Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course | Green Building Training Program

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Learn how Building Energy Modeling is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, and much more.

NOTE: This event is a two-part series. The course is arranged in this way to allow you to practice the energy modeling in between courses:Class 1: Aug 20th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PMClass 2: Sept 3rd from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM<h1>Introduction to Energy Modeling with eQuest</h1>12 Hour Training presented by Built Environment PlusBuilding Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives. The importance of creating energy models for a building is growing as we focus on building energy efficiency as a key strategy to fight climate change and global heating.Learning Objectives:After completing the course, attendees will be able to:1) describe how modeling is used as part of an integrative design process2) construct simple commercial building energy models using eQuest3) interpret the results of energy models4) distinguish between design models and validation modelsPrerequisites and Target AudienceWhat will students need to know or do before starting this course?This is a hands-on, project-based course that will give you the confidence to use energy modeling on your projects. While there are no specific pre-requisites, knowledge of the building industry and basic building science will be helpful.The course will be spread across two days. At the conclusion of day one, attendees will be asked to perform modeling exercises (aka homework) outside of class, to be completed by the next class session. Each section will build upon previous work in class. By the end of the class, students will have created, run and QCed an energy model on a building of their choosing. Along the way, we’ll touch on the uses of energy modeling in an integrated design process, and some of the standards that apply to energy modeling such as ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G.Note that students will need access to a computer with the Windows operating system, and administrative rights to be able to load the eQuest software. ----------------------------------------This course is now funded through the <a href="http://workforcetrainingfund.org/programs/direct-access-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP)</a>. Are you a business that has an office in Massachusetts? Do you employ less than 100 people in Massachusetts? Do you pay into unemployment? Then you might be interested in our FREE training program! You and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our <a href="https://usgbcma.org/building-for-green/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Building Training Program website</a>.

<h1>Detailed Agenda</h1>Day 19:30 AM – Start• Introductions• Uses of Energy Simulation• Overview of eQuest• Intro to Our Project• Setting up Building Geometry12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Internal Loads• HVAC systems• Energy Targets• Parametric Runs4:00 PM – Finished for the DayGoal for Day 11) Download and install eQuest2) Get a general familiarity with the eQuest interface3) Set up our Model in Wizard Mode4) Identify an Energy Target for our project5) Run Parametics to identify three energy saving strategies----------------------------------------Day 29:30 AM – Start• Recap, Q &amp; A• Intro to Detailed Mode• Tips and Tricks•Creating Code Baseline12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Working Session• Modeling Uncommon Systems• Quality Control• Wrap up4:00 PM – Finished for the DayGoals for Day 21) Move into to Detailed Mode2) Create your Code Baseline3) QC Your Results4) Learn some tips and tricks

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