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Renewable Energy 

Concentration of Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Offered :

  • Randolph, VT

What is an In-Person Plus program?

Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.

The Renewable Energy concentration within the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology will prepare you to be a skilled and bold leader in the exploding green energy field, where innovation is constant. You can count on individual attention from professors as you explore your options, choose a career path, and build the real-world skills employers expect.

The Green Mountain State of Vermont is the perfect place to train for jobs in renewable energy because we deeply value the environment and are committed to sustainability. With our Renewable Energy concentration within the broader bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, you’ll graduate with the engineering skills to address climate change — and confident about making an impact on the challenges it presents.

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Why Study Renewable Energy at Vermont State?

  • A Huge Demand: As states around the U.S. confront climate change, they need professionals to work with renewable energy systems. Our graduates pursue careers as systems designers, systems technicians, field operations technologists, technical managers, and sales technicians employed by renewable energy manufacturers; energy project developers; manufacturing and technology companies; and energy consulting and management firms. 
  • Jump-Start Your Career: Within six months of graduating, 100 percent of our Renewable Energy alums have accepted employment in the industry, at manufacturers, energy product developers, consulting firms, and elsewhere. Some students have jobs waiting after they graduate. 
  • Hands-on Learning: You’ll work with professors in our Renewable Energy Lab, with access to diverse energy installations such as a wind turbine, solar array, and anaerobic digester. Well-rounded critical-thinking skills will strengthen your options for green energy jobs. 

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Sample Courses

  • Solar PV Technology  
  • Wind Power  
  • Renewable Energy Capstone Project  
  • Energy Systems and Sustainability  
  • Principles of Management 
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Other Concentrations in This Program

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Engineering skills: develop a successful career in manufacturing, design, specification, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, sales, or documentation of mechanical systems.
  2. Professional skills: employ strong communication and teamwork skills and participate productively on professional teams of engineers, technicians, managers, and skilled production workers.
  3. Design skills: utilize technical knowledge and skills to effectively design, fabricate, manufacture, and maintain industrial and consumer systems and products.
  4. Innovation skills: continuously develop as a professional; adapt and stay current in their field.

Meet Our Faculty

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Daniel Costin

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Assistant Professor

  • Randolph Campus

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John Kidder

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Professor and Chair

  • Randolph Campus

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  • Faculty

Chris Reilly

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Professor

  • Randolph Campus

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Scott Sabol

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Professor

  • Randolph Campus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Get started during these start terms:

  • Fall 1 – August 24, 2026
  • Spring 1 – January 19, 2027
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