July 31, 2025, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET
FEMP IACET: 0.2
Level: Introductory
This training will serve as an overview of how to conduct an energy and water treasure hunt. It will provide an overview of the treasure hunt process, a review of technical topics typically covered, and serve as a preparation for the on-site hands-on Treasure Hunt of the U.S. Department of Energy's own headquarters building—the James V. Forrestal Building in Washington, D.C.
Learning Objectives
- Overview of the treasure hunt process and phases.
- The value and benefits of a treasure hunt.
- How basic building systems affect energy consumption.
- How to identify and evaluate energy and water conservation measures.
- How the on-site treasure hunt at the Forrestal Building will be performed the following week.
Instructors
- Scott Bates, Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) supporting the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
- Michael John, REM supporting FEMP
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 cost-effective federal facilities. Choose from 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.