2014 National Symposium on Market Transformation Commercial Training Programs and Building Operator Certification Jennifer Allen, LEED AP ID+C Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance April 1 st, 2014 1
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) MEEA is a collaborative network whose purpose is to advance energy efficiency to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation. 2 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) Nonprofit serving 13 Midwest states, 10+ years promoting energy efficiency Staff of 29 in Chicago serving state & local governments, utilities, advocates, manufacturers & retailers, ESCOs, consultants, academic & research organizations Activities Designing & Administering EE Programs Evaluating & Promoting Emerging Technologies Regional Voice for DOE/EPA & ENERGY STAR Coordinating Utility Program Efforts Delivering Training & Workshops Advancing EE Policy Promoting Best Practices 3 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
What are the elements of a successful O&M training program? 1. Demand for highly skilled trained professionals 2. Timely, efficient and relevant curriculum delivered by qualified instructors 3. Motivated and involved regional and local partners 4. Region specific rebates and incentives to drive participation and long term savings through project implementation 5. Real attributable energy and cost savings 6. Continuing Education to actively support and engage graduates 7. Innovative pilots and expansion of existing program model 4 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Building Operator Certification Program Industry recognized credential in energy efficient building operation practices National Partner, Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) Created with 100 industry experts Launched in 1996 12,000+ building engineers and maintenance technicians hold the BOC credential 5 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Building Operator Certification Program 3,600+ BOC graduates in 9 states Ongoing expansion 50+ partners Utilities, state energy offices, colleges Support sustainability initiatives for LEED, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR 6 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
1. Demand for highly skilled trained professionals Training needs are high One Stop Shop for Building System Maintenance Immediate energy conservation strategies without capital investment to support the persistence of savings over time Trained and motivated O&M staff can reduce facility energy use by 5 15% Increases value of employees 7 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
1. Demand for highly skilled trained professionals Eligibility Requirements for BOC: 2 year O&M experience 1 year O&M experience and 1 year related education Building engineers, stationary engineers, maintenance supervisors, maintenance workers, facility coordinators, HVAC technicians, electricians, operations supervisors, operations techs, and others in the facility operation and maintenance field. Operate 50,000+ ft 2 8 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
2. Timely, efficient and relevant curriculum & quality Instructors 74 hours of training 8 days of in class curriculum 5 hands on projects 35+ Industry expert instructors in the Midwest Vetted by NEEC 9 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Curriculum Energy Efficient Operation of HVAC Systems Measuring Energy Performance Efficient Lighting Fundamentals HVAC Controls Fundamentals Indoor Environmental Quality Common Opportunities for Operational Improvement Supplemental Electrical Systems, O&M for Sustainable Buildings, High Performance HVAC, Building Scoping & Energy Recovery 10 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
3. Motivated and involved regional and local partners 11 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
4. Region specific Rebates and Incentives Models differ state to state to address needs Tuition driven vs. grant supported Single utility vs. multiple utilities Rebates for tuition and/or building upgrades 12 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
5. Real attributable energy and cost savings Independent evaluation research consistently shows that BOC certified operators are saving money and energy in their facilities. BOC operators apply concepts learned in training and undertake measures such as large energy conservation projects and IAQ improvements. Average annual per participant energy savings are estimated by this research to be 172,000 kwh per year, equivalent to $12,000 annually at national electricity rates. 13 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
6. Continuing Education to actively support graduates Annual Certification Maintenance Subscription to BOC Newsletter Additional continuing education classes and networking opportunities Compatible with other recognized continuing education and credential renewal programs 14 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
BOC Continuing Education and Other Organizations The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) The Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute The National Association of Power Engineers (NAPE) National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) 15 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
7. Innovative pilots and expansion of existing program model PEM and other courses to supplement BOC Ability to expand program into new markets and territories Reaching new audiences 16 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Illinois BOC Veterans Program Three objectives: 1. Provide job training 2. Achieve cost effective energy savings 3. Support the nation's military veterans IL DCEO was proud to announce its commitment, Creating Job Opportunities, Saving Energy for Illinois, on stage at the CGI America 2012 meeting. 17 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Illinois BOC Veterans Program Unemployed or underemployed veterans with relevant experience may be eligible for $1300 scholarship and $300 travel stipend Mentoring Leveraging existing statewide resources through extensive partnerships 18 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Veterans Program Employment Partners Employment partners are the foundation of the support network we aim to provide veterans during the BOC program and post graduation to maximize career development opportunities. 19 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Elements of a successful O&M training program 1. Demand for highly skilled trained professionals 2. Timely, efficient and relevant curriculum delivered by qualified instructors 3. Motivated and involved regional and local partners 4. Region specific rebates and incentives to drive participation and long term savings through project implementation 5. Real attributable energy and cost savings 6. Continuing Education to actively support and engage graduates 7. Innovative pilots and expansion of existing program model 20 Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
2014 National Symposium on Market Transformation Jennifer Allen, LEED AP ID+C Program Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1301 Chicago, IL 60606 312.784.7243 jallen@mwalliance.org www.mwalliance.org Thank You. For more information about BOC, or becoming an employment partner for the Veterans Program, visit www.boccentral.org 21