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| Energy Audits | Energy audits are comprehensive evaluations of the actual performance of a facility’s energy—using systems and equipment—compared against the designed performance level or the industry best practice. The purpose of this course is to review the different types of energy audits; the overall auditing process—as well as auditing methodology, in order to successfully prepare and participate in the energy audit process. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, AHLEI, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Acquiring Data, Assess Initial Conditions, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Energy Management, Establishment and Implementation, Performance Measures | |
| Energy Audits Instrumentation I: Electrical, Lighting, Temperature and Humidity Measurement | Energy audits are comprehensive evaluations of the actual performance of a plant’s energy using systems and equipment compared against the designed performance level or the industry best practice. The difference between observed performance and “best practice” is the potential for energy and cost savings. The purpose of this course is to review electrical, lighting, temperature and humidity measurement instruments used in energy audits in order to select and employ the appropriate instrument for your auditing needs. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, AHLEI, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Acquiring Data, Assess Initial Conditions, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Energy Management, Establishment and Implementation, Performance Measures | |
| Energy Audits Instrumentation II: Pressure, air flow, water flow, combustion testing, RPM, compressed air leak detection, and general audit instruments | Energy audits are comprehensive evaluations of the actual performance of a plant’s energy using systems and equipment compared against the designed performance level or the industry best practice. The difference between observed performance and “best practice” is the potential for energy and cost savings. The purpose of this course is to the measurement instruments used in energy audits in order to select and employ the appropriate instrument for your auditing needs. This is a continuation of Energy Audits Instrumentation I. (Please take Energy Audits Instrumentation I prior to proceeding with this course.) The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, AHLEI, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Acquiring Data, Assess Initial Conditions, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Energy Management, Establishment and Implementation, Performance Measures | |
| Energy Efficiency Fundamentals | This course offers an overview of the energy dilemma and why energy efficiency is the quickest, cleanest, most effective solution. It explains where 72% of energy is consumed and how up to 30% can be saved through passive and active energy efficiency. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, AHLEI, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Assess Initial Conditions, Energy Management, Planning, Project, and Program Management, Systems and Demand Reduction | |
| Essentials of Lighting Control | This course is intended for all audiences to promote a basic understanding of some key aspects of lighting control, with an emphasis on “how it works.” The reader is encouraged to complete the companion “Essentials of Electrical Theory” course prior to starting this course. |
Assess Initial Conditions, Basic Requirements, Best Practices and Innovation, Building Exterior, Building Interior, Building Systems, Energy Management, Facilities Operations and Management, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, General Building Maintenance, Infrastructure, Occupant Interface, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, Systems and Demand Reduction, Technology, Technology Solutions | |
| Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Projects I | Rising energy prices, dwindling resources and environmental impacts are headline news for today’s business owners. Energy efficiency projects have been shown to be low risk, high return investments. Financial analysis is key to getting your project approved by decision makers. If your project is presented using the language and terms they recognize, you will be off to a good start. Therefore energy managers require a thorough grasp of how economic analysis is used to evaluate return on investment. This enables you to compare and prioritize projects, and gain management approval. This course stresses the use of simple financial terminology when presenting projects for approval. In addition, we will learn to determine simple return on investment and payback period of a project and construct a cash flow table and obtain the discounted payback, net present value and internal rate of return of a project. We will end with an explanation of lifecycle costing and its importance when attempting to gain project approval. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: USGBC, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Assess Initial Conditions, Budget Formulation and Execution, Business, Budget and Contracting, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Contracting, Energy Management, Life-Cycle Assessment, Total Cost of Ownership | |
| Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Projects II | Many country and state governments are providing financial incentives for energy efficiency projects in the form of tax credits. Building the value of these credits into your financial analysis can help you to win approval for your projects. However, our financial analysis is only as good as the data that we put in. There are some common pitfalls that we should take care to avoid. This course helps to illustrate why including elements such as marginal cost and blended rates are essential when calculating savings. We will use Excel to construct cash flow, internal rate of return, net present value, and annual return. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. |
Assess Initial Conditions, Budget Formulation and Execution, Business, Budget and Contracting, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Contracting, Energy Management, Life-Cycle Assessment, Total Cost of Ownership | |
| Financing and Performance Contracting for Energy Efficiency Projects | Everywhere, the economy is tight and banks becoming more and more cautious with regards to lending. However, this doesn’t mean that there is no alternative business funding options for you. The purpose of this course is to discuss general financing alternatives, the aspects of performance contracting, along with ways to measure and verify energy savings. The course link will take you to the Energy University landing page; if this is your first Energy University course, click “Join” and complete the form. Returning students can “Login” from the landing page. You can search for each course by title. This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, AHLEI, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL |
Assess Initial Conditions, Budget Formulation and Execution, Business, Budget and Contracting, Commissioning and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Contracting, Energy Management, Life-Cycle Assessment, Total Cost of Ownership | |
| Fundamentals of Occupancy Sensors | This course provides a fundamental background on commercial occupancy sensors, including how to choose the right occupancy sensor, technologies, specifications, applications, and adjustments. |
Assess Initial Conditions, Best Practices and Innovation, Building Automation Systems, Building Exterior, Building Interior, Building Systems, Design, Energy Management, Facilities Operations and Management, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Planning, Systems and Demand Reduction, Technology, Technology Solutions | |
| Introduction to the Lighting Design Process | Introduction to the Lighting Design Process covers the different phases of architectural design including getting the job, developing the program, presentations for approval, construction and post-occupancy evaluation. Learn about various lighting design techniques, how to identify user needs, and tools with which to design a space. |
Assess Initial Conditions, Best Practices and Innovation, Building Exterior, Building Interior, Building Systems, Planning, Technology Solutions |