Energy Education
Energy is a vital part of our society – it’s at the center of just about everything we do. Business and industry and consumers are all seeking stable, low-cost sources to power their companies and their homes. And every day, new jobs are created that reduce the use of fossil fuels while saving money and the environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a fast-growing field, there’s never been a better time to consider enrolling in one of Delaware Tech's energy programs.
Energy Programs:
- Building Automation Systems (BAS) Option - Associate Degree
- Energy Management - Associate Degree
- Renewable Energy Solar - Associate Degree
- Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning - Associate Degree
Delaware Technical Community College was awarded $4,297,800 in grants in 2009-10 by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to build energy education facilities at the College’s Owens, Terry, and Stanton campuses. The funding allowed for the construction of a statewide learning system that will serve as the region’s first comprehensive workforce development center to support a growing green economy.
Contact the Energy Department
Jennifer Clemons
Department Chair
Dover Campus
jennifer.clemons@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1308
Heidi Gurdo
Department Chair
Stanton Campus
hgurdo@dtcc.edu
(302) 454-3188
Energy Student/ Alumni Spotlights
Energy News
February 18, 2020
Energy Department Hosts Roundtable of Regional Professionals
The Delaware Tech Energy Department hosted the Energy & Sustainability Leaders Roundtable on Jan. 24, 2020, in the Center for Energy Education and Training (CEET) Building located on the College's Dover campus.
September 23, 2019
Dover Campus Holds STEM Educator Energy Institute
Faculty from Delaware Tech's energy department worked with the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE) and the National Science Foundation to host a STEM Educator Energy Institute for 17 middle school and high school teachers from across Delaware.
November 8, 2018
Energy Students, Faculty Attend Delaware Energy Conference
A group of ten Delaware Tech energy students and instructors recently attended the fifth annual Delaware Energy Conference on October 31, 2018, in Newark. Dr. Cory Budischak, energy management department chair on the College's Stanton Campus, spoke at the conference and shared his presentation, "Policy Needs to Keep Up in the Shift to Renewable Energy."
May 21, 2018
Energy Students Support Dover Homeless Shelter
Renewable energy solar students completing a final course capstone project recently performed an energy audit and solar proposal that resulted in environmental improvements to the Ruth Dorsey Emergency Homeless Shelter. The shelter, operated by People's Place Whatcoat Social Services, is a 46-bed facility in Dover for men, women, and families.
July 11, 2017
Renewable Energy Solar Program Certified by NABCEP
The Delaware Tech renewable energy solar program has been certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), making it the only college in the region with such a designation.
June 29, 2017
College Celebrates Completion of Statewide Solar Energy System
Delaware Governor John Carney and Delaware Tech President Mark Brainard, along with state and local officials, celebrated the completion of Delaware Tech’s statewide solar energy system at the College’s Terry Campus in Dover on June 27, 2017. The recently completed solar carport array near the campus entrance from Scarborough Road is the last of nine projects to erect solar arrays at all four Delaware Tech campus locations. The statewide system includes carports, ground mounts and rooftop arrays.
Winter 2015-2016
Delaware Tech Magazine | 2016 (PDF)
The Delaware Tech Winter 2015-2016 magazine featured the Energy program.