Building Performance Measurement - 300 level course

Half-day workshop, BP Energy Center

This same course will be taught at Greenbuild this year - take it here and save the $600 registration fee (and arifare).

Also, WebEx option available for distance delivery to other communities.  Contact Mark Masteller (mark@cascadiagbc.org) for details on this option.

Instructor:  Mark Stetz, P.E., member - USGBC Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advsory Group

Stetz Consulting LLC, Durango, CO

Course Description, Agenda, and Learning Objectives

LEED certified buildings are promoted as energy-efficient, but how are energy savings determined in operating buildings? The US Green Building Council made changes to LEED 3.0 that place additional emphasis on energy-efficiency and actual building performance. The Building Performance Measurement class starts with the basics of building performance measurement and why it is important to buildings designers and owners.

In addition, the 300 level class presents the principles of performance measurement and measurement & verification needed to earn LEED BD&C EA c5 and related credits. Principles and practice of the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) will be introduced and explained. At the conclusion of the class, participants will have the information needed to calculate energy savings and emissions reductions from energy-efficiency improvements, write and implement a measurement & verification plan following LEED principles, and report the benefits of their buildings to clients, occupants, and USGBC. This class covers:
•    Updates to LEED 3.0 and the new Minimum Program Requirements

•    USGBC’s current Building Performance Initiative

•    Measuring building energy use and comparing to other buildings

•    Introduction to IPMVP principles referenced in EA c5 (BD&C)
•    Methods to earn EA c5 (BD&C) / EA-c6 (EBOM)

•    Introduction to EPA’s Portfolio Manager

•    Methods to calculate energy savings and emissions reductions

Learning Objectives - At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

•    Understand how measurement and verification contribute to successful building
operation and be able to implement it.

•    Understand why baseline adjustments are important and apply them to their projects.

•    Use Portfolio Manager to set up an account, enter data, and obtain a benchmark score.

•    Adhere to the IPMVP and write an Measurement &Verification plan that can be applied to LEED projects.

Prerequisites or Prior Knowledge:
This is a 300 level course and familiarity with building energy systems, modeling software, and engineering principles is strongly encouraged. Expertise in these fields is not required.

Approved for 4 GBCI CE hours (not LEED-Specific)

About the Instructor

Mr. Stetz has significant experience with the government contracting, implementation, and review of energy-efficiency projects.  He has supported the Federal Energy Management Program's SuperESPC program for more than 10 years. He is also a new addition to the USGBC Energy & Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group that is developing LEED 2012 and can speak to not only the 2009 version but changes that will take effect in 2012.

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