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.
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
|
Tier |
Employee Count |
Annual Revenue |
% of Employees in Maine |
Tuition Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
< 25 employees |
< $5M |
≥ 90% |
90% |
|
2 |
< 50 employees |
< $25M |
≥ 75% |
75% |
|
3 |
< 150 employees |
< $50M |
≥ 50% |
50% |
|
4 |
All Other Maine Businesses |
25% |
