Analyze and reduce building energy use: audits, load fundamentals, HVAC and envelope measures, and savings calculations that hold up.
Who this course is for
Facilities engineers, energy analysts, HVAC professionals moving into energy roles, and sustainability staff who need the technical core.
What you’ll be able to do
- Read utility bills and benchmark building performance (EUI, ENERGY STAR concepts)
- Conduct walk-through and targeted energy audits
- Identify and quantify envelope, lighting, HVAC, and controls measures
- Calculate savings and simple payback credibly
- Write an energy report that gets measures funded
Course curriculum
Module 1: Building energy fundamentals and benchmarking
Where the energy goes: end-use breakdowns by building type, utility bill anatomy (demand vs.
Module 2: The energy audit: process and field technique
Covers audit levels (walk-through to investment-grade, ASHRAE framing), pre-audit data collection, and field technique: lighting counts and logging, HVAC equipment inventory with nameplate data, schedule verification (does the building run empty at night?), envelope observation, and plug-load sampling.
Module 3: Envelope and lighting measures
Envelope: insulation and air-sealing opportunity identification, window measure realism (why replacement rarely pays on energy alone), and infiltration findings.
Module 4: HVAC and controls measures
The deepest savings pool.
Module 5: Savings calculations and economics
Numbers that survive scrutiny: lighting savings math (wattage delta x hours x rate), motor/VFD savings with affinity-law awareness, HVAC schedule savings estimation, demand-charge reduction, and interactive-effects honesty.
Module 6: The energy report and implementation support
Covers report structure that gets funded: executive summary with a measure table (cost, savings, payback), measure write-ups, and a phased implementation roadmap (no-cost/low-cost first to fund capital measures).
How it works
Self-paced online course. Lifetime access. Work through the modules in order, apply the checklists on real jobs, and finish with a Certificate of Completion.
FAQ
Is this a license or certification? No. This is skills training. You receive a Certificate of Completion. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade — always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access? Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it’s not for me? Contact support within 14 days of purchase.