Making Existing Multifamily Buildings Perform More Efficiently

9:30-10:15

Introduction to Energy Usage Analysis
Understanding energy usage in a building
Identifying wasted energy usage in typical buildings
Calculating Base Energy Usage
Defining different types of fuels
Understanding typical bills for fuel usage
Understanding Heating Degree Days
Calculating BTU/ft2/HDD for a building
Energy Measure cost effectiveness

10:15-10:30 BREAK

10:30-12:30

Whole Building Systems Approach
Understanding of building as interrelated components.
Introduction of basic theories of Thermodynamics
Building Envelope.
Understanding the components of a building envelope.
Knowing proper window types and installation; knowledge of NFRC ratings.

Lighting, Appliance & Electricity Usage
"Real world" costs of lighting
Lighting controls; Light level
Timers and motion sensors
Motor electrical usage
Appliances; Refrigerators; Freezers
Dishwashers; Washing machines; Dryers
Air Conditioners
Electric Heaters
Analyze electric bills, usage, demand load and patterns
Communication topics w/ manager & residents in this area

Water Usage
Understanding major uses of water in a multi-family building
Inspection and basic repairs of plumbing systems
Water conservation
Detecting and repairing water leaks

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-3:00

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
Introduction to different types of heating plants
Typical atmospheric gas appliance
Modular gas boilers; Modular atmospheric gas boilers
Typical scotch marine boilers; Power vented/ sealed combustion systems
System operations & maintenance:
reference HCCA, ASHRAE, ACCA, PHCC and RSES
Identifying and Understanding different heating controls.
Boiler controls: Outdoor temperature reset
Burner modulation controls; Pressuretrols vs Vaporstats
EMS systems; thermostatic radiator valves

Building Controls
Heating Laws and Client Comfort
Reducing overheating
Boiler/Burner Modulation Controls
Modulating and Step firing controls
Chronic "Modular" Boiler problems
Thermostats
Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
The importance of instructions
Procure, Read, Follow

3:00-3:15 BREAK

3:15-5:00

Health and Safety
Tobacco smoke; Carbon Monoxide CO
Detecting & responding to high CO levels
Low VOC paints
Mold - Prevention, Identification, Mitigation
Asbestos - Identification, Mitigation
Lead - Identification, Mitigation
Pest control; Fire safety
Elevator safety
Material Safety Data Sheets
OSHA Guidelines