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Renewable Energy Technology

This program is not currently accepting new students.

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The Renewable Energy Technology program is a versatile, interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to become trained in variety of technologies. The core of the program is centered on electrical power generation from wind and solar.

What are the features of Casper’s program?

As a graduate of this program at Casper College, you will be trained as an instrumentation and control technician. You will develop a high level of mechanical skills as well as specific skills in wind and solar installations. Through your course of study, you can also take electives in related disciplines such as construction, business, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and information technology. You will also have the opportunity to work with small wind turbines and residential solar installations.

What can I do with this major?

Employment info

Renewable energy technology students at Casper College may also consider pursuing careers in the growing component manufacturing industries. Casper College, with the assistance from industry professionals on the program’s advisory board, also constantly monitors the regional job market so that training in other alternative energy technologies, such as geothermal electric generation and biofuels, can be offered when appropriate.

Learn more about wage ranges for those employed in Wyoming as well as the general occupational profiles for wind turbine service technicianssolar photovoltaic installerswind energy project managerswind energy operations managers, and solar energy installation managers.

What are the special admission requirements, if any?

There are no pre-reqs for this program.

What courses would I take?

For requirements and more information about these programs, view their listings in the academic catalog:

Contact Info

Rachel Wright

Academic Assistant, School of Business and Industry​

Rachel Chadderdon

Dean, School of Business, Industry, and Workforce Development

Justin Smith

Department Chair; Fire Science Instructor