Making use of the Building Automation System for Improved Operations and Energy Efficiency

Online Lab-Based Training

Join us online for an interactive, hands-on training program on Building Automation Systems (BAS). Learn how to apply building control systems to enhance energy efficiency, ensure safety, and improve the learning environment. This immersive program explores the integration of smart control technologies and advanced techniques to improve building operations, save energy, and enhance occupant experience. Working with expert instructors, participants will use a simulated BAS lab environment developed with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab(LBNL). Participants will gain practical skills using BAS tools and capabilities to analyze building data, troubleshoot and optimize building systems, and improve building operations. Participants will also gain valuable insights into emerging industry trends affecting energy load management, pricing, and grid interaction. Don't miss this opportunity to improve healthy and efficient building operations.

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Featured Sessions

Data Analysis,  Advanced Head-End Functionality

Training Date: Apr 12, 2024

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Meet our speakers

This comprehensive online training course is designed to equip facility managers, engineers, and energy professionals with a robust understanding of energy management and Building Automation Systems (BAS). Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and interactive labs, participants will gain the skills to optimize energy use and effectively manage modern BAS installations.

Agenda:

1. Program Overview & Controls Basics (4/25/25)

  • Energy efficiency principles

  • Sensors, actuators, inputs/outputs

  • Mechanical & control systems architectures

  • Intro to virtual building platform

2. Overrides: Intro & Lab (5/2/25)

  • Sequences of operation

  • 0verrides, their causes & energy use impact

  • Lab: Finding & removing overrides

3. Schedules, Alarms & Lab (5/9/25)

  • Schedules, energy use impact & optimization

  • Alarms & improving their usage

  • Lab: Optimizing schedules & configuring alarms

4. Re-sets & Lab (5/16/25)

  • Re-set schedules, energy use & optimization

  • Lab: Enabling re-set schedules

5. Energy Calculations, Lab & Training Closeout (5/23/25)

  • Lab: Data collection

  • How to read energy data and use spreadsheets

  • Lab: Calculating energy savings

  • Energy intensity