Operations & Maintenance is the front line of Energy Efficiency. That’s why we created this course for ambitious building personnel looking for tools to improve energy efficiency and systems performance. Our certified and experienced instructor will walk you through the basics of energy management strategies, including evaluating energy bills, establishing building energy baselines and other performance metrics, developing facility benchmarks, low cost/no cost techniques for improving efficiency and performance, code compliance and more. Join us to benefit your facility!
Introduction: An overview of the topics to be covered in the series.
An Audit of Audits: What are the types of audits that are typically performed in facilities (ASHRAE 1-3, investment grade, building or system-specific etc.). What type of audit is appropriate for what purpose, desired outcomes?
Planning Energy Audits: Provides a checklist for pre-audit activities and considerations.
Energy Audit Scope/Methodology: The EMP 7-phase methodology is introduced. (Participants are provided with PDF of 246-page EMA Guideline.)
Development of Audit Plan: Includes introduction of ASHRAE Standard 211 with emphasis on the Level 2 audit requirements relevant to incentive requirements.
Standardized Industry Practices/Minimum Reporting Requirements: Material is presented from ASHRAE 211, EMA Guideline references and other applicable guidance.
Discussion of ECMs and FIMs: Provides context in the desired outcomes and key differences in ECMs and FIMs.
Sample Audit Exercises: Relates to pre-event materials distributed to participants.
Preparation of Audit Report: Samples reports are explained; recommended best practices are provided.
Introduction: Elements of effective facility documentation and tracking energy use. Units of measurement kWH, therms, gallons, etc. Discussion of metrics, degree days, metering, submetering (including BTU and smart metering).
Gathering Data: Monthly bills, supplier contract info. Discuss Portfolio Manager and its uses
Organizing Data: By building, operating entity, department, etc. Discuss submetering, BAS trend logs,
dataloggers, other means of stratifying consumption data, interval data.
Energy Balance: Demonstrate the four-part process for calculating.
Energy Baseline: Develop a baseline against which estimated energy consumption can be measured going forward. Baseline metrics (boundaries, year, fuel source, units of output, etc.)
Discussion of Influences on Energy Consumption: weather, occupancy patters, seasonal activities, behavioral, etc.
Energy Use Intensity: Introduce formula, sample calculations, EUI uses
Principles of Energy Benchmarking: What is energy benchmarking? Tools and resources, developing a benchmarking plan. The Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS).
Introduction: Site assessment / investigation techniques – key data collection
techniques; visual observations, measurements, trend logs, etc. Introduction of relevant principles of Facility Condition Assessment.
BAS-related Strategies: No Cost / Low Cost strategies for energy savings – examination of common control strategies, sequences, adjustments, BAS tips
Mechanical Part 1: Energy opportunities – common opportunities associated with building envelopes, lighting systems, filters, and domestic hot water systems
Mechanical Part 2: Energy opportunities – common opportunities associated with boilers, steam systems, and heating water systems
Mechanical Part 3: Energy opportunities – common opportunities associated with refrigeration & cooling systems (chillers, DX and CHW / CW distribution)
Mechanical Part 4: Energy opportunities – common opportunities associated with various HVAC terminal distribution systems (AHUs, various terminal units, etc.)
Office Part 1: Energy opportunities printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and multifunction devices
Office 2: Energy opportunities behavioral techniques featuring providing occupants with awareness, feedback, and actionable insight on their own energy usage.
Procurement: Overview of energy procurement with emphasis on auditing skills.
You may be eligible for a cash rebate: This course is preapproved for incentives provided by the following utility companies to contractors and building operation personnel who operate in Maryland. Eligible participants will receive a cash rebate of up to 100% of enrollment costs per course from BG&E, Pepco (MD), Delmarva Power and SMECO, and up to 80% from Potomac Edison. For more information and to download the incentive application, follow the links below.
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