Professional Development Courses |

Professional Development Courses |

Building a Clean Energy Workforce for the North Country

Building a clean energy workforce means preparing people with the skills, training, and opportunities needed to power a sustainable future. It involves expanding education in renewable technologies like solar, wind, and energy storage, while also retraining workers from traditional industries to transition into green jobs. A strong clean energy workforce not only reduces carbon emissions but also drives economic growth, creates resilient communities, and ensures that the benefits of the energy transition are shared equitably. All jobs are clean energy jobs.

Below you will find educational opportunities to help support a workforce in the North Country.

Urban Green Council Courses

Urban Green Council is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit with a staff of 18. Our mission is to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities. We have a 22-year track record of impactful and effective training that reaches the stakeholders whose work is responsible for reducing building energy use. 

In partnership with NYSERDA, Urban Green has launched three on-demand courses about heat pumps! Designed to be quick, interactive, and immediately actionable, these courses are tailored for busy NYS building professionals who want hands-on insights into heat pump best practices. With this launch, we aim to support the growth of heat pump literacy and expertise across the industry. These courses empower professionals to make smarter, more sustainable decisions. 

Quick Cost Calculations for Electrification

Learn how to gather the right information, run quick calculations, and estimate the potential energy use and cost of a heat pump system. Along the way, you’ll gain a better understanding of how heat flows, how fossil fuel and electric systems compare, and how to avoid common pitfalls in early-stage cost estimates.

  • 60 minutes at your own pace 

  • 1 AIA (LU), GBCI and PDH

  • Primary Audience: Building Owners & Developers, Facility Managers, Building Operators, Service Providers

Reading the Room: Simple Heat Pump Diagnostics

Learn the 3 key temperature readings essential for fast, accurate heat pump diagnostics. By the end of this course, you will be able to diagnose common performance issues, take appropriate corrective actions, and track key maintenance data. 

  • 30 minutes at your own pace 

  • 0.5 AIA (LU/HSW) and GBCI 

  • Primary Audience: Building Owners & Developers, Facility Managers, Building Operators

Heat Pump Commissioning: What Every Project Team Needs to Know 

Learn what commissioning is, how it works, and how each team member—from owners to contractors—can drive project success. Whether you're involved in design, construction, or operations, this course will give you the tools to support a smooth commissioning process and deliver reliable, efficient results.

  • 90 minutes at your own pace 

  • 1.5 AIA (LU/HSW), GBCI and PDH

  • Primary Audience: Building Owners & Developers, Architects & Engineers, Contractors, Facility Managers, Energy Consultants

Free Course Eligibility Information

Thanks to NYSERDA, these courses are $10 for all New York residents and free for members of Disadvantaged Communities and Priority Populations. Review eligibility information here. 

Email Urban Green’s Education Team with any questions or concerns: education@urbangreencouncil.org