Training courses covering Energy and Carbon Topics
As we issue of energy and climate Change becomes more pronounced, we increasingly find that there is a great need to provide Education and Training to both the Public and Private sectors. We present details of 3 of our courses and will be expanding the course ranges over the next few weeks.
Course 1
Energy Management
Energy costs are still rising and the threat of global warming means the spotlight is on energy use in buildings. Implementing energy policies and providing sustainable solutions to workplace management is a crucial part of managing energy consumption in buildings. Running costs can be reduced and environmental targets met through good management in buildings. This course examines how good practice in energy management results in positive recognition through innovative cost savings and support of key social issues for those operating buildings.
Course aims and content
The course will cover the key aspects of developing an energy policy, and an effective awareness campaign. It will look at energy performance, metering, monitoring and targeting, and the important role it plays in energy management.
The course aims to provide building designers and operators with the knowledge they need to develop a suitable energy policy. The course looks at both high and low cost measures to saving energy so it will equip building professionals with the ability to reduce energy costs whatever their budget.
Who should attend
The course is suitable for anyone who is looking to reduce energy costs in their buildings or estates. Amongst many others, it will benefit, facilities managers, office managers, directors, CSR managers, engineers and staff in charge of environmental issues at companies who need to reduce their energy use.
Programme
• Why save energy?
• Developing an energy policy
• Introducing an energy efficiency campaign
• No-cost and low-cost measures for buildings
• Low and zero carbon technologies for buildings
• Integrating measures into the building design
• Implementing energy saving measures
• Raising staff awareness
• Using building log books and sub-metering
• Measuring energy performance through monitoring & targeting
• Part L, EPBD, asset ratings and operational ratings
Course 2 Renewable energy technologies
Cost, carbon and compliance
With the prospect of zero carbon, non domestic, buildings in the next 10 years, renewable energy technologies are set to play a key role in the buildings sector. Integrating renewable energy systems into the design of new buildings is at the core of current planning policies and is encouraged by current building regulations. These technologies are also becoming more common in existing buildings, presenting quite new operation and maintenance issues.
Course aims and content
• What renewable energy technologies are available in the market?
• Which policies encourage their uptake?
• How do these affect the different stakeholders in the building planning, design, installation and operation process?
• What are the costs, savings, carbon reductions and compliance issues to consider?
This course aims to cover these areas including an analysis of the technical challenges, economic and planning issues associated with each renewable energy technology, preparation of energy statements to demonstrate compliance with planning requirements and available software tools to facilitate the process.
Who should attend
The course will benefit developers, planning officers, building services engineers and architects of new buildings and major developments. Facilities and energy managers who may be managing and operating renewable technologies will also benefit from this course. Programme
• Why Renewables in buildings
• Renewables information and toolkits
• Technology - PV
- Solar Water
- Wind
- Biomass
- GSHP
- CHP
• Developing Energy statements for planning
• Integrating Renewables
• Retrofitting Renewables
• Summary
Course 3
Combined Heat and Power
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is currently experiencing a second age throughout the buildings sector. With high energy prices, an increasing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and a greater need for energy security, CHP presents a good energy supply solution for many buildings. However, CHP needs to be applied correctly, in the right buildings, with careful sizing and control. The key to this is to carry out a detailed CHP feasibility study to assess the potential advantages and disadvantages. This course provides guidance on how to get the best from this technology.
Course aims and content
• What is CHP
• CHP Technologies
• Feasibility studies
• Sizing CHP
• Implementing and operating CHP
• Benefits of CHP
This course aims to prepare you with the knowledge needed to start applying CHP to designs and planning. The course will give you the skills needed to carry out feasibility studies, assess the advantages, disadvantages and the economic benefits.
Who should attend
This course will provide a useful introduction to CHP for all building professionals interested in learning more about the topic. In particular, it will help developers, architects, planning officers and energy managers involved in early feasibility through to building services engineers carrying out design and implementation of CHP. It will provide a useful overview of the technologies available, where to apply CHP and what the ultimate benefits might be. Facilities and energy managers already managing and operating CHP will also benefit from this course.
Programme
• Introduction
- The energy scene
- The importance of CHP
- Benefits of CHP to your business
• What is CHP?
- CHP technologies
- Advantages, disadvantages & practical issue
- Where to get the best from CHP
- New and future technologies
• CHP Feasibility studies
- What is a feasibility study
- Why are they needed
- Economic benefits
- Simple worked example of a feasibility study
- Demonstration of CHP-SIZER software package
• Implementing & operating CHP
- Financing options
- Design, procurement & commissioning
- Operating and Maintaining CHP
Using CHP to benefit your business
