Building Science Certificates

Building Better: Education and Research in Energy-Efficient Design

Building Science Graduate Certificate

Thanks to a grant from the Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER), the University of Maine is offering a new graduate certificate program in Building Science. Eligible learners will be able to earn the certificate by completing 12 credits of approved coursework through the University of Maine, much of it available online. Through the DOER grant, the University of Maine will provide partial waivers for tuition costs during Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 courses for employees at eligible businesses.

Apply for a tuition Waiver
Apply to the UMaine Graduate School

Upcoming Class Offerings:

Spring 2026: 
Renewable Energy and Electricity Production – EET 560 (online)
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment – CIE 538 (in person)
Summer 2026: 
Building Energy Modeling – MEE 486 (online)

Tuition Waiver Eligibility Criteria:

  • The employer must have an office in Maine, and the employee must be based in Maine at least 50% of the time. 
  • The employee must meet UMaine admission standards and must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 
  • The employee must be working at least 50% full-time equivalent (FTE) throughout the duration of coursework. 
  • The employee must apply for the Building Science Certificate, when available.
TierEmployee CountAnnual Revenue% of Employees in MaineTuition Discount
1< 25 employees< $5M≥ 90%90%
2< 50 employees< $25M≥ 75%75%
3< 150 employees< $50M≥ 50%50%
4All Other Maine Businesses——25%