Agenda

Registration:                        8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):         12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:             1:00 – 4:45 pm

How Energy Efficient is your Building?

   Performing an energy audit
      • Lighting
      • HVAC
      • Water
   Measuring and monitoring
      • Energy usage
      • Metering
      • Listening
      • Applicable energy codes and predicting payback

Analyzing Historical Data

   Understanding utility bills
   Electric
   Gas
   Water

Putting It All Together and Reporting

   Spreadsheet tools
   Database tools
   Mapping and graphical representations
   Energy conservation measures (ECM) reporting

Analyzing Existing Equipment for Possible Upgrades and Analyzing Constantly Changing Energy-Efficient Equipment

   HVAC
   Lighting
   Solar
   Controllers (building automation systems)

Making a Final Selection and Predicting Return on Investment (ROI)

   Tabulating results
   Reporting to others and project approval

Project Implementation 

   Design bid build
   Construction management
   Monitoring results

Credits

Architects
   6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours (HSW)
   6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
   6.5 PDHs

Contractors
   Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW (Public Protection) continuing education hours to architects in all states, excluding Florida architects.  Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in West Virginia.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).  Full attendance is required to report LUs to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.  HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED SponsorNo. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors.  It has not been reviewed by any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education purposes.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event.  Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Dana Indermuhle

Swiss Valley Associates, Inc.

Principal and Lead Electrical Engineer at Swiss Valley Associates, Inc.Mr. Indermuhle, PE, has been active in building design for 16 years.  He is principal and lead electrical engineer at Swiss Valley Associates, Inc. (SVA), a full-service mechanical, electrical and plumbing design firm in southeastern Ohio.  SVA has completed energy projects for both new and existing buildings.  Projects have ranged in scope from small restaurants and churches to city-wide energy audits.  SVA is a leader in the design and implementation of variable refrigerant flow technology and in high-efficiency lighting.  Clients report significant savings as a result of SVA’s advanced energy management programs.  Mr. Indermuhle loves to teach and listen.  This interactive seminar is guaranteed to be inspiring and informative for those in the design engineering and facility maintenance fields.  Attendees will enjoy an up-to-date presentation regarding the current status of wind and solar energy systems and advances in lighting efficiency in the United States.