Energy Management

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

• Understand common energy terms and the difference between energy and power.
• Differentiate between consumption and demand and identify common demand management strategies.
• Define benchmarking and describe common benchmarking metrics.
• Get started using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager for their energy accounting.

Content/Agenda


• Energy Fundamentals
  • Energy Fundamentals
  • Understanding Energy

• Energy Accounting
  • Analyzing Energy Consumption
  • Learning Activity – Interpreting Energy Bills
  • Peak Demand
  • Energy Metrics
  • Benchmarking
  • Energy Star
  • Discussion Question
  • Portfolio Manager

Learning Activity

• Interpreting Energy Bills