2830 - Foundations of Energy Management

Course Description

This course will help you understand the foundations of energy management methods, policies and trends. Find out how energy resources are generated, transmitted and distributed in a modern economy. You'll learn about energy from conventional sources (fossil fuels, hydro-electric and geothermal) and renewable resources (solar, wind and biofuels). You'll also learn how to do a cost-benefit analysis of energy conservation and how to maintain and integrate energy systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the efficiency of conventional and renewable energy sources.
• Estimate the energy uses of residential and commercial buildings.
• Understand, calculate and benchmark energy bills for residential and commercial buildings and industrial plants.
• Assess the maintenance and integration requirements of energy systems.

Notes

Recommendations

Although this is not an engineering course, a background in a relevant technological discipline is recommended.

This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.

• Project Management Institute (PMI)

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

• Energy Management : Energy Management
• Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Civil : Micro Course Exclusion, Elective Courses
• Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Electrical : Selection Group 1, Selection Group 2B
• Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) Program: Mechanical : Selection Group 2B, Selection Group 1