Course Description: 

This course is intended for individuals who want to become energy managers for commercial and non-residential buildings. Students will learn the fundamentals of building science and how to apply those concepts to various non-residential building types. Core energy-saving opportunities addressed in this class include HVAC system upgrades, HVAC controls, building envelope improvements, electrical conservation, lighting retrofit opportunities, on-site renewables, non-renewable power generation, pumps, motors, and variable speed drives.

Key features of the course include:

  • Types of Commercial Buildings
  • Fundamentals of Heat Transfer & Envelope
  • Envelope Improvement Options
  • The Refrigerant Cycle & Atmospheric Impact
  • Cooling System Configuration
  • Heating System Configuration
  • HVAC Controls
  • Cost-Saving Scenarios
  • On-Site Power Generation
  • Energy Codes & Standards

For more information, please visit our Commercial Building Energy Auditor course page or call us at 800-460-2575!