Essential Techniques and Calculations for Energy Managers & Commissioning Authorities

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Cost:

EMA Member: $19
AABC/ACG/AESP/APPA/ASHRAE/NAESCO/SAME Members: $39
Non Member: $49

Updated for 2025!

While buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of the energy consumed in the U.S. the EPA estimates an average of 30% of the energy used in commercial facilities is wasted. Reducing this waste requires a comprehensive energy management program to meet the latest energy efficiency standards and established greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals.

The process of managing a facility’s energy demand and consumption requires a methodical approach involving data gathering, assessment of existing systems, identification of savings’ opportunities, and thorough analysis of these opportunities with respect to both energy and cost savings.

This 2-hour virtual training session offers a deep dive into this process along with sample scenarios and calculations including developing a facility’s energy baseline, benchmarking against comparable facilities, and evaluating sample energy saving opportunities associated with lighting, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and the addition of insulation to a building’s envelope. Calculations will show both energy and dollar savings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the importance of energy management
  • Codes, standards, guidelines and ordinances governing facilities’ energy use
  • Establishing energy baselines and benchmarks
  • ASHRAE standards for energy auditing – levels and process
  • Sample calculations and available tools for evaluation of energy saving opportunities

Who Should Attend:

  • Energy Managers
  • Commissioning Providers
  • MEP Engineers
  • Facility / Property Managers
  • O&M Staff
  • Building Owners
  • Architects
  • Other Building Professionals

Please download our Candidate Handbook for more comprehensive information about our Energy Management Professional (EMP) Certification and requirements to take the EMP Exam.

Approved for 2 AIA LUs

Date

Mar 20 2025

Time

(Eastern)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Category

Speaker

  • Robert J. Knoedler Robert J. Knoedler P.E. CxA EMP
    Robert J. Knoedler
    Robert J. Knoedler
    P.E. CxA EMP

    Robert Knoedler is an executive consultant and vice president at Hanson Professional Services and past president of the Energy Management Association (EMA). He has spent over 40 years as a consultant in mechanical/electrical facility design, commissioning, and energy management. Bob has presented to numerous private and governmental organizations and has published a number of articles related to energy management and commissioning.