A Place of Learning and Training for the Community

We offer a wide range of classes, interactive workshops, and education programs about renewable energy for people of all ages.

Online Learning Events

Center for Energy Education Selected as Finalist in 2021 Cleantech Innovation Awards: Diversity in Cleantech Category

Upcoming Events

Coat Drive (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2021)Accepting new and gently used clean coats in all sizes for boys and girls. Drop off coats Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM

9am – 3pmC4EE

January2022

Utility-Scale Solar Public Officials Workshops – Pickaway County, OHThe workshop will provide up-to-date fact-based education on topics related to utility-scale solar for Indiana Public Officials.

8:30am – 3:30pmOhio

January2022

Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course – Pickaway County, OHThis 3-day course provides hands-on training with solar fundamentals and OSHA 10 certification. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have the necessary skills to work at a solar construction site.

9am – 5pmOhio

About C4EE

Established in 2015, The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and a center for renewable energy research, education, and workforce development.

C4EE has teamed up with educational institutions, industry leaders, and associations to promote renewable energy initiatives. Through education, training, and research, we are helping develop a workforce for the future of renewable energy.

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Renewable Energy Teacher Training

The Center for Energy Education offers renewable energy curriculum training for teachers in public, private, and charter schools. The workshops are designed to integrate renewable energy education easily into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) teachers’ lesson plans.

Renewable Energy Summer Camps

The Center for Energy Education offers summer camps for school age children during summer months. Students learn about renewable energy while doing fun, hands-on experiments, and crafts. Healthy living is also built into the summer camp through free meals and outdoor activities.

Solar Workshops for Public Officials

Solar Workshops for Public Officials provide the latest information and updates on topics related to solar farms presented by industry experts, academia, and county officials. The featured topics for these workshops include Solar Industry Updates, State and Local Permitting, Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Technology, Legal Considerations for Landowners and Officials, and Tax Treatment & Revenue Impacts.

Operations & Maintenance Training

Operations & Maintenance Training is a course on solar energy in cooperation with the Center for Energy Education, NRECA, and Halifax Community College. The course focuses on the operations and maintenance of utility-scale and community solar farms. Students will acquire the skills necessary to provide efficiency analysis, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of overall components of solar farms. The insight that the course provides will give the students a good starting point to become NABCEP certified for interested individuals.

Utility-Scale Solar Construction

Utility-Scale Solar Construction Classes include Wiring, Racking, Mounting, Small Tools, Measurements, and OSHA 10 training.

Solar 101: Community Education

Solar 101 is an informational meeting for the community to learn about solar, renewable energy, solar projects in the area, and upcoming Center for Energy Education events.

260+

Solar Construction &
Safety Graduates

240+

Teachers
Trained

620+

Public Officials
Educated

1300+

Visitors
Attended C4EE

1430+

Students
Attended Camps

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C4EE Mobile Classroom

The C4EE Mobile Classroom is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for schools, community organizations and the public. The Mobile Classroom is equipped for workforce development programs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programs and community events.

Driven by the C4EE Education and Training Manager, the vehicle is stocked with micro-grid displays, classroom lab aid kits and all the necessities for an educational experience about solar energy. If you or your organization is interested in having the C4EE Mobile Classroom at your school or community event, contact the C4EE office via email at contact@center4ee.org

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In a State of Climate Change

A short environmental documentary beginning with the floods in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The film addresses the impacts on our citizens of such natural disasters and ponders climate change’s role in the extensive flooding seen in the Carolinas and surrounding areas.

“Energy Education is vitally important for the next generation. Come and join us at the Center now!”

“C4EE is a wonderful facility for our community…offering education and training opportunities for all ages. It’s a place for the community to learn and grow together.”