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What you'll learn

  • Core fundamentals for energy calculations
  • Build comfort with handful of equation
  • Run quick load and energy savings estimates

Introduction to Energy Calculations

Introduction to Energy Calculations

On Demand Webinar

$395.00
$395.00
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$395 On Demand
$395 On Demand
4 PDH | .4 CEU
Basic Level Course

What you'll learn

  • Core fundamentals for energy calculations
  • Build comfort with handful of equation
  • Run quick load and energy savings estimates
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  • Energy Math for Regular People - Algebra-based energy calculations for people who hate math.

    The small set of formulas that do most of the real work in energy analysis, taught for people who would rather do anything than open a textbook. High-school Algebra I is the only assumption.  This training provides attendees with the core fundamentals for energy calculations as it relates to real-world energy savings.

    If you can solve for x in a simple equation, you are ready. No calculus and no engineering background. Built for operators, facility managers, and energy professionals who have been avoiding the math and want to stop. Bring a calculator and leave the anxiety at the door.

      • By the end of this course, participants will:

        • Build genuine comfort with the handful of equations that carry most energy work.
        • Convert cleanly between energy units: kWh, Btu, therms, and tons.
        • Calculate heating and cooling loads (U times A times delta T, and 1.08 times CFM times delta T) without fear.
        • Run simple payback and basic savings math and understand exactly where each one stops being trustworthy.
        • Energy Professionals, Facility Managers, Building Owners; Operators, New Entrants to Energy field, Professionals seeking professional development, continuing education and those seeking workforce development knowledge on energy calculations to better understand results.
        • Professionals who do not possess prior experience or knowledge in the energy calculations for energy savings realm and may be exploring a career pathway.
        • People transitioning from an existing field and are considering a role in the energy marketplace.
        • Any customer wanting to learn more about energy savings.

        Benefits of taking this course

        • Check a vendor's numbers instead of taking them on faith.
        • Run quick load and energy savings estimates in the field or in a meeting.
        • Understand when a rule of thumb is fine and when only measured data will do.
        • Turn “I am not a math person” into “I can run that one myself.”

         

      • Andrew Vaillencourt is a second-generation energy professional who walked his first facility at the age of twelve. As part of numerous consulting firms, utilities, and ESCO’s, Andrew has provided valuable and actionable energy efficiency services for customers in virtually every type of industry. A frequent speaker at energy events and conferences, Andrew explores the often-predatory marketplace of energy conservation in his book, Silver Bullets: (And Other Energy Efficiency Myths and Magic.  (Available from all fine online booksellers). As president and principal ofSRG Energy Efficiency Services, Andrew continues to serve the energy efficiency marketplace as a trusted consultant, trainer, and building-science subject matter expert. His clients cover a wide swath of the energy and sustainability landscape, including technology start-ups, ESCOs, and sustainability-minded companies all over the world.  In addition, Andrew leads a team that can help commercial & institutional customers with all levels of ASHRAE energy audits, feasibility studies, operation cost assessments, energy modeling, scoping, pricing, and project management, as well as provide owner’s (end user) representation.