Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to manage energy consumption in real estate assets efficiently. It covers energy management principles, auditing techniques, benchmarking, and the application of advanced digital tools such as Building Management Systems (BMS), IoT sensors, and energy analytics platforms.
Participants will learn how to identify energy-saving opportunities, implement monitoring systems, and leverage data-driven solutions to reduce operational costs and environmental impact while improving building performance and occupant comfort.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand key concepts and methods of energy management in real estate.
- Conduct energy audits and benchmarking for various building types.
- Utilize digital tools and technologies for real-time energy monitoring and control.
- Develop and implement energy efficiency measures tailored to building operations.
- Analyze energy data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Comply with relevant standards, regulations, and sustainability certifications.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Real estate owners and property managers
- Facility and building operations managers
- Energy managers and sustainability coordinators
- HVAC and electrical engineers
- Building consultants and auditors
- Technology providers and digital solution integrators
- Students and professionals in energy management and real estate development
Course Outline
- Fundamentals of Energy Management in Real Estate
- Importance of energy management in buildings
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) and energy baselines
- Energy policies, standards, and certifications (LEED, ENERGY STAR, ISO 50001)
- Energy Auditing and Benchmarking
- Types of energy audits: walkthrough, detailed, and investment-grade
- Data collection and analysis techniques
- Benchmarking methods and tools
- Identifying energy saving opportunities
- Building Energy Systems Overview
- HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems
- Building envelope and insulation impacts
- Occupant behavior and energy use patterns
- Peak demand and load management
- Digital Tools for Energy Management
- Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- IoT sensors and smart meters
- Energy management software and dashboards
- Cloud computing and data analytics in energy management
- Data Collection, Monitoring, and Analysis
- Real-time monitoring and fault detection
- Data visualization and reporting
- Predictive analytics and machine learning applications
- Integration with facility management systems
- Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures
- Lighting upgrades and controls
- HVAC optimization and retro-commissioning
- Renewable energy integration (solar, geothermal)
- Behavioral change programs and occupant engagement
- Financial Analysis and Project Management
- Cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations
- Funding sources and incentives
- Project planning, implementation, and verification
- Maintenance strategies for sustained savings
- Case Studies and Industry Best Practices
- Successful energy management projects in commercial and residential buildings
- Challenges and lessons learned
- Emerging trends: smart buildings and net-zero energy buildings