ecotech institute is the first and only institution in the United States that is solely dedicated to training the workforce for employment in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. Since its inception in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it has provided graduates with six degree programs that are very practical in the field of renewable energy. These programs provide graduates with skills that are sought by companies in the alternative renewable energy industry today. A new semester begins once every three months, and applications are constantly being accepted. The individuals who meet the requirements may get financial support. One of the departments that makes up Education Corporation of America is the Ecotech Institute. 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