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Renewable Energy 101

February 24, 2026 Online :: Central Time

“Great introductory course presented by EUCI with a well knowledgeable instructor covering many areas of renewables from the basics of the types of renewables to the O&M of each type. Would highly recommend for anyone starting off their career or a refresher to the industry of renewables!” 

Power Resource Planning Associate, Burbank Water and Power

“As a CPA for 20 years, I have taken many trainings for CPE. I have taken two classes offered by EUCI and the classes have been far and away the best training sessions I have attended. Experienced and knowledgeable individuals to lead the sessions and relevant course material. I will definitely be attending more training sessions and referring my colleagues to EUCI.”

Renewable Compliance Analyst, Idaho Power Company

“Great instructor, explained concepts very clear and comprehensive.” 

Analyst, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, Alberta Investment Management Corporation
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“In depth training, covering loads of topics.” 

Senior Land & Title Specialist, National Grid Renewables

The Renewable Energy 101 course is an introductory course that provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy sources and their role in addressing global energy challenges.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Fundamental Principles of renewable energy
  • Technologies for renewable energy generation
  • Applications of renewable energy in real-world scenarios
  • Solar and Wind energy, with coverage of HydroThermal, and Biomass energy

What You'll Learn:

  • The environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy
  • Key technical and policy considerations driving renewable energy adoption
  • The science behind renewable energy generation
  • Practical aspects of project development and grid integration
  • The economics of renewable energy projects

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Beginners seeking a foundation in renewable energy
  • Professionals looking to expand their knowledge
  • Anyone interested in understanding the renewable energy landscape

This course offers a solid starting point for navigating the world of renewable energy.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the overall utility industry and its components
  • Review development, construction, and maintenance processes needed for renewable energy technologies including:
    • Wind
    • Solar 
    • Hydropower
    • Thermal
    • Biomass
  • Evaluate renewable energy projects and technology selection
  • Review vocabulary used by companies involved in renewable energy

Register

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before January 23, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

EUCI retains the right to refuse registration by any individual or company.

Agenda

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In and Welcome

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:15 - 1:00 PM

Adjourn for the day

5:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In and Welcome

9:00 - 9:05 AM

Overview and Introductions

9:05 - 9:15 AM

Agenda Overview with Instructor

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Power Plant Metrics & Units

  • MW, MWh, $/MWh, $/kW, AC/DC, m/s, DNI
9:45 - 10:30 AM

Introduction to Renewable Energy

  • Vocabulary & word association
  • What is considered renewable energy
  • A brief history of renewables
  • Capital expenditure, operational expenditure, capacity factors, cost comparison
  • Levelized cost of energy – how do you compare different technologies
  • Energy demand and load profile(s)
10:30 - 10:45 AM

Morning Break

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Development

  • Vocabulary & word association
  • Prospecting – how do you even begin a renewable energy project?
  • Real estate
  • Site studies and resource measurement campaigns
  • Ordinances: Federal, State and County
  • Measurement campaign
12:15 - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Interconnection Overview

  • Electrical market types
  • RFP, IRP, LMP, HUB, Zones
  • Interconnection process
    • Feasibility study, impact study, facility study
  • FERC Order 2023
  • Market changes
2:00 - 2:15 PM

Afternoon Break

2:15 - 2:45 PM

Basics of Financial Analysis

  • Vocabulary & word association
  • Valuation of a power plant
  • Basic financial model
    • Breakout exercise using Excel
  • Example of discounted cash flow for renewable energy power plant
  • Techno-economic model considerations
  • Tax credits, IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)
2:45 - 3:00 PM

Ownership Logistics

  • Vocabulary & word association
  • Do you own the facility, power, or both?
  • Heding risk of power price variability
    • Future contracts and hedges
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Sustainable Construction in Action

  • Vocabulary & word association
  • Estimates, schedules, and procurement
  • Deployment
  • Construction and logistics
  • Exposure to the elements and force majeure
  • Power performance
  • Commence operation date
3:45 - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break

4:00 - 4:45 PM

Operations & Maintenance

  • The difference entities involved in O&M
  • Schedule and unscheduled maintenance
  • Operation control center
  • SCADA
  • NERC Compliance
4:45 - 5:00 PM

Taking the Next Steps

5:00 PM

Course Adjourns

Instructor

Rolando Tejeda

Founder and Manager

Altos Renewable

Rolando Tejeda is an experienced engineer, development strategist, and construction analyst manager with an academic background in mechanical engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. He has over 10 years of demonstrated experience in designing and managing increasingly complex projects in the renewables industry across the US, Canadian, and Chilean markets resulting in billions of dollars in cost savings and new revenue.

As a leader in the energy sector, Rolando’s personal goal is to adapt to fast-changing policies and technology. He aims to balance rapid growth in renewable energy companies while ensuring sound project evaluation processes, sustainable operations, and consistent organizational culture. His long-term goal is to help lead the United States energy industry into a new age of low-carbon and sustainable energy sources.

Continuing Education Credits

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EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event

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Who recognizes IACET Credits?

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in and be in attendance for the entirety of this one-day course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, Q&A, open discussion, quizzes/polls.

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event.  Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is interested in learning more about how renewables integrate into the electrical grid how the industry is affected. It is for those who are just getting into the industry, or those who work on renewable-centric projects.