Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Overview

Prerequisite: None

Duration: 4 hours

Learning Objectives/Competencies for the module

The class will provide the student with an understanding of the
BOC course and the expectations and outcomes from their
participation. This class also discusses topics that will increase awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency concepts related to the operation of commercial buildings.

After this class, a building operator should be able to:

• Identify the significance of energy use in buildings related to the environment and occupant health.
• Describe concepts related to climate change including greenhouse effect, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon footprint.
• Understand core principles of energy conservation.
• Identify the steps of building a plan for a specific facility.
• Describe aspects of a sustainable site.

Content/Agenda

• Program Overview
  • BOC Operator Credentials
  • The Coursework
  • Tests
  • Projects
  • In-Class Activities

• Concepts of green and high-performance buildings
  • Building Energy Costs
  • Sustainability
  • Occupants
  • Competing Goals
  • Climate Change
  • Carbon Footprint

• Local Climate Change Impacts

• Trends in Building Operations
  • Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act
  • BOC Alignment
  • Facilities Career Map
  • Energy Conservation
  • Building Optimization
  • Core Principles
  • Building Codes and Mandates
  • Benchmarking Policies

• Building a Plan for Your Facilities
  • Determine a Baseline
  • Set your Goals
  • Optimized Operations & Maintenance
  • Green Building Certification
  • LEED – EBOM Rating System
  • Sustainable Sites
    • Stormwater Management
    • Heat Island Effect
    • Water Efficiency
    • Waste Management
    • Energy Conservation
    • Indoor Environmental Quality

Methods and Learning Activities
Discussion Question
Group Discussion
Breakout Group: Developing your baseline and goals