Through classroom discussion, slide presentation, videos and hands-on demonstrations of air-sealing techniques, learn how to focus on areas of concern found during post-inspections, the garage to house connection, heat sources, recessed lights and dropped soffits. The instructor will discuss and demonstrate installation of the proper air-sealing materials for the appropriate task. 

Discuss strategies on using the blower door and smoke bottle, and using the IR camera to locate air leakage pathways. Also, discuss using the same equipment to test and verify air-sealing installations created the intended results.

CEU: 1.0

Target Audience: HVAC Contractors, HVAC Technicians, Field Staff, Residential Trade Allies, Air Sealing Installers & Technicians

Most commercial buildings utilize a Building Automation System (BAS) to control comfort, lighting and IAQ. Typically, these systems are poorly commissioned and operated, resulting in occupant discomfort and complaints, as well as high utility bills. This one-day course will cover commercial building energy use and will focus heavily on BAS control sequences/routines that, when optimized, can significantly reduce commercial building energy use.

CEU: 0.6

PDH: 6.0

Target Audience: Facility Engineers, Energy Managers & Directors, Maintenance Personnel, Building Engineers, and Facility Managers

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of the typical HVAC systems found in commercial and small industrial settings. In particular, we will identify applications for each system, the components of the systems, how they operate, how they are controlled and how they can be optimized for energy efficiency.

This course will provide information focused on the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems typically found in commercial and small industrial applications. Specific systems will include: air-handling systems, constant volume and variable air volume systems, energy recovery units, rooftop units, heat pumps, and terminal units; VAV & FPB terminal units. This course will present an overview of the typical applications, components, operating schemes and automated controls of each system. It also provides targeted insight into operating these systems for optimum energy efficiency. Each section contains the following format:

• System
• Applications
• Components
• Controls and Sequences of Operations
• Energy Efficiency Optimization

CEU: 0.35

Target Audience: HVAC Contractors, Mechanical System Contractors, Operations & Maintenance Personnel, and Facility Managers

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of recommended operations, and maintenance protocol and procedures to drive operational efficiency and prolong equipment life. In particular; we will identify applications for each system, the components of the systems, how they operate, how they are controlled and how they can be optimized for energy efficiency.

This course will provide information focused on the Operations and Maintenance for systems that are typically found in schools, government, commercial and small industrial applications.  Specific systems will include: lighting, boilers and steam traps, HVAC, and VFDs. This course will present an overview of the typical applications, components, operating schemes and automated controls of each system. It will also provide targeted insight into operating these systems for optimum energy efficiency. Each section contains the following format:

Basic System Process

• Create inventory or master checklist for equipment
• Use qualified staff, contractors
• Follow all safety guidelines and code requirements
• Check equipment
• Clean, repair equipment
• Optimize performance
• Replace equipment

​​​​CEU: 0.35

Target Audience: Facility Engineers, Energy Managers & Directors, Maintenance Personnel, Operations & Maintenance Personnel, and Facility Managers

Do the employees on the shop floor still consider all air to be free, especially compressed air? How efficient is your compressed air system (cfm/kW)? What does it cost to run your entire compressed air system? What energy efficiency projects have you implemented over the last three years? If any of these questions peaks your curiosity, then this course is for you! 

This course will provide the students with the knowledge and tools to assess and reduce the overall cost to run their compressed air system. By understanding and utilizing basic thumb-rules, the student will be able to calculate the cost to run their compressed air system, the cost of inappropriate leaks, and the cost of compressed air leaks.  Knowing these costs is key to help implement energy efficiency projects along with helping drive “no-cost” changes to their facility's operating procedures. In addition, understanding how to utilize the Focus on Energy program to provide assistance in identifying opportunities and potentially providing financial incentives.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Estimate the associated cost of operating compressed air systems and leaks.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators to validate system optimization projects and best practices.
• Recognize inappropriate uses of compressed air and associated costs.
• Identify, analyze and implement energy-reduction opportunities.
• Describe several best practices and new technologies for current and future expansion of compressed air systems.
• Describe resources available through incentive programs such as Focus on Energy.

The course builds on the knowledge gained during Energy Management and Technology: Beyond the Basics, refining the student's understanding of terms, definitions, formulas and thumb-rules used to determine the operating costs associated with compressed air systems. 

CEU: 0.6

PDH: 6.0

Target Audience: Energy Managers & Directors, Operation & Maintenance Personnel, Plant & Building Managers/Engineers, Consultants, and Utility Representatives

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of energy terminology, supply and trend costs, and how to effectively read and analyze utility bills. The course continues with an overview of why energy management programs are a critical element in cost-reduction and profitability initiatives within an organization. Additional topics include how to establish an energy management program, develop an energy team, the importance of having a champion, defining and implementing polices, and energy program goals.

This course addresses:

• Why energy management programs succeed or fail.
• How to develop and implement an energy efficiency culture within an organization.
• How the Focus on Energy program can provide manpower and financial resources to assist the organization in optimizing and reducing its overall energy costs.

The course builds on the knowledge gained during the introductory chapters and begins the process of refining the students understanding of systems, terms, definitions, formulas and thumb rules used to determine the operating costs associated with various energy systems, including: Building Envelope, Compressed Air, Lighting, Motors and Variable Frequency Drives, Boilers and Steam, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

The course then addresses important topics relative to how the Focus on Energy program can provide resources to assist an organization in identifying potential energy-reduction projects and determine if incentives may be available to help reduce the overall payback of the project. 

CEU: 0.6

PDH: 6.0

Target Audience: Energy Managers & Directors, Facility Managers & Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Personnel, Large Building Facility Managers, and Environmental Managers

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) examines the continuous improvement principles and practices of an SEM program. Hands-on exercises using SEM tools and templates give participants a real understanding of how to improve their energy management. SEM elements covered during the course include:

• Modeling past energy performance
• Conducting an energy review of operations and facilities
• Assessing energy information collection and uses
• Developing operational control strategies
• Tracking energy performance improvement
• Creating the administrative infrastructure for a sustainable SEM program

By undertaking and completing these six activities at their respective facilities, participants can develop an effective and rigorous SEM program for improving the energy performance of their organization. Training participants will be introduced to the ISO 50001 Standard for Energy Management Systems, and the benefits and options for certifying their SEM program to the standard. Participants will also understand the support available to them from Focus on Energy for implementing an SEM program.

CEU: 0.6

PDH: 6.0

Target Audience: Plant Managers, Operations & Maintenance Personnel, Facility Managers/Engineers, Plant Engineers, Energy Managers & Directors, Large Building Facility Managers, Utility Representatives, and anyone with interest in energy efficiency

Most industrial and manufacturing facilities generates “process (waste) heat”, which often ends up being exhausted into the environment. Identifying, recoving and utilizing this waste heat for other processes within the facility can help reduce overall energy cost. 

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of a typical process heat system and the cost savings opportunities associated with waste heat recovery in the following systems: process heat, compressed air and steam. Through class participation, the students will be able to describe “what’s wrong” and the cost savings opportunities associated with various case studies. They will also learn how to utilize the Focus on Energy program for assistance in identifying energy savings opportunities and applying for incentive dollars.

By understanding and utilizing basic thumb-rules, the student will be able to calculate the cost to run their compressed air system, the cost of inappropriate leaks and the cost of compressed air leaks. Knowing these costs is key to helping implement energy efficiency projects and driving “no-cost" changes to operating procedures. In addition, participants will learn how to utilize the Focus on Energy program to provide assistance in identifying opportunities and benefit from potential incentives.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the process heat system.
• Sketch a typical process heat system block diagram.
• Describe the cost and energy efficiency opportunities associated with waste heat.

Key takeaways include:

• The ability to sketch a process heat block diagram.
• Describe the cost and energy savings opportunities associated with waste heat systems.
• Opportunities associated with the Focus on Energy program.

CEU: 0.35

PDH: 3.5

Target Audience: Energy Managers & Directors, Facility Managers & Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Personnel, Large Building Facility Managers, Plant Managers, Plant Engineers, and Utility Representatives

Most industrial/manufacturing facilities have a negative pressure issue associated with their overall ventilation system. This usually leads to excess energy cost, as well as environmental and employee safety issues.

• Do you know why the facility is operating at a negative/positive pressure?  Is this desirable?
• Do you know the cost of operating your overall ventilations system, (Make Up Air units, Rooftop Units, Exhaust Systems, Building Envelope, Dust Collectors, etc.)?
• Do you have temperature, humidity, and/or air-quality issues?
• Do you know what energy efficiency opportunities can be implemented to reduce energy and maintenance costs?

If not, or if you’re interested in learning more about industrial ventilation, then this course will be of value to you. It will provide an overview of a typical industrial/manufacturing ventilation system, including: ventilation terminology, system components, operating cost, energy efficiency opportunities, calculating energy cost, case studies, and Focus on Energy incentives.

CEU's: 0.4

Target Audience: Facility Engineers, Energy Managers & Directors, Maintenance Personnel, Plant Engineers, Facility Managers, Building Engineers, Environmental Managers, and Utility Managers.

Electric motor systems are responsible for more than 65% of the power consumption in industrial/manufacturing facilities. Understanding and analyzing your motor systems can provide opportunities in reducing your overall energy cost. Do you know what it cost to run a fully-loaded 1 hp motor for an entire year, when to install a variable frequency drive, and/or the decision point in purchasing a new motor over rewinding a motor? 

This course will review basic motor and variable frequency drive theory, terminology, purchasing cost versus life-cycle cost and operational cost, and several case studies.

CEU's: 0.4

Target Audience: Facility Engineers, Energy Managers & Directors, Maintenance Personnel, Plant Engineers, Facility Managers, Building Engineers, Environmental Managers, Utility Managers, and Procurement, Environment, Health and Safety professionals.

Level l: The Building Operator Certification (BOC) program trains facility personnel to understand how these systems work together and how to operate a facility with efficient energy use. Whether your facility has already taken steps to improve efficiency or you're just beginning, BOC provides the training to keep building operators up to date on the newest energy technology available and learn firsthand about best practices from experts in the field.

With its national accreditation and broad network, the BOC credential is recognized by employers across the country as a sign of the value and contributions certified facilities management personnel can bring to their organizations.

Prerequisite: Seventy-four hours of training and project work in building systems maintenance.

Level ll: Level I graduates who want to continue their training have the option of attending the Level II course series, which offers more targeted training. Building operators with extensive experience may be eligible to enroll in a Level II series without completing Level I.

To complete Level II training and earn a certificate of completion, participants must attend four core classes, two supplemental classes, pass class tests and complete facility-based projects for a total of 61 training hours.

Prerequisite: Level l

Target Audience: Building Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, HVAC Technicians, and other workers in the operations & maintenance field.