Introduction to Decarbonization
This online engineering PDH course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of decarbonization, exploring strategies to mitigate climate change through reducing carbon emissions across various sectors.
This course emphasizes the global transition toward a low-carbon economy driven by international agreements, technological innovations, and policy frameworks. It explores the science of carbon emissions, including the natural carbon cycle and the human activities that disrupt it. It introduces the international agreements such as the Paris Agreement, carbon budgeting, and the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in guiding climate policy. This course covers carbon reduction strategies in major industries such as power generation, transportation, construction, and heavy manufacturing, including cement and steel production. Also, it explains cutting-edge technologies like carbon capture and storage, hydrogen-based fuels, renewable energy integration, and sustainable building materials. Additionally, the course addresses policy tools such as carbon pricing, emission trading systems, and renewable energy mandates that support decarbonization goals. It also explores the economic, social, and political challenges of transitioning to a carbon-neutral future.
This 2 PDH course is intended for engineers, sustainability consultants, as well as other technical professionals who are interested in understanding the principles and practices of decarbonization.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the foundational concepts of decarbonization, including the science behind carbon emissions, the natural carbon cycle, and human-driven disruptions.
- Explaining key international frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, carbon budgeting principles, and the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in shaping climate policies.
- Analyzing carbon reduction strategies across major sectors, including power generation, transportation, construction, and heavy industries such as cement and steel manufacturing.
- Learning about the emerging technologies such as carbon capture and storage, hydrogen-based fuels, renewable energy systems, and sustainable building materials that drive industrial decarbonization.
- Understanding policy instruments like carbon pricing, emission trading systems, and renewable energy mandates, and their impact on facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Evaluating the economic, social, and political challenges associated with achieving net-zero carbon goals, considering factors such as equity, technological feasibility, and international cooperation.
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