Energy Conservation in Industrial and Commercial Environments

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate energy consumption, energy intensity, and operational efficiency using established energy engineering metrics and performance indicators.
• Identify and prioritize energy conservation opportunities that reduce energy costs while maintaining productivity and operational performance.
• Apply energy monitoring, measurement, and management systems to support data-driven energy decision-making.
• Improve the performance and energy efficiency of electrical, HVAC, compressed air, steam, and lighting systems.
• Develop practical energy management strategies that balance energy consumption, operational reliability, cost control, and sustainability objectives.

Description

Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and increasing sustainability expectations are placing growing pressure on organizations to improve energy performance without compromising productivity, reliability, or operational objectives. Whether you are responsible for facilities, operations, engineering, maintenance, or capital planning, identifying meaningful energy savings opportunities requires more than simply reducing consumption. It requires understanding how energy is used throughout a facility and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist.

This course provides a practical introduction to energy engineering principles and energy management strategies used in industrial and commercial facilities. You will explore how different forms of energy are consumed, measured, monitored, and managed, while gaining practical insight into the systems that have the greatest impact on facility energy performance. The course examines key energy conservation opportunities in electrical systems, lighting, HVAC, compressed air, steam systems, and cogeneration applications, along with the role of energy monitoring and management systems in supporting continuous improvement.

Through practical examples, engineering calculations, and real-world applications, you will learn how to evaluate energy performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support cost-effective energy management initiatives. The techniques presented can be applied immediately to help reduce energy intensity, improve operational efficiency, strengthen asset performance, and support long-term sustainability goals.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Engineers and engineering technologists responsible for facility operations and energy performance
• Facility and building managers
• Energy managers and sustainability professionals
• Operations and maintenance supervisors
• Architects and building performance professionals
• Project managers responsible for energy-related initiatives
• Procurement and purchasing professionals involved in energy projects
• Construction managers overseeing facility upgrades and retrofits
• Professionals preparing for energy management certifications such as CEM
• Early-career to senior practitioners seeking to strengthen applied energy management knowledge

Day I, 4-hrs:

• Energy Basics and its Various Forms. Energy Facts and Statistics
• Electricity Basics and Electrical Rate Schedules
• EMS/BMS, Energy Monitoring and Building Monitoring Systems
• Power Factor Correction
• Energy Conservation in Lighting

Day II, 4-hrs:

• Cogeneration
• Energy Conservation in HVAC Systems, Steam Systems and Compressed Air Systems
• Energy Audits
• Energy Conservation Tips; “The Low-Hanging Fruit”