AEM Online Course Duration N.A. Start Date Ongoing Price Free Instructors : Ashley Williams This course is for the Accredited Energy Manager (AEM) credential. Complete this course before registering for the next online AEM Certification Exam. Lessons Sample lesson 1 Elements of an Effective Energy Management Program The New Energy Manager in Public Facilities Setting Up the Program Program Goal Setting Publicity and Promotion of the District Energy Program General Operating Procedures & Guidelines for Custodial Personnel Daily Guidelines and Recommendations for Building Engineers No-Cost/Low-Cost Strategies 2 Energy Basics: Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems Energy Efficiency Ratings System Types Air Distribution Systems Outside Air Variable Frequency Drives 3 Energy Basics: Energy Management Controls Controls Pneumatic Controls Direct Digital Controls Control Strategies Additional Control Strategies 4 Energy Basics: Electrical The Basics Current (I) Resistance (R) Voltage (V) Power (P) Power Factor Poor PF Examples Load Factor: LF Demand Limiting 5 Energy Basics: Lighting History of Lighting Lamp Properties Lamp Types LED Lighting Ballasts Controls 6 Energy Basics: The Building Envelope The Building Envelope Heat Transfer Construction 7 Energy Basics: Water Conservation Water Consumption Reducing Water Waste 8 Energy Audits Introduction Energy Audit Tools Energy Audit Basic Steps 9 Energy Accounting Introduction Energy Use Benchmarking ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Energy Accounting Software Additional Resources Sample Problems 10 Measurement and Verification International Performance Measurements Basic M&V Steps Additional Resources 11 Project Delivery, Financing, and Funding Project Delivery Methods Other Project Delivery Methods Financing & Funding Options Category II UCRMs BTU Savings Calculation Category III UCRMs Additional Resources 12 Economic Analysis Cash Flow Diagrams Simple Payback Life Cycle Costs 13 Sustainability and Rating Systems Sustainability Energy STAR Portfolio Manager Green Building Ratings Systems - LEED Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Useful Resources 14 Procurement Methods and IECC IECC Overview Procurement Methods: Government Codes 15 Utility Billing Utility Bill Components Introduction Units of Electricity Verification of Utility Bills Basic Charges You May Find on your Monthly Electric Bill 16 Becoming an Effective Communicator Introduction Principles of Effective Communication Creating a Successful Powerpoint Presentation Tips for Types of Audiences Conclusion