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    Energy consumption and energy costs have been on the rise during the last 25 years. This course will provide an understanding of building energy use and energy efficiency measures that customers can implement to save energy and reduce costs in their facilities. Simple steps to efficiency upgrades are explained along with ways to present efficiency solutions to decision makers.

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    Energy consumption and energy costs have been on the rise during the last 25 years. This course will provide an understanding of building energy use and energy efficiency measures that customers can implement to save energy and reduce costs in their facilities. Simple steps to efficiency upgrades are explained along with ways to present efficiency solutions to decision makers.

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    Energy consumption and energy costs have been on the rise during the last 25 years. This course will provide an understanding of building energy use and energy efficiency measures that customers can implement to save energy and reduce costs in their facilities. Simple steps to efficiency upgrades are explained along with ways to present efficiency solutions to decision makers.

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    Energy Efficiency Fundamentals Outline

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    Energy consumption and energy costs have been on the rise during the last 25 years. This course will provide an understanding of building energy use and energy efficiency measures that customers can implement to save energy and reduce costs in their facilities. Simple steps to efficiency upgrades are explained along with ways to present efficiency solutions to decision makers.

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    Energy Efficiency Fundamentals



    Course Description:

    Energy consumption and energy costs have been on the rise during the last 25 years. Emerging
    markets like China and India will soon be consuming more energy than developed nations such
    as the US and Western Europe. This pressure will increase prices and create threats to the
    security of supply. At minimum, energy consumption, including electricity and other sources, will
    double over the next 40 years. At the same time, climate specialists tell us we should divide
    emissions by 2 to avoid serious climatic changes. We cant allow energy demand to continue to
    rise unchecked the impact on our security, costs and planet dont allow that. Simultaneously
    we cant just cut all our activity in half. Countries will not agree to that impact on their economies
    and standards of living. This course will provide an understanding of building energy use and
    energy efficiency measures that customers can implement to save energy and reduce costs in
    their facilities.

    This course makes a case for energy efficiency as an answer to this energy dilemma. Simple
    steps to efficiency upgrades are explained along with ways to present efficiency solutions to
    decision makers.



    Course Outline:
    Learning Objectives
    At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

    List the three simple reasons why energy is important
    Frame the energy dilemma and explain why energy efficiency is the best answer
    Define the four simple steps of an effective EE program
    Define passive and active energy efficiency
    List common and effective actions to improve energy efficiency in buildings,
    industry and residences

    Course Content:

    1) Introduction
    a) The Challenge
    i) Energy consumption and costs - constantly on the rise
    ii) Emerging markets such as China and India will soon be consuming more
    energy than developed nations
    iii) Not enough energy sources
    iv) Fossil fuels cause pollution
    v) Fossil fuels lead to climate change
    2) Energy Use Split
    3) Mature Markets Respond
    a) Reduce demand
    b) Shift to alternatives

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    c) Improve energy security
    4) Facing the Energy Dilemma With Energy Efficiency
    a) Using energy efficiently
    i) Reduces greenhouse gasses
    ii) Allows up to 30% energy savings immediately
    iii) Is cheaper, quicker, and cleaner than any other solution
    b) The Impact of Saving Energy
    c) Energy upgrades - the Best Investment
    i) Comparison of investment risk indexes
    5) Nine Major Systems That Consume Energy
    a) Building envelope
    b) HVAC systems
    c) Electrical supply systems
    d) Lighting
    e) Boiler and steam systems
    f) Domestic hot water systems
    g) Compressed air systems
    h) Motors
    i) Special purpose process equipment
    6) Energy Use in Buildings
    7) Industry, Data Centers, Buildings, and Homes
    8) Passive Energy Efficiency
    a) Efficient devices and installation
    i) Low consumption devices
    ii) Fixing leaks
    iii) Adding insulation
    b) Active Energy Efficiency
    9) Savings can be lost
    a) As optimized settings of automated systems are adjusted over time
    b) Inconsistent occupant behavior
    c) When power reliability suffers due to unplanned or unmanaged equipment and
    process shutdowns
    10) Four simple steps to an effective energy program
    a) Audit & measure
    b) Fix the basics
    c) Automate
    d) Monitor & improve
    11) Approval for Energy Efficiency Projects
    a) Learn the factors that drive decision making
    b) Present projects within that framework
    c) Include applicable rebates and incentives
    d) Other advantages
    i) Reduced maintenance costs
    ii) Increased comfort
    iii) Indoor air quality
    e) Translate savings into environmental goals (GHG reductions)
    f) Present Projects in Financial Terms

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    12) Financial models are used to make investment decisions
    a) Return on investment (ROI)
    b) Simple payback
    c) Internal rate of return (IRR)
    d) Hurdle Rate
    13) Schneider Electrics Mission
    a) Energy Manager
    b) Energy Expert
    14) Summary

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