This interactive course demonstrates how energy efficiency goals—when addressed beginning early in design—can be successfully achieved, saving valuable resources. The session introduces how comparative analysis assists in achieving energy conservation goals alongside factors that drive energy use. Representatives from FOCUS ON ENERGY® will provide course instruction and Q&A.

Presented by Jesus Rangel, Outreach Specialist for Business New Construction (BNC)

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the value early energy analysis provides to the design process and client decision-making
• Identify a range of energy efficiency options and their impacts on energy outcomes during various stages of design
• Interpret building performance and financial information provided by energy analysis results including lifecycle costs
• Understand how decisions made early in design can increase energy savings opportunities