Energy Efficiency Practitioner™ Training Program Agenda

What is EEP? (Introduction)

Building Utilities & Energy Cost Structures

• Terminology & Units of Measurement
• Energy vs. Power
• Energy Cost Structures
• Electricity Rate Structures
• Building Electricity Bill Components
• Power Factor
• Rate Structures
• Energy Bill Helpful Analysis

Economic Considerations

• Financial Decision Criteria
• Simple Payback Calculations
• Time Value of Money
• Evaluate Financial Alternatives

Audits & Audit Instrumentation

• ASHRAE Audit Levels I, II, & III
• Benefits of Benchmarking
• Facility Electric Load Factor
• Energy Audit Instrumentation Uses

Lighting

• Basics & Terminology
• Lighting Technology Comparisons
• Lighting Savings Calculations (Cu)
• Lighting Design Overview
• Maintenance & Controls

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• System Controls & Common Practices
• Air Quality
• Heat Removal
• A/C Energy Terminology & Calculations
• Equipment Types & Use Overview
• Testing & Balance (TAB)
• Systems Maintenance
• Energy & Cost Savings Opportunities

Service Water Systems

• Hot Water Energy Cost Analysis
• Maintenance & Savings Recommendations

Building Envelope

• Heat Transfer
• Energy Loss Reduction (Strategy Analysis)

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Control Systems (Terminology & Functions)
• PID Control Strategies
• BAS Functions
• Potential Cost Savings Opportunities

Mechanical Drive Systems (Motors & Drives)

• Types of Motors & Terminology
• Motor Speed (Operational Efficiency)
• Fan/Affinity Laws (Variable Speed Drives)
• Variable Volume Options

System Maintenance

• Maintenance Technology & Practices
• Terminology Overview
• Compressed Air & Steam Leaks
• Boiler Scale Buildup
• Motor Maintenance

Helpful Case Studies

Lighting Reference Guide

ASHRAE Reference Resource of EEMs