AE 6412 - Building Energy Simulations

• Discuss and create a listing of potential Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) including financial payback analysis
• Compute the impact of climate zones on energy use and different building types
• Analyze raw energy consumption data from measured-meter readings
• Explain energy metrics and how they are developed
• Define the process of certifying professionals in energy assessment
• Calculate an ASHRAE bEQ In Operation rating for a building
• Create and submit a bEQ In Operation workbook to apply for a bEQ Certificate and Dashboard
• Calculate a building energy model for a commercial building
• Discuss how building envelope construction affects building energy consumption
• Apply system selection procedures to a building based on energy use goals
• Define the title, purpose, and scope of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and 189
• Explain the energy cost budget and performance rating method in ASHRAE 90.1

• Energy modeling software

• Building energy use and management
• ASHRAE bEQ program
• US EPA Energy Star program
• Preliminary energy use analysis
• Analyzing energy costs, bills, and rate structures
• Developing energy targets and requirements
• Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits
• Energy efficiency measures
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation
• Indoor environmental quality survey
• Completing and submitting a bEQ project
• Energy estimating and modeling methods
• Energy modeling and high-performance buildings
• Energy code analysis and compliance
• System selection process
• Architectural energy modeling
• Modeling as part of the design efforts
• Energy modeling for existing buildings
• Comparison of approaches to energy modeling