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Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programming *Upcoming fall 2024*

ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Webinar: Benchmarking for Compliance Ordinance

ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Webinar: Understand and Improve your Energy Performance

Embodied Carbon Accounting *Upcoming Winter 2025*

Pump Systems Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems

Heat Integration of Industrial Processes (HIIP)

Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)

Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP)

50001 Certified Practitioner

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

Heat Pumps Essentials

Energy Engagement Strategies

Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO)

Working with the Greener Homes Initiative

Building Electrification Strategies *Upcoming Fall 2024*

Achieving Net Zero Buildings

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 3 GHG Emissions *Upcoming Winter 2025*

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions

Planning and Selecting GHG Reduction Projects

Prep Course for the NRCan Quality Assurance Specialist Exam (House)

Advanced Building Energy Modelling

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 101-Fundamentals & Basics

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 201-Creating and Updating your Building Profile

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 301-Maximize Usage with Advanced Features

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)

Energy Management Professional 101 (EMP 101)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE)

Advanced RETScreen® Expert

Existing Building Commissioning Essentials

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Introduction to RETScreen® Expert

Energy Efficiency for Building Operators & Maintenance Staff (EEBO)

Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Energy Management Systems (EMS) and 50001 Ready Canada Webinar: 101

Building Science and Numeracy Essentials

Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam

Prep Course for the NRCan Energy Advisor Exam (House)

Tools for Completing Probationary Files

Advanced HOT2000 User

Prep Course for the NRCan Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Exam (MURB)

Building Energy Modelling Essentials

Building Energy Modelling Professional

Building Automation Systems Essentials

Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization

Making the Case for Energy Management Projects

Strategic Energy Management 101 (SEM 101)

Making the Case for Decarbonization Projects

Becoming Carbon Neutral: Key Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives

Advanced Measurement and Verification

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Program Overview

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The Energy Management Professional (EMP) 101 program offers comprehensive energy management training for professionals with diverse backgrounds, including both generalists and specialists.

Over three days, you gain a solid foundation in energy management and energy use, explore technical aspects related to energy consuming systems and potential energy savings, and develop the skills necessary to apply energy management practices in organizations, including the mobilization of personnel and the implementation of standards such as ISO 50001.

EMP 101 is an ideal course for experienced professionals that wish to comprehensively understand energy management, newcomers to either Canada or the energy efficiency industry, and those looking to enhance their technical knowledge. Many participants find that this program offers advantages to their current and future roles. Additionally, it can serve as a stepping stone to the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation, which is typically pursued after accumulating at least three years of industry experience.

 

 

In this course, you will learn to

  • Define the principles, systems, codes, and regulations of energy efficiency.
  • Conduct basic calculations, benchmarking, and audits on building energy consumption.
  • List factors to take in consideration to identify potential energy savings in buildings.
  • Build an energy management plan.

 


This course is ideal for

  • People in career transition.
  • Recent graduates.
  • Recently hired energy management professionals.
  • Energy efficiency project/program managers.
  • People seeking basic skills in energy efficiency.

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Agenda

Day 1:  Foundation – Understanding Energy

  • Overview of Energy Management
  • Energy in Canada – The Big Picture
  • Energy Fundamentals
  • Energy Purchase Basics
  • How a Facility Uses Energy
  • Energy Calculations – Overview of Tools

 

Day 2:  Systems – Principles & Opportunities

  • A Systematic Methodology
  • The Building Envelope
  • Heating – Boilers & Heaters
  • Cooling – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
  • Motors, Pumps, & Fans
  • Lighting
  • Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Renewable Energy Sources & Systems

 

Day 3:  Application

  • How Do You Measure Energy Performance?
  • How Do You Find Savings Opportunities – EBCx & Audits?
  • How Do You Use Codes & Standards to Drive Efficiency?
  • How Do You Build a Business Case for Investment in Efficiency?
  • How Do You Verify Savings?
  • How Do You Engage People?
  • How Do You Leverage the Organisation to Sustain Optimal Energy Management?

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