Print this page Professional Engineer Guide to ENERGY STARŪ Label for Commercial
A. Bhatia, B.E.
Course Outline
ENERGY STAR is a government-sponsored program that offers energy-efficient solutions to businesses, which can reduce their operational costs and help, protect the environment.
This 2-hour course is intended to assist the PE community in understanding the requirements of the Statement of Energy Performance, the Data Checklist, and the expectations and limitations of the PE’s role in the ENERGY STAR labeling process.
This course is fully based on the US Environmental Protection Agency guide, “the Professional Engineer's Guide to the ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings” and is divided into 6 modules, each covering a single topic and contains a purpose, background, expectations, hints and tips, and questions and answers. Where needed, industry standards are referenced and tables are provided to illustrate the relevant standard requirements.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the reader will understand:
- The qualifications required for Energy Star Labeling;
- The requirements of validating the Energy Performance Statement;
- The categories of building types eligible for Energy Star Labeling;
- The data required to validate the physical characteristics of the building;
- The data required to validate the operating characteristics of the building;
- The verification requirements of all forms of energy used for building operation;
- The verification requirements in determining the thermal comfort and indoor air quality;
- The verification requirements of the illumination requirements of the interior and exterior spaces; and
- The format of various forms and checklists.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for professional engineers who plan, design, install, and operate building services systems.
Benefit to Attendees
This course will help professional engineers gaining a basic understanding of how to verify and validate the Energy Performance Statement of commercial buildings.
Course Introduction
ENERGY STAR® is the most recognized national symbol for energy efficiency. If you would like to set your building apart from others and demonstrate your commitment to the environment, ENERGY STAR® labeling is a great and low-cost option. As a program of the US government, it is free, however, it does require a professional engineer to review the application and perform a detailed field assessment and verification.
Course Content
In this course, you are directed to study the US Environmental Protection Agency guide, “the Professional Engineer's Guide to the ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings”. This course content is in the following PDF document:
Professional Engineer Guide to ENERGY STARŪ Label for Commercial
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Course Summary
Energy Star labeling of the building is an effort by US Environmental Protection Agency to help mitigate the society’s impact on the environment and climate change. The process requires Professional Engineers to validate each statement of Energy Performance that is used to apply for the Energy Star label. Normally, the PE’s key role is to verify that all data supplied to EPA is correct and the building is fully functional in accordance with industry standards. Once all information is validated by a PE, the statement of energy performance becomes an official document that can be used for the Energy Star label. The role of PE is essentially to certify true superior energy performance and to assure that indoor environmental quality is not compromised in pursuit of energy conservation.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
