Most buildings aren't wasting energy because of one dramatic failure — they're wasting it in a hundred small, unnoticed ways. A schedule that never got updated after a renovation. A chiller running harder than it needs to. A utility bill nobody actually reads line by line. Building Energy Efficiency is what surfaces those small losses and turns fixing them into a disciplined, ongoing practice rather than an occasional cleanup.
That discipline runs on specifics: tight utilities management that catches billing errors and consumption spikes early, real HVAC optimization rather than guesswork on setpoints, and energy audits that actually get acted on instead of filed away. The Building Energy Efficiency and Utilities Management for Facilities Professionals training course, is built to make that discipline second nature.
Participants leave able to spot where energy is genuinely being lost, prioritize fixes by real payback rather than guesswork, and manage utilities with the kind of oversight that keeps costs under control long-term.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the operational and financial case for prioritizing Building Energy Efficiency.
Manage utilities management processes, including billing accuracy and consumption tracking.
Apply HVAC optimization techniques to reduce energy use without compromising comfort.
Conduct energy audits that identify realistic, high-impact efficiency opportunities.
Prioritize energy efficiency projects based on cost, payback, and operational disruption.
Monitor energy performance continuously rather than through one-off reviews.
Build a business case for energy efficiency investments that leadership will approve.
Target Group
Facilities and energy managers
Utilities and procurement professionals
HVAC engineers and building operations staff
Maintenance managers responsible for energy-related equipment
Facilities directors overseeing energy budgets and efficiency initiatives
Course Outline
The Case for Building Energy Efficiency
Why small, unaddressed inefficiencies add up to significant cost
The link between energy efficiency and overall facility performance
Building a culture of ongoing energy accountability
Utilities Management Fundamentals
Understanding utility billing structures and contract terms
Tracking consumption data to catch errors and anomalies early
Negotiating utility contracts and rate structures effectively
HVAC Optimization
Common sources of HVAC energy waste
Optimizing setpoints, schedules, and equipment sequencing
Balancing HVAC optimization with occupant comfort requirements
Conducting Effective Energy Audits
Structuring an energy audit, from data collection to analysis
Identifying quick wins versus longer-term capital projects
Turning audit findings into an actionable improvement plan
Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Investments
Evaluating projects based on cost, payback period, and impact
Sequencing efficiency projects to build momentum and results
Balancing capital investment against operational efficiency measures
Continuous Energy Performance Monitoring
Setting up ongoing measurement and verification practices
Using energy data to detect performance drift over time
Sustaining efficiency gains through regular review and maintenance
Building the Business Case for Energy Efficiency
Communicating energy efficiency value in financial terms
Securing leadership buy-in and budget approval
Reporting on energy efficiency outcomes to sustain ongoing investment