January 11, 2024, 12–1:30 p.m. ET
FEMP IACET: 0.2 CEU
Level: Introductory
Having a fundamental understanding of energy related concepts and technologies is imperative for personnel working on the implementation of energy related projects, specifically the Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) and Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) contract vehicles. This training will provide attendees with an introductory understanding of energy related concepts and how those concepts are related to energy conservation.
In this workshop, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will discuss energy concepts that will provide attendees with a fundamental understanding of the core principles of energy conservation and renewable energy generation technologies. Attendees will hear about the basic units of energy and power as well as receive an introduction to the various energy conservation measures (ECMs) implemented to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and provide clean energy solutions to federal agencies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize basic energy concepts, units of measure, and terminology.
- Identify common ECMs implemented in federal performance contracts.
- Identify the different ways that ECMs save energy and reduce utility bills.
- Discuss considerations for evaluating site energy consumption and energy use intensity (EUI), as well as savings opportunities.
Instructors
Peter Cali is a project manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), who provides technical support for the FEMP ESPC and Utility Programs.
Peter's experience includes facilities engineering, program management, and energy management for the U.S. Navy. Serving as a commissioned officer and a civilian, Peter provided impactful results to Navy, Army, and United States Marine Corps (USMC) facilities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has led teams that directly supported $1.6 billion in infrastructure in Italy, managed the USMC's largest Energy Savings Performance Contract, integrated two missile defense systems into the U.S. Navy inventory in Poland and Romania, and supported facilities at the Naval Research Laboratory.
Peter is a native of Niagara Falls, New York, a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York, and a certified energy manager.
Matt Joyner works as a project manager in NREL's Project Development and Finance Group within the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support Center. His work is primarily focused on supporting FEMP in performance contracting and distributed energy procurement.
Prior to joining NREL, Matt was an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and worked as a construction project manager with NORESCO. He has experience overseeing and managing projects that include building management system and HVAC control upgrades, LED lighting retrofits, boiler and chiller installations, and combined heat and power plant build outs.
Jeff Gingrich manages program and training development for the FEMP Utility Team at NREL. He is an advisor in supporting development of utility energy service contract (UESC) projects and develops resources and curriculum for the internationally accredited UESC training courses for federal agencies and regulated utilities.
In addition, Jeff supports a portfolio of projects at NREL that include energy savings performance contracts and Integrated Urban Services in the ASEAN region.
About FEMP Training
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) provides live and on-demand training to foster and maintain a high-performance workforce that constructs, operates, and maintains energy-efficient and cost-effective federal facilities. Choose from over 120 free courses spanning topics like project financing, facility and fleet optimization, fleet management, resilience, sustainable product procurement, and more.
FEMP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and awards IACET continuing education units (CEUs) upon the successful completion of select courses. FEMP training is provided through the National Institute of Building Sciences' Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) learning management system.