The goal of the Energy Science and Technology degree is to give students knowledge and analytic skills in the science and technology of today's diverse energy systems and industries. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in Washington's emerging clean energy economy with an interdisciplinary education that emphasizes applied science and technology, complemented by energy policy and business practices, that industry experts have prioritized among Washington's energy workforce needs.
Note: Students who complete the BS degree in Energy Science and Technology can also receive the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero-Energy Design Designation by completing the following courses within the major: ENRG 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design or ESCI 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design ; and ENRG 464 - Sustainable Building Analysis and Design or ESCI 464 - Sustainable Building Analysis and Design .
Why Consider an Energy Science and Technology Major?
Globally, access to modern energy services, including efficient usage, is essential to realize 20th century, let alone 21st century, living standards. A transition from inefficient use of fossil fuels to a clean, efficient energy system is key to managing urgent global risks such as climate change. Locally, demand is increasing for a trained energy workforce in Washington, due to an aging energy workforce and growth in emerging energy efficiency, grid modernization and energy storage industries in the state.