MET 393

Commercial Building Energy Audits and Calculations

This course focuses on the theory, techniques, and practices of analyzing all aspects of large commercial building operations and correlating a building envelope’s interaction with the mechanical systems. Students will perform a detailed energy audit of a state-of-the-art commercial building design using energy modeling simulation software and develop energy conservation strategies, such as thermal storage, that can be applied to heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment to reduce utility bills. Students will apply supporting analytical data to develop operations and maintenance changes designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating cost. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Units: 2.5

Hours: 36 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB