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  • Start Date: 3 Jun 2010
  • End Date: 3 Jun 2010
  • Venue:
    MWB Oxford Street, 77 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2ES
  • Rates:
    • CIBSE members rate £ 295.00 (£ 251.06 ex. VAT)
    • Non members rate £ 315.00 (£ 268.09 ex. VAT)

A502 An Introduction to Energy Efficiency - London

Trainer - Trevor Floyd

This course introduces the delegate to the whole subject of energy efficiency and management. It covers the basic principles, the relevant legislation, the standard approaches and the 12 step plan for successful control of use of the utilities. It is designed for those new to the subject and those who feel that there is so much change that they need to find an effective way of getting up to date.

The course also majors on simple solutions that can be applied in the home and workplace under the headings of 'good housekeeping'/ no cost solutions, low cost solutions, and opportunities for future investment. A major component of understanding is the 'jargon buster' where delegates will be assisted in their understanding of all of the terminology and acronyms employed in the energy industry.

  • Why energy efficiency
  • Energy related Legislation
  • Energy industry Jargon
  • Metering and Monitoring
  • Principles of Energy Management
  • Lighting
  • Heating
  • Cooling
  • Ventilation
  • Compressed air
  • Motors
  • Domestic Hot water
  • Learning from the home
  • Fuels and resources
  • How much do we use
  • How much can we save
  • No cost solutions
  • Low cost solutions
  • Future opportunities
  • Using colleagues as a resources

The course is an ideal foundation for those who wish to train as Low Carbon Consultants.

 

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