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April 17, 2024, 1–2 p.m. ET
Re-tuning optimizes building energy use by fixing operational issues at no or low cost. Join the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Re-tuning Challenge webinar to learn efficient techniques and empower your site for sustainable energy management.
This informational webinar marks the launch of the 2024 FEMP Re-tuning Challenge. Its goals include providing training on the re-tuning process, estimating outcomes from various re-tuning measures, and empowering sites to independently conduct re-tuning (train the trainer approach).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the four basic principles of re-tuning.
- Learn about the FEMP Re-tuning Challenge and its benefits.
- Identify the FEMP Re-tuning Challenge application process and how agencies can apply for the free training at their sites.
Instructors
Varun Sood is a mechanical engineer with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He joined PNNL in November 2018 and supports FEMP and the U.S. Army Reserve.
His focus is on Energy and Water Security (Resiliency) analysis, Comprehensive Energy, Water and Waste Evaluation efforts, and Operations and Maintenance in the federal sector.
For his work with the Army Reserve, Mr. Sood received an FY 2022 Federal Energy and Water Management Program Award for exceptional accomplishments in energy, water, and fleet management in the federal sector.
Prior to joining PNNL, Mr. Sood was a Resource Efficiency Manager for the Army Reserve and was responsible for promoting the energy and water conservation programs at 63rd Readiness Division. During his tenure, the 63rd RD Energy Program received a FY2016 Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award for Energy Efficiency and Energy Management, Small Group.
Carolyn Goodman is a mechanical engineer with a M.S. in Energy Science, Technology and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering.
Since joining PNNL in 2021, Carolyn's work has focused on reducing energy consumption and improving resilience in new and existing buildings through application of the Re-tuning methodology. This includes data analysis and using the PNNL developed Building Re-tuning Simulator (BRS) for optimization of Re-tuning control sequences. Her research also focuses on intelligent load control and grid interactive buildings, enabling buildings to provide flexibility during periods of high demand.
Prior to joining PNNL, Carolyn worked for a systems integrator developing automation solutions for municipal and industrial systems. In addition, she worked at an early-stage SBIR Phase II awarded start-up leveraging commercial refrigeration as a flexible electric load and distributed energy resource.
Mr. Nmair is the supervisor of the Facility and Fleet Optimization Pillar for FEMP and a registered electrical engineer with over 30 years of experience in facility design and construction. He has extensive experience in facility requirements, facility evaluations, energy and water management, and operations and maintenance (O&M).
Mr. Nmair's experience includes managing projects across the globe, encompassing eight engineering offices, for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). His project management portfolio includes a wide range of complex construction and maintenance projects for both civilian and military interests, including bridges, entire military bases, aircraft hangars, airfields, hospitals, training centers, operations, and maintenance (O&M), and border security.
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.