In today’s rapidly changing energy landscape, understanding how to manage building energy efficiently is crucial. The Building Energy Management course positions you at the forefront of this dynamic sector, which is experiencing significant growth and increasing demand for skilled professionals. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the energy context, enabling you to navigate the complexities of both new constructions and existing buildings. Delve into the intricacies of energy certification, a critical component in ensuring sustainability and compliance. By participating in this course, you will acquire essential skills that are highly sought after in the job market, making you an asset in the drive towards energy efficiency. Embrace the opportunity to become a leader in building energy management and contribute to a sustainable future.
Building Energy Management
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the building sector interested in enhancing or updating their knowledge of energy management. It covers the energy context, new construction standards like CTE and CEE, and focuses on existing building energy certification, offering comprehensive insights without being advanced in complexity.
40 hours
Arquitectura, edificación y urbanismo
Course objectives
- Understand the energy context and its impact on building management.
- Learn to apply CTE and CEE standards in new construction projects.
- Identify opportunities for energy improvements in existing buildings.
- Master techniques for energy certification of existing buildings.
- Analyse energy consumption patterns to optimise building efficiency.
- Develop strategies to reduce energy usage in various building types.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving measures and technologies.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to effectively manage and optimise energy consumption in buildings. You'll gain a deep understanding of the energy context, enabling you to implement sustainable practices in new constructions and enhance energy efficiency in existing buildings. You'll learn to navigate energy certifications, ensuring compliance and promoting energy-saving measures. By the end, you'll be adept at identifying and applying strategies to reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. THE ENERGY CONTEXT
Introduction
The International Energy Context
The Spanish Energy Context
European Regulatory Framework on Energy in Buildings
USA Regulatory Framework, ASHRAE Standards
UNIT 2. NEW CONSTRUCTION. CTE AND CEE
Introduction to CTE and Energy Certification
CTE Basic Requirements of Habitability
CTE Basic Requirements for Energy Saving
The Energy Certification
Recognized Documents for Energy Certification and Normative Relationship
UNIT 3. EXISTING BUILDINGS
The Energy Audit
Energy Audit Stage 1. Current Situation Analysis
Energy Audit Stage 2. Proposals and Economic Analysis
European Regulation. Series UNE-EN_16247-1,2,3,4:2012
Energy Audit ASHRAE Level II
UNIT 4. ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
Existing Buildings. The Energy Certification
Designbuilder. Thermal Enclosure Definition
Designbuilder. Systems Definition
Designbuilder. Results and Improvement Measures
Case Study