The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree prepares graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for careers in firms that manage, design, build, market or operate clean energy technologies in the built environment. The program focuses on clean energy technologies and practices that can achieve (or approach) Net Zero Energy in buildings. Shoreline works with professional affiliates, advisory committees and accreditation guidelines to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment. The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship AAAS degree expands on the related technical certificate program. Like the certificate, the AAAS provides students with a background in alternative energy systems, building science, energy efficiency in buildings, and high performing building systems. Specialties include sustainable (green) building and photovoltaic (solar electric) systems design. The AAAS adds to the technical certificate a background of sustainable business practices and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on the practices required to achieve Net Zero Energy in the built environment. The program uses an applications oriented learning method through realistic design projects and hands-on learning labs.