ARE 6431 - Building Energy Simulations

• Discuss and illustrate potential Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) including financial payback analysis
• Evaluate 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
• Explain the process of certifying professionals in energy assessment
• Calculate an ASHRAE bEQ In Operation rating for a building
• Develop a bEQ In Operation workbook to apply for a bEQ Certificate and Dashboard
• Develop a building energy model for a commercial building
• Explain how building envelope construction affects building energy consumption
• Justify system selection procedures to a building based on energy use goals
• Evaluate energy cost budgets and performance ratings using ASHRAE 90.1

• Basic use of energy modeling software

• Building benchmarking and labeling
• Building energy use and management
• Energy calculations and targets
• ASHRAE bEQ program
• US EPA Energy Star program
• Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey
• Preliminary energy use analysis
• Analyzing energy costs, bills, and rate structures
• Developing energy targets and requirements
• Calculations of energy consumption and paybacks
• Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits
• Equipment life cycle and life expectancy
• Identifying opportunities for energy conservation
• Energy efficiency measures
• Indoor environmental quality survey
• Building controls and energy management
• Completing and submitting a bEQ project
• Energy estimating and modeling methods
• Energy modeling using software programs
• High-performance buildings
• Energy code analysis and compliance
• System selection process
• Modeling as part of the design efforts
• Energy modeling for existing buildings
• Comparison of approaches to energy modeling