Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology Center

"The purpose of the MARET Center will be to expand the renewable and alternative energy industry in the region by providing training for businesses and industry, hands-on research and application, facilities and support for new-business start-ups. The facility will also provide new educational programs. The building design, construction and operation will model best practices in renewable energy technology."

Objectives of the Program

Facilitate existing and expanded energy education programs offered at Crowder:

• Technical degrees for energy professionals.
• Energy-efficient construction technology.
• Energy control and storage systems.
• Continuing education credits for professionals in architecture, engineering, energy education.
• Customized training including:
  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for architects, designers.
  • NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certification for solar installers.
• Self-directed learning experience for students and general public visitors.

Provide working example of a zero-energy building incorporating renewable energy technologies including:

• Solar Electricity.
• Solar Thermal.
• Daylighting.
• Wind
• Water Management and Treatment
• Geothermal

Create high efficiency building design, which demonstrates green architecture:

• Construction systems integrating alternative energy and green construction practices.
  • Earth-sheltered design.
  • Green roof.
  • Grey water treatment.
  • Air purification.
  • Air purification.
• Furnishings facilitating use of information technologies
• Configurations for single-storey educational and light industry/commercial uses.

Facilitate applied research and incubation services to develop regional energy businesses, including:

• Cooperative development in:
  • Regional design, Construction, Manufacturing.
  • Green construction material systems.
  • Green construction material systems.
• New solar energy products and systems:
  • radiant heating/cooling panels.
  • low cost solar thermal modules.
  • hybrid thermal-electric solar systems.

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