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Certification Course on Sustainable Energy Management for Existing Buildings

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 80086

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About the Course

Overview

The energy efficiency standard in BCA Green Mark 2021 (GM: 2021) has been calibrated and aggressively raised in tandem with the revised standards in the regulatory minimum in environmental sustainability for both new and existing buildings. Hence, it is essential to promote the adoption of sustainable energy management and operation of buildings.

Objectives

This course aims to equip industry practitioners with knowledge to perform a holistic analysis of existing building’s energy performance and assess its feasibility for retro- commissioning.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Establish an effective energy management and audit process;
Develop a feasible performance contracting plan for implementation; and
Differentiate the various steps involved in retro-commissioning.

Course Outline

Energy Management Process

Overview of energy management concept
Tools for appraising energy management performance
Energy management plan

Budget Planning & Procurement Considerations

Budget planning to address gaps in building’s energy performance
Financial analysis and cost estimates for energy-saving solutions
Procurement procedures and checklist

Energy Audit, Measurement & Verification (M&V) Requirements

Energy audit levels
M&V standards, framework and procedures
Guidelines on audit report, analyse results and identify areas for Improvements

Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)

Introduction to EPC and its models
Financial analysis tools
Key legal aspects of an EPC

Verification of Savings in Projects

International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
(IPMVP) and its benefits
Case studies on implementation, potential pitfalls and mitigation measures

Development of an EPC Plan

EPC plan, process, legal documentation and implementation

Overview on Retro-Commissioning

Introduction to retro-commissioning
Identify the needs for retro-commissioning
Key challenges to improve energy efficiency in existing buildings

Optimisation or Replacement of Key Building Services

Key building equipment to consider optimisation or replacement
Key parameters that impact the operation, performance and efficiency of the system
Roles of controls in optimisation

Implementation of Retro-Commissioning

Stages in retro-commissioning
Roles of various stakeholders

Course Information

18, 19, 22 April 2024 (next intake to be confirmed)

9.00am to 6.00pm

3 days

For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE

Trainer / Lecturer

BENJAMIN LAI is currently the Director – Transformation and Strategy in Kaer Pte Ltd. In his current role, Ben is responsible to formulate business strategies, exploring disruptive technologies and identifying innovative solutions to continuously transform Kaer’s air-conditioning-as-a-service (ACaaS) business models and to propel Kaer to the next phase of quantum leap. He is an energy services technopreneur aspiring to promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability through harnessing innovative technologies and disruptive business models to create simple yet practical integrated solutions to enhance building performance and industrial processes etc.

CHALLA VENU KUMAR is the Chief Operating Officer of Barghest Building Performance Pte. Ltd, Singapore. He has over 25 years of experience in HVAC, Electrical, Building Automation and Instrumentation fields. As an in-charge of energy conservation department, Kumar has implemented energy Conservation Projects in Singapore and Asian region which have cumulative savings over 150 Million kWh/Year.

ER. PATRICK FOONG is the founder of Singapore Green Engineers Pte Ltd (SGE), with a key mission to help building owners create a better, more cost effective and sustainable environment through the implementation of energy-efficient strategies and green technologies. Under his leadership, SGE is one of the leading energy services company (ESCO) which is one of the certified Energy Performance Contracting firm accredited by Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC). He has also received the prestigious accolade of Green Engineer of the Year 2014 from BCA-SGBC.

Who Should Attend

Industry practitioners who are keen to embark on Green Mark journey or play the role of a Green Specialist; e.g. Developers, Building Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Project Managers, Facility Managers etc.

Assessment & Award

Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment by 24 April 2024, 2359 hrs.

An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who: