Testimonials
“The Colorado Energy Master Program is truly
a worthwhile endeavor if you want to be part of
our collective energy future. The program
covers all of the hot button energy issues.”2014 Energy Master Program Participant
“This is a wonderful program, with excellent
leaders, speakers, and great opportunities for
intelligent discussions, ideas, and collaboration
among community members. I'm thrilled to be
able to say this was something I was able to
participate in right here in my own county, yet it
is a part of Colorado State University.” - 2014
Energy Master Program Participant
“My participation in Colorado State
University's Energy Master program has been
richly rewarding. Working among a university
staff committed to both educating and to
learning made the Energy Master program a
dynamic and fulfilling experience. Following my
completion of the program, I accepted a
position with an energy company.” – 2013
Energy Master Program Participant
2015 Course Schedule
COURSE
CLASS
ENERGY
CHALLENGES
ENERGY
SOLUTIONS
YOUR
CHOICES
DATE
TIME
Colorado
Energy
Overview
Fossil Energy
2/17
6-8:00
pm
2/24
Energy and
Climate
Change
Clean and
Renewable
Electricity
Transportation
Alternatives
Energy Policy
2/28
6-8:00
pm
9am1:00pm
Home
Renewable
Energy
Home Energy
Efficiency
Home Energy
Assessments
3/17
3/3
6-8:00
pm
3/10
6-8:00
pm
9am1:00pm
6-8:00
pm
3/14
3/24
3/28
6-8:00
pm
9am2:00pm
Contact Glenda Wentworth,
(970) 328-8630
glenda.wentworth@eaglecounty.us
www.ext.colostate.edu/energymaster
Recent college graduates, retirees,
teachers, environmental educators,
utility staff/energy professionals,
realtors, and others have all
benefited from the program.
No prerequisite knowledge is needed.
Colorado State University Extension
Eagle County
PO Box 239
441 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8630
EMPOWER YOURSELF.
ENERGIZE YOUR COMMUNITY.
2015 Colorado
Energy Master
Program
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A mix of webinars an in-person
classes to balance convenience with
hands-on learning
Explore big picture issues like energy
sources, uses, policy, climate change,
and transportation fuel alternatives
Learn about options for energy
efficiency and renewable energy in
your own home
Gain experience conducting basic
home energy assessments and solar
assessments
Use CSU Extension energy decision
tools to understand the financial
feasibility of energy efficiency and
renewable energy measures
Interact with others who share similar
interests
An opportunity to complete a
meaningful energy project in your
community
Teachers can earn up to 2 graduate
credits through CSU’s Division of
Continuing Education
Realtors can earn 9 continuing
education credits through the
Colorado Association of Realtors
Course fees:
• $35/course for aspiring Energy Masters,
students, and teachers
• $65/course for regular registrants
• $15 total discount when registering for all
three courses
Empowering Coloradans
The Colorado Energy Master program offers three courses – with three classes per course – designed to provide an
unbiased, comprehensive overview of energy challenges, potential solutions, and individual choices. The courses
are intended for anyone who wants to delve deeper into how our energy system works and can also provide a
platform for furthering a career in energy. All weekday classes take place via webinar from your own personal
computer. Saturday classes begin at your host County Extension office and typically involve a field trip. The
webinars are conducted live in order to allow for real time interaction with instructors and other participants.
Classes are taught by a mix of CSU professors, industry experts, and Extension staff. Note that Saturday classes
include a field trip to promote experiential learning – please be prepared to make a short drive from your nearest
participating Extension office to an off-site location on these days. The cost of each course includes a Saturday
lunch.
Colorado Energy Masters are individuals who have successfully completed all coursework and who complete an
energy-related project of their choice. One does not need to become a certified Colorado Energy Master to take the
courses. There are many reasons one might pursue certification as a Colorado Energy Master – to gain knowledge
and skills in the energy field; to add value to your work; and/or to promote energy education or services in your
community. Past projects for Colorado Energy Master certification have included conducting a home energy
assessment, conducting a solar assessment, hosting an energy block party, hosting an energy film screening,
creating
website, translating
energy information into Spanish, teaching energy lesson plans in schools or to 4-H
Hosta Counties
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youth, publishing energy tips in a local newspaper, and much more. Projects come from your own personal
inspiration, skills, and abilities. Some guidance on choosing a project is provided.
The following county Extension offices will host the in-person Saturday classes for the 2015 Colorado Energy
Master program. You do NOT need to be a resident of a host county in order to participate in the program.
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Eagle
Boulder
Rio Grande
Chaffee